Where will the conference be held?

• The Student Leadership Conference will be held at University of Houston Student Center South, Houston Texas.

When will the conference be held?

• The Student Leadership Conference will be held 3-5 November 2023.

When does registration open?

• Registration is OPEN! Register now.

What is the registration fee?

• US$40 for HKN Students and HKN Chapter Faculty Advisors.
• US$250 for HKN Alumni to attend the full conference.
• US$100 for HKN Alumni to attend only the Saturday night banquet.

Are there registration fee discounts?

• US$30 Early Bird Registration fee per student member or Faculty Advisor. Discount ends on 22 September 2023.
• All members of 2022 and 2023 Key Chapters automatically receive a US$10 registration discount.

What does the registration fee include?

• All learning sessions.
• Workshops (and materials used during workshops).
• All meals and snacks during the conference (Friday dinner, all Saturday meals, Awards Banquet, Sunday breakfast).
• Hotel room per Chapter (for two nights for up to four students).
• Hotel room per Chapter for faculty advisor (for two nights).

What is the registration deadline?

• 29 September 2023: Registration deadline for those staying in the Conference hotel in the HKN-provided rooms.
• 9 October 2023:
  • Deadline to reserve additional hotel rooms at the conference rate of US$169 (plus tax), (first-come, first-served basis) .
  • Registration deadline for those only attending the conference sessions and/or banquet (not staying in the HKN-provided hotel rooms).

Are there any additional costs for students, Faculty Advisors, and Chapters?

Additional costs for Chapters may include:

• Travel to and from Houston, TX.
• Meals/snacks during travel to and from TX.
• Transfers from airport to and from the hotel.
• Registration fee per student/advisor.
• Any activities that are not part of the conference that you plan on your own.
• Extra hotel nights or extra hotel rooms (HKN is covering the cost of one hotel room per Chapter for up to four students for two nights and one hotel room for a faculty advisor for two nights).
• All other incidental expenses.

What is the name and address of the hotel where attendees will be staying?

• Attendees are invited to stay at the Hilton University of Houston located at 4450 University Drive Houston, TX 77204.

What time can I check in to the hotel? What time must I check out?

• The Hilton University of Houston’s check-in time is 3:00 P.M. and check-out time is 12:00 P.M.

How far is the hotel from where the sessions will be held?

• The hotel is located at 4450 University Drive and the Student Center South is located at 4455 University Drive, a short walk from the hotel.

What are the nearest airports to the campus and hotel?

• The two closest airports are George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport.

How do I get to and from the airport?

• Both Uber and Lyft are available in Houston, here are some transportation guidelines

Will there be parking available?

• Click here for parking details

What time do I need to arrive and what time should I plan to depart in order to attend the entire conference?

• Attendees should plan to arrive at the hotel before 3:00 P.M., Friday 3 November 2023 to participate in Friday evening activities and dinner. 
• Attendees should plan to leave campus at 12:00 P.M. on Sunday, 5 November 2023 at the conclusion of our morning meetings.

How do I reserve my Chapter’s hotel room?

• We are asking each Chapter to register interest by confirming their Point of Contact by 22 September 2023 because HKN will cover the cost of one hotel room for each Chapter (up to 4 students) and an additional room for Faculty Advisors to attend.
• If you will be staying in an HKN-provided hotel room, you must be registered for the conference no later than 29 September 2023.
• Chapter rooming list (for those staying in the HKN-provided hotel rooms) needs to be completed by the Chapter Point of Contact no later than 9 October 2023.

How do Faculty Advisors reserve their hotel room?

• The same procedure for students applies to Faculty Advisors: register interest with your Chapter (one form entry per Chapter) by 22 September 2023; rooming lists for HKN-provided rooms are due no later than 9 October 2023.

How will lodging be arranged for additional Chapter representatives (beyond the 4 student members and the Faculty Advisor)?

• Additional rooms for Chapter members must be reserved by any additional Chapter attendees.
• The HKN hotel block (at the special SLC rate) will end on 16 October 2023, or when the room block is full.
• Please click here or call (866) 327–1161 to book your room
• Cost is US$169 (plus tax).

If I secured a space for my Chapter by 22 September, can I cancel if circumstances change?

• There is no penalty if you cancel before 29 September 2023.

Will we have access to internet/Wi-Fi at the location?

• Wi-fi in the hotel room is included for hotel guests (digital key “Hilton Honors”).
• Free internet access will be available at the conference.

How do I submit my resume to the Resume Book?

• You may upload your resume when you register for the conference.