Marriott Memphis Downtown Hotel

Online register is now closed. 

(online registration extension deadline - Friday,
February 3, 2012)

The 2012 NEA Education Support Professionals (ESP) Conference will be held March 9–11, 2012, at the Marriott Memphis Downtown Hotel in Memphis, TN. 

The conference is designed to provide professional development opportunities for participants to help them gain the skills they need to: build stronger locals, build strong internal and external relationships, organize members, and enhance NEA ESP members' ability to positively influence student achievement. These skills are provided through two full days of professional development, as well as pre-conference workshop opportunities.

Coming soon:

• Conference Program

Now Available:

• Preliminary Schedule and Workshop Agenda  (28 pgs)
• Preliminary Schedule and Workshop Agenda at a Glance  (2 pgs)
• Pre-Conference Workshops and Descriptions  (5 pgs)
• Preliminary Workshop Descriptions  (21 pgs)
• Conference Workshops by Track  (3 pgs)
• Hotel Conference Room Floor Plan  (4 pgs)

General Information

Registration
The conference registration fee ($150) includes a reception, dinner, entertainment on Friday, a continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday.

Online registration is now open! As a reminder, pre-conference spots are reserved on a first come first serve basis. Don’t miss out on your spot. Online registration is now closed. Registration on-site will be available.

The deadline to request a 100 percent refund of fees is typically two weeks after online registration closes. A specific refund deadline date will be posted once online registration opens.

Lodging
Marriott Memphis Downtown Hotel
250 North Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103
Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m. 

Make hotel reservations directly by calling 901-527-7300 and referencing the "NEA ESP National Conference" to receive the special conference rate of $139 a night, plus applicable taxes.

Parking costs range from $18.00 a day for self-parking (spaces extremely limited) to $20.00 a day for valet parking. Both services include in and out garage privileges. Off-site parking is available across the street at Saint Mary's Catholic Church for $5-$10 a day. Parking by street meters are free weekdays after 6 p.m. and on weekends.

Hotel Telephone Charges
Local calls are a flat rate of $1.09. Long distance calls are $6.13 for the first minute and remaining charges vary depending on the duration of the call and the area called. In room high-speed Internet is complimentary with all room reservations.

Airport Taxi and Shuttle Services
Taxi service from the airport to the hotel is approximately $30 - $35 each way. Shuttle service from the airport to the hotel average $15.00-$18.00 each way. Reservations are required for the services.

Hotel Recommended Shuttle Services
PC Transportation
901-489-3890
$15 each way

Royal Transportation
901-857-3436
Cost negotiable depending on number of travelers

Note: All non-contractual fees and tax rates are subject to change.