The only annual conference
that serves the diverse needs of the entire K-12 educational
resource market, the AEP Summit has grown steadily to become
on of the most important events of the year. With general
sessions that address key issues and breakout sessions that offer
individualized professional development, the Summit offers valuable
programming and networking opportunities for any educational
publishing professional.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the AEP Summit all about?
- When and where will the Summit take place?
- What is the price for attending the Summit?
- How do I register for the Summit?
- Who should attend the Summit?
- What happens if I register for the Summit
and then need to cancel or can't attend?
- I would like to attend the Awards
Banquet. What should I do?
- What do people wear to the Summit?
- Will I get a copy of all handouts/presentations?
- Can you arrange a meeting for me with a
speaker, sponsor, attendee, etc?
- Is it possible to have a creative piece
reviewed for professional criticism?
- How much time will there be for networking?
- Can I bring my spouse, partner, etc. to
the meals, receptions, etc?
- What if I have special dietary needs?
- What is the Action Auction?
- Are their exhibitors or vendors at this
event? How can I get more information?
- My company is interested in sponsoring
part of the AEP Summit. What should I do?
- Are press passes available?
- What is the registration cancellation policy?
1. What is the AEP Summit all about?
AEP’s annual Summit is the premier professional development and networking
event for the entire educational publishing industry. Experienced and accomplished
professionals in the industry conduct breakout sessions combined with innovative
general sessions that focus on the issues your organization needs to learn
about now for future success. In addition, the Summit features the annual awards
banquet and gala, Action Auction, Exhibit Hall, and endless networking opportunities.
The Summit is the place for educational publishing professionals to meet and
discuss what’s ahead for their business.
2. When and where will the Summit take
place?
The Summit will take place from Wednesday June 10 to Friday,
June 12 at the JW Marriott located at 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Washington, DC. The Annual Awards Banquet & Gala will be on
June 12 from 6:30-10:00 p.m., also at the JW.
3. What is the price for attending the
Summit?
Summit Packages
(Includes Sessions, Breakfasts, Lunches, and Receptions.) |
Member Package *
|
$899.00 |
| Non-Member Package * |
$1,399.00 |
| Student Publishing Luncheon Only- Adult |
$50.00 |
| Student Publishing Luncheon Only- Student |
$25.00 |
| Beacon Luncheon Only |
$50.00 |
| Additional
Options |
| International CEO Roundtable With Summit Package |
$199.00 |
| International CEO Roundtable Without Summit Package |
$499.00 |
| 2009
Distinguished Achievement Awards Banquet & Gala With
Summit Package |
$125.00 |
| 2009
Distinguished Achievement Awards Banquet & Gala Without
Summit Package |
$150.00 |
| Capitol Hill Event - Member |
$65.00 |
| Capitol Hill Event - Non Member |
$250.00 |
* This year's Summit group discounts make it easier
than ever to bring multiple people. Each additional attendee saves
you an extra $100. (The minimum registration rate is $299.)
International Attendees
Any international Summit registrant will pay the discount rate of $599 for
each attendee.
Register
for the Summit
4. How do I register for the Summit?
Please register through our secure
online site. If you have technical difficulties, please
contact AEP at 856-241-7772. (Registration for the 2010
event is tentatively scheduled for November.)
5. Who should attend the Summit?
Over 500 educational publishing professionals attend each
year to network, exchange ideas, and learn what’s new
within the industry. We welcome all product developers, editors,
content managers, senior level managers, consultants, designers,
art directors, or anyone else in the educational publishing
sector that would benefit from the experience.
6. What happens if I register for
the Summit and then need to cancel or can't attend?
All cancellations must be made in writing. (Email is
acceptable.) Any cancellations received before or on May 15,
2009, will be refunded minus an administrative fee:
- $50 for a Summit registration package
- $25 for a Banquet-only ticket
- $10 for a Capitol Hill Event-only or a Beacon Lunch-only registration
No refunds will be issued for cancellations
received after May 15.
Questions? Please contact Doug
Ferguson at 856-241-7772.
7. I would like to attend the Awards
Banquet. What should I do?
