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    • April 06, 2024
    • April 09, 2024
    • Hilton Albany
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    Giving Voice to Value April 6 - 9, 2024 | Albany, NY

    Conference Registration

    Registration Process

    Please use our step-by-step instructions below to register for the 2024 conference. 

    1. Please review the descriptions of the conference workshops, sessions, special events, and capstone experiences before you begin registration.

    Click here to see the conference schedule and read session and special event descriptions.

    All pre-conference workshops, special events, and capstone experiences require advance registration.

    You will be asked to select which conference sessions you are most likely to attend. You will not be held to these choices, but it helps MANY staff determine session rooms based on these responses.

    2. Before you begin your registration, log into your MANY profile. Your username is your email address. If you forgot your password, there will be an option to reset it. If you do not have a MANY profile, you will be prompted to create one as part of your registration process. 

    You can check your MANY membership status here and click here to renew to access the MANY member rate. If you have any questions or difficulties, please email us at info@nysmuseums.org.

    3. If you are a presenter or an Award of Distinction recipient, please use the code provided to you by MANY staff to register under the Presenter/Award Recipient registration type.

    Didn't get a code? Email conference@nysmuseums.org

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. Can I pay by check?

    Yes–when you complete your registration, simply choose the “Invoice Me” option. Early bird registration checks must be postmarked by February 16 and all payments must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2024 or you will be charged the walk-in registration rate.

    Checks should be made out to “Museum Association of New York” and mailed to 265 River Street, Troy, NY 12180

    2. How can I register additional people from my organization?

    Each individual attending the conference needs to register separately.

    3. I am a MANY member but the discount is not available…

    Please make sure you are logged into your MANY Profile. If you are unsure of your username (email) or password, please contact us via email info@nysmuseums.org or call us at 518-273-3400.

    4. I am a Presenter or Award of Distinction recipient and I need to register at the Presenter/Award Recipient level but do not have the code.

    Please check your email for the registration code. If you can’t find the original email, please email conference@nysmuseums.org or call us and we will resend the code.

    5. What is included in my registration?

    Conference registration includes the Sunday opening reception, breakfast and lunch on Monday, two coffee breaks, and lunch on Tuesday. Saturday pre-conference workshops and special events are an additional fee. Tuesday capstone experiences are free with advance registration required.

    6. Can I bring a guest to a special event?

    Yes! If you would like to purchase an additional ticket for a guest, please email conference@nysmuseums.org.

    7. How do I register for a pre-conference workshop?

    This year, registration for pre-conference workshops is separate from the full conference registration. Conference attendees can add a pre-conference workshop to their conference experience at a reduced rate. Discount codes are included in your registration confirmation email. Click here to learn more.  

    Conference Code of Conduct

    The Museum Association of New York (MANY) is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming conference experience for all participants. All attendees are expected to follow this Code of Conduct, which applies to all pre-conference workshops, concurrent sessions, special events, and capstone experiences.

    Compliance with the Code of Conduct is expected from all conference participants; including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, staff, organizers, contractors, volunteers, exhibitors, and sponsors.

    Click here to read the Conference Code of Conduct.

    Accessibility

    All conference facilities are wheelchair accessible and ASL Interpretation will be provided upon request. Please contact us at conference@nysmuseums.org or 518-273-3400

    Conference Cancellation Policy

    If for any reason, MANY cancels the conference, we will issue you a full refund. 

    If you cancel your registration before Friday April 1, that request must be made in writing via email to conference@nysmuseums.org. We will refund you the full amount of your registration, minus a $45 administrative fee

    Refunds requested after April 1 will not be granted, including requests made based on absence due to illness, late arrival and/or weather conditions. No refunds will be issued on special event tickets at any point due to restaurants and caterers requiring payment in advance; you are welcome to give or sell them to a colleague attending the conference. Please notify MANY staff regarding any transfer of special event tickets.

    Special event purchases are non refundable; restaurants and caterers require payment in advance.

    Please see your hotel confirmation email for your individual hotel reservation cancellation policy. 

