Payment & Rates
Payment Deadline:
Payment must be received by September 14, 2026, to avoid cancellation. Registrants whose payment has not been received by this date may be subject to cancellation or assessed applicable cancellation fees.
Registration Rates:
Registration fees are based on the rate in effect at the time payment is received, not the date the registration is submitted. ASBO International cannot honor prior rates once pricing deadlines have passed.
Cancellation Policy
To ensure fairness and support accurate planning, ASBO International maintains a firm cancellation policy for the Annual Conference & Expo. Please review the details below carefully before registering.
- Full Refund Deadline: Cancellations must be submitted in writing by July 14, 2026, to receive a full refund of the conference registration fee.
- Partial Refund Period: Cancellations made between July 15, 2026, and September 14, 2026, will be subject to a $200 cancellation fee. The remaining balance will be refunded.
- No Refunds After September 14, 2026: No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after September 14, 2026, including no‑shows, regardless of the reason.
Important Notes:
- Registrations may be transferred to a colleague (with the same member status) at no additional cost if you are unable to attend. Non-members will be billed the difference.
- Registration credits cannot be applied to future ASBO International events.
- Refunds are not provided for no‑shows.
- If you registered for a Membership or Membership+ package and later cancel your conference registration, ASBO International will retain $299 for membership dues, and/or $499 for Membership+. These amounts are non‑refundable and will be deducted from any eligible refund.
How to Cancel:
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to:
Theresa Boulware, Membership Manager
Pre-Conference Workshops
Enhance your AC&E experience with a Pre-Conference Workshop on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. These in-depth sessions require additional registration and are not included in the main conference registration.
- Activating Leadership: Leading with Compassion and Insight
Member: $275 | Non-member: $325
- Taking A System Strategy Approach to Return on Investment in Education
Member: $325 | Non-member: $375
- AI is a Leadership Multiplier: Practical Prompt Engineering and Confident Implementation
Member: $275 | Non-member: $325
- AI-Ready School Business Professionals: Practical AI Adoption & Judgment Strategies
Member: $275 | Non-member: $325
IMPORTANT BADGE INFORMATION
Please note: Your name badge will allow you to be identified as being part of ASBO International’s AC&E. You must always have your own name badge present to access sessions and receptions, and scan for your education credits. Guests must register and have a badge to attend eligible programs and events.
⚠️ Beware of Scams!
ASBO International does not utilize outside services regarding hotel rooms, registrations, or selling attendees' information. Any outside service claiming to be or associated with ASBO International providing these services is a scam and should not be interacted with. If you have any questions about events or lodging, please contact asboreq@asbointl.org.
Lunch Options
Based on attendee interest, we plan to offer a pop-up lunch cafe at the convention center on Wednesday and Thursday. Please let us know your interest during the registration process.
Outside food is not permitted in the convention center.
To view lunch options, visit:Â asbointl.org/ACELunchOptions
Hotel Accommodations
Reserve your room at one of our hotel room blocks by September 11, 2026, to receive the discounted rate (subject to availability):Â
- Courtyard Pittsburgh Downtown – $240
- The Westin Pittsburgh – $241.30
- Omni William Penn Hotel – $249
Taxes not included. Visit the Hotels & Conference Site page for full details.
Travel Discounts
United Airlines offers discounted flights to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Learn more at asbointl.org/ACETransportation.
Education Session Recordings
Most sessions will be recorded and available on ASBO Learn! Upgrade to Membership+ for $200 to access these and 150+ additional courses. Contact the membership team for more information.
Press Registration
Please email Elleka Yost, eyost@asbointl.org, to receive our press pass request form.
ASBO Gear
Shop official ASBO apparel at Lands’ End Store.
Questions?
Contact us at asboreq@asbointl.org or call 866.682.2729 x7080.
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We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh!
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