Cost, Dates, & Deadlines
Cost
IN-PERSON CONFERENCE COST - Participation at the conference venue with access to the recordings of all the sessions for 30-days after the event.
Before August 1, 2026
Early Bird Member Cost - $235.00
Early Bird Nonmember Cost - $285.00
After August 1, 2026
Regular Member Cost - $285.00
Regular Nonmember Cost - $335.00
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE COST - Virtual participation with access to the recordings of all the sessions
Before August 1, 2026
Early Bird Member Cost - $145.00
Early Bird Nonmember Cost - $195.00
After August 1, 2026
Regular Member Cost - $195.00
Regular Nonmember Cost - $245.00
CRITIQUE COST
Written Only Critique - $65.00
Written Critique with 20-Minute Zoom Meeting after the Event - $90.00
Dates and Deadlines
Registration Opens - June 1, 2026
Early Bird rates available - June 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026
Regular Rates Begin - August 1, 2026
Critique materials are due - August 26, 2026
PAL & SPARK Book Request for Bookstore Due - October 7, 2026
Conference Date - November 14, 2026
In-Person Attendee Written Critique Pick Up - November 14, 2026 @ 5:30 pm
Virtual Attendee Written Critique Distribution - November 14, 2026
20-Minute Zoom Meeting with faculty - In the few weeks following the conference