It can be hard to justify the cost of professional development when budgets are tight and travel is limited. The following tools and resources are designed to help Summit participants gain approval to attend the 2010 Summit and limit the costs associated with attending.

Summit Costs Compared to a Similar Conference

Registration Rates*	Summit	Other Conference	Difference
Pre-Conference	$100**	$495	$395
Regular Rate	$600	$1,595	$995
Total	$700	$2,090	$1,390

* Rates are based on an individual registration.
** Pre-conference workshop prices vary, but do not exceed $100.

Make Your Arrangements Early

By registering and booking your hotel early, you will save nearly 20%! 

 
Go with a group

Each attendee in a group of three or more will save 10% on registration fees!

Gain Approval From your Supervisor

Download and use this template to e-mail your supervisor. Communicate clearly why attendance is vital, the benefits to your organization, and how you will share the information you learn when you return.

E-mail template

 

Testimonials from 2009 Summit Attendees

"I gained a lot from this Summit and would love to attend in the future if funding is available. I particularly enjoyed Amanda Ripley's keynote address. It was fascinating and timely. All phprep summit staff were friendly and helpful. There were ample opportunities and avenues to connect with colleagues. All in all a great experience that I would highly recommend."

"Being that this was my first summit I was unsure what to expect. However I was quite pleased with all presenters and the information I gained will certainly be used in a variety of daily situations. I would recommend anyone involved in public health response attend and take advantage of learning from those that have "been there, done that."

"I think the planning staff have really fine-tuned presentation selection over the past few years. I was very impressed with nearly all the sessions I intended."

"Overall a wonderful learning experience. It is so important to get out of "my neighborhood and see what folks across this huge nation are doing. It is so easy to think "our way" is the only way, how wrong we are!"

"The Public Health Preparedness Summit was a very informative practical experience. It provided not only "Public Health" focus areas but areas outside "traditional" PH focus. The EMAC session provided subject matter that is not an everyday public health resource but is critical to successful response. I think working outside everyday responsibilities is critical to success."

 

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