Conference Dates: January 30–31, 2012
The conference begins on Monday, January 30, at 8 AM and concludes on Tuesday, January 31, at 12:20PM.*

Continuing Education (CE) Credits:Approximately 12* hours, including one ethics hour.

Conference Location: New York Marriott Marquis, New York, NY

Click here to view the conference schedule at-a-glance. Click here to download the comprehensive conference brochure.

Introducing the first IMCA Conference Mobile Application!

For the first time, IMCA conference attendees can download a smartphone application for an IMCA conference. To download the app, search the App Store or Market for the app name: "NYC 2012". Or, use the search term "IMCA". If you are not using an Apple product or Android phone, you can access the app by clicking here.

Mobile application features include an interactive conference schedule and agenda, along with alerts, access to videos and social media, and much more.

** Both the registration form and payment must be received by January 6, 2012, to be eligible for the early-bird rate. 
*** Special offer. Only first-time members eligible for the First-Time Member Join & Go rate. Renewals and reactivations not eligible. Rate includes conference registration and one-year membership of $395. Membership dues are not refundable and not transferable. Membership dues include a one-year subscription to Investments & Wealth Monitor at a subscription cost of $45. Members may not deduct the subscription price from dues.Subject to change without notice.

Hotel Information
IMCA has reserved a block of rooms at The New York Marriott Marquis at the special group rate of $249 single/double per night. To make your reservation, click here. You may also phone the hotel at 800.266.9432 and reference the IMCA New York Consultants Conference. This special rate is available through January 6, 2012; however rooms at this rate are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so early reservations are recommended.

Location and Distance
The New York Marriott Marquis is located in Times Square and is nine miles from La Guardia Airport, 15 miles from JFK airport and 20 miles from Newark airport. The hotel is 11 blocks due north of Penn Station and one subway stop on either the blue line or the red line. It is about 2 blocks from the closest stop of either line. If you plan to drive to the hotel, please be aware that the hotel charges a $55 per day parking fee (valet only); Additional fees apply for minivans and SUVs.

Travel Arrangements
Cain Travel is the official travel agency for this conference. To make reservations, phone 800.346.4747 and reference the IMCA 2012 New York Consultants Conference.

Weather and Attire
Attire for the conference is business casual. The average January daytime temperature in New York City is 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Nights cool down to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Please check the weather forecast before traveling.

Cancellation/Transfer Policy
All cancellations for conference registration must be received in writing. The registration fee less $50 cancellation fee will be refunded for cancellations postmarked or faxed by January 13, 2012. A 30 percent cancellation fee will be applied for cancellations received between January 14 and January 23, 2012. No refunds will be granted for cancellations received after January 23, 2012, or for nonattendance.

Cancellations of Join & Go registrations will be refunded the cost of the conference registration only. The membership fee of $395 is non-refundable.

Continuing Education (CE) Credits

CIMA^®/CIMC^®/CPWA^® Marks—The conference has been accepted by IMCA for up to 12* hours of IMCA-sponsored continuing education hours (including one hour of ethics credit) for the CIMA, CIMC, and CPWA designations for attending the entire conference from Monday at 8:15 AM until Tuesday at 12:20 PM.

CFP^® certification—IMCA will submit the entire conference program to CFP Board for review. CFP Board has final authority on approval of individual conference sessions. Pending approval by CFP Board, the conference may offer attendees between 6–8* hours of continuing education credit. Information about approved sessions will be available on the CFP Board website when their review is complete. Individuals are responsible for submitting any necessary paperwork and/or fees to CFP Board.

NASBA CPE—IMCA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy as a sponsor of CE on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors (ID 106054). State boards of accountancy have final authority about the acceptance of individual courses. Individuals are responsible for submitting any necessary paperwork and/or fees to their state boards. Upon request, IMCA will provide a certificate of attendance after the conference.

Other certifications/designations—IMCA does not submit programs to state insurance departments and bar associations. Individuals are responsible for submitting any necessary paperwork and/or fees to their state boards. Upon request, IMCA will provide a certificate of attendance after the conference.

Corporate Participation Policy: Company-sponsored events or hospitality suites are not permitted during planned IMCA functions and sessions and cannot begin until the conclusion of the day’s activities. IMCA policy does not allow active recruiting efforts at conferences. Please review the IMCA Partner/Sponsor/Exhibitor Agreement for specific guidelines.

*Program subject to change, which may affect the type and total number of hours delivered.