FAQs

Registration FAQs

Are tickets available at the door on May 2?

Yes, a limited number of tickets are available for walk-in registration on the second floor of the OKC Convention Center. Conference pass prices are located on the Register tab. Credit card, cash or check is accepted onsite. Online ticket sales close on April 25 at 5 p.m. CST.

How much does it cost to attend?

We offer a variety of passes to fit you and your company’s needs. Discounted rates are available for Chamber members; however, the conference is open to everyone with the desire to elevate their career! Check out the available conference passes here.

Do you offer registration discounts for large groups?

Yes! Group rates for companies wishing to send three or more employees are available. Check out group rates here.

Who do I contact with questions about the online registration process?

Please contact the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber events team at 405-297-8921 or email [email protected].

I’m not sure my company is a Greater Oklahoma City Chamber member. How can I find out?

Please contact the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber membership team at 405-297-8949 or email [email protected]. For a quick check, visit the membership directory at www.okcchamber.com.

What is the Elevate refund policy?

All individual and group passes are 100% refundable up to a week prior to the event date. No refunds are available after April 25, 2023.
All sponsorships and exhibitor tables are 100% refundable up to two months prior to the event date. No refunds after March 2, 2023.
Requests for refunds must be sent in writing to [email protected].

I’m a sponsor or exhibitor and receive one or more passes as a benefit. How do I register my personnel who are attending the conference?

The Chamber events team will reach out to each sponsor/exhibitor contact to request the registration information. We will need their full name, company name, and email address to ensure they receive pre- and post-conference communications and pre-printed name badges.

General FAQs

Where should I go when I arrive on the morning of the event?

Check-in is located on the second floor in the foyer. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Elevate staff will greet you with your lanyard name badge, complimentary drink ticket to the closing reception and program guide.

Arrive at 8 a.m. to enjoy a continental breakfast. We officially start the program at 8:30 a.m. in the fourth-floor Painted Sky ballroom with welcome remarks.

I'm a speaker, volunteer, or exhibitor. Where should I check in?
All speakers, volunteers and exhibitors should check in in room 207B on the second floor of the OKC Convention Center.

What do I wear?

We recommend business casual. Dress in layers as meeting rooms tend to be cold.

Can I view a schedule at a glance to plan the sessions I’d like to attend?

The final schedule is available here and session descriptions available here.

What is the parking situation?

Parking is subject to availability. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber cannot reserve any parking and is not responsible for daily rates. Nearby parking suggestions include:

$10 event rate parking will be in effect at the OKC Convention Center garage and the surface parking lot on the south side of the Convention Center. Cash and credit card will be accepted (no Amex).

Is there WiFi at the OKC Convention Center?
Publicly-accessible WiFi is available at the Convention Center.

Is there assigned seating in the ballroom for the general sessions?

Some Elevate sponsors do have assigned tables and will be given out at registration. Individual attendees are welcome to sit anywhere that is not noted as "reserved."

How can I request special dietary needs for the lunch?

Please note any special meal requests in the appropriate comment box during online registration so we can plan for needs in advance. Upon checking in at registration, please request a special meal card at registration and hand it to your server during lunch. A gluten free/vegan meal is available in limited quantities.

How do I sign up for the education sessions I want to attend?

At Elevate, there is no need to pre-register for your desired session. Just show up! We recommend perusing the schedule before the event to start identifying the sessions that interest you. The education session schedule is posted here. Session descriptions are posted here.

Closing Reception FAQs

Does my all-day conference pass include admission to the closing reception from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.?

Yes! You will receive a drink ticket for one complimentary drink at registration when you arrive in the morning. Each drink ticket is redeemable at the bars for one wine, beer, cocktail or soda.

I’m not attending the conference – can I just attend the closing reception?

No. Admission to the closing reception is a benefit for attendees, exhibitors and sponsors who hold all-day conference passes.

What’s the bar situation?

Admission includes one drink ticket and is redeemable at the bars for one wine, beer, cocktail, bottled water or soda. After you have redeemed your ticket, a cash bar is available.

Cash bar prices are as follows (credit or cash accepted):

Domestic beer $8; imported beer $9; craft beer $10; wine $8; cocktail $11