    Video/Photography Policy

    By registering for and attending our Annual Conference "Giving Voice to Value" you grant the Museum Association of New York (MANY) and its authorized representatives permission to film, photograph, or otherwise record your participation in the conference and associated special events.

    You further agree that such images, photographs, and recordings may be used by MANY without your prior approval in any form and for any lawful purpose including, without limitation, promoting MANY. Such use will not entitle you to any credit or compensation.

    You release MANY, its officers, and employees from any liability connected with the use of any image, photograph, or recording taken during MANY's Annual Conference and associated special events.

  • Register

    Pre-Conference Workshop Registration

    Saturday, April 6, 2024 | Albany, NY

    Registration Process

    Please use our step-by-step instructions below to register for a pre-conference workshop.

    Please review the descriptions of the conference workshops before you begin registration.

    All pre-conference workshops require advance registration.

    Before you begin your registration, log into your MANY profile. Your username is your email address. If you forgot your password, there will be an option to reset it. If you do not have a MANY profile, you will be prompted to create one as part of your registration process. 

    You can check your MANY membership status here and click here to renew to access the MANY member rate. If you have any questions or difficulties, please email us at info@nysmuseums.org.

    New this year: Pre-conference registrations are separate from general conference registration. You do not need to be registered for the conference in order to register and participate in a pre-conference workshop. 

    If you plan on attending the full conference, click here to register for the conference first.

    Full conference attendees can register for a pre-conference workshop at a reduced rate using a code to register at the "Full Conference Attendee" registration type. This registration code is provided in your conference registration confirmation email. For questions or more information please email conference@nysmuseums.org.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. Can I pay by check?

    Yes–when you complete your registration, simply choose the “Invoice Me” option. All payments must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2024.

    Checks should be made out to “Museum Association of New York” and mailed to 265 River Street, Troy, NY 12180

    2. I am a MANY member but the discount is not available…

    Please make sure you are logged into your MANY Profile. If you are unsure of your username (email) or password, please contact us via email info@nysmuseums.org or call us at 518-273-3400.

    3. I've registered for the full conference, where can I find the code to register under "Full Conference Attendee" registration type?

    You can find this registration code in your confirmation email after you registered for the conference or please email conference@nysmuseums.org or call 518-273-3400.

    Conference Code of Conduct

    The Museum Association of New York (MANY) is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming conference experience for all participants. All attendees are expected to follow this Code of Conduct, which applies to all pre-conference workshops, concurrent sessions, special events, and capstone experiences.

    Compliance with the Code of Conduct is expected from all conference participants; including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, staff, organizers, contractors, volunteers, exhibitors, and sponsors.

    Click here to read the Conference Code of Conduct.

    Accessibility

    All conference facilities are wheelchair accessible and ASL Interpretation will be provided upon request. Please contact us at conference@nysmuseums.org or 518-273-3400

    Pre-Conference Workshops Cancellation Policy

    If for any reason, MANY cancels a pre-conference workshop, we will issue you a full refund. 

    If you cancel your registration before Friday April 1, that request must be made in writing via email to conference@nysmuseums.org. We will refund you the full amount of your registration, minus a $15 administrative fee

    Refunds requested after April 1 will not be granted, including requests made based on absence due to illness, late arrival and/or weather conditions. No refunds will be issued on special event tickets at any point due to restaurants and caterers requiring payment in advance; you are welcome to give or sell them to a colleague attending the conference. Please notify MANY staff regarding any transfer of pre-conference registrations.

    Please see your hotel confirmation email for your individual hotel reservation cancellation policy. 

    Video/Photography Policy

    By registering for and attending our Annual Conference, Finding Center: Access, Inclusion, Participation, and Engagement you grant the Museum Association of New York (MANY) and its authorized representatives permission to film, photograph, or otherwise record your participation in the conference and associated special events.

    You further agree that such images, photographs, and recordings may be used by MANY without your prior approval in any form and for any lawful purpose including, without limitation, promoting MANY. Such use will not entitle you to any credit or compensation.

    You release MANY, its officers, and employees from any liability connected with the use of any image, photograph, or recording taken during MANY's Annual Conference and associated special events.

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Museum Association of New York is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. 

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