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REGISTRATION OPENS 2/15/2024

Registration opens February 2025!

REGISTRATION TYPES & OPTIONS

Registration Types
Full Show Pass
Includes access to keynotes and education, trade show, Snack & Chats, Connections Breakfast,  Welcome Reception and Thursday night party.
SIMA+ Pass
Includes Full Show Pass offerings PLUS access to SIMA+ Lounge, one (1) preconference workshop, and access to Trade Show AFTER DARK on Wednesday.  Additional information coming soon. Limited passes available.
Day Pass (Wednesday and Thursday only)
Includes access to education, special events, and trade show (Thursday and Friday) for the selected day only. See event schedule for more on each day.
Trade Show Only Pass
Includes access to the trade show (Thursday, June 19 and Friday, June 20) and the SIMA Garage.
Exhibitor Pass
Available for exhibitor personnel only. You must have a verified booth space.
Press Pass
Available for media personnel only. Registration coming soon.
Additional Options
SIMA Show Sidekick
First-time attendees can request a SIMA Show Sidekick during the registration process.  This Sidekick will welcome you to the show, assist in planning your schedule, and serve as a buddy onsite.  Make the best out of your first Symposium experience - request a Sidekick today!  
Pre-Conference Workshop (Tuesday, June 18)
Additional information coming soon.
Closing Event (Friday, June 20)
An evening of zen!  Enjoy a delicious meal, drinks and entertainment in the trees at Grand Rapids' John Ball zoo. This one of a kind TREEHOUSE is the perfect place to meet and mingle as we wrap up a busy week.  Additional information coming soon.
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EVENT PRICING

Member

For attendees that are a
CURRENT SIMA MEMBER


  • Save $$ on all registration types
  • Email address will verify Membership

$35 - $695

SIMA Member Registration

Non-Member

For attendees that are part of a
NON-MEMBER ORGANIZATION


  • Standard rates on all registration types
  • Want to save $$? Contact SIMA

$35 - $795

Non-Member Registration

Want member pricing? Join now.

Exhibitor

For vendor reps that are staffing an
EXHIBIT BOOTH


  • Special rates for show exhibitors
  • All exhibitor reps must register

$0 - $295

Exhibitor Registration
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EVENT PRICING

Member

For attendees that are a
CURRENT SIMA MEMBER


  • Save $$ on all registration types
  • Email address will verify membership

$35 - $675

Opens Februray 2025

Non-Member

For attendees that are part of a
NON-MEMBER ORGANIZATION


  • Standard rates on all registration types
  • Select registrations will include SIMA Membership

$35 - $975

Opens Februray 2025

Exhibitor

For vendor reps that are staffing an
EXHIBIT BOOTH


  • Special rates for show exhibitors
  • All exhibitor reps must register

$0 - $295

Opens February 2025
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Volunteer today!

We have a few opportunities for you to get more involved at the SIMA show:

Snack & Chat facilitator
Breakfast Jamboree table host

CONFERENCE & HOTEL LOCATIONS

The majority of the Symposium events will take place at the DeVos Place. Hotel room blocks are available at Amway Grand Plaza.

Hotel blocks will open in conjunction with event registration; hotel booking details will be sent from SIMA after registration.
NOTE: Purchasing outside of the official room block at your own risk.

Amway Grand Plaza

Amway Grand Plaza

187 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rate: $189++ per night

DeVos Place

DeVos Place

303 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

VisitGrandRapids

ExperienceGR

With an endless supply of activities, attractions, and fun, there’s always something to explore in Grand Rapids.

 

As you plan your journey to Pittsburgh,
check out these hotel + transportation + parking options:

Holiday Inn East Hartford

100 E River Drive
East Hartford, CT 06108
Rate: $145/night

Hilton Hartford

315 Trumbull Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Rate: $199/night

Hotel Rooms

If you still need a hotel room for the BEST SHOW IN SNOW, we have put a site together with available options
LEARN MORE

Airport Shuttle

The 28X Airport Flyer route provides bus services to/from the Pittsburgh Int. Airport for $2.75 one-way
ROUTE + SCHEDULE

Parking

Attendees are encouraged to use the parking garage attached to the Convention Center for $16/day
PARKING INFO


REGISTRATION POLICIES

Confirmation

After you submit your online registration, you will immediately receive an electronic confirmation of your registration from the Snow & Ice Management Association. This email will also include a link to reserve your hotel room at one of our host hotels. (Don’t forget to add us to your Safe Senders list!) If you have not received a confirmation within 24 hours, please contact the office at registration@sima.org.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

All cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing 30 days prior to the first day of the event — Monday, May 19 2025. If made prior to this date, a refund of all fees, less a $25 processing fee per registration, will be given.

If made between the 30 days and 5 days out of the first day of the event, a refund of all fees, less a $150 processing fee per registration, will be given. No refund will be given for no-shows. Please email cancellations to registration@sima.org.

Registration Changes/Additions/Receipts

Once you have registered, you will be sent a confirmation email outlining your purchase. If you need to make changes at any time, please email registration@sima.org

Substitution Policy

Substitution of registration from one attendee to another (same type: member/non-member) is permitted 5 days out from the first day of the event - June 17, 2025. Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant with written consent. The individual submitting the substitution request is responsible for all financial obligations associated with that substitution as well as updating any contact/demographic information. Please email substitution requests to registration@sima.org.

Age Restriction Policy

Minors (16 and under):

  • are not allowed into any educational session/s
  • are allowed on the Trade Show floor FREE OF CHARGE under adult supervision
Available Discounts

SIMA has the following discounts available for bulk FULL SHOW registrations to the upcoming symposium:

  • 1-4 = standard rate
  • 5-10 = $25 off standard rate
  • 11-30 = $50 off standard rate

To take advantage of these offers, simply put SAVE25 or SAVE50 (based on reg amount listed above) in the Promo Code field during registration.

Direct any questions to registration@sima.org


 

Privacy & Terms

The personal information gathered on the Symposium registration form is intended solely for the purpose of Symposium business. Exhibiting companies will receive a list of attendees and their mailing address only (no phone or email) following the Symposium. Exhibitors also have the option to purchase scanners to capture attendee contact information. The attendee can determine if they want their badge scanned. This is the only way your personal information will be shared. Payment information gathered during registration is used solely for the purpose of  Symposium business. Personal and payment information gathered online is through a secure website. SIMA will not share your payment information with any other party.

Consent to Use of Photographic Images

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, the 28th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium constitutes an agreement by the registrant to SIMA's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes.

Symposium Code of Conduct

In order to provide all participants with the opportunity to benefit from SIMA events and activities, SIMA is committed to providing a healthy, safe, supportive and harassment-free environment for all conference attendees and participants, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including educational sessions.

Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference, without a refund, at the discretion of the conference organizers. Our complete Code of Conduct policy can be found here.

Thanks to our 2024 Symposium Sponsors