| Membership | Early Bird* | Regular** |
|---|---|---|
| Professional/Associate Member | $350 | $396 |
| Student Member | $154 | $180 |
| Retired or Un/Under-employed Member*** | $283 | $329 |
| Nonmember | $625 | $709 |
*Early registration runs April 27–August 31, 2026.
**Regular registration runs September 1–November 22, 2026.
***Eligible participants may include those seeking full-time employment, those employed in part-time, temporary, or freelance positions, or those whose current income is below a living wage in their field. The goal of this rate is to provide equitable access to the conference for individuals navigating employment challenges.
Virtual On the Verge is a two-day virtual pre-conference event to be held November 4–5, featuring sessions held entirely on Zoom Webinar, separate from and two weeks before the in-person Annual Meeting in St. Louis.
If you are attending the in-person meeting and will participate in the virtual event or want to attend the virtual event, you should register for the in-person meeting and add the virtual event as a $15 add on in the registration portal.
If you are not attending the in-person meeting, and will only participate in the virtual event, then you can register for the virtual event only.
| Membership | Rate |
|---|---|
| Nonmember | $150 |
| Professional | $100 |
| Retired/Student | $50 |
| Add-on for In-Person Attendees (purchased with in-person registration) | $15 |
