2019 Registration Information

On line registration has closed. On-site registration is available when you arrive.

On this page you will find the following information: Dates, Location, Costs, Registration Details, Cancellation Policy, Events & Field Trips and Meal Options.

Within the registration form, click "more" to expand the item and read additional information.

If you would like to pay by check or purchase order, please see our FAQ Page for guidelines and a PDF registration form

Conference Dates:

Saturday July 20th - Sunday July 21st: Pre-Conference meetings including Board Meetings
Monday July 22nd - Wednesday July 24th: Concurrent Sessions, meetings, exhibits
Thursday July 25th: Field Trips

Conference Location:

Memorial Union Building, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824

Registration Costs:

Registration Type Early Bird (through June 8) Standard (June 9 - July 18) Onsite
Full Conference $450 $500 $555
Single Day (Does not include evening events. Evening events can be added during registration.) $125 $135 $150

Full registration includes:

  • Full access to all plenary and concurrent sessions on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

  • Access to exhibit hall

  • Continental breakfast and lunch on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

  • One admission to NMEA19 Kick Off event on Sunday night, July 21

  • One admission to NMEA19 Reception at Strawberry Banke on Monday, July 22nd

  • One admission to NMEA19 Auction and Banquet at the University of New Hampshire on Tuesday July 22nd

  • Priceless opportunities to network, and see friends and colleagues from around the world!

Important Information to know before registering:

  • Membership is required for conference registration. Applications for new/renewing members can be found here. ***Please note: New and renewing members will be able to log-in and register for the conference immediately upon completing NMEA member registration.

  • Full and Single Day registrations are available, each with early bird discounts (extended to June 8!) Note: you can register for a single day or 2 single days. For 2 single days, choose 1 “required” single day and 1 “optional” single day.

  • Guest and youth tickets are available for a variety of special events and meals. Tickets will be available at time of registration. Please order guest tickets early, as space is limited for some activities. Once advance registration is closed on July 18th, we cannot guarantee the availability of guest tickets.

  • Field trips are available to conference participants and guests at an additional cost. Not all field trips include transportation to/from the trip and/or lunch. Please keep necessary food and travel accommodations in mind when selecting a field trip. To prevent field trip cancellations, sign up now!

  • Should you need to change your registration, you can do so at any time.

  • Need to pay by check? Contact us at registration@gommea.org for information.

Conference Cancellation Policies

Conference Registration Cancellation Policy
March 15 – May 31, 2019 Registration total minus $50 service fee refunded
June 1 – June 30, 2019 50% registration total refunded
July 1, 2019 and after No refund


Event Ticket, Field Trips, and Workshops Cancellation Policy
March 15 – May 31, 2019 Full Refund
June 1 – June 30, 2019 50% refund of each event ticket and field trip
July 1, 2019 and after No refund


Conference Registration Change Policy
March 15 – May 31, 2019 You may change full registration, one day registration, event tickets, and field trips. Instructions can be found on the FAQ Page.
June 1 and after Date changes to one-day registrations will incur a $50 change fee. You can add event tickets, and field trips.*

*If you would like to trade or sell a ticket for an event or field trip, you may utilize the "Swap Board" during the conference, located at the hospitality desk.

NMEA 2019 T Shirts

NMEA19 T-shirts are not included in the price of registration, but are available with the advance purchase rate of $15. Sizes are guaranteed for online registrations submitted on or before Friday, May 25. If you place an order after that date, we will do our best to make sure you get your first choice, but it is not guaranteed. T-shirt will be available on-site for $20.

Full breakfast Option at Holloway Commons Dining Hall

Continental breakfast is included in the registration fee. An optional full hot breakfast is available to all participants. Tickets can be purchased on-line during registration or at the conference.

Additional lunch tickets for Holloway Commons Dining Hall

Registered participants will be eating lunch on Monday and Tuesday at the Holloway Commons Dining Hall. Additional tickets are available for guests. Tickets are available in advance online or to purchase at the registration table at the conference.