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April 16 - 17
2024 ARMA Houston Annual Spring Conference
Norris Conference Center | Houston, Texas
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We are excitedly planning the 2024 ARMA Houston Spring Conference for you!
Stay tuned for upcoming announcement of speakers, sponsors and business parnters.
About
the Event
ARMA Houston equips records managers, information governance and compliance professionals to better impact their organization's business strategies and objectives.
ARMA Houston connects industry thought-leaders, solution providers and professionals with thought provoking, interactive, and solution-oriented engagement and learning experiences.
ARMA Houston engages in teaching and exploring information governance issues from the Legal, Financial, Operational and Technical aspects at its monthly meetings and annual conferences.
ARMA Houston's continuing missions is to provide educational and research opportunities to advance the improvement of Records and Information Management practices.
ARMA Houston with over 300 members is the largest of the ARMA International 170 chapters worldwide.
2024 Spring Conference Tracks
Elm Room | Pecan Room | Live Oak Room A | Live Oak Room B |
Records
and
Information Management
(RIM)
Information
Governance
and
Privacy
Information
Technology
Professional
Insights
and
Perspectives
Fundamental and
advanced principles
that are important
to the field of
Records and
Information
Management
Information
Governance and
Privacy topics
impacting the
profession
Best practices,
current trends, and
application in
information and
system
management
Industry best
practices,
leadership
content, and
exam prep
Keynote
Speaker Line-up
Opening keynote
TBD
April 16, 9:00 am • Main Hall
luncheon keynote
TBD
April 17, 12:00 pm • Main Hall
closing keynote
TBD
April 17, 3:30 pm • Main Hall
Registration
Member
Non-Member
Student
Group
Two Day Conference & Exhibit Hall
$450
$500
$175
$450
One Day Conference & Exhibit Hall
$275
$325
$125
-
Conference, Exhibit Hall & Membership
-
$625
-
-
One Day Lunch & Exhibit Hall
$65
$65
$65
$65
Two Day Lunch & Exhibit Hall
$105
$105
$105
$105
Exhibit Hall Only
$0
$0
$0
$0
Registration Categories:
Member - You must be a member of ARMA Houston Chapter. To receive member pricing, you must be logged in
as a member in the ARMA Houston Chapter website during registration.
Non-Member - Anyone that is not a member of ARMA Houston Chapter.
Student - Anyone enrolled in a post-secondary institution. To qualify for student pricing, you will be required to
submit current proof of enrollment from the school's Registrar within ten (10) days of conference
registration.
Group - A group is three or more people from the same company/business/organization. A group registration
must be completed together and at the same time. Group registration does not consider whether
someone is a member or non-member.
More Information
ALHEF Scholarship: (Opening Soon)
ALHEF exists for the purpose of furthering education in the field of information and records management. It is supported by contributions from various chapters of the Association of Records Managers and Administrators International (ARMA), various organizations and individuals within the RIM community. The Houston ARMA Chapter created the Fund in 1985 to honor Alice L. Haltom, CRM at retirement for her untiring efforts to improve the profession of information and records management during her career that spanned more than three decades. Visit the ALHEF website http://www.alhef.org for more information.
Payment:
Payment can be made via American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa. We no longer accept PayPal. Checks or money orders are also acceptable. If paying by check or money order, payment must be received by April 12, 2024. No exceptions. When mailing in payments, please include invoice number on check or money order.
Cancellation Policy:
Registration cancellation with refund is permitted prior to March 29, 2024. Written notice of cancellation must be sent to Yasmin Abrahiem at vpconference@armahouston.org. Transfer of registration is allowed at any time with no fee charged. All transfer requests must be received prior to April 12, 2024. There are no refunds for "no-shows" and no refunds after March 29, 2024.
Special Needs:
If you have any physical disabilities that require special assistance, please contact Kanada Hardy at kanada.hardy@ovintiv.com as soon as possible.
Networking Activities:
Join your fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors at our Tuesday night networking social at the Fireside Bar in the Hotel Moran.
You can also be part of the Dine-Around experience. Join a group of 8-12 fellow attendees for a meal Tuesday night with one of our sponsors at a restaurant in City Centre. Specify if you would like to be part of the Dine-Around experience when you register to be included in this fun and exciting networking activity.
LOCATION
Norris Conference Center
816 Town & Country Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77024
For your convenience, we encourage you to park in the garage that is attached to the Norris Conference Center (paralleling Beltway 8). Please see below.
