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Biennial Conference 2020 (Formerly All Live Event)

Wednesday, November 4 (12am) - Friday, November 6, 2020 (5pm US/Pacific)

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
1380 Harbor Island Drive [map]
San Diego, CA 92101


Onsite Registration Will Be Available:
Online Registration will open in April 2020. Check your email and the NAES website for updates!

Thank You Sponsors:
Awards Luncheon - tbd
Thursday Morning Coffee - tbd
Friday Morning Coffee - tbd
Thursday Refresher - tbd
Thursday Evening Room Drop - tbd
Heads of School & ECE Directors Luncheon - tbd
Chaplains & Teachers of Religion Luncheon - tbd
Affinity Groups Luncheon - tbd
Regional Gathering: Southwest - tbd

Sponsors and Exhibitors Information To Come

Related Web Pages and Sites:
Biennial Webpage

Registration Includes:

Full Conference includes Wednesday Deep Dives (registration required), Morning Coffees, General Sessions, Awards Luncheon, Worship Services, Conference Reception, Thursday Refresher, new Regional Gatherings, and all workshops. Wednesday's tours and visits and Friday's Affinity Group Luncheons require the purchase of a ticket.

Who Should Attend:

Biennial Conference is the premier gathering of Episcopal school leaders and friends. Heads of school, administrators, chaplains and teachers of religion, rectors, board and vestry members, and faculty should all plan to attend. The conference's

  • speakers and workshops provide unparalleled education. You will be strengthened in the leadership and governance of your school, the articulation of its Episcopal identity, and your personal professional and spiritual development.
  • networking events offer opportunities to connect, engage, and share with peers. You will develop friendships and colleague relationships that will sustain you in your work.
  • worship services gather attendees for praise, thanksgiving, and celebration. You will be uplifted and reinvigorated.
  • community service enables participants to walk the talk of Episcopal schools. You will be able to “serve Christ in all persons.”
Whether you are a first-time attendee or Biennial expert, we look forward to seeing you.

Meeting Attire:

School attire is recommended for all events.

Cancellation and Other Policies:

Written requests for cancellations must be received on or before Friday, October 16, 2020. Cancellation requests must be faxed to Palisades Convention Management at (212) 460-5460. Telephone or email cancellations will not be accepted.

NAES will assess a $125 processing fee on all approved refunds received before Friday, October 16, 2020. Approved refunds will be processed within 15 business days after the conclusion of the conference.

After Friday, October 16, 2020, no refunds will be made. Refunds will not be given for failure to attend for any reason, late arrival, unattended events, or early departure.

All registrations and reservations are subject to acceptance. Registrations and reservations received without payment will be returned. Registrations are non-transferable and cannot be split among conference attendees.

Walking tours are rain or shine and returns will not be given for inclement weather unless the tour is canceled. NAES, or the tour destination, reserve the right to cancel any tour if the minimum preregistration is not met. In the event of a tour cancellation, all preregistered funds will be refunded. NAES reserves the right to make comparable substitutions if circumstances beyond our control necessitate a change in any element of the program.

Any and all liability of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) with respect to registration, reservations, cancellations, changes in the location or content of the program, and refunds is limited to a sum no greater than the registration fee paid. Under no circumstances shall NAES be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, the cost of transportation or lodging. Submission of registration and payment constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions herein.

NAES or its contractors may be photographing or videotaping sessions and events at Biennial Conference 2016. By attending the NAES Biennial Conference 2016, attendees understand and agree to allow their likenesses, images, and voices to be used by NAES in association publications and communications, on its website and in marketing or promotional materials. Photo images and videos may also be shared with the media. Attendance at the meeting waives NAES from liability resulting from these uses.

Is Media Allowed?

Yes

General Hotel Information:

The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is the site of Biennial Conference 2020. All conference activities will take place there unless otherwise noted. Hotel and registration info to come in spring of 2020!

Travel Information:

  • Deep Dives, tours, and school visits begin on Wednesday, November 4.
  • The conference begins Wednesday evening with Holy Eucharist, continues into Thursday, November 5 with Morning Prayer (7:30 a.m.), Morning Coffee (8:00 a.m.) and the Opening General Session (8:45 a.m.).
  • The conference ends in the late afternoon/early evening on Friday, November 6.
Please consider this schedule when making your travel arrangements.

San Diego International Airport is located approximately 1/2 mile south of the Sheraton San Diego. Airlines serving this airport include Air Canada, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, edelweiss, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and WestJet. Airport Information can be found at https://www.san.org/.

Sheraton San Diego Maps and Transportation

For more information please contact:

Ms. Heather Elise Zrubek
Phone: (212) 716-6309
Email: zrubek@flash.net