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NCEDA 2023 Annual Conference, presented by ECS Southeast

June 27, 2023 - June 29, 2023

Description

Join peers from across our state and our community as experts offer the latest guidance on the DEI, ESG, Product Inventory, Workforce Development, Renewable Energy and Downtown Revitalization. Get the latest insight from respected leaders from government, business and education – all the while building and re-kindling important relationships that bring real value to our lives and our work.

This family-friendly two-day event will also include exceptional cuisine, great beverages and a festival of summer fun along the Cape Fear River!

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CONFERENCE DETAILS

All conference functions will be held at the Hotel Ballast with the exception of some of the optional activities. All optional activities have a separate registration fee and are detailed under 'Additional Items'. Table top exhibits are available, and you can reserve a table by selecting the Exhibitor option under 'Additional Items'.

Please note the schedule below for planning purposes. Attire for the full conference is resort casual.

Tuesday, June 27

  • Optional Activities (Wilmington Area • late morning / afternoon)
  • Emerging Executives / New Member Reception (Hotel Ballast • 5 - 5:30 pm)
  • Welcoming Reception (Hotel Ballast • 5:30 - 7 pm)
  • Optional Activity (Sunset Cruise on the Henrietta III • 7:30 - 9 pm)
  • Dinner On Your Own (Wilmington Area)

Wednesday, June 28

  • Breakfast (Hotel Ballast • 7 - 8:15 am)
  • Conference General Session (Hotel Ballast • 8:30 am – 12:30 pm)
  • Optional Activities (Wilmington Area • afternoon)
  • NCEDA Awards Ceremony (Hotel Ballast • 5:30 - 6:30 pm)
  • Dinner Reception (Hotel Ballast • 6:30 – 9:30 pm)

Thursday, June 29

  • Breakfast (Hotel Ballast • 7 - 8:15 am)
  • Conference General Session (Hotel Ballast • 8:30 am – 12:30 pm)
  • Conference Adjourns at 12:30 pm

LODGING DETAILS

Our block at the Hotel Ballast and other overflow blocks are all full. Email Torsha (torsha@nceda.org) if you would like to be added to the Ballast wait list.

There are many hotels in the downtown Wilmington area should you still need hotel accommodations. To make everything more accessible, search for availability within walking distance to the Ballast (301 North Water Street).

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!



Contact Liz (888.246.2332 / liz@nceda.org) with any questions.

Location

Hotel Ballast
301 North Water Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

Pricing

GENERAL REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Member Registration: $625 ($525 early bird rate valid through June 12)

Emerging Executives Member Registration: $475 ($375 early bird rate valid through June 12)

Retiree Member Registration: $475 ($375 early bird rate valid through June 12)

Emeritus Member Registration: $175

Student Member Registration: $50

Non-Member Registration: $945 ($845 early bird rate valid through June 12)

Spouse / Guest Registration: $150 (includes Tuesday and Wednesday evening receptions and breakfast Wednesday and Thursday mornings)

Child Registration (ages 6-20): $50 (includes Tuesday and Wednesday evening receptions and breakfast Wednesday and Thursday mornings)

Child Registration (ages 5 and under): Complimentary

Children are welcome at the evening functions. We encourage you to bring your entire family! If you have a child aged 21 or over attending, they should be registered using the Spouse/Guest option.

OPTIONAL REGISTRATION SELECTIONS / ACTIVITIES

There will be an opportunity for table-top exhibits this year. Please select the 'exhibitor' option under 'Additional Items".

Tuesday, June 27 Activities:

  • Golf Outing: $70 (tee times starting at 10:30 am)
  • Half-Day Fishing Excursion: $200 (11:30 am - 4 pm; includes lunch and beverages)
  • Emerging Executives Greenfield Lake Clean-Up: Complimentary (1:30 - 3:30 pm)
  • Battleship North Carolina Guided Tour: $30 (2 - 3:30 pm)
  • Historic Downtown Wilmington Walking Tour: Complimentary (2:30 - 4 pm)
  • Sunset Cruise: $55 (7:30 - 9 pm; includes light hors d'oeuvres)

Wednesday, June 28 Activities:

  • NC Wilmington Ports Tour: Complimentary (1:30 - 3:30 pm)
  • Cornhole Tournament: $25 (2 - 4 pm; proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen)
  • Greenfield Lake Eco-Tour Kayaking Excursion: $45 (2 - 3 pm)
  • Historic Downtown Carriage Tour: $20 (2 - 3 pm)
  • Greenfield Lake Eco-Tour Kayaking Excursion: $45 (3 - 4 pm)

EARLY BIRD PRICING AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Registrations submitted by Monday, June 12 are eligible for the early bird registration rate, a $100 savings. NCEDA member and non-member rates increase $100 if submitted after Monday, June 12.

Refunds can be made (minus a $25 processing fee), if cancellations are received by Monday, June 12 at 5 pm. For cancellations please call 888.246.2332 or email liz@nceda.org. No refunds will be granted after June 12.

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Contact Information

NCEDA
Name: Liz Dobbins-Smith
Phone: 888.246.2332
Email: liz@nceda.org

Click on "See More" to view all conference details including the schedule of events, lodging options, conference sponsors and sponsorship opportunities!

To register, please enter your email address below and click the 'Find Me' button to the right of the email address box. If you are a member of NCEDA, this will allow you to select one of the member registration options, and all of your contact information will auto-populate to make the registration process easier!

If you are a colleague of an NCEDA member and registering them for the event, be sure to enter THEIR email address. That is the only way the system will recognize the membership and allow you to select the discounted member registration option.

If you are not a member of NCEDA, please enter your name, email address and contact information once you select the non-member registration option.

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