Do not park in spaces labeled "Reserved"
Once parked, signs will guide you to the
conference center entrance
HOTEL
800 Sorella Court
Houston, Texas 77024
LUXURY HOTEL IN THE HEART OF HOUSTON
The Moran is a relaxing oasis in the heart of Houston's exciting CITYCENTRE. Conference attendees will enjoy exquisite dining options, a swimming pool, a fitness center, spacious guest rooms, hotel-wide high-speed internet in an ideal location to deliver the perfect stay after enjoying full days at the conference.
Just a few miles from the Energy Corridor and Westchase District, you'll find yourself surrounded by sophisticated retailers and elegant dining in the heart of Houston's most bustling area.
GUESTROOM COMMITMENT & RATES
For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at The Moran CITYCENTRE. Each attendee is responsible for his/her/their own reservation through the dedicated ARMA Houston Reservation link or by contacting The Moran Reservations Department at (713)429-1172. When calling to make your reservation, please mention the ARMA Houston Spring Conference in order to receive the discounted rate of $----plus tax. Reservation requests received after ------ will be accepted on a room type available basis at the regular room rate specified by The Moran.
Unless otherwise specified the above rates are based on one or two people in a room with one king bed. There is an extra person charge of $20.00 per person, per night for more than two people in the same room. Children under the age of 17 staying with a parent or legal guardian stay complimentary.
Should an ARMA Houston guest request special luggage attention there is a porterage fee of $6.00 round trip. Gratuities go directly to the employees who are responsible for the deliveries.
The above non-commissionable rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes which are currently 17% and are subject to change without notice.
The Hotel imposes a Destination Fee of $10.00 plus tax per room/per night. The fee includes: WIFI, Morning Fresh Fruit/Pastry/Coffee/Tea Service, Free local and toll-free calls, 2 Bottled Waters, and use of on property fitness center.
An early departure fee of one night's room and tax will apply if an attendee checks out prior to the confirmed checkout date.
If an attendee with a guaranteed reservation does not check in or cancels the reservation less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to arrival, the individual's one night deposit will be forfeited or the credit card on record will be charged for one night.
A valid credit card is required at the time of booking.
HOTEL FEATURES
The Moran CITYCENTRE is pleased to provide guests with the following amenities:
Complimentary WI-FI in all public areas, overnight guest rooms, and throughout the Meeting & Events Centre
Complimentary "Free Access Hi Speed Lite", the Hotel's standard speed internet connection
Complimentary car service within 5-mile radius
Upscale Continental Breakfast served in Radio Milano, located on the lobby level, Level 2
Twenty-four (24) hour Business Center
Hotel pool located on Level 2 (Lobby Level) overlooking the CITYCENTRE Green
Hotel fitness center located on Level 3. For a more comprehensive gym experience, Hotel Moran guests can access the facilities at Lifetime Fitness just steps away from the hotel, with a day pass for only $10/day
Premium Access higher speed internet connection available at a charge of $14.95 per day
Room deliveries available at a fee of $3.00 per room, per delivery
Package and box deliveries for attendees that would like to ship materials to the hotel for the conference. Materials may be shipped for arrival two days in advance of the conference. The hotel will store the materials in a secure location pending the attendee's arrival. Pricing:
0-25 lbs - $10.00 per box
25-55 lbs - $25.00 per box
55-100 lbs and cases - $50.00 per box
100 lbs (pallets) - $100.00 per box
Complimentary Self-Parking is available in the attached CITYCENTRE One parking garage. Levels 3 and 4 offer complimentary parking for hotel guests. Access to the hotel is located on Level 3 via the Skybridge, found in the Southeast corner of the garage.
Valet parking available (Hourly and Overnight Rates - Prices subject to change)
ROOM FEATURES
Goose down and non-allergenic foam pillows
Coffeemakers with specialty coffees
Dinner is available for pick up until 9pm daily via the hotel online ordering system
49-inch LED television, including HD cable
Plush terrycloth robes
Powerful hair dryer
Egyptian cotton bed and bath linens
Iron and ironing board
In-room safe that can adequately secure a laptop
Safety Features:
The Moran CITYCENTRE is dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of all guests is the first priority.
The guest elevators are key card-controlled for your safety. Please make sure to have your room key with you to access any floors above the lobby level.
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT TIMES
ARMA Houston guest may check-in to their guestrooms after 3:00pm. Check-out time is 11:00am.
Social Activities
The ARMA Houston Spring Conference offers a range of educational sessions and social events that provide attendees the opportunity to interact and learn from each other.
DINE-AROUNDS
NETWORKING SOCIAL
ICE CREAM SOCIAL