GENERAL INFORMATION

ATTENDANCE POLICY
To ensure the highest-quality learning and networking event, attendance is reserved exclusively for people who are primarily owners and developers of affordable housing, plus state and local housing finance agency representatives and nonprofit organizations focused on the business of affordable housing. Because we have a restrictive attendance policy, the registration form is only an application. Do not make travel plans until you have received acceptance via e-mail. We are not responsible for any travel plans made before acceptance.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
  1. Complete registration application online and submit with payment.
  2. If you do not qualify you will receive a rejection reply from us within 72 hours.
  3. If you are rejected and want to appeal, write to liz@housingfinance.com.
Vendors, service providers and financial intermediaries (except exhibitors and sponsors) generally are not eligible to register. Hanley Wood, LLC, reserves the right to review and accept, or reject all registration applications.

REGISTRATION FEES
The regular registration fee is $595 per person. If you register before September 15, you qualify for our “Early-Bird” registration fee of $495 per person. If three or more people attend from the same company, you will receive a 5% discount on each registration. Nonprofits and government agencies will receive a 10% discount.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
The Hyatt Regency Chicago on the Riverwalk is a vibrant 36 floor hotel standing at the top of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile at the heart of world-class shopping, international cultural attractions, and the city’s financial district. Reservations must be made directly with the hotel. A limited number of rooms are reserved at a reduced rate of $225.00 single/double occupancy at:

Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 565-1235

    

For reservations call 1-800-233-1234 prior to October 9, 2006 and identify yourself as being with the AHF Live Group. Click here to make your reservations online.
If you need to cancel your room reservation you must do so three days or more prior to your arrival date or you will be charged. After October 9, 2006 rooms may be available at the regular hotel rate.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION
O’Hare International Airport is located about 17 miles from downtown Chicago. A taxi will cost approximately $35 and a shuttle van will cost approximately $17 one way. Midway Airport is located about 10 miles from downtown Chicago. A taxi will cost approximately $25 and a shuttle van will cost approximately $16 one way.

ATTIRE AND CLIMATE
Business casual attire is appropriate for all conference activities. Chicago is a region of frequently changing weather. In early November, daytime temperatures average in the low-to-mid 50s, and evening temperatures average in the 40s.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be received in writing. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after September 15, 2006, or for registrants who fail to attend the conference. A $100 administrative fee will be charged for all cancellations. You must cancel your hotel reservations separately and may be responsible for a cancellation fee from the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Name changes are permitted at any time.
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