2024 Northwest Conference on Resettlement

A two-day conference geared toward professionals, volunteers and advocates working with people from refugee and immigrant backgrounds on October 17th & 18th, 2024. Workshops are curated to increase community capacity, expand cultural awareness, and provide CEUs for eligible professions. Registration includes built-in networking opportunities and a full breakfast and lunch for both days with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. 

Early bird registration is available through September 7 Septmeber 13th for $120! 

Regular registration costs $150 and will be open until the conference is full. 

Target Audiences

• Resettlement workers 
• Educators
• Employers
• Health care professionals, including mental health care workers
• Social workers
• People from refugee and immigrant backgrounds 
• Students
• Volunteers
• New to resettlement/interested in private sponsorship

Waived or Reduced Cost Registrations - Must have coupon code

• Persons from refugee, asylee, parolee or first-generation immigrant backgrounds who do not have an organization or company that is covering their registration fee.
• Volunteers! Interested? Sign up here. When you are confirmed to volunteer you will receive a coupon code to register. 
• Boise State Students, Faculty & Staff- Single-day scholarships available. Please fill out this form if interested. Upon comfirmation of receipt you will receive a coupon code to register. 
• NASW Members recieve a 25% discount on registration
• Contact enorton@idahorefugees.org for coupon codes

Lodging & Travel

After you register for the conference you will receive an email receipt with a link and directions to our discounted group rate at the Best Western Plus in Caldwell. Rooms cost $140.00 per night on the group rate. 

The closest airport is the Boise Airport which is about a 30 minute drive from the hotel and conference venue. There are no shuttle services from the airport to the hotel. We may arrange transportation if we have the volunteers to support it but please prepare to Lyft/Uber to and from the airport.

Sponsorship

Best for large groups and organizations that also want to table at the event. If you are interested in this option please fill out this form and we will be in touch with next steps. Thank you!

Co-Sponsor                                  $2,500

• Mainstage recognition and visual logo on display 
• Special social media thank you post, tags in all our conference promotions and follow-up shout outs
• Twenty (20) waived conference registration fees*
• Table space to promote your organization 
• Logo on website and conference brochure
• Sponsorship mention in all press releases and communications

Keynote Sponsor                        $1000

• Mainstage recognition and logo on display 
• Tags in all our social media conference promotion regarding the keynote and follow-up shout outs
• Eight (8) waived conference registration fees*
• Table space to promote your organization
• Logo on website and conference brochure
• Sponsorship mention in all press releases and communications

Interpreter Sponsor                   $600

• Tags in all our social media general promotion and follow-up shout outs
• Four (4) waived conference registration fees*
• Table space to promote your organization
• Logo on website and conference brochure
• Sponsorship mention in all press releases and communications

Scholarship Sponsor                  $300

• Tags in all our social media general promotion and follow-up shout outs
• Two (2) waived conference registration fees*
• Table space to promote your organization
• Logo on website and conference brochure
• Sponsorship mention in all press releases and communications

*Note on Tax Deductions: Conference registrations are valued at $120 each and are counted as goods and services. The total value of tickets claimed will be subtracted from your tax deductible sponsorship.

Cancellation

A full refund is  available with a valid reason such as illness or emergency. It is very difficult for us to issue a refund via check; if there is a chance you may need to cancel, please pay with a credit card. You can email enorton@idahorefugees.org to cancel your registration. Please use the subject line Conference Refund Request.

Photo & Video Permission

We will be taking photos and video throughout the conference to be shared on our and our partners' social media, websites, grant reports, and other materials. By registering for and attending the conference, you are agree that the Idaho Office for Refugees and its assignees may use these images and videos without compensation.