There are three ways to register for the Leadership Institute Meeting:

The Leadership Institute Meeting registration includes admission to sessions/tracks, meeting materials, two continental breakfasts, two lunches and two receptions.

All attendees must be current members of PMI and the component under which they are registering.

Official Complimentary Component Representative:
One (1) designated representative per PMI Component may participate in this Leadership Institute Meeting at no charge. 

Special Code Needed to Receive Complimentary Registration:
A special code number will be e-mailed to component Presidents/Chairs by PMI Global Operations Center. It is at the discretion of the component President/Chair to assign the component's one free registration to him/herself or to another Board member. In order to receive the complimentary registration, the leader must enter this special code when registering for the Leadership Institute Meeting.

Additional Component Representatives:
Additional representatives may attend for a nominal fee covering the costs of meals and meeting materials at  $115.00 per day ($345.00 for the full meeting). If one representative is already registered for your component, all additional representatives must include payment with the registration form. All payments must be paid in full prior to participation in the Leadership Institute Meeting. Additional registrant payments will be accepted and processed on site at the Leadership Institute Meeting.

Confirmation of Registration:
All registrants will receive confirmations from PMI Registration and Housing via e-mail within three (3) business days of receipt. If an e-mail address is not provided, a confirmation will be sent via fax within seven (7) business days. A mailed confirmation will be sent to registrants who did not provide an e-mail or fax or if there were difficulties in communicating with these individuals via e-mail or fax.

Cancellation Policy:
Meeting arrangements such as housing room blocks, food, beverage orders and meeting materials are based upon registration numbers. Hotels and meeting facilities require guaranteed numbers and base their pricing on registration numbers and hold to those dollar figures regardless of whether the numbers are met. In order to continue to provide PMI leaders quality events at low costs, the following fees for cancellation and non-attendance will apply.

Cancellation Fees:
A $25.00 (US) cancellation fee will be applied to all Leadership Institute Meeting attendee cancellations. Cancellation fees are the responsibility of the individual and/or their respective component. If a cancellation fee payment is not received within 45 days, PMI Global Operations Center will deduct the cancellation fee from the registered attendee's designated component dues rebate.

Refunds:
Requests for refunds must be made in writing to PMI at pmileadership@wyndhamjade.com and postmarked by 14 September 2007. No refunds will be granted after this date. A cancellation fee of $25.00 (US) will apply and be deducted from the total refund amount.

Substitutions:
Registered attendee substitutions are permissible if they are received in writing by PMI Registration and Housing within 10 business days prior to the start of the meeting. The original registrant must submit the name and contact information of their substitute via e-mail or post mail. No on-site substitutions will be permitted without written and signed authorization from the original registered attendee.

"No-Show Fee" for Individuals Registered under a Component's Complimentary Registration:
Individuals who do not cancel their complimentary registration prior to the meeting and subsequently do not attend the Leadership Institute Meeting will be charged $30.00 (US) per registered day. If payment is not received within 45 days, the total amount will be charged against the designated component's dues rebate from PMI Global Operations Center.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not bill your Leadership Institute Meeting expenses to PMI Global Operations Center, even if you are receiving assistance funding. Individuals should submit requests for expense reimbursement as detailed in their travel assistance confirmation notices.

Additional Leadership Institute Meeting Information:

Photo Statement:
A professional photographer will be on site to document PMI Leadership Institute Meeting activities. Photographs are the sole property of PMI. By registering for and attending this event, attendees understand that PMI may use their likenesses for future promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please notify the photographer on site.

Smoking at PMI Events:
In consideration of the other attendees, PMI requests that you smoke only in designated smoking areas in and around the Leadership Institute Meeting venue. Smoking is not permitted inside rooms where official Leadership Institute Meeting activities are taking place. Please check with your hotel for their smoking policies.

Recommended Attire:
Business-casual attire is appropriate for all PMI Leadership Institute Meeting events. Business casual includes comfortable clothing, such as polo shirts, button-down shirts, khaki pants, or dress pants for the men and pant suits, skirts, blouses and sweaters for women. Sometimes a good amount of time may be spent walking or standing, so wear comfortable shoes. 

A reminder: meeting room temperatures and personal comfort preferences vary widely. Since meeting rooms always seem cold, we suggest you bring either a sweater or a jacket.

Children and Guests:
Children under the age of 18 are not permitted to attend any PMI function. Guests may accompany registered attendees to receptions and luncheons at cost. Please contact gil.marder@pmi.org in advance to confirm a guest’s attendance.

Private Events Policy
Components wishing to host receptions, parties or meetings that invite PMI Leadership Institute Meetings and Global Congress 2007–North America attendees at their own expense may do so provided they adhere to PMI's Private Events Policy. This policy states that hosted parties or meetings that invites PMI attendees are not permitted to occur during any official PMI activity. Official PMI activities for PMI Leadership Institute Meeting and Global Congress 2007 North America will take place between 4 through 9 October.

Components who schedule activities outside of PMI should be advised that the Washington State Convention and Trade Center and hotels have been instructed to advise the PMI Events Department of any scheduled events that may conflict with PMI Leadership Institute Meeting & Global Congress 2007-North America.

PMI retains and may exercise its right to enforce such a clause with applicable hotels or the convention center in certain situations. Such action applies to events scheduled by Components, individuals or other organizations for any event at any venue. Please refer to the information below prior to planning your private event to prevent conflicts with PMI functions.

Permitted times to host private event(s):
Thursday, 4 October, after 7:30 pm
Friday, 5 October, after 7:30 pm
Saturday, 6 October, after 7:30 pm
Sunday, 7 October, after 7:30 pm
Monday, 8 October, after 7:30 pm
Tuesday, 9 October, after 7:30