Conference FAQ
EXPERIENCE
When and where is this year’s conference?
The 2024 conference will be at the Riverside Convention Center in St. Cloud, MN on October 15th - 16th!
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Where can I find more information about keynote and breakout sessions?
We will post more information about 2024 speakers and sessions in late summer.
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Where can I find an agenda for this year’s conference?
A full agenda will be posted on the website in summer 2024.
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Who will be exhibiting at the conference?
A list of exhibitors will be posted on the website in September 2024.
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Who attends this conference?
Community Coalition Leaders - Prevention Specialists - Substance Misuse & Mental Health Professionals - Parents & Youth - College Students - Educators - Public Health Professionals - Law Enforcement - Researchers - Faith Leaders - And More!
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Is this conference in-person or virtual?
The MN Prevention Program Sharing Conference is an in-person conference, but we do record all sessions. All registered attendees will have access to session recordings for 1 year following the conference, and, if you are not able to attend in-person, you can also register for Recorded-access Only at a discounted rate.
REGISTRATION
How do I register for the conference?
You can register at mnprev.eventrbite.com!
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How much does registration cost?
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How much does it cost to exhibit?
The cost for an exhibit booth at this year’s conference is $270. Community Coalitions (or community groups doing unfunded work around substance misuse in their local communities) are eligible to exhibit for free. Learn more at mnprc.org/exhibitors.
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Do you have special rates for students or groups?
Yes! See the table above.
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What discounts and scholarships are available?
We don’t want cost to be a barrier to attendance, so we do offer scholarships, as well as special rates for groups, students, presenters and volunteers. You can complete a scholarship application here. Scholarships are reviewed on at least a monthly basis starting in April.
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Can I get a travel stipend?
Unfortunately we are not able to offer these at this time.
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When is the registration deadline?
The registration deadline will be in September 27, 2024! We appreciate you working with this deadline, as there are several important details to coordinate for in-person events, and making sure we have the right amount of space, food and resources for each and every person is very important to us!
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How do I apply to exhibit?
Apply to exhibit at mnprc.org/exhibitors!
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How do I apply to speak at the conference?
A call for proposals for conference speakers will open April 2024 and close in June 2024!
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Can youth apply to present at the conference?
Yes! We have had excellent presentations from students engaged with prevention work at past conferences, and would be thrilled to feature more sessions where session attendees get to hear directly from youth involved in the implementation and development of prevention programming!
LOGISTICS
Where can I find lodging for this year’s conference?
We have reserved a room block at several hotels near the conference venue. Find more information about room blocks at this year’s conference at mnprc.org/conference.
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What kind of food is available at this year’s conference?
We will provide catered breakfast and lunch, as well as coffee and water throughout the day. Snacks will also be provided. We usually host a networking event the first evening of the conference where light appetizers are provided. Dinners are not provided. You can indicate any dietary restrictions or accommodations when you register.
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Who should I contact if I have questions about the conference?
Please send any questions to MPRC’s Events Manager, Madeline Bremel, madeline@ansrmn.org.
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What CEUs are available to me?
We will offer Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), MN Certification Board, and MN Board of Social Work credits for attending the conference in person. We are always looking into new options and types of CEU's to offer.
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Where can I request accommodations?
Email madeline@ansrmn.org to request any accommodations you may need, and we will do our best to honor your request. There will also be an opportunity to request accommodations when you register.
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I love going to Program Sharing every year! Is there anything I can do to help this year’s conference run smoothly?
Yes! We are always looking for volunteers to help with day-of support including moderating breakout sessions, and helping with registration or set-up. Volunteers will be eligible for special registration rates. If you are interested in volunteering at this year’s conference contact MPRC’s Events Manager, Madeline Bremel, madeline@ansrmn.org.