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In Person Rates | Virtual Rates | Organizational Discount | Preconference Workshops | Guest Tickets
2025 Registration Rates
Advance registration for the in-person 2025 WLA Conference is now closed; however, onsite registration will be available. Visit the registration desk of the Greater Tacoma Convention Center to sign-up. Please note that meal availability cannot be guaranteed.
Registration for virtual-access is still available.
Virtual-Access Registration
| Member |
Non-Member | ||
| Preconference (Morning - 4-hour workshops) | $85 | $130 | |
| Preconference (Afternoon- 3-hour workshops) | $65 | $100 | |
| Preconference (All-day- 7-hour workshops) | $150 | $230 | |
| Full In-Person Conference Rates* Attending Thursday Reception 4/10, Friday 4/11 AND Saturday 4/12 *includes light snacks and refreshments at multiple events, and 4 meals split between Friday and Saturday |
Early Bird |
Regular |
Onsite |
| WLA Member (Individual Employee) | $255 | $295 | $320 |
| WLA Member (Student/Friend/Trustee/Retired/Unemployed/Emeritus) | $175 | $215 | $240 |
| Non-Member | $380 | $440 | $465 |
| One-Day Registration Rates* Attending Friday, 4/11 OR Saturday 4/12 *includes 2 meals |
Early Bird (through 3/11) |
Regular (through 3/26) |
Onsite |
| WLA Member (Individual Employee) | $185 | $220 | $245 |
| WLA Member (Student/Friend/Trustee/Retired/Unemployed/Emeritus) | $130 | $150 | $175 |
| Non-Member | $275 | $330 | $355 |
Guest tickets to conference meals will be available for purchase. Advance registration is now closed. To purchase additional guest tickets, please see WLA Staff at the registration desk for on-site registration. Please note that meal availability cannot be guaranteed for on-site registrations. |
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| Virtual-Only Registration Rates |
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| WLA Member | $50 | |
| WLA Student/Friend/Trustee/Retired/Unemployed/Emeritus | $25 | |
| Non-Member | $65 | |
Advance registration is now closed. Please see WLA Staff at the registration desk for on-site registration. Please note that meal availability cannot be guaranteed for on-site registrations.
In-Person Organizational Rates
| Organizational Discount Rates | |
| Employees Attending In-Person |
Discount |
| 5-10 | 5% |
| 11-20 | 10% |
| 21+ | 20% |
Is your organization planning to send a group of staff members to the in-person conference in Tacoma?
Organizations will be able request discount codes for their group. Your organization can contact the WLA Office at [email protected] to request a discount code based on how many employees will be attending in-person.
Please note, the organizational rate is not available for online-only registrations.
Preconference Registration
Advance registration for preconference workshops is now closed. On-site registration may be available; please visit the registration desk of the Greater Tacoma Convention Center for more information.
Guest Tickets
| Guest Ticket Options |
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| Event | Price |
| Meet & Greet Reception | $25 |
| Welcome Breakfast & Keynote | $40 |
| WLA Book Bash | $25 |
| CAYAS/ScLD Author Breakfast | $40 |
| WLA Awards Lunch | $45 |
Please visit the registration desk at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, April 10-12, for information about purchasing guest tickets.
- Meet & Greet Reception
Thurs, April 10, 7:00-9:00 pm | Location TBA
- Welcome Breakfast & Keynote
Fri, April 11, 8:30-9:45 am
- WLA Book Bash
Friday, April 11, 4:00-5:30 pm
- CAYAS/ScLD Author Breakfast
Sat, April 12, 8:00-9:45 am
Please contact the WLA Office at [email protected] or by calling/texting (206) 823-1138 if you have any questions.
CANCELLATION POLICY: By selecting 'Invoice Me' after completing your registration, you are bound by WLA’s cancellation terms and agree to pay the amount of the invoice. Cancellations must be sent by the deadline to [email protected].
A conference invoice that is 90 days overdue will be assessed a one-time late fee of $25 for in-person registration or $10 for virtual registration.
Note on Registration: WLA donates a small portion of each registration fee to benefit the tribe(s) on whose ancestral lands the WLA Conference is held each year.