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Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
When is the VETS Conference?
Monday, June 1, 2026 through Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Where is the VETS Conference being held?
The VETS Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113. All NVSBC hosted activities and events associated with the VETS Conference will be located on the hotel property.
Is the conference virtual or in-person?
This year's conference will be an in-person only event that will be held at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, Louisiana.
What is the dress code?
The dress code is business casual.
When does registration open?
Registration is open! We anticipate selling out so please be sure to register early.
Does purchasing a sponsorship or exhibit booth bypass the registration process?
Registration is open for all Attendees, Exhibitors and Sponsors! Please note that purchasing a sponsorship or exhibit booth does not bypass the registration process. All individuals that plan to attend the VETS Conference will need to register.
Do I need to be a member of NVSBC to attend?
No, you do not need to be a member of NVSBC to attend The VETS Conference. However, attendees who are employees of NVSBC member organizations do receive benefits including a discounted registration fee.
Does my registration include a hotel reservation?
No, your conference registration does not include a hotel reservation. A block of rooms have been secured at the Hyatt Regency for conference attendees and exhibitors at a rate of $249 per night plus taxes and fees. Use the direct link to secure room: VETS26 Housing Link
When will the daily schedule be available?
An overview of what is taking place on each day at The VETS Conference can be found on the Conference Agenda At A Glance page.
Will there be recordings available?
The event is being held in-person only at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, LA. There will not be recordings available.
When will the attendee list be published?
NVSBC will publish an attendee list in April 2026 which will only include contact information for individuals as they have indicated on the registration form. This list is for contacting individuals and for a one-time marketing effort to promote your booth. It should not be used for future marketing efforts. It will be located in and can only be accessed by registered attendees.
What is NVSBC's photo and video policy?
When you participate in an NVSBC event or program, you enter an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur by our staff, our vendors and/or members of the media. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, webcasts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purposes by NVSBC and its affiliates and representatives. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar NVSBC events in the future. You release NVSBC, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings.
Can attendees take photographs or videos?
Taking photographs or using video equipment other than for personal use at the VETS Conference is prohibited and violators will be removed from the premises. Only the official photographer will be authorized to take photographs.
Why haven't I received any information from NVSBC?
There could be many reasons why you haven't received any information from us and in order for you to have a positive conference experience, we need to fix that! We send e-mails from two databases - registration and membership. Check if: you're registered, your email is correct, you are the booth contact (the name associated with the booth) that registered for your company's space, or if our e-mails are going to your junk or SPAM folder. You may have to identify the "NVSBC," "goeshow," and "Shepard" domains as safe in order to receive our e-mails. Please ask your IT department how to do this. If you are worried that you are missing something, please make sure you check the conference website. Most of the time, the information that we send in e-mails can also be found there.
Attendee
Are there guest/spouse registrations or offerings?
The VETS Conference does not have any guest/spouse registrations or offerings.
Can children attend the conference?
No. While families are more than welcome at the hotel property, we kindly ask that all individuals onsite during VETS Conference events are eighteen (18) years of age or older. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Are pets allowed?
No. Only service animals are permitted.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancelations will be accepted through COB (5:00 pm EDT) on April 20, 2026, and must be received in writing, to vets@nvsbc.org. Registration fees will be refunded in full minus a handling and processing charge of $100.00 for individual registration. If you are a government employee or your registration fee is $0.00, you will not be charged a cancelation fee if you cancel. NVSBC regrets that refunds cannot be issued after April 20, 2026. You may transfer your registration to a colleague if circumstances prevent you from attending the event.
Sponsorship / Exhibitor
Does purchasing a sponsorship or exhibit booth exempt me from registration?
Purchasing a sponsorship or exhibit booth does not exempt you from the registration process. All individuals planning to attend the VETS Conference must register.
Are sponsorship and exhibitor packages sold together?
Sponsorship packages are sold separately from exhibitor packages for the VETS Conference.
Can firms reserve multiple booths?
If interested in a booth larger than 10'X10', please contact us for assistance.
How do I register booth personnel?
All booth personnel and complimentary registrations can be registered in the Sponsor Exhibitor Service Center. Login credentials were sent to the Sponsorship/Exhibitor POC at the time of purchase. Only the Sponsorship/Exhibitor POC will have access to these credentials.
What are the booth set-up and tear-down times?
Exhibit Hall Schedule:
June 1, 2026
- Exhibitor Setup: 11 am – 7 pm
June 2, 2026
- Exhibitor Setup: 8 am – 10 am
- Exhibit Hall Open: 10 am – 7 pm
June 3, 2026
- Exhibit Hall Open: 10 am – 4:00 pm
- Exhibit Teardown: 4:00 pm – 10 pm
What are the payment terms and cancellation policies?
Booth sales are not final until payment is received in full. Payment by check must be received within 30 days of registration. NVSBC reserves the right to cancel booths that have not been paid within 30 days of registration. Sponsorships must be paid in full and cannot be canceled or refunded at any time upon form completion. Full refund of all payments, less a $100 administrative fee will be granted if written notice is received by NVSBC no later than March 20, 2026; a 50% refund of total exhibit fees less a $100 administrative fee will be granted if written notice is received by NVSBC between March 21 and April 20; commencing April 20 no refund will be granted.