Registration is now open!
We are excited to be hosting NOVA's Fall 2023 Conference on October 19-21, 2023, at The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth! Click HERE to view the conference brochure.
We will host our General Session and Exhibits on Thursday & Friday (10/19 & 10/20). The reception will be held on Thursday evening, and we will host a speaker Q&A session at the end of the day on Friday.
Our Workshop Session will be held on Saturday, 10/21. Lunch will be provided. Attendees will attend 4 sessions (out of 6 options), and will be required to rank the sessions in their order of preference after registration. A personalized schedule of your session assignments will be sent to you prior to the conference. Because these sessions are designed for small groups, there will be ample opportunity for questions/discussion with the presenters and your fellow attendees.
Hybrid Option: For the 2023 Fall conference, NOVA will offer a hybrid option for our General Session ONLY on Thursday and Friday (10/19 & 10/20). Attendees who are unable to travel to attend the conference in person can register to attend via our virtual platform. In consideration of the various time zones of our virtual attendees, all virtual attendees will receive access to the conference recordings (except for our guest speaker sessions) with their virtual ticket via our virtual platform. Please note, due to the format of the Workshop Session, which will be held on Saturday (10/21), we are UNABLE to offer a hybrid option for that day of sessions.
Whether you choose to attend the general sessions in person or virtually, you will receive all general session materials, will be able to watch the sessions live, and will have the opportunity to participate in the Q&A portion of the session via the Conferences I/O app. Please carefully consider both the event time zone and the time zone in which you are located when considering purchasing a virtual attendance ticket. All sessions will be streamed with start times local to Fort Worth, Texas, or central time. While videos will be made available, it is not until a few weeks following the conference. Please be sure to select the correct option when you register and please note the registration transfer policy listed below.
Conference Videos: In-person attendees will have the opportunity to purchase conference videos at the time of registration for the discounted rate of $50. NOVA does not record guest speakers, so videos of those sessions will NOT be included. Please be sure to purchase the in-person registration ticket plus videos option when registering. Please note that the videos will be sent to the email with which you registered for the event, a few weeks following the conference.
Cancellation and Registration Transfer Policies: Please note our registration cancellation and transfer policies:
Registration Cancellation Policy:
Before September 1, 2023...........75% of fee paid will be returned
Beginning September 1 through September 27, 2023...........50% of fee paid will be returned
On or After September 28, 2023......No Refund (Seminar Materials will be provided)
Registration Transfer Policy:
If you would like to transfer your registration from in-person to virtual or virtual to in-person, you will be assessed $149 for administering this change.
Travel Information: To help you plan your travel, you may wish to plan your arrival into the Dallas/Fort Worth area outside of the afternoon rush hour to avoid high ride share/taxi charges. Approximate travel time to the Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth from area airports:
- Dallas/Fort Worth International - 30-45 minutes
- Dallas Love Field - 40-50 minutes
On-site reminders: NOVA negotiates free Wi-Fi for attendees at our conferences as a courtesy. The Wi-Fi that is provided free of charge only includes bandwidth for basic internet browsing and the ability to check email. It is NOT enough bandwidth for downloading conference materials onsite, using a VPN connection, or streaming videos during the conference. We ask that attendees be mindful of the limitations of the free Wi-Fi onsite and be sure to download your conference materials before arriving.
NOVA also works with the hotel and Pelican Productions to supply power strips to attendees. The power strips are scattered throughout the meeting space for attendees use. We ask that you arrive to the meeting room with fully charged devices. Please DO NOT move the power strip closer to your seat as they are placed so that multiple seats will have access to the strip. Finally, we will not provide power strips for the Workshop Sessions on Saturday - please plan accordingly.
Hotel: The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth
200 Main Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
The fall conference will be held at the Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth. We ask that you only book ONE room per attendee. If you need to book multiple rooms for your firm, please be sure to assign every room to a unique attendee who is registered to attend the conference. If you book multiple rooms under one name, we will CANCEL any additional rooms immediately!
The Room Block Rate at The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth is $195 plus tax, per night, single and double occupancy, and is available three days before and after the conference based upon room availability.
The room block at the Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth is now closed. Please feel free to book a room directly on the website HERE.
Registration will open later this summer!
To register, simply choose which session(s) you'd like to attend below, and click "Purchase Tickets" - you will then be asked to provide some basic attendee information. Please complete this information carefully.
Registration Cancellation Policy:
Before September 1, 2023...........75% of fee paid will be returned
Beginning September 1 through September 27, 2023...........50% of fee paid will be returned
On or After September 28, 2023......No Refund (Seminar Materials will be provided)
Registration Transfer Policy:
If you would like to transfer your registration from in-person to virtual or virtual to in-person, you will be assessed $149 for administering this change.
Other Registration Information:
- Please note that the student registration rate is reserved for active full-time law students. If you possess a Law School/Student NOVA Membership as a Law Professor, please register under the NOVA Member Rate.
- When completing your registration, please do so as you would like your name badge at the conference to read. We will also use the information provided on your registration to compile our list of seminar attendees that is distributed with conference materials. We do not use your NOVA member profile information.
- Please provide a unique email address for each attendee that is their own email, not that of their organization or staff. The email provided on the registration form will be used for all conference communication, including materials and CLE, and we want to ensure proper receipt.
- Please remember this conference has a HYBRID FORMAT and to carefully choose which days you would like to attend, how you would like to attend, and register accordingly. Please consider the event time zone and your time zone when choosing the virtual option.
