FAQs
2025 Conference & Show FAQs
In-person Event
The in-person event will begin on Tuesday, July 15, with the Welcome Party followed by three days of education, exhibits, and contests, as well as the General Session keynote addresses, business meetings, President’s Gala & Hall of Fame Awards, and the Don Shearer Children’s Auction. Registration is required to attend.
Exclusive, complimentary access to the post-event, on-demand recordings will be available to all Full Conference registrants beginning Aug. 19, for one year.
The Conference website is the source for all conference information. Checkout the Preliminary Schedule of Events.
All conference events will be held at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, IL except the Tuesday Welcome Party.
Is there a virtual conference component for 2025?
The 2025 annual conference is being held in person only. Register today and we'll see you in Schaumburg!
How do I register for the conference?
Registration options and pricing are available on the Registration page.
If I register for Conference and am unable to attend, can I get a refund? Will there be a cancelation fee? What is the deadline to cancel?
One of the benefits of having access to the post-event on-demand sessions if you are unable to attend in person, you still have exclusive access to the post event on-demand recordings beginning August 19, for one year. Thus, the value of registration remains. That said, if you feel you need a refund, please contact registration@auctioneers.org no later than 5 p.m. CT on May 28. Substitutions are encouraged in lieu of a refund. A $50 processing fee will be applied to all partial or full cancelations. Cancelations will not be accepted after May 28. No refund after May 28.
Will I receive confirmation of my registration?
For online registrations, a confirmation will be delivered at checkout as well as by email. Paper registrations will receive a confirmation when the registration is processed and payment is verified, which can take up to three business days after receipt. For questions about the status of your registration, please contact registration@auctioneers.org.
How do I book a hotel reservation?
Once again this year, to arrange lodging, register for Conference, first. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation by email. Information on how to book a hotel reservation is included in your registration confirmation.
The NAA discounted rate of $225 (plus taxes and fees, sgl/dbl occupancy) is guaranteed until June 16, or when the inventory of rooms is sold out, whichever comes first and is based on availability at the time of booking. A valid credit card is required to book a reservation. Credit cards will be charged a deposit in the amount of one-night's room, plus applicable taxes, at the time of booking.
For questions about alternate rooms outside of the NAA inventory, please contact the hotel directly at 847-303-4100. Rooms booked outside the NAA inventory is subject to the hotel’s current rate.
I am an NAA member, can I register my non-member spouse or a company employee at the member rate?
NAA members who have registered to attend Conference may register a non-member spouse or a non-member company employee at the NAA member rate. Please complete and submit a paper registration form to secure member discount.
Can I pay for my registration in installments?
Paper registration and credit card payments, only.
Registration fees can be spread up to five months and must be paid in full by June 25. First payment is due at time of registration and remaining payments will be charged automatically each month (every 30 days until balance is paid in full).
Five-month plan: Register by February 20Four-month plan: Register by March 20
Three-month plan: Register by April 20
Two-month plan: Register by May 20
Take advantage of affordable payment plan now. Complete a paper registration form and submit to NAA along with the first payment (credit card payments only).
Are there scholarships available for attendees?
Let the National Auction Foundation help fund your way to Schaumburg. The Foundation is offering five scholarships towards conference registration. Deadline to apply is May 28. Visit auctioneersfoundation.org to apply.
Will there be pre-conference education offered this year?
Driving Support: NAA PAC Golf Outing
For 2025, there is one preconference event, the NAA PAC golf outing. Join us for a day of golf in support of the NAA's Political Action Committee. This exclusive event is open to NAA members and offers an opportunity to network, enjoy a great round of golf, and directly contribute to the PAC, which works to protect the interests of the auction industry. By participating, you'll be helping to ensure that the voice of the auction industry is heard where it matters most. For additional details, visit the PAC Golf Outing website.
Will IAC/IJAC be held?
The International Auctioneers Championship and International Junior Auctioneers Championship will be held in person at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois.
IAC contestants must register to attend the Conference, complete the required entry form and pay appropriate fees by May 28, or sooner. Late entries will not be accepted.
IJAC contestants must register to attend Conference, complete the required entry form and pay appropriate fees. Pre-register by July 1 or onsite by 12:30 p.m., on July 16 at the NAA registration desk located in the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel.