This year SER members will gather in Boston for their Annual Membership Meeting & 2023 Conference. Home to the Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall Marketplace, downtown Boston is full of history, attractions, shopping and dining, as well as the scenic harbor. Held over two days, the SER conference provides in-depth presentations and discussions related to experts' experiences in financial industry related dispute resolution, as well as one-on-one conversations and networking opportunities.
| Location | THE OMNI PARKER HOUSE 60 School Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 (see details below) |
| Dates | Friday September 22nd - Saturday September 23rd |
| Sessions | Beginning with Lunch on Friday and All Day Saturday
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| Friday Night | Cocktails and seated dinner hosted at The Omni Parker House Keynote speaker: Garry McCarthy, "Leadership Mindset Under Stress" Deputy Commissioner of Operations at NYPD during 911, in charge of Crime Strategy under Mayor Guiliani and Mayor Bloomberg; Director of Newark, New Jersey Police Department under Cory Booker; former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department under Rahm Emanuel; and a former candidate for Mayor of Chicago, Mr. McCarthy is the current Chief of Police in Willow Springs, Illinois. After dinner events, Guided Walk outside or Group Trivia inside! |
Spouse/ Guest Saturday Lunch |
Hosted by Becca Graham, guests/spouses are invited to come together on Saturday for lunch while members attend conference sessions. Check back for updated details. |
Saturday Night |
Wrap up your conference experience with a fun night out on the town for our traditional off-site Saturday night dinner! Check back for updated details. |
| Highlights! | New members/First time attendees, inquire about Friday New Member Breakfast. Numerous networking with fellow members to enhance engagement opportunities. Complimentary headshots on site; New SER lapel pin. |
| Things to Do | Visit Meet Boston website for events and things to do while you're here! |
"The SER Conference is my favorite professional event. The opportunities to learn from and with my respected colleagues have been invaluable to my professional development and foundational to the growth of my practice.”
Elizabeth Falk, Past President
"Attending the SER Conference is an investment in your career as an expert witness."
Bruce Foerster, Past President
"Participating at the SER annual conference and networking among fellow members continues my dispute resolution education and adds value to services I provide engaging Attorneys."
Jack Herrmann, Former Board Member
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| Sponsorship Level (*all levels include your marketing material in registration bag.) |
Cost Member/Non-Member |
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Platinum: Sponsors acknowledged on all conference related media: registration emails;
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$1,000 / $1,500 |
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Gold: Sponsors acknowledged on all conference related media: registration emails;
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$500 / $1,000 |
| Silver: Sponsors acknowledged on all conference related media: registration emails; newroom; newsletter; logo on website.* |
$250 / $500 |
| Other Opportunities: Sponsors acknowledged on all conference related media: registration emails; newroom; newsletter; linkable logo on agenda/website; on location, and on LinkedIn. Table with Marketing Material 5 Minute Presentation in front of attendees @ Member Meeting |
$1,250 / $2,000 $1,500 / $2,500 |
To purchase a sponsorship, or for additional information,
please email Controller Patricia Koetting or call at 919-967-9040.
| Early Registration by 6/30/23 |
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Conference Only |
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| Member Only | $995 | $865 | |
| Member & Spouse/Guest | $1,510 | $1,250 |
| Register 7/1/23-8/31/23 (increases $100) |
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Conference Only |
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| Member Only | $1,095 | $965 | |
| Member & Spouse/Guest | $1,610 | $1,350 |
| Register after 8/31/23 (increases another $100) |
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Conference Only |
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| Member Only | $1,195 | $1,065 | |
| Member & Spouse/Guest | $1,710 | $1,450 |
Spouse/Guest Registration $385: The spouse/guest registration fee includes Friday lunch, cocktail hour, dinner; Saturday breakfast. The fee does not include conference materials, attendance at any scheduled meetings or breaks or Saturday lunch.
Meeting Refund/Cancelation Policy: Cancelations received in writing on or before August 24, 2023, will receive a full refund less a $100 per person processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after August 24, 2023. If SER cancels the conference for any reason at anytime, SER members who have paid the registration fee will receive a 100% refund.
"A legendary symbol in downtown Boston since 1855, Omni Parker House boasts old-world charm and elegance accompanied by all of the modern conveniences of a world-class establishment. You’ll find unbeatable amenities on-site including an award-winning restaurant and home to the famous Boston Cream Pie, a fully equipped fitness center and 23,000 sq ft of meeting space."
THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF ROOMS BLOCKED FOR THE CONFERENCE, AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. YOU MUST FIRST REGISTER AS AN ATTENDEE AT THE CONFERENCE. HOTEL RESERVATIONS WITHOUT A CONFERENCE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE HELD.
OVERNIGHT RESERVATION PROCESS: To reserve a room at the above hotel. Upon conference registration, you will be redirected to the Omni reservation link to make your reservation. If you have already registered for the conference and do not have an overnight room, you can use this reservation link.
Hotel accommodations are a separate reservation from your conference registration.
(If you have any problems, please contact Patti Koetting at controller@securitiesexpert.org or 919-967-9040.)
RATES: Single/Double Deluxe Room $309 + taxes (state, local and occupancy taxes are currently 16.45%)
HOTEL CUTOFF DATE: A limited number of rooms have been blocked and availability is offered on a first come, first served basis. The cut-off date for accepting reservations into this room block is THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023. Reservation requests received after 5:00 PM local time at the Hotel on the cut-off date will be accepted based on guest room availability at the prevailing transient rates.
AIRPORT OPTIONS: The hotel is 2.5 miles from Logan International Airport. It normally takes 15-20 minutes to get to the hotel depending on traffic. Taxi from Logan Airport: Fare average is between $20 and $28 depending on the traffic. Taxi to Logan Airport: Fare average is between $20 and $25 depending on the traffic. All rates are subject to change.
Public Transportation: Eco-friendly travelers can take advantage of Boston’s MBTA train service located only one block from the hotel. From Logan Airport, take the Blue Line to State Street station, which is only a three-minute walk to the hotel. Fare is $2.90 each way. Bus #22 stops at Terminals A and B and the Airport subway station. Bus #33 stops at Terminals C and E and the Airport subway station. Take the Logan Airport Terminal A shuttle bus towards the loop. Take the Bus Walk 1 minute to the Airport Station and take the MBTA Blue Line to State Street.
