NERP: North East Regional Pride Organizers Conference 2022

12 North 7th Street,Allentown PA 18101

10 March, 2022

Description

Northeast Regional Pride Organizers (NERP) Conference 2022 Thursday March 10th- Sunday March 13th Allentown, Pennsylvania Join Pride festival organizers from across the Northeast U.S. for the 2022 NERP Conference in Allentown, Pennsylvania! NERP is the regional conference of Interpride for pride organizers in Northeast U.S. and the conference provides opportunity to network with other pride planners, build skills through peer-to-peer learning about pride planning, and engage with current issues and values important to prides across our region! Hosted by Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center in the heart of Downtown Allentown at the 4-star Renaissance Hotel in Downtown Allentown. The conference will include three keynote speakers, two caucus sessions, seven workshop blocks, and fun entertainment and social events in the evenings! In addition, we are offering attendees a FREE pre-conference one-on-one sponsorship consultation for your pride event, and there will be an optional post-conference excursion to explore historic Bethlehem, PA! Keynote speakers and conference entertainment will be announced soon! Conference Registration: Early Bird (ends December 15, 2021) $175 For Interpride/USAP Members in good standing$200 For non-membersRegular Registration(ends February 15, 2022) $200 For Interpride/USAP Members in good standing$225 For non-membersLate Registration (ends March 9, 2022) $225 For Interpride/USAP Members in good standing$250 For non-membersConference Gala: On Saturday March 12 -- join for the NERP Conference gala featuring an exciting performance by a VIP guest. Gala attendance is $60 and includes dinner and a special performance TBA! Hotel Options: The host hotel is the 4-star Renaissance Downtown Allentown. The conference rate is $139/night available with this link. The last day to book with this discounted rate is January 31, 2022. An overflow hotel is also available, just one block away at the historic Americus Hotel by Wyndham. Rate and booking link will be announced shortly. Travel to Allentown: Drive: Self-parking at the host hotel is available for just $13/day Travel by bus: Take the Transbridge bus to Allentown, PA from Port Authority NYC or Newark Airport --- arrive just blocks away from the host hotel! Travel by air: Fly into the ABE airport with direct flights from Washington DC - Dulles, Charlotte, Chicago, and Detroit COVID-19 Safety: Proof of vaccination is required to attend. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the conference, and attendees are asked to wear masks when indoors. Access needs: As the conference host for 2022, Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is committed to access and inclusion for people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you have access needs so that we can accomodate! Email [email protected].