We're excited to be returning to Asheville again this year, but in downtown at the new Embassy Suites. 

Located in Downtown Asheville within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The Biltmore Estate is a 10-minute drive away. Enjoy our suites, and complimentary made-to-order breakfast and evening receptions. Our rooftop restaurant, Soprana Rooftop Cucina, serves Italian cuisine against Blue Ridge Mountain views.

Room Block Note:

All reservations must be made by Friday, March 1, 2024.

Please check back for the 2024 Regional WTS Schedule!

General registration includes all workshops and events offered throughout the Symposium. You can also purchase additional single event tickets for the Ember Award Dinner and Kick-off.

Lunch will be provided on site both days of the Symposium.

Ticket sales will start December 1st with early bird registration; regular registration will be on sale January 14th. Sales will end March 8th.

Pre-conference note: Be aware that the 3-hour pre-conference workshop requires pre-registration and is only open to those who are attendees of the full Symposium. For workshops that are 3-hours, please be respectful and plan to stay throughout the whole presentation. If you do think you may need to step out, please consider staying toward the back of the presentation room to not disturb other attendees.

Cancellation policy - To cancel a completed registration, please contact us at info@obhcounil.org; Subj: Regional Symposium Cancellation. If you have paid for registration and have been selected as a presenter, you will have the option to either be refunded or transfer the registration.

Refund note: a 100% refund will be granted up until 2/10/2024; a 50% refund will be granted up until 2/28/2024. No refunds will be given for cancellations requested on and after 3/1/2024.

Programming will be provided via Results at Hand, a digital conference app  – more information about the conference app will be emailed to you after you complete your online registration.  Be sure to download the conference app prior to arriving.  

All CE-eligible presentations and workshops will require attendees to sign in and out at the registration desk as well as in Results at Hand in order to receive certification of hours. 

Our call for proposals starts Sunday October 1st, 2023. The application deadline is Friday, December 8th, 2023. For more information please check out the Call for Proposals page.

The 2024 CE application process with the NBCC begins after confirmation of all presenters and workshops. After receiving feedback about workshops, presentations and the CE's available, we are starting our call and process earlier than ever.

Please check back for updates.

Opportunities for 2024 Sponsors and Exhibitors

We will have sponsorship opportunities available for the Regional WTS. For more information, please contact us at info@obhcouncil.org Subj: Symposium Sponsorships.

Please note that exhibition tables don't include a registration ticket and you will be required to register for WTS.