Registration 

Online registration for the 2012 Annual Conference and Culinology® Expo will be available through March 15, 2012. After that date, registration will occur onsite only, beginning March 21.  Registration fees and details are listed below.  

 

Early Bird Discounts

Early bird discounts were available through January 31, 2012. Beginning February 1, regular registration fees apply.  

Registration Fees

RCA Member

$575 early bird / $675 regular

Includes: all Conference educational sessions, social events, and meals (excluding Annual Luncheon)

Non-Member

$795 early bird / $895 regular

Includes: all Conference educational sessions, social events, and meals (excluding Annual Luncheon)

Student

$100 member / $150 non-member

Includes: all Conference educational sessions, social events, and meals (excluding Annual Luncheon)

Day Pass

$295 per day member, Friday or Saturday only

$345 per day non-member, Friday or Saturday only

Includes: Conference educational sessions, social events, and meals for the date purchased (excluding Annual Luncheon)

Guest Pass

$375 for spouse or non-industry guest(s) of member registrants

$425 for spouse or non-industry guest(s) of non-member registrants

Includes: Conference social events, meals, and Annual Luncheon. Note this does not include access to educational programs such as general or breakout sessions.

Special Events

Note: Preregistration required for all special events. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis.  Please see program for event details.

Golf Tournament   $125 per person ($70 clubs rental optional) Wednesday Outings   $50-80 per person Wednesday Workshops   $149-249 per person RCF Fun Run   $50 per person      $25 per student Annual Luncheon   $50 per person, member     $60 per person, non-member

  

Onsite Registration

After March 15, 2012, online registration will revert  to onsite registration in San Antonio during registration desk hours beginning March 21. The following rates apply to onsite registration. 

RCA Member		Non-Member
Full Pass $745		Full Pass $975
Day Pass $375		Day Pass $450
Guest Pass $475		Guest Pass $525
Student Full Pass $125		Student Full Pass $200

Refund Policy

Refunds for conference registration fees, less a processing fee of $50, will be granted only if RCA Headquarters receives written notification of cancellation no later than February 14, 2012. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after this date. All refunds will be processed following the conference.

All RCA organized activity pricing is based on a minimum number of attendees participating. RCA reserves the right to cancel any group activity by February 22, 2012 (such as tour, workshop, or golf outing) due to minimal participation. Should cancellation occur you will be contacted in advance of the event, by February 29, 2012.

Confirmation

Confirmation of your online registration will be automatically e-mailed to you. Registrations received by mail, fax, or special delivery must include payment in full and will be confirmed by mail within 7-10 business days of receipt. Please allow time for processing.

Regular registration rates will apply for all registrations (including online) received on or after February 1, 2012.

Registration Desk

The Conference Registration Desk will be centrally located in the West Registration area, on the street level (first floor), of the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center.

Registration Desk Hours

Wednesday, March 21    11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 22    8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 23    6:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 24    7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Scheduling of Non-RCA Functions

All Annual Conference and Culinology® Expo events are hosted by RCA. Please remember the RCA policy that no concurrent group meetings or social functions be held that conflict with official RCA activities, March 21-24, 2012.

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact RCA Staff Associate Laura Wilkins by e-mail or at (678) 303-3044.