Expand your knowledge. Broaden your community. Spark your imagination.  Attend IRA's 55th annual convention in Chicago.

55th Annual Convention: Registration Rates

April 25–28, 2010 | McCormick Place / Lakeside Center | 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive | Chicago, Illinois, 60616

Registration is now open

Did you know? IRA members save up to $130 on convention registration—join and save!

Register online

Register by mail or fax

You will need a current version of the free software Adobe Reader® to open and complete the registration form. Click here to get the latest version of Adobe Reader.

Please note: the registration form is a writable PDF. You will be able to print the completed form as long as you have a current version of Adobe Reader, but will not be able to save the completed form to your own computer unless you have purchased Adobe Standard, Adobe Pro or Adobe Pro Extended

Students

Students—get special pricing and benefits when you join! Call customer service for details at 1-800-336-7323 (U.S. and Canada) or +302-731-1600 (elsewhere)

Browse Institutes and ticketed sessions

The prepaid deadline is April 12, 2010 .

Registration Rates

Conference

Pre-registration
Received by 4/12/10

On-site Registration
Received after 4/12/10

Registration Category
All fees are in US dollars

Individual Member

Nonmember

Student/
Emeritus

Individual Member

Nonmember

Student/
Emeritus

Full Convention Plus
Institute or Mini-Course (RFP)

$395

$525

$245

$545

$650

$330

Full Convention Only, April 26-28 (RF)

$280

$390

$130

$390

$470

$175

Institute Only, April 25 (IN)

$115

$135

$115

$155

$180

$155

Convention, Single Day (SD)

$175

$220

$115

$175

$220

$115

Meal Ticket Only (TO)

You do not need to pay a registration fee if you are only purchasing as meal ticket. Enter "TO" in the registration category on the registration form and leave the fee blank

All rates quoted in U.S. dollars. For information on discounted registration for emeritus members of IRA, contact customer service (e-mail customerservice@reading.org; tel. 1-800-336-7323 or +302-731-1600).

    Disability Services at McCormick Place

    We have made every effort to accommodate people with disabilities. Throughout the complex, you will find entrances, elevators, restrooms and services that offer the accessibility that is required. Accessible parking is available in Lot A for events in South, North or West Buildings and in Lot C for events at Lakeside Center. McCormick Place also offers onsite rentals of mobility scooters, wheelchairs, PowerChairs and oxygen equipment through its preferred mobility service partner, Scootaround Inc. Mobility equipment can be reserved in advance and will be waiting at McCormick Place during your event or can be delivered to their Chicago area hotel. Daily and weekly rates are available with operators on call 24/7 at 888-441-7575 or by visiting their website at www.scootaround.com/rentals/m/mccormickplace.