PRICING & POLICIES

When registration opens, the previously greyed-out inactive “Register For Event” button on the Conference Event page will become green and active for you to click on to start making your selections. After you have made all your choices, scroll to the bottom of the screen to click on the green “Purchase” button at the bottom of the page and follow the directions for payment to complete your registration. You are not registered (i.e. your selections will not be saved) until you make your payment.

REGISTRATION

Registration for the Austin SCBWI Conference closes when we reach 150 registrants or on September 15th, whichever comes first. To register for the conference and select your breakout sessions, please visit the conference website—the registration form will appear after registration opens at 8:00 a.m. Central time on June 15th, 2025.

Registration is online only. Payment of fees must be made online through SCBWI’s Stripe payment system. Tickets are not transferable. Please note that because of scheduling logistics, no changes can be made after August 23rd. Thank you for understanding.

AUSTIN SCBWI FALL CONFERENCE TUITION

Early Bird Tuition (ends at 11:59 p.m. CST on July 15th, 2025)

SCBWI Premium Member, full conference $199

Preview User (non-member), full conference $239

Tuition starting at 12:01 a.m. on July 16th, 2025

SCBWI Premium Member, full conference $249

Preview User (non-member), full conference $279

Registration Add-Ons:

Manuscript Critiques $85 for live, virtual, $65 for written only

Portfolio Review: $85 (virtual, 10min)

Pitch an agent/editor: $40 for all (virtual, 10min)

Portfolio Showcase $10 for members, $20 for non-members

Pre-Conference Pitch Practice Webinar: $20 (early bird), $30 (post-early bird, normal tuition)

Friday Industry Mixer: $15 (early bird), free (PAL members), $25 (post-early bird, normal tuition)

Discounted Publishing Bootcamp: $50 for members, $60 for non-members

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATIONS

Upon completion of payment, you will receive a payment confirmation by email. You will also find a registration confirmation on the website that will include event-specific details. Go to your Member Home and click on My Events under the black bar at the top of the page. All events you have registered for will be displayed on this page. If there are additional meeting details (i.e. Zoom links for virtual events or materials required for the event), this information will be found under the green Meeting Info button.

AUSTIN CONFERENCE REFUND POLICY

For the Austin SCBWI conference, we offer full refunds (minus a $15 processing fee) up until 60 days before the event. Less than 60 days from the event, events are non-refundable. There are NO refunds for any Critique Consultations/Portfolio Reviews/Pitches or any additional paid events or add ons. Email [email protected] for a refund questions.

SCBWI POLICIES AGREEMENT

You must be 18 years of age or older to attend SCBWI events. By attending the conference, you agree to all SCBWI policies, including the non-discrimination/anti-harassment policy, policy prohibiting recording or distribution of conference materials and other policies outlined here, as well as it’s policy to maintain a firearms and weapons-free environment for the safety of all attendees and volunteers.

PROFESSIONALISM POLICY

Whether you are dealing with faculty, other attendees, or conference volunteers, raised voices, rude or unkind words, or behavior otherwise deemed inappropriate or abusive will not be tolerated. If you are asked to leave the conference, refunds will not be issued. Remember, too, when dealing with committee members and officers that this conference is run entirely by people who volunteer their time! The Regional Advisors have the right to refuse admittance to anyone whose behavior is disruptive to the event, attendees or faculty.

FOOD POLICY

While we make every attempt to accommodate food sensitivities, please understand that we cannot ensure every participant’s dietary preferences and food sensitivities for every meal. If you have serious allergies/sensitivities or strict food preferences, please bring supplementary food with you. The provided food is a self-serve station with clearly-listed V, VG. Thank you for understanding.

PHOTO POLICY

By attending the conference, you understand that you may appear in photos and videos that will be posted to the Austin SCBWI social media channels, website and newsletter, as well as the social media channels, etc. of conference attendees.

You must agree to these policies to complete registration and attend the Austin SCBWI Fall Conference.