Registration Information & Frequently Asked Questions​

2023 USBC Conference, the National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening (NBCC)

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Conference Categories & Fees

Pricing for the 2023 Conference is as follows:

• Open Attendee Rate: $500 ($475 early bird rate available until April 30, 2023)​ ​​
• Member Organization Rate: $425 ($400 early bird rate available until April 30, 2023).
• Continuing Education: The USBC has been approved for CERPs and CPEUs for Dieticians, which are available for $75 per person.​ Please allow approximately one month for processing certificates. 
  • ​CERPs: 9.50 L-CERPs and 1.25 R-CERPs​.
  • CPEUs: 11 CPEUs and 1.5 Exhibit hours.
  • CNE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this activity for 10.75 nursing contact hours.
  • CEU: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is authorized by IACET to offer 1.1 Continuing Education Units for this program.
  • CECH: Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 11.5 total Category I continuing education contact hours.
  • Please note, CDC continuing education is FREE and will be offered to all attendees, regardless of ticket category, for no charge. DO NOT select the ticket with the add-on fee if you solely request CDC CE. View more information about CDC CE, including which sessions are eligible by downloading the detailed agenda.​
  • You must attend the sessions to qualify for any continuing education credits, regardless of prior payment.​

​Privacy Notice: The USBC values the privacy of all collected data. Attendees are required to complete personal information fields and certain demographic questions in order to complete their registration. Confirmation receipts and emails may contain a record of information submitted with registration, and may be viewable by all attendees identified on the registration. Due to the nature of the registration form, group registrations with multiple attendees in the same transaction will receive confirmation details for all attendees registered as part of that group. For confidentiality and/or privacy purposes, we recommend that each individual complete their own registration.

Please read the registration instructions carefully prior to completing your registration.
We regret that due to limited staff capacity, refunds cannot be facilitated.

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Pre-Conference Workshop

Critical Skill-Building: Leveraging Evaluation for Your Next Grant will be facilitated by Calondra Tibbs, MPH, of Trifecta Advising & Kimberley Broomfield-Massey, PHD, MA, of Urban Metrics. This two-part workshop has been developed to allow participants the option to engage in one or both components of the workshop activities.

• Part 1: Program Evaluation: Program evaluation is a systematic process to assess the design, implementation, improvement, and outcomes of a program. When conducted on a regular basis, robust evaluations position coalitions, lactation support providers, and organizations to better understand their work.
• Part 2 – Proposal Development: The key to securing funding and support for coalition and provider activities is focused on the ability of your team to effectively describe the program to be funded, discuss past success, and demonstrate capacity to implement proposed activities. This session will focus on understanding organizational readiness for requesting funding or responding to funding announcements; and how to effectively craft responses to requests for proposals.

Workshop participants will be able to:

• Develop a logic model to support all or part of their programs/services.
• Develop and define key performance indicators for program monitoring and evaluation.
• Assess their readiness to submit proposals for funding.
• Understand how to leverage logic models to make decisions about which grants to apply for or how to allocate funding received for sponsors.

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Registration has now closed for this workshop. We look forward to learning with you!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When is the 2023 USBC Conference, the National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening?
A. The conference will be held from Thursday, June 8- Saturday, June10, 2023. The conference times are as follows:

• Thursday June 8:
  • A free pre-conference workshop titled Critical Skill-Building: Leveraging Evaluation for Your Next Grant will be offered from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., (with a lunch break on your own from 12 p.m -2 p.m.). Advance registration is required for this event. A donation is appreciated but is not mandatory, and may be paid forward to support the participation of others. Registration for this workshop has now closed.
  • PUMP Act Celebration Conference Welcome and Continuity of Care in Breastfeeding Support session commencing at 4:30 p.m.
  • Welcome Dessert Reception at 8 p.m.
• Friday, June 9 - Saturday, June 10: Main conference days

Q. Is the Conference Agenda/Program available?
A. Yes, you may access the agenda here. It will be updated periodically.

Q. How do I register?
A. Registration for the conference has now closed. Please email office@usbreastfeeding.org with any questions or concerns.

Q. How do I download Whova?
A. Download the Whova app by following this link. 

Q. Does the conference provide any continuing education credits?
A. Please scroll up to read details about continuing education credits.

Q. Where will the conference be held?
A. This year's conference will be held in Bethesda, Maryland, at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda.

• Address: One Bethesda Metro Center, Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814.
• Group Booking Link: Access a discounted nightly rate using the group booking link.
• In the event that the Hyatt is showing as sold out, there are a variety of properties in close proximity to the location of the conference including the Hilton Garden Inn and the Residence Inn by Marriott. 

Q. Who may attend the conference?
A. The conference is open to the public, with advance registration and payment.

Q. Will the conference have a hybrid option?
A. This event will not be a simulcast/hybrid.

Q. What are the COVID-19 protocols? Will proof of vaccination be required? Will we be required to wear masks?
A. Proof of vaccination will not be required. Masks will not be required but are recommended. The CDC recommends wearing a high-quality mask when traveling. Please carefully assess your health and do not travel if you have COVID-19. If you fall ill immediately before the conference, please get in touch with the conference team at conference@usbreastfeeding.org to discuss your situation. 

Q. What happens if I need to cancel my registration?
A. Cancellation of paid registration before May 26, 2023, will be accommodated with a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations after May 26 are non-refundable.

Q. Will there be opportunities to exhibit, advertise, or sponsor?
A. Marketing applications are now closed. Refer to the Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities webpage for more information.

Q. Is there a private space for expressing and storing human milk?
A. Yes. Milk expression accommodations will be available, including refrigeration access. Our Lactation Lounge has been generously sponsored by Lioness Lactation as The Melanated Mammary Atlas. 

Q. Are babies welcome at the conference? What about toddlers and older children?
A. Babies are warmly welcomed at the conference! Children may also be present, but please note that due to the high cost of meals, we cannot provide meals to non-ticketed children. If you'd like to purchase meal tickets for your children, please contact conference@usbreastfeeding.org. 

Q. Will childcare be provided?
A. Due to liability concerns, childcare will not be provided. There will be a space provided for children and caregivers to socialize. 

Q. Are meals included with my conference registration fee?
A. Yes. Breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday are included with your registration fee. Thursday's Welcome Dessert Reception and all refreshment breaks are also included with your registration fee. Dinners are not included, and we hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy Bethesda with fellow attendees and explore local cuisine. 

Do you have additional questions? Contact us by emailing conference@usbreastfeeding.org.