Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQs

Is the 2023 IRI Annual Conference virtual or in person?

The 2023 IRI Annual Conference will be held in person at the JW Marriott Turnberry in Miami, FL.

Is there going to be a live stream option available? If so, what are the associated costs?

The 2023 IRI Annual Conference is designed to be an in-person conference experience and we encourage attendees to join us in Miami, FL. At this time, a live streaming option is not planned. We will communicate any updates to the conference format if necessary.

Will the 2023 IRI Annual Conference be available on demand in whole or in part after the live event? If so, for how long? What are the associated costs?

The 2023 IRI Annual Conference is designed to be an in-person conference experience. Content will not be available on-demand.

How do I become a member of IRI?

To become a member of IRI, please visit IRI’s Membership page.

What is appropriate conference attire?

Business casual attire is recommended for the conference for all events.

Registration

How do I register to attend?

Registration for the 2023 IRI Annual Conference is now open.

How much does it cost to attend?

You can find fees on the 2023 IRI Annual Conference registration page.

Can I register onsite?

Onsite registration will be available at 2023 IRI Annual Conference starting March 15 through March 17, 2023.

When is registration open onsite?

The registration desk will be open:

Wednesday, March 15, Noon – 5:00 p.m. EST
Thursday, March 16, 7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. EST
Friday, March 17, 7:30 a.m. – Noon EST

What is the cancellation policy?

Conference registration cancellations must be sent in writing to IRI. Requests received by February 6, 2023 will receive a full refund less a $200 non-refundable processing fee. No refunds will be issued after February 6, 2023.

In the event you are no longer able to attend, another person from the same company who is not already registered to the conference may be substituted without penalty. Please request a transfer here. Please provide the name of the attendee no longer able to attend along with contact information for the substitute attendee.

Health & Safety

Health and Safety Protocols

IRI is committed to protecting the health and safety of all 2023 IRI Annual attendees.

We are closely monitoring CDC guidelines, federal and local mandates, and health and safety measures put in place by the meeting venue. Because these factors are frequently changing, we will continue to evaluate whether any changes should be made, and we expressly reserve the right to update entry requirements for the conference based on the public health situation, new or revised guidance issued by the CDC or other authorities, changes in legal requirements or venue requirements, and/or other relevant considerations. This page will be updated to reflect any changes to the health and safety protocols.

Waiver and Release

Attendees acknowledge that IRI cannot guarantee that they will not be exposed to or contract a communicable disease at the conference and understand the risk that they may be exposed to or infected by a communicable disease by attending the conference. By registering for and/or attending the conference, attendees knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, and assume full personal responsibility for their attendance at the conference. In doing so, attendees forever release IRI, the meeting venue, and all of their directors, officers, employees, and agents from liability should they become ill, directly or indirectly, as a result of attendance at the conference.

Masks

Protective masks are optional. At this time, IRI does not intend to require attendees to wear protective masks while attending the conference. All attendees should feel safe and comfortable while attending the conference. To this end, all attendees must be respectful of the mask-wearing and social-distancing preferences of their fellow attendees. Masks will be available at registration if needed.

Housing & Travel

Does IRI provide discounts on hotel accommodations?

Yes, all registered attendees will receive a discounted room rate at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry of $389.00 per night, plus applicable state and local taxes (currently 13%) in effect at the time of check-out.

Please note that a mandatory discounted Resort Fee of $40.00 per room (regular rate $55.00), per night (plus applicable tax) is not included in the above room rate.

Reserving a hotel room in the IRI room block allows the IRI to keep participants’ expenses at the meeting, registration fees, and hotel rooms for the meeting as cost-effective as possible. IRI staff work hard to negotiate the best hotel rates and to make the best use of your registration dollars.

By registering for the 2023 IRI Annual Conference and reserving a room at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry, you are helping the IRI meet its contractual obligations which allow the organization to continue to provide high-quality education to IRI members and the industry at large. Thank you for your support of IRI.

To learn more and make your hotel reservation, please see our Hotel page.