All AEP Award finalists and their guests are invited to the
grand finale of the Summit, our Annual Awards Banquet & Gala;
Summit registrants may attend as well. The Banquet will be
held on Friday, June 12 from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Table purchases are available by request. Please contact Jo-Ann
MCDevitt at 856-241-7772 for more information.
This is a black-tie optional event, with guests expected to be dressed for
a formal reception. If you have any questions, please contact AEP.
8. What do people wear to the Summit?
Most people who attend are dressed for business casual. You
will see some people in suits and some people in shirts without
ties, but all will be dressed in a professional manner. Attire
for the Awards Banquet is black tie optional, so please keep
that in mind if you plan on attending. Also, please note that
we do our best to control the heating and cooling of our meeting space, but
be prepared to make yourself comfortable as we cannot adjust the climate for
everyone’s specific needs.
9. Will I get a copy of
all handouts/presentations?
AEP will get as many presentations and handouts from our respective speakers
during the course of the event. Many of these will be presented to you when
you attend a certain session or if you come to our registration desk and ask
for them. Some sessions will not have handouts. ALL available handouts and
presentations will be posted online for a short period of time for the attendees
after the Summit has ended.
10. Can you arrange a meeting for
me with a speaker, sponsor, attendee, etc?
As a registered AEP Summit attendee, you will have access to
the Summit Attendees’ Directory
to see who is coming and how to contact them. Due to the lack of manpower,
AEP cannot help you make appointments with other attendees, but will provide
whatever contact information is allowed. Please be courteous and responsible
when using the contact information.
11. Is it possible to have a creative
piece reviewed for professional criticism?
Take advantage of the opportunity to benefit from a free critique
of your magazine, direct mail piece, catalog, website or other
marketing materials. For more information on how to schedule
an appointment, please contact Doug
Ferguson at 856-241-7772.
12. How much time will there
be for networking?
One of the great things about the AEP Summit is that there is plenty of time
to meet and greet with your friends and colleagues within the industry. We
schedule a free reception every evening of the Summit for all to attend as
well as several program breaks over the course of the day.
13. Can I bring my spouse, partner,
etc. to meals, receptions, etc?
Summit luncheons and receptions are for registered Summit
attendees only, and the Banquet reception is for banquet attendees
only, allowing us to properly prepare for the number of attendees
and keep our costs (and registration costs) under control. You
may register a spouse for the awards banquet.
14. What if I have special dietary needs?
Outside food and beverage are not allowed into AEP
sponsored events hosted at the J.W. Marriott hotel per hotel
policy. We try to meet legitimate dietary requests as best
as we can.
If you have dietary restrictions, please contact Doug
Ferguson at 856-241-7772. As special meals need to be
ordered in advance, please contact AEP as soon as you make
your Summit registration.
To guarantee your request, we ask for as much notice as possible.
15. What is the Action Auction?
AEP hosts a Not So Silent Auction. This is a great time for our members and
guests to bid on a variety of different items that you would normally not have
access to. Previous items have included:
• A literary tour of New York City with our the President of our Board
of Directors
• A New York City luxury apartment rental for a weekend getaway.
• Various gift certificates and items for the home
• Various professional development services and consulting which might
benefit you or your organization.
16. Are their exhibitors or vendors
at this event? How can I get information?
AEP plays host to roughly 20-25 different vendors and exhibitors during the
course of the Summit. For more information or to make arrangements, please
contact Jo-Ann McDevitt at 856-241-7772
or review our summit sponsorship opportunities.
17. My company is interested
in sponsoring part of the AEP Summit. What should I do?
There are many different sponsorship opportunities available
over the course of our Summit. For more information, please contact Jo-Ann
McDevitt at 856-241-7772.
18. Are press passes available?
Yes, press passes are available to accredited members of the media. For more
information, read the Summit
Press Pass Policy.
19. What is the registration cancellation
policy?
All cancellations must be made in writing. (Email is acceptable.) Any cancellations
received before May 16, 2009, will be refunded minus an administrative fee:
- $50 for a Summit registration package
- $25 for a Banquet-only ticket
- $10 for a Capitol Hill Event-only or a Beacon Lunch-only registration
No refunds will be issued for cancellations
received on or after May 16.
Questions? Please contact Doug
Ferguson at 856-241-7772.
Questions? Please contact Doug
Ferguson at 856-241-7772.
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