Frequently Asked Questions

Payment is due upon registration. We accept most major credit cards and bank transfers. If you require cheque payment, please contact customer service for details. Advanced/Early bookings made without payment will be reassessed at the next tier rate once the rate has expired. To ensure admittance, full payment must be received prior to the event.

All discounts, including group and special discounts, apply to Conference Fee only and do not apply to workshops or other add-ons. No two discounts or offers can be combined. All conference fees must be paid in full at the time of the order in order for any discount to be applied. Group discounts are available only to individuals employed by the same organization and must be registered at the same time.

Special Discounts
We offer special pricing for government attorneys/employees, academics, judges, law students, and attorneys/representatives from non-profit organizations. ACI also offers scholarships or discounted rates for qualified attorneys who demonstrate a financial need. For more information, please email or call customer service.

You must notify us by email at least 48 hrs. in advance of the conference if you wish to send a substitute participant. If you are unable to find a substitute, please notify us in writing no later than 10 days prior to the conference date and a credit voucher will be issued to you for the full amount paid, redeemable against any other American Conference Institute conference in the next 12 months.

Delegates may not “share” a pass between multiple attendees without prior authorization.

All cancelled conference registrations will be subject to a cancellation fee of $350 and applicable taxes. Any product extensions (inclusive of workshops, receptions, masterclasses, etc.) will be subject to a cancellation fee of $50 and applicable taxes.

If you prefer, you may request a refund of fees paid less the applicable cancellation fee. No credits or refunds will be given for cancellations received within 10 days of the conference start date. No liability is assumed by American Conference Institute for changes in program date, content, speakers or venue. American Conference Institute reserves the right to cancel any conference it deems necessary and will, in such event, make a full refund of any registration fee, but will not be responsible for airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by registrants.

It is recommended that you arrive 1 hour to 30 min. before the start of the conference to register and receive your badge.

Conference participants will receive comprehensive conference materials prepared by the speakers. These materials are intended to provide the participants with an excellent reference source after the conference. Materials will be available for download approximately 2 days prior to the conference.

If you have not received your download link, please email [email protected] stating the name of the conference you are attending.

You can purchase these after the conference. Please contact our Customer Service Department or email [email protected] to place your order.

After registering and paying in full, we will supply you with a letter of invitation to take to the embassy. However, we do not take responsibility for arranging your visa or if the embassy rejects your application.

Please contact our Customer Service team at 1-888-224-2480.

Our conferences are held in English, unless otherwise noted on the brochure. If you require interpretation facilities please let us know in advance, we will do our best to accommodate you.

Yes, all refreshments and conference lunches have been carefully selected to offer you the best in banqueting. Check the agenda for times.

Yes, you may register onto workshops on site and our registration personnel will be happy to help you.

This varies for each conference. Please do ask at our registration desk if you would like us to assist in facilitating meetings with anyone present to ensure you receive maximum benefit from the day.

The hotel phone number is listed within the conference information. Details are also available on the Venue & Accommodation page. Please contact us if you require any further information or assistance.

The cost of the hotel accommodation and travel is not included in the registration fee. Details of the accommodation options are also included within the conference information. Where possible, we would recommend staying at the hotel that the conference is hosted at, for convenience.

We often negotiate special rates on accommodation for delegates. Please refer to the conference brochure for details.

The dress code at the conference is business casual. The speakers usually come in business attire.

If you have any special needs, disabilities, and/or dietary restrictions that we may address to make your participation at our events more enjoyable, please do let us know when registering. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Conference participants will receive a comprehensive set of conference materials prepared by the speakers, as an excellent reference source after the conference. If you have paid and are unable to attend, the conference materials will be provided in electronic format by email.

Please contact our Customer Service Department or email [email protected] to request your copy if you have not received it.