World Fertilizer Conference
World Fertilizer Conference
World Fertilizer Conference
September 16, 2024 - September 18, 2024 | Washington, DC
The World Fertilizer Conference draws hundreds of TFI members, industry professionals, and representatives from around the world who represent all sectors of the fertilizer industry. This is where the fertilizer industry comes to do business. You will also enjoy deep dives into innovation, the economy, public policy, and more, the World Conference is fall’s most important business and networking event for the global fertilizer industry.
CONFERENCE FEES
Members Early Bird: $1375
Members Regular : $1475
Non-Members Early Bird: $2975
Non-Members Regular : $3075
Fly-In Participation: $50
Payment Options
Credit Cards: We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Please provide your credit card number, expiration date, and credit card billing address. All credit card transactions are processed in U.S. dollars and subject to the current U.S. exchange rate. Â
International Attendees: For international attendees wishing to pay by another payment method, please contact Valerie Sutton at [email protected]. Please note: The Fertilizer Institute is not responsible for foreign check or wire transaction processing fees not included in the actual transfer. Attendees will be required to pay the fee if the check is not drawn on a U.S. bank or if a wire transaction processing fee is not included in the actual transfer.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be received via email to Valerie Sutton, [email protected] by August 15, 2024, for a refund of the registration fee (less 25% administrative fee). No telephone cancellations are accepted. After August 15, 2024 all registrations will be non-refundable. No-show attendees will not be refunded. Substitutions may be made by contacting TFI’s conference department or onsite. Refunds for payments made by check will be processed within two weeks following the conference.
Registration List
Registrations are not official until payment is received. A list of all registered delegates will be provided to registered and paid attendees only. Please note that your name, company, address, and email will appear exactly as you have indicated on your registration form. A final list of registered delegates will be available on the conference mobile app. No additional list of attendees will be provided during or after the conference.
Terms & Conditions
The TFI Registration Terms and Conditions apply to all registrants and your participation in the TFI Event (both in-person and virtual), regardless of whether your registration is submitted by you or your proxy. By registering, you accept these terms and conditions.
Attendee List Scam Warning
As with many larger conferences and trade shows, companies may try to contact TFI Conference attendees and exhibitors, claiming to represent TFI or its Conferences (and/or leaving out important information so that it’s ambiguous whether they represent The Fertilizer Institute), offering TFI Conference attendee lists or Industry Contact Lists. The Fertilizer Institute does not ever sell or give away membership or attendee contact information*. No company is authorized to distribute or sell any lists for the event. The Fertilizer Institute does not rent, share or sell your attendee contact information to third parties.
Conference Fees
Rates (Early Bird Rate Ends August 1st)
TFI Member Early Bird:Â $1375
Non-Member Early Bird:Â $2975
Regular Member Rate:Â $1475
Regular Non-member Rate:Â $3075
Please note our schedule has changed this year. Opening Reception begins Monday evening with General Session breakfasts on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Schedule
Registration
Please note our schedule has changed this year. Opening Reception begins Monday evening with General Session breakfasts on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Exhibits
Opening Reception
Registration & Exhibits
Keynote & Breakfast
Speakers:
Chris StirewaltBusiness Meetings
Executive Committee
(by invitation only)
Reception on the Hill
Join us for Harvest Fest! (Transportation provided starting at 5:00pm)
Registration & Exhibits
Breakfast Session
FERT Foundation Board Meeting
(by invitation only)
Board of Directors Lunch
(by invitation only)
Board of Directors Meeting
(by invitation only)
Fly-In
Additional Fee Required for Participation
Travel
DC MARRIOTT MARQUIS – WASHINGTON, DC
901 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
You will receive your reservation link in your conference registration confirmation email. The cutoff date to reserve your room at the discounted rate is August 29.
Please note our schedule has changed this year. Opening Reception begins Monday evening with General Session breakfasts on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Speaker
Suites and Meeting Rooms
Reserve a Suite
All Meeting Rooms have been reserved!
Suites and Meeting Rooms (Available to TFI Members Only) To secure a suite or meeting room for TFI’s 2024 World Fertilizer Conference, each company must submit a form for the suite/meeting room it is requesting. To ensure all participants have a successful conference TFI has established policies and procedures for requesting and managing the meeting rooms. Suites are assigned by TFI according to a priority system policy that can be found here:
Suite and Meeting Room Reservations:
1. Requests for suites/meeting rooms must be directed to The Fertilizer Institute. The hotel cannot accept requests.
2. All requested suites/meeting rooms must be made using this online form. TFI will not honor suite/meeting room requests if they are emailed to the conference team.
3. We cannot guarantee your first requested suite.
4. Suites/meeting rooms will only be assigned to registered and paid conference attendees of TFI member companies.
5. We will not be able to accommodate seating requests for more than 6 people in suites. If you require more seating, please request a meeting room.
Registration
1. Individuals reserving and working in the suite/meeting room and/or attending affiliated meetings must be registered for the conference.
Suite and Meeting Room Fees
1. Members can secure suites at the hotel’s per-night suite rate (plus taxes).
2. Members can secure meeting rooms at the hotel’s meeting room rental fee of $500 USD plus tax and service per room, per day.
3. There is an additional flat rate booking fee from TFI of $300 USD per suite/meeting room.
4. All food, beverage, audiovisual equipment, upgraded wi-fi, and any other fees are the responsibility of the suite holder.
5. The hotel will require a credit card number or deposit at time of confirming the suite.
Suite Access and Scheduling
1. Suite holders can check into their suite starting at 1:00 pm on the day of arrival. Check-out is no later than 3:00 pm on the last day of occupancy.
2. Meeting room holders can access their meeting room starting at 6:00 am to 5:00 pm on the day the meeting room is reserved.
3. Suite holders requesting early check-in must reserve the suite for the night before.
Logistics
1. Suite holders who request their locations be made public will have details posted on the Conference Mobile App and printed signage. No signs will be posted on individual suite doors. Please provide the name of the company to be posted on the suite request form.
2. Meeting room holders who request their locations be made public will have details posted on the Conference Mobile App, meter boards at each tower/lobby level, and the hotel reader boards. On the Meeting Room Request Form please provide the name of the company to be posted.
Cancellations
1. Suite/Meeting room cancellation fees are dependent upon hotel cancellation policy: Suites cancellations must occur prior to August 29, 2024, for a full refund (less the booking fee). Please contact TFI to make any cancellations.
Capitol Hill Events
Fly-In
Participation in the fly-in requires a $50 participation fee.
More information about the fly-in will be provided at a later date. Contact Tom Lynch, SVP of Government Affairs at [email protected] for more information.
Harvest Fest
Join us Tuesday evening for a Global Fertilizer Day Harvest Fest reception on Capitol Hill. Transportation will be provided starting at 5:00pm.