Conference Registration Desk at Sheraton Crown Center Hotel

Registration Information 2026 Symposium

We look forward to having you join us at the 2026 Symposium. Review the 2026 Symposium Brochure and Registration Worksheet to help you quickly complete the online registration and payment. The MSLBD Office is happy to assist you with your registration, please contact us with any questions. 

Payment Types Accepted

MSLBD accepts payment by credit card, check, or secured with a *purchase order. 

*Organizations may secure payment with a purchase order by registering when participants are registered by the early bird deadline (January 30, 2026). Terms for purchase orders are 30 days from receipt of invoice. Registrations after the early deadline should be made online and paid with a credit card. 

Review Cancellation, Transfer, and Weather Policy prior to registering. 

Hotel Reservations, parking, and meals are the responsibility of the participant. Hotel reservations at the group negotiated rate are subject to availability, book early. 

Rates for the 2026 Symposium

*The Early Registration Rate deadline for the 2026 Symposium is January 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST. Payment terms - 30 days. January 30 is the last day to register and secure payment with a purchase order.

Registration after January 30 will be charged at the regular registration rate. Payment will be due at the time of registration. Pay online by credit card or through the mail - submit the registration form accompanied by a check. No walk-in registrations. 

Review Cancellation, Transfer, and Weather Policy prior to registering. 

Cancellation, Transfer, and Inclement Weather Policies

Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel your registration, please notify the MSLBD Office at manager@mslbd.org, in writing by 5:00 p.m. central time Friday, January 30, 2026, to receive a refund less a $35 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after January 30. 

Transfer a Registration
Registrations may be transferred to another individual without penalty. Please notify the MSLBD Manager at manager@mslbd.org in writing as soon as possible about the change. Please fill out a new registration form for the individual assuming the registration and list the name of the individual who will not be attending on the form. 

Inclement Weather Policies
MSLBD events will be held even when inclement weather occurs, and registration refunds will not be provided related to inclement weather.  If the event is held, but weather conditions prohibit you from traveling, MSLBD will not provide a refund of your registration fee nor any travel expenses incurred. Events would only be canceled if the event venue informs MSLBD that it is closed or is incapable of holding the event due to flood, fire, natural disaster or governmentally declared emergency. In that case, your registration fee will be applied to a future MSLBD event but would not be refunded.

Hotel Reservations are the responsibility of the participant and subject to availability.