2016 Annual Conference (PayPal Payment)

10th Annual National Peer Supporter Conference

Collaborating for Unity

Get ready to attend the longest running National Conference (an internationally-attended event) devoted exclusively to peer support and growing the peer support workforce. This year's event features over 60 workshops by dynamic leaders in the peer support movement in five key areas:

• Peer support examples from the field

• Peer support tools, techniques and advanced tips

• Peer support career development, research, and advocacy

• Peer support and the arts; to enhance engagement and personal wellness

• Peer support across the lifespan; for youth, transition age, adult, and elder support

Dates: Friday through Sunday | August 26 through 28, 2016

View the Preliminary Conference Program

Location: The Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill; a short walk to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.

Hotel Room Rates: $159 single/double | $179 triple until July 1, 2016 (subject to availability). Mention the “iNAPS conference when reserving rooms to get the discount.

To book a hotel room online visit: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/peersupporterconference

SAVE THE DATES: (August 22-25) SUMMER INSTITUTES
Don't Miss the Week of Pre-Conference Events

In the week prior to the conference (August 22-25), a number of workshops, training programs, and special events are planned in and around Philadelphia. Plan ahead to come for these additional opportunities to network, receive continuing education, and make important connections with others in the peer support field.

All preconference events are being independently organized. The event organizers will set the fees and limits on registration. iNAPS role is simply to help spread the word about these events and has posted a "live" Catalog of Pre-Conference Events which will be updated regularly and include updates up to the time of the conference.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Registration Member Rate

To register for the conference at the ($50 discount) Member rate, you must be a current member. If you have not paid the $25 annual membership dues through the end of 2016, or been otherwise qualified for membership as specified on your 2016 membership certificate, please join or renew by selecting and paying the Membership Fee button (top button after you Click the Green Button above to Register).

If you have any question about your standing as a member, send email to membership@naops.org.

Group Registration

A group discount rate is available for 10 or more registrations. If you plan to send 10 or more attendees, contact us at conference@naops.org for details.

Refund Policy

Cancellation/refund requests received by July 31, 2016 will be honored, but will incur a $50 processing fee. Requests received between August 1 and 22 will incur a $75 processing fee. There will be no refunds given after August 22. Refund payments may take up to six weeks for processing from the date of the refund request.

Transfer/Substitution of Registration

Should you be unable to attend the conference your registration may be transferred in its entirety to another individual. A registration may NOT be shared by multiple individuals. Written notification of a change or substitution must be received by 5:00pm ET on August 15, 2016 and will not incur any additional fee.
No substitutions will be honored onsite.

Dress for Success and for Comfort
It is important to be comfortable, so it is best to wear layered clothing for the conference as special events as hotel room temperatures tend to fluctuate.

Supporting Enhanced Needs
iNAPS will make reasonable efforts to ensure attendees with dietary, mobility, sensory, service dogs, and other enhanced support requests are comfortable and able to enjoy the conference. To better serve your needs, please submit your requests for special considerations in writing to conference@naops.org no later than 5:00 pm ET on August 15, 2016.

Transportation / Parking:

Directions to the hotel are posted on their website: http://www.sheratonphiladelphiasocietyhill.com/society-hill-hotel-directions

• Valet parking at the Sheraton is $44.10 per night with hotel amenities.

• Philadelphia Parking Authority (off-site, 1 block away) is $20.00 per night.

Where can I contact the organizer with any other questions?

• Questions about the conference can be addressed to Rita Cronise at conference@naops.org or 585-797-4641.

• Questions about the pre-conference Summer Institute events can be addressed to the preconference event organizers, which can be found in the Catalog of Summer Institutes