PRISMS 10th International SMS Conference
Honoring the Past, Treasuring the Present, Shaping the Future
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center Hotel
Pittsburgh, PA
July 19-21, 2018
Join us in Pittsburgh, PA, this Summer 2018!
Schedule Overview
This is a brief overview, mainly to serve as a timeline of events. Please note: the schedule is subject to change.
Thursday, July 19, 2018
| 12:00pm | Conference check-in and registration opens |
| 1:00pm | Childcare & PRISMS Den opens |
| 12:15pm-4:30pm | Teacher & Support Staff Training Workshop |
| 1:15pm-2:45pm | “First Steps: Navigating the PRISMS Conference and Finding Support Along the Way” (for first and second-time attendees only) |
| 1:15pm-4:30pm | Adult Living Workshop |
| 3:00pm-4:30pm | Parent Connect, (for attendees who would like another option from the workshops) |
| 4:00pm–7:00pm | Exhibitor Space opens |
| 5:00pm–6:30pm | Welcome Reception with light hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic drinks |
| 8:00pm–11:00pm | PRISMS Night at City Center, (Fundraising event – tickets only) |
Friday, July 20, 2018
| 7:00am–8:00am | Continental breakfast & Exhibitor Space opens |
| 7:45am | Corporate Kids Childcare opens |
| 8:00am–5:00pm | Conference sessions (lunch break included) |
| 1:00pm–5:00pm | PRISMS Den open |
| 5:15pm-6:30pm | Coffee & Tea with the PRISMS Board |
| 7:00pm–8:30pm | Evening Sessions |
Saturday, July 21, 2018
| 7:00am–8:00am | Continental breakfast |
| 7:45am | Corporate Kids Childcare opens |
| 8:00am–5:00pm | Conference sessions (lunch break included) |
| 1:00pm–5:00pm | PRISMS Den open |
| 5:15pm–6:15pm | Ice Cream Social |
We are honored to offer a conference with more than 40 sessions related to a wide variety of topics presented by parents and leading professionals from around the world.
Conference Costs
| Registration Fees | Up to 6/25/18 | After 6/25/18 |
| Adult (16 & up) | $260 | $290 |
| Child (15 & under) | $100 | $125 |
| SMS Individual | $75 | $100 |
| Professional | $315 | $350 |
| Professional in training | $270 | $300 |
| Childcare (ages 4-18) | ||
| Thursday, July 19 | 1:00pm-5:00pm | $45.00 |
| Friday, July 20 | 7:45am-5:15pm | $90.00 |
| Friday, July 20 | 7:00pm-9:00pm | $20.00 |
| Saturday, July 21 | 7:45am-5:15pm | $90.00 |
| PRISMS Den (ages 16 and older) | ||
| Thursday, July 19 | 1:00pm-5:00pm | $40.00 |
| Friday, July 20 | 1:00pm-5:00pm | $40.00 |
| Saturday, July 21 | 1:00pm-5:00pm | $40.00 |
Childcare and PRISMS Den registration is a separate registration from the conference registration. You will be charged separately for childcare registration.
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Hotel accommodations should be booked separately from registration and are not included in registration costs.
Book your hotel room, now online – to make reservations online go to the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center hotel website. Alternatively, you can call the hotel directly at the following phone numbers: (toll free) 800-228-9290, (local) 412-471-4000. When calling the hotel, please mention the PRISMS Conference to ensure you receive the correct room rate ($139.00 per night plus applicable taxes).
Registration for the conference will open in Spring 2018.
Registration covers:
- Five meals (hors d’oeuvre Thursday, breakfast Friday, lunch Friday, breakfast Saturday, lunch Saturday
- Four snack/beverage breaks
- Attendance at a Welcome Reception (Thursday evening)
- Access to more than 40 sessions lead by experts from around the world in areas ranging from genetics, sleep, behavior, sibling relationships, weight management, adult residential services, and more
- Access to Curbside Consults, an opportunity to meet in small groups with experts on a variety of topics
- PRISMS 10th International SMS Conference tote
- Complete 2018 International SMS Conference information binder with session outlines, speaker bios and resources related to products and services used by the SMS community
We hope you will join us!
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