Welcome!

The National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW) invites you to attend the 47th Annual Conference and Empowerment Summit in Buffalo, NY, on July 12-161, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center. With a conference theme of Embracing our Past; Empowering our Future, the conference will attract women and supporters from across the country seeking a renewed spirit and tools to make a difference for women and families in their communities. Our 2017 conference host – the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women – is working hard to plan a conference packed full of exciting, informative, and energizing information.

Check out the FAQs at the bottom of this page if you have any questions.

General Information

• Hotel Information: Click here to make your reservations.
• Agenda: For more information about the agenda and other information about the conference, please visit NACW often at www.nacwconference.org to see up-to-date information
• Bring your family: If your guest wants to join you for some conference meals and/or events, you can register them as an add-on registration when you register for the conference. The guest registration is listed at the bottom of your order form. These fees apply to guests of conference participants only. If you have any difficulty, call or send us a quick email and we'll help you through it.
• Plan your trip: There is so much to see and do around Buffalo, NY.It is a great place to spend a little more time taking in the sights and sounds of nearby Niagara Falls. And, if you want to visit our northern neighbors before or after the conference, Canada is a short car-ride away. So, remember to bring your passport if you’re planning to visit.
• Cancellation Policy: Refunds, less a $50 processing fee per registrant, will be granted for cancellations received in writing by July 1, 2017. Refunds will not be granted for cancellations received after that date. Cancellation requests can be made via email or by post but must be received no later than July 1, 2017. "No-shows" are responsible for the full conference payment.

Sponsorship Information

For information about having sponsoring this year's conference, please click here to read about opportunities. If you have further information, please contact Cecilia Zamora at (855) 703-6229 or nacw2012@gmail.com.

FAQs

• Can I register my spouse or family member for any of the NACW activities?: Yes, you can register your guests for any of the meals or special events. Please contact NACW for a special access code to register your guests for conference meals. If they would like to participate in conference sessions, they will need to purchase a full registration or one-day registration. These are optional items so you are not obligated to include these.
• Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?: If you have any questions, please contact NACW at nacw2012@gmail.com.
• Is my registration/ticket transferrable? Yes, you can transfer your registration to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please notify NACW of any changes.
• Can I update my registration information? Yes, you can return to your registration and change information. If you have any difficulty, please contact NACW and we can make those changes for you.
• Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, you do not have to bring your printed registration form. However, it may make things easier at the registration desk!
• What is the refund policy? Refunds, less a $50 processing fee per registrant, will be granted for cancellations received in writing by July 1, 2017. Refunds will not be granted for cancellations received after that date. Cancellation requests can be made via email or by post but must be received no later than July 1, 2017. "No-shows" are responsible for the full conference payment.