2023 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

FULL BADGE REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Meeting of Millwork Minds program takes place at the Louisville Marriott Downtown and includes: Monday, October 23rd WMA Distributor Business Meeting * Business Roundtable * Millwork Connections Luncheon - Featuring Keynote, Alex Banayan Piercing Through the Noise - presented by Alan Beaulieu, ITR Economics The Power of Focus: Leveraging the MOST Important KPIs to Improve Productivity and Profitability – presented by Ruth Kellick-Grubbs Icebreaker Reception * Once event has reached occupancy, seating is based on availability.

2023 REGISTRATION RATES FOR WMA 2023 MILLWORK CONVENTION & TRADESHOW

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PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Pre-registration ends October 6, 2023. Thereafter, attendees will register onsite at the WMA registration desk located at the Kentucky International Convention Center, Hall B.

ATTENTION EXHIBITORS

NEW THIS YEAR - WMA will provide an opportunity for an exhibiting company to invite up to 3 first-time non-member distributors or non-member manufacturers to visit the exhibit hall (the quanity of invites is contingent when your exhibit booth contract was received). For more information for a first-time attendee to attend the exhibit hall, please contact Denise Peske at WMA headquarters. Some exclusions apply.*

* This offer is for first-time show attendees to attend the exhibit hall only; exclusions are prior and current WMA members, non-members who have attended a previous WMA show, Manufacturer Reps, program events and food and beverage events; complimentary passes are limited to admittance to the exhibit hall only.

NON-MEMBER COMPLIMENTARY EXHIBIT HALL PASS

If you are a local builder, architect, or remodeler, find out if you qualify for a free exhibit hall pass, please contact Denise Peske at mbrshp@worldmillworkalliance.com or contact WMA at 727-372-3665.

NON-MEMBER DISTRIBUTOR DISCOUNTED EXHIBIT HALL PASS

If you are a non-member distributor and have never been to a WMA Annual Convention & Tradeshow, please contact Denise Peske to see if you qualify for a discounted rate at mbrshp@worldmillworkalliance.com or contact WMA at 727-372-3665.

REGISTRATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXHIBIT HALL

A WMA convention badge is required for admission to the exhibit hall. All exhibitors must register for the WMA 2023 Millwork Convention & Tradeshow. Attendees must always wear their badge.

Exhibiting company personnel working in the exhibit booth during show hours should be a direct employee of the exhibiting company and must be registered to obtain a badge. An exhibitor set up pass is only valid during the scheduled hours for exhibit setup and booth dismantling.

A member manufacturer company who owns multiple company locations; that are not WMA association members, must register employees of these company locations as non-member attendees until these additional company locations have obtained membership.

Manufacturer Representatives must qualify and register under their own company name even if they work in a manufacturer's booth. An exhibiting company is not permitted to register a non-employee or a Manufacturer Representative under their company name.

WMA PROGRAM AND NETWORKING EVENTS

To attend any of the WMA program and networking events outside of the exhibit hall, a full badge registration is required.

BADGE SWITCHING

Badge switching, invalid company affiliations, loaning or altering a registration badge is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate expulsion from the event. Any fees incurred as a result of expulsion are at the attendees and/or company’s expense.

REGISTERING IN AN INCORRECT CATEGORY, CHANGE FEE

WMA recommends attendees confirm their membership status and category prior to registering. Should an attendee register in an incorrect registration category WMA reserves the right to adjust the attendee’s registration category. The attendee will be responsible for the correct registration fee plus a processing change fee of $30. Once the correct registration and fee for the WMA 2023 Millwork Convention & Tradeshow, has been processed, the attendee agrees not to dispute the credit card charges or fees.

REGISTRATION NAME SUBSTITUTION

WMA accepts registration name substitutions from the same company. A name change must be made in writing and submitted to WMA before October 6, 2023. Name substitutions should be emailed to: asmith@worldmillworkalliance.com. After October 6, 2023, all name changes must be made onsite at the WMA Registration Desk. Registration name substitution fee is $50.00, plus processing fees.

LOST BADGE AND REPLACEMENT

A lost badge should be reported to the WMA Registration Desk. A valid driver’s license or WMA accepted photo I.D. is required to replace a lost badge. Lost badge replacement fee is $60.00 plus processing fee.

PROCESSING FEES

All processing fees are non-refundable.

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY

There are no registration refunds; sorry no exceptions. However, a substitution may be made from the same company for a $50.00 fee.

PRIVATE MEETINGS AND EVENTS POLICY

WMA encourages all attendees to show their support to WMA exhibitors by NOT attending business meetings outside of the exhibit hall during show hall hours; as well as any major program event as referenced in the WMA program schedule. The convention program schedule allows time to conduct private company meetings and events before and after the exhibit hall hours. Therefore, it is WMA’s convention policy that private meetings and events NOT be scheduled by convention attendees during exhibit hall hours, the WMA Millwork Connections Luncheon, Icebreaker Reception, or any WMA primary convention program event. All exhibitors must abide by WMA guidelines and Exhibit Rules & Regulations as posted on the WMA website. Contact WMA with any questions.

SUITCASING POLICY

Any association member or non-member attendee who is observed to be soliciting business in the exhibit aisles, in another company’s booth, or is determined to be in violation of any portion of the exhibit and show rules and regulations referenced on the WMA website, will be asked to leave the exhibit hall, and potentially banned from other WMA program events. WMA recognizes that suitcasing may also take the form of commercial activity conducted from a hotel guest room or hospitality suite. Decisions are final by WMA.

SPOUSES and GUESTS

A spouse or guest who is planning to attend any WMA program or function including an optional event are required to register as a show attendee and must wear a registration badge to all WMA program events including admittance into the exhibit hall. No exceptions. Children under 12 years of age will NOT be admitted to WMA events or the exhibit hall..

OPTIONAL EVENTS OR TOURS

There are no refunds on the purchase of an optional program event or site tours; however, substitutions (from the same company) are permissible. WMA must be notified of any substitutions by email for this change to take effect. Any event ticket, coupon or badge that does not reflect the original registrant for the event will have the option to attend the event at the member or non-member event rate or no admittance..

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