35TH Annual

National Conference

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Orlando, Florida

August 17-21, 2019

WELCOME to Orlando for the Election Center’s 35th Annual National Conference!

It’s true: Orlando is a magical place. And it’s not just because it’s home to Cinderella’s castle at Walt Disney World. There’s an incredible mix of fun things to do in this great city that make it an ideal vacationing spot for not only families but young singles, baby boomers, foodies, outdoor adventurous types, luxury shoppers and international visitors.

While the city was built on theme park fame, the number and variety of Orlando attractions have grown to include world-famous restaurants, high-end outlet shopping centers, theatrical performances, and amazing concert and sporting event venues.

Orlando is a place known for hospitality, and that extends to its many hotels, spas and services that suit every budget and taste.

This year’s Conference attendees will be inspired and energized as we head into the final stretch of the 2019 Election year. We will share substantive elections issues including crucial critical infrastructure information, new election initiatives and tons of practical and meaningful election administration tools and resources including the newest innovations and ideas to help election officials as the 2020 presidential year quickly approaches.

We will once again host the vendor exhibit area where you can learn about new and innovative voting system support and services and take home a vendor booklet with the contact information on all vendors that are present at the conference.

We will honor the winners of the Election Center’s acclaimed Professional Practices Papers’ Program. You will not only hear presentations on the winning presentations but you will take home a CD with all of the innovative programs and ideas that were submitted by your colleagues in jurisdictions around the country.

We will be celebrating those graduating from the Professional Education Program with the designation of CERA or CERV. The graduates will be recognized at a special ceremony and luncheon on Tuesday. At the end of the formal conference program, we offer an optional tour on Wednesday so you can partake in the vitality of what Orlando has to offer.

Professional Education Program

The Election Center's Professional Education Program is a course of study designed to instill the highest level of professional knowledge and expert skill in election administration and voter registration management practices. Our professional educators and specialist have been paired with skilled, seasoned elections and registration practitioners so that the course work offered during our Professional Education Program conferences are related directly to your professional needs. Our continuing education program is designed and organized to have more substance and information directly related to your profession, than other groups and associations.

Note: some of the courses listed above can be applied toward your certification as a Certified Elections Registration Administrator, a Certified Elections Registration Vendor or a Certified Elections Monitor and some can be applied by our graduates toward your renewal certification of the same. Anyone participating in these courses is eligible to receive CEUs (continuing education units) from the Auburn University's Master of Public Administration  (MPA) Program through the Department of  Political Science.

Inclusion and Integrity II: Innovation, Investment, and Critical Conversation

A Symposium

Auburn University Hotel And Conference Center

Registration Coming Soon!

Inclusion and Integrity II: Innovation, Investment, and Critical Conversation continues the conversation in the election community between experts running elections in the field, researchers, advocates, and vendors. Our format includes plenary speakers, panels, and workshops, as well as time for networking.

Hotel rooms at the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center are available at $139/night. The registration fee is $100 and includes hosted meals (Monday October 14 breakfast, lunch, and evening reception; Tuesday October 15 breakfast and lunch).