REGISTRATION POLICIES:
- To register for the conference and select your breakout sessions, please visit the conference website.
- Registration is completed online. Tickets are not transferable. Please note that because of scheduling logistics, no changes can be made after Sept 15th.
- You are not registered (i.e. your selections will not be saved) until you make your payment.
CONFERENCE TUITION:*
Early Bird Tuition (June 14th - July 15th, 2026)
EB Premium Member, full conference: $229
EB Preview User (non-member), full conference: $279
Regular Tuition (July 15th - Sept 15th, 2026)
SCBWI Premium Member, full conference: $269
Preview User (non-member), full conference: $299
ADDITIONAL POLICIES:
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.
*all prices subject to change before June 14th when registration opens.
Questions? Email [email protected]
EXTRAS, FEES, ADD-ONS:*
Full Replay Pass of All Recordings: $40
Written Manuscript Critiques: $60 (virtual)
Zoom Manuscript Critiques: $80 (virtual)
Portfolio Review: $80 (virtual)
Pitch/AMA: $40 for all (virtual)
Portfolio Showcase $20 for members, $30 for non-members
Pre-Conference Webinars: $20/ea when purchased with conference tuition
Friday Industry Mixer: $15 -20 or free for PAL during early bird 9email [email protected] for PAL code)