Conference Dates: December 5–6, 2011
The conference is scheduled to begin on Monday, December 5, at 8 AM and conclude on Tuesday, December 6, at 12:35 PM. An optional post-conference workshop is scheduled for Tuesday from 1:15–4 PM.*

Continuing Education (CE) Credits: Approximately 12.5* hours, including one ethics hour. An additional 3* hours of CE are available at the post-conference workshop, additional fee required.

Conference Location: Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, Vail, CO.

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

** Both the registration form and payment must be received by November 4, 2011, 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 Vail Marriott at the special group rate of $154 single/double per night for standard rooms and $184 single/double per night for deluxe and studio king suites. To make your reservation, click here. You may also phone the housing manager at 506.474.2009 or 800.266.9432 to book under the IMCA Specialty Conference block. This special rate is available through November 11, 2011; however rooms at this rate are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so early reservations are recommended.

Important Note about Cancellation Policy at the Vail Marriott: All reservations will require a credit card guarantee. A non-refundable deposit equal to the first and last night's stay will be billed to the individual’s credit card when the reservation is booked. The balance of the stay will be billed to the credit card on November 11, 2011. No refunds will be granted for cancellations received after November 11, 2011.

Discounted Ski Equipment Rentals
Charter Sports, located in the Vail Marriot is offering up to 30 percent off the list price for equipment rentals. Please click here and choose Investment Management Consultants Association from the groups. Indicate the number of equipment rentals, select Vail Marriott as the shop location, enter pick up date and time, and your e-mail address. Complete contact information, first and last ski day, renter information, card number, and special requests (if any) fields. Submit and print your reservation. Upon your arrival in Vail, your reservation, requested gear, and a preprinted rental form will be waiting for you. Please contact Charter Sports toll free at 1.888.295.9797 with any questions.

Location and Distance
The Vail Marriott is located 127 miles west of the Denver International Airport and 35 miles east of the Eagle County Regional Airport. If you fly into the Denver airport, we suggest either renting a car or using Colorado Mountain Express shuttle service. A special discounted rate of $80.10 each way plus fuel surcharge is available to IMCA attendees. Reservation must be made in advance on their website or by calling 800.525.6363. Be sure to use the discount code "IMCA" to receive the discounted rate.

A taxi to the Marriott from the Eagle County Regional Airport is approximately $120 each way. Colorado Mountain Express offers shuttle service for $45 each way plus fuel surcharge for IMCA attendees. Reservations must be made in advance on their website or by calling 800.525.6363. Be sure to use the discount code "IMCA" to receive the discounted rate.

Travel Arrangements
Cain Travel is the official travel agency for this conference. To make reservations, phone 800.346.4747 and reference the IMCA 2011 Winter Specialty Conference.

Weather and Attire
Attire for the conference is business casual. The average December daytime temperature in Vail is 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Nights cool down to 3 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 November 18, 2011. A 30 percent cancellation fee will be applied for cancellations received between November 19 and November 28, 2011. No refunds will be granted for cancellations received after November 28, 2011, or for nonattendance.

Continuing Education (CE) Credits

CIMA^®/CIMC^®/CPWA^® Marks—The conference has been accepted by IMCA for up to 12.5* 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 12:35 PM. An additional 3 hours of IMCA-sponsored CE is available by attending the post-conference workshop on Tuesday from 1:15–4 PM. Individuals are responsible for submitting any necessary paperwork to IMCA.

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 4–6* 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.