Conference Location


Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront  

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Hotel Info

Complimentary Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy Members
24-Hour Fitness Center
On-Site Restaurant & Bar Proof•Reader Whiskey + Craft + Kitchen
Room Service
Valet Parking: $54 per day
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Located directly along the Willamette River in downtown Portland
Convenient to downtown dining, shopping, attractions, and Portland's waterfront

Agenda


Continuing Education Credits


Attendees can earn up to 25 total CDE credits with live and on-demand options after the event.

10 Live CDE   15 Enduring CDE   25 Total CDE Credits

Earn up to 10 CE credits by attending sessions live in-person in Portland, plus access conference recordings after the event to earn up to 15 additional enduring CE credits. 

Final CE credit totals are subject to confirmation and may vary based on sessions attended and recordings completed.


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Registration Pricing Timeline


Early Bird: September 1–November 30, 2026 Save $100
Standard Registration: December 1, 2026–February 17, 2027
Last-Minute Registration: February 18–March 3, 2027 +$75
On-Site Registration: March 4–7, 2027 +$125

Pricing adjustments apply to conference registration. The Saturday Night Sunset River Cruise remains $145 per person regardless of registration date.


SAVE $100 WITH EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

Early Bird pricing automatically applied through November 30, 2026.




Sunset River Cruise


Optional Saturday, March 6 6:00–9:00 PM

Your $145 ticket includes 

Round-trip transportation Private 2½-hour cruise Full dinner buffet Soft drinks, tea & coffee Music Mingling

End the conference with a memorable Saturday night on the Willamette River. Enjoy a private sunset cruise aboard the Willamette Star with dinner, music, beautiful Portland views, and time to connect with friends and colleagues.

A cash bar will be available onboard for alcoholic beverage purchases. Space is limited, so advance registration is strongly encouraged. And don’t forget a jacket if you plan to enjoy the outdoor areas of the boat on a cool Portland evening!



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Cancellation Policy


CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:

- Refunds are available through Tuesday, February 2, 2027, 30 days prior to the start of SCDA CON 2027.

- All registration cancellations must be received in writing no later than 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, February 2, 2027. Cancellations received by the deadline will be refunded, less a $75 administrative processing fee. Cancellations received after the deadline are not eligible for a refund except as outlined below.

- Cancellation requests must be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line: “Registration Cancellation [Last Name]”

- Registration substitutions are permitted through Thursday, February 25, 2027 and must be submitted in writing. The substitute's registration fee must be equal to or less than that of the original registrant. Substitution requests will not be processed onsite, and refunds will not be issued for no-shows.

EXCEPTIONS AFTER THE CANCELLATION DEADLINE:

The following refund requests may be considered after February 2, 2027:

- Visa Denial or Delay: Registrants who requested an official invitation letter from SCDA for a visa application prior to the conference are eligible for a full refund if their visa is denied or is not processed in time to attend.

- Medical Emergency: Registrants who provide acceptable official medical documentation related to a personal or family illness may be eligible for a refund, less the $75 administrative processing fee.

EVENT CANCELLATION:

- If SCDA CON 2027 is canceled due to public safety concerns, registration fees will be applied to the next SCDA conference.

SATURDAY NIGHT SUNSET RIVER CRUISE:

River Cruise tickets are subject to the cancellation policy above through February 2, 2027. After this date, River Cruise tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another attendee with advance written notice.

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