Cancellation Policy

Registrants who cancel before JULY 31, 2027 will receive a refund of 80% of the amount paid regardless of where they live. If you do not live in the United States, and your country’s borders are closed or it has restricted travel to the U.S., you will still only receive an 80% conference refund. No refunds will be issued after July 31, 2027, except for instances of medical emergencies:

In the event You, or a member of your immediate family living in your household:  (i) dies; (ii)  has a non-elective surgery or medical procedure performed within 1 week of the conclusion of the conference; (iii) You have not been medically cleared for travel due to surgery or procedure and You provide written verification of the same from your treating physician; or (iv) You receive a cancer diagnosis after the cancellation deadline.

A member of your family or other person not living with you who needs your assistance does not constitute a medical emergency for purposes of this cancellation policy.

Please do not abuse this provision. Thank you!

NINC makes every reasonable effort to accommodate attendees with special needs, but we may not have the means to accommodate every request. If you would like to inquire about your specific needs, please email conference@ninc.com.

The full schedule will be released on our website no later than July 1, 2027. 

About six weeks prior to the conference, registered attendees will have access to our fabulous conference app. This handy little tool, accessible on your phone, laptop, and/or tablet, contains the entirety of the conference schedule, complete with workshop descriptions, maps of the venue, and networking areas where attendees can chat, plan meet-ups, and get to know each other even before arriving at the TradeWinds.

Additionally, for your convenience, each day, there will be a large poster of the daily schedule by the registration table in the Grand Colonnade.

We are a laidback event at the beach–that means you can leave your suits and high heels at home (unless you want to bring them!). Most people dress business casual–think sundresses, khakis, and other comfortable clothes. Please note that the workshop rooms can be chilly, so we recommend bringing a light jacket or sweater.

Our conference feeds you well! The following are included in your full conference registration fee: two dinners (Wednesday and Saturday); two lunches (Thursday and Friday); four snack breaks; four happy hours; and two ice cream socials–PLUS light refreshments at Meet Our Sponsors Happy Hour and an open bar at Saturday Night Karaoke! Plan to have Thursday and Friday dinners and Saturday lunch on your own.

If you are purchasing a Saturday Intensive ticket, you will have the opportunity to buy a ticket to the Beachside Blowout Buffet as an add on.

Sure! Many of our attendees bring the family and make it a vacation before or after the conference. Our group rate at the hotel extends well before the conference begins and a few days after it ends.

Please note, only registered conference attendees may attend workshops or take part in any conference-related events, including evening activities. We do offer companion meals for non-registered family and friends who want to join us for the conference meals. After you register, you’ll receive a link to purchase those.

Hotel amenities, including the pools, slide, and beach cabanas, are reserved for registered hotel guests.

We’re so glad you want to chat with our fabulous industry friends! There are few different ways to set up meetings. First, many companies will include scheduling links in pre-conference emails–use them! Second, we recommend making those appointments when you visit sponsor tables at Meet Our Sponsors Happy Hour on Thursday afternoon. Finally, our industry guests want to talk with you–so don’t hesitate to approach them during meals, between sessions in the Grand Colonnade, or at the Network at NINC Suite. Please do be respectful and don’t interrupt if industry reps are speaking with other attendees.