2012 Registration
2012 Annual Conference & Bookfair
February 29-March 3, 2012
Chicago, Illinois
Hilton Chicago & Palmer House Hilton
Registration is now officially sold out!
There will be no on-site registration this year.
AWP is pleased to announce that the number of registered attendees for the 2012 AWP Annual Conference & Bookfair in Chicago has reached over 9,500 participants! We are stunned and jubilant for this all-time record high for attendance.
At this time, we are announcing that AWP will not hold on-site registration in Chicago. Because of the enormous amount of interest in attending this year’s conference in Chicago, we have decided to close all further attendee registration to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for those who have already registered.
We sincerely apologize for any disruption to your plans of attending the 2012 AWP Annual Conference & Bookfair in advance, should we not be able to accommodate you as an attendee. We are sorry, but we must close registration as attendance has reached the capacity of our site hotels.
This is the last year that we rely solely on hotels to provide our meeting rooms and exhibit hall. Next year, in Boston, we will return to a site with a convention center and nearby hotels, as we had arranged for our Denver Conference. Although the leasing and the provisioning of convention centers add mightily to AWP’s production costs, this is the arrangement we will provide from now on, so that we can accommodate the growth of our literary town square and a bigger audience for literature.
Pre-Registered Check-In
Northeast Exhibit Hall
Lower Level
Hilton Chicago Hotel
Attendees who have registered in advance may pick up their name badge and conference materials throughout the day during the posted hours below at AWP’s Pre-Registered Check-In area, located in the Northeast Exhibit Hall on the lower level of the Hilton Chicago.
All individuals who register as students or volunteer as students must present valid student IDs. All registered individuals must also present valid photo IDs in order to pick up pre-registration materials.
Pre-Registered Check-in Dates & Times
Wednesday,
February 29 |
Thursday,
March 1 |
Friday,
March 2 |
Saturday,
March 3 |
Noon -
7:00 p.m. |
8:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m. |
8:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m. |
8:00 a.m. -
2:00 p.m. |
Refund Policy
All registrations are eligible for a 25% refund if cancelled by February 1, 2012, or a 10% refund if cancelled by February 28, 2012. No refunds will be issued after the conclusion of the conference. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to be processed.
Discount Lodging at Conference Hotels
We’re happy to bring the best hotel rates for our Conference attendees. AWP's Conference hotels typically sell out of rooms months in advance; so reserve your room soon to avoid disappointment. All reservations must be guaranteed with a refundable one-night deposit (applicable towards your hotel bill) and a major credit card. More information including the current guest room rate is available on the 2012 Hotel & Travel page.
Inter-hotel Shuttle Services
Get from point to point. AWP is happy to announce that courtesy shuttles will run throughout the day during the Conference, Thursday – Saturday, March 1-3, 2012, between the hours of 8:30 AM – 6:15 PM every 10-15 minutes between:
The Hilton Chicago Hotel
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605 | and | 
The Palmer House Hilton Hotel
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603 |
Services for Persons with Disabilities
AWP is committed to making all reasonable arrangements that will allow members of the association to participate in conference events. To request a copy of the Conference Program in an accessible format, such as large font, or in Braille, please email us at: conference@awpwriter.org. For all special services, equipment, or accommodations, please submit your request in writing along with your registration form by December 23, 2011.
A Note to Media
AWP appreciates all coverage of the AWP Annual Conference. All requests for press passes must be made in writing in advance of the conference to conference@awpwriter.org. Photographs and sound recordings are not permitted without the written consent of AWP.
Registration Customer Service
We’re here to help! If you need a copy of your registration confirmation or have other registration questions, please contact us.
Anne Le, Conference Coordinator
703-993-4317
conference@awpwriter.org
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