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Process for Conference Registration and Hotel Reservations

Please note that online registration for the conference is closed. You can register on-site in the Crystal Registration area of the Orlando World Center Marriott any day of the conference.

COMMON's pricing policy is structured to encourage attendees to stay in our official conference hotels by offering a lower registration to those who do. Attendees who book their reservation through COMMON's Housing Bureau (online or using the PDF on this page) ultimately help COMMON meet its hotel contractual obligations for the conference. For complete details, read the registration and hotel pricing explanation and the accompanying Frequently Asked Questions.

Because your registration rate is determined by your hotel selection, it is necessary to reserve your hotel room at the same time you register for the conference. Below is a suggested sequence for attendees to follow when planning to attend the conference. 

Steps to Follow

1. Plan your travel dates -- all-day pre-conference workshops will be offered on Sunday, September 18. The conference starts at noon on Sunday, September 18 and ends the evening of Thursday, September 22.
2. Shop for discount airfares.
3. Use the COMMON Housing Bureau to book your hotel room either online or with a PDF of the Hotel Reservation Form.
4. You will receive a housing confirmation email that contains your Housing Acknowledgement Code. Keep this code handy when you register for the conference online.
5. Register for the conference online (or using the PDF of the Conference Registration Form). Insert your Housing Acknowledgement Code when prompted.