- Please make sure to contact NOVA staff if you have any disability requiring special accommodation or assistance. We want our attendees to be as comfortable as possible.
Multi Registration Discount:
Organizations that register two or more individuals at the same time can apply the multi-registration discount. The discount is 10% off your final amount, or each registration. *Please note this discount does not apply to single registrations and can only be used if registering from the same firm at the same time.*
Discount Code: Stockyard23
Multi Registration Discount:
Organizations that register two or more individuals at the same time can apply the multi-registration discount. To apply the code, please click "Click here to enter your promotional code" when selecting your tickets, before clicking purchase tickets.
The discount is 10% off your final amount, or each registration. *Please note this discount does not apply to single registrations and can only be used if registering from the same firm at the same time.*
Discount Code: Stockyard23
About 1 week before the conference, you will receive an email (to the email with which you registered) with a link to download the seminar materials.
You must log in to sharefile with the email with which you registered for the event in order to view the folder shared with you.
You must download the files and then open all PDF's with an adobe acrobat PDF reader, and find and click on the paperclip icon, in order to access any attachments such as speaker bios and exhibits.
Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at the NOVA Fall 2023 Conference in Fort Worth, Texas!
NOVA Exhibit Information
Exhibit dates:
Thursday and Friday, October 19 & 20, 2023
Cost:
- Registration and payment received BY COB on Friday, September 1, 2023:
- One (1) 6-foot draped table and two (2) chairs: $1,200
- Two (2) 6-foot draped table and four (4) chairs: $1,500
- Registration and payment received AFTER Friday, September 1, 2023:
- One (1) 6-foot draped table and two (2) chairs: $1,400
- Two (2) 6-foot draped table and four (4) chairs: $1,700
The Fall 2023 Conference will be a hybrid event! Our estimated in-person attendance will be 300-350 attendees.
The fall conference will be held at the Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth. We ask that you only book ONE room per attendee. If you need to book multiple rooms for your firm, please be sure to assign every room to a unique attendee who is registered to attend the conference. If you book multiple rooms under one name, we will CANCEL any additional rooms immediately!
NOVA Sponsorship Opportunities
We are eager to work with you and help you publicize the resources you have available more effectively. By sponsoring one of the following events/items we offer at a NOVA Conference, your brand is sure to capture the attention of our attendees.
Reception Sponsor: $TBDSOLD OUTWelcome Bag Sponsor: $5,000 (1 available)SOLD OUTName Badge Sponsor: $3,500 (1 available)SOLD OUT- Breakfast Sponsor : $3,500 (1 available - Saturday)
- Afternoon Break Sponsor: $1,600 (2 available)
Our Welcome Bag sponsor will provide NOVA with an agreed upon, pre-assembled customized welcome bag and insert(s) for all attendees. The sponsor will be available during Thursday morning registration to hand out bags to attendees. The sponsor will be recognized on the bag, in the slideshow, and thanked in our daily announcements.
Our Name Badge sponsor will be recognized in the slideshow, on the back of all attendee name badges, and thanked in our daily announcements.
Our Breakfast sponsor(s) will ensure that our attendees receive an enhanced breakfast and will be recognized in the slideshow, on signage in the breakfast area during their sponsored breakfast, and thanked in our daily announcements. We have 3 Breakfast sponsorships available.
Our Afternoon Break sponsor(s) will ensure that our attendees receive cookies or a similar enhancement to the afternoon coffee break. They will be recognized in the slideshow, on signage in the afternoon break area during their sponsored break, and thanked in our daily announcements. We have 2 Afternoon break sponsorships available.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Requirements: NOVA conferences are usually fully accepted for CLE purposes. We pre-apply for approval to states in which we have a certain number of attendees seeking credit. If we do not pre-apply, we provide the state application form for you to submit on your own along with your certificate of attendance.
NOVA uses sign-in sheets each day to record your attendance. We want to remind you that all CLE procedures, including requiring attendees to sign in, are based on the rules and regulations put forward by various state bars. NOVA is required to follow such rules. While they do vary state to state, accurately signing in to prove your attendance at either a virtual or in-person event is required by every jurisdiction that monitors CLE. As such, please do not sign in for any sessions you haven’t attended. If you leave early, please note as such on the sign-in form. If you fail to properly sign in, we cannot process your CLE credits.
At the conclusion of the conference, NOVA staff will calculate your CLE credit hours based on whether you signed in at the registration desk each morning. Then, approximately two weeks after the conference you will receive an email with necessary forms and other supplemental materials that you will then have to submit to your state bar or the VA. NOVA does not submit your hours on your behalf.
Any questions regarding CLE, please contact Katy Whalen.
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THE FALL CONFERENCE
Scholarships have been created in memory of NOVA Founding Member William G. Smith, Esq., who provided leadership and support to countless practitioners in veterans law. Scholarships cover the cost of registration only and are available to individuals who are not financially able to attend, and who would not otherwise be able to attend the seminar due to financial hardship. These scholarships are designated for attorneys, non-attorney practitioners, law students, and also accredited veteran’s service representatives.
To apply for the William G. Smith Scholarship, the following information is required: your name, address, and email; year of graduation from law school, if applicable; current employer and position; a brief explanation of how you intend to use this training; and your VA accreditation date, if applicable. You must also explain why you need financial assistance to attend a NOVA conference, and indicate if you have the financial resources to cover the related expenses of attendance (i.e., travel, lodging, food) should you be awarded a scholarship.
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