FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I sign up for the 2024 Annual Educational Conference?
Registration window is complete.
How much does it cost to attend the 2024 Annual Educational Conference?
Members: $50
Non-Members: $100
Student Members: $10
Student N0n-Members: $25
To receive member pricing, please sign into your member account on our website prior to registering for the event. You can become a member or renew your membership dues immediately prior to registering for the conference.
Are there scholarships available for the conference?
Yes. There is one $150 scholarship for a member and one $100 scholarship for a student member. Both scholarships are for in-person attendees only.
Is the 2024 conference available virtually?
Yes, the meeting is available virtually. This option is live-only. You cannot watch the event for credit at a later date. NCS lecture and NCS Hands-On are available for in-person attendees only.
How do I access the virtual event lectures?
The meeting link will be sent to all registered attendees 8 - 24 hours prior to the event.
What time does the 2024 conference start/end?
The conference on Friday 10/4/24 starts with registration/breakfast at 07:30AM.
First lectures start at 08:00AM.
Lunch is 11:15AM - 12:15AM.
Business meeting is 11:30AM - 12:00PM.
Last lecture ends 4:00PM.
Networking/additional vendor time is available 4:00PM - 5:00 PM.
I see that the conference is at Aurora St. Luke's Heil Conference Center in Milwaukee, WI. Can you provide more information about the venue?
The conference address is 3031 W. Montana St. There is surface lot parking with parking entrance at Montana/31st Street. Enter the building at the Conference Center Main Entrance. When you enter, you are on 2nd floor. Take elevator (to right) or stairs (straight) up to 3rd floor.
Are meals provided at the conference?
Yes. Breakfast, lunch, and a light afternoon snack are provided, sponsored by Corticare! Vegetarian options will be available. However, if you have other dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, we recommend bringing your own food to ensure your safety.
Is there a recommended hotel for the conference?
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee - 333 West Kilbourn Avenue - Milwaukee, WI
Is there a social gathering on Thursday evening 10/3/2024?
Yes! There is a FREE social gathering at Julep, located within the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee @ 333 West Kilbourn Ave.
Thursday 10/3/2024 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Appetizers provided by Neurotech! Buy your own drinks. Full meal menu also available serving pub/grill food.
Everyone is welcome. Sign up online to help us plan for food. Hope to see you there!
Are there multiple tracks for the meeting this year?
Yes. There are two educational tracks this year. Attendees can move between rooms throughout the day. NCS Hands-On section is available in-person only.
I can only attend part of the day. Is that possible?
Yes. You must pay the full registration fee regardless of how many hours you plan to attend. We do not offer reduced fees for partial attendance.
In Person: Be sure to sign out on the attendance sheet when you need to leave for the day.
Virtual: Attendance will be noted during each lecture hour. You will receive credit for each lecture you attend.
I need to switch the attendance type that I indicated on my registration (in-person or virtual). What do I do?
Please let us know as soon as possible at wisetonline@gmail.com. We appreciate your communication so we can plan for food, space, and documenting virtual participants.
Do I need to register for the conference to attend the annual business meeting virtually?
No. All members will have access to the annual business meeting on Friday October 4th, 2024. The meeting will be at 11:45 AM. A virtual meeting link will be sent to members 8 - 24 hours prior to the meeting. If you haven't paid your 2024 membership dues, please do so ASAP to get access to the meeting. Thank you for your support of the society!
How do I sign up for ABRET measurement assessment at the conference?
Online registration is closed, but you can still email us at wisetonline@gmail.com to sign up. We are aware that our site is not an option on the ABRET website, but we have approval from the ABRET board. We will complete paperwork similar to completing an in-house assessment by a registered tech.
Why is there a processing fee to pay for the event online?
The credit card fee is set by the club management company that we use to host our website. We are thankful for a secure way to collect and track payments online, and we chose the company that offered lowest cost for this feature.
I prefer to pay for the conference by check. Is that possible?
Yes. Although we prefer online payment, there is an option when you register to print an invoice and send a check via mail. Checks should be sent to Nicole Dorn @ 3437 Briarcrest Dr. Eau Claire, WI 54701. Checks need to be postmarked by Friday 9/20/24 to allow for processing.
More questions?
Email us at wisetonline@gmail.com