conference policies
Cancellation, Transfer and Refund Policies as of September 1, 2021. The 2021 National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (“NCBJ”) conference is being offered as an In-Person + Virtual event.
COVID Note: The NCBJ Conference requires COVID vaccination or PCR negative test for In-Person attendance and masks are required indoors. See detailed policy below.
In-Person Cancellations: In-person registrations can be cancelled for a refund, minus the $100 service fee, through Monday, September 13 at 12 pm PT. Refunds automatically go to the original form of payment. In-Person registrations are non-refundable after Monday, September 13, 12 pm PT.
In-Person Transfers: In-Person registrations can be transferred to a different person through Monday, September 13, 12 pm PT with the payment of a $100 transfer fee.
In-Person to Virtual Transfers: In-Person registrations can be transferred to virtual registrations for the original registrant, with the difference being refunded to the original method of payment, through Monday, September 13, 12 pm PT. No service fee will be deducted. In-Person to Virtual Transfers can only be done by NCBJ staff.
Virtual Cancellations: Virtual registrations can be cancelled for a refund, minus a $100 service fee, through Monday, September 13 at 12:00 pm PT. Refunds automatically go to the original form of payment.
Virtual Transfers: Virtual registrations can be transferred to a different person through Monday, September 13, 12 pm PT with the payment of a $100 transfer fee.
No cancellations or transfers after September 13, 2021 at 12 pm PT.
The NCBJ KEY to access virtual content will be delivered to the registration holder of record as of September 13th, 12:01 pm PT. The NCBJ KEY is electronically linked to the owner’s email and name and may not be shared and will not work if “passed along”. For qualifying Virtual Registrations, the Conference Kit will be shipped to the September 13th, 12:01 pm PT holder of the registration. (Cancelled registrations do not have access to the virtual content.)
Need Assistance? Contact Rebecca Meekma, Registration Manager
NCBJ’s COVID Policy (as of August 1, 2021)
NCBJ’s top priority is everyone’s health and safety. NCBJ stays up-to-date with CDC, local guidelines and Marriott’s Commitment to Clean for in-person meeting best practices. Marriott has elevated its rigorous standards and protocols to create a “new normal” in hospitality. NCBJ believes that a successful in-person, socially distanced event, with attention to enhanced sanitizing, disinfection, modified food handling practices and more contactless features is possible in Indianapolis. Marriott staff wear masks and NCBJ is monitoring mask guidance for indoor large events and may require masks indoors. Health and safety of staff and guests guides our evolving practices.
If the NCBJ is prevented from carrying out its obligations to the registrants to conduct its 2021 conference as a result of any issue beyond its control, or the conference cannot be conducted virtually because of software or issues with the hosting platform or due to Acts of God, strikes, labor disputes, government requisitions or restrictions or war or apparent act of war, terrorism, disaster, civil disorder, epidemic or pandemic, curtailment or restriction on transportation facilities or any other comparable calamity, casualty or condition making it impossible or impracticable to hold the 2021 conference or any part thereof (each of the foregoing, a “Force Majeure”) , NCBJ shall have the right to immediately terminate all or any portion of the 2021 conference without liability and shall be relieved of its obligations to all registrants. NCBJ reserves the sole right to determine if undelivered content can reasonably be delivered by alternative arrangements. If the 2021 NCBJ conference is terminated due to a Force Majeure occurrence before the first day of the conference, NCBJ will reschedule a similar all virtual event either through NCBJ or an affiliate organization and your registration fee will be applied to the rescheduled conference.
By participating in the 2021 NCBJ conference, each registrant grants the NCBJ the right to record, film, livestream, photograph or capture their likeness in any media now available or hereafter developed and to distribute, broadcast, use or otherwise disseminate, in perpetuity, such media without any further approval from the registrant or any payment to the registrant. This grant to NCBJ includes, but is not limited to, the right to edit such media, the right to use the media alone or together with any other information, and the right to allow others to use or disseminate the media.
NCBJ values the participation of each member of the insolvency community and endeavors to deliver an engaging, collaborative, fulfilling experience. Conference participants are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, courtesy and respect for others with a high level of professionalism at all conference programs and events. Be kind to others. Each registrant acknowledges and agrees that NCBJ reserves the right to remove them from the event if NCBJ determines, in its sole discretion, that their participation or behavior is disruptive or hinders the event, or the enjoyment of the event by other attendees. Any person who is removed under this policy, will be responsible for any damages resulting from their inappropriate conduct. Participants may not record, broadcast or video sessions at the NCBJ conference. Participants asked to stop engaging in behavior unacceptable to NCBJ are expected to comply immediately.Violations of the Code of Conduct may be reported to any NCBJ conference staff member or by email to JSleeper@JBSmgmt.com. NCBJ, at its sole discretion, may involve the U.S. Marshals, who provide protective service for the federal judges participating in the NCBJ conference, in the handling of reported violations. NCBJ may remove any individual from attendance or other participation in any conference program or activity, without prior warning or refund, if in the judgment of NCBJ, a violation of the Code of Conduct has occurred.
System Requirements
You can access the NCBJ conference of a PC running Windows 7+ or a Mac 10.12+ through Chrome or Safari. You can also access via Android tablets and phones using Chrome and iPhones and iPads using Safari. For the best experience we recommend joining on a computer through Chrome.
You should also check your connection speed prior to the meeting. You will need a minimum of 0.6Mbps download speed, but we recommend 1Mbps for streaming. For Video calls we recommend 2.5 Mbps download speed.
To test your connection, go to: https://tokbox.com/developer/tools/precall/results
Steps to Take for a Great Virtual Conference
- Make sure your browser is up-to-date with the latest version
- Disable any large or privacy-related browser extensions or plug-ins
- Ensure that your browser is allowing use of your camera and microphone
- Ensure that your computer is allowing use of your camera and microphone in your device settings
- Clear your cache, cookies and browsing data of all time or use of private/incognito browser window if you experience issues
Save Your NCBJ KEY
The first time you log in to the conference platform with the unique identifier that you will receive by email, save the access information.
The first time you use your unique NCBJ KEY, save the URL address as a bookmarked favorite. Next time you log on, start by clicking the NCBJ Conference link that you saved as favorite in the top of page row of your bookmarks. Your NCBJ KEY uniquely identifies you as a registrant and will not work if access is attempted by anyone else.