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Attendee Registration

Welcome to the Attendee Registration for the 2023 Design-Build Conference & Expo!

There Are Two Ways to Register - Click the ONLINE button OR download the PDF form, scan and email to conferences@dbia.org.

NEW! Spend a day with CMAA.
CMAA is pleased to offer attendees of the 2023 Design-Build Conference & Expo a special day pass to attend the Tuesday (10/31) activities at CMAA2023, the annual conference of the Construction Management Association of Americas at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.   The day pass includes access to PDH/CEU generating education sessions, including a special session featuring DBIA experts from 2:45 – 3:45PM on The Construction Manager (CM)/Owner Advisor (OA) Role in Successful Design-Build.  To take advantage of this special offer, visit https://www.cmaanet.org/CMAA2023 and add the Spend a Day with CMAA registration ticket to your cart – be sure to enter the code DBIA2023 to get this pass for only $100


 

PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS ONLY

To register for a pre-conference event without registering for the full conference, please use the links below. Pricing information is available further down this page.

INTRO TO P3 FOR DESIGN-BUILD
VDC LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE (VDCLEx)

EVENT TICKET ONLY
To purchase ticket(s) for the 2023 Design-Build Awards Dinner without registering for the conference, please use the link below. Pricing information is available further down this page.

AWARDS DINNER TICKET



Ways to Save!

  • MWDBE 20% discount Special Discount - We are committed to helping America's design-build teams find and hire MWDBE firms and the first step is to build those networks vital for successful collaboration. We want MWDBE firms to attend this important event and are offering a 20% discount for certified MWDBE firms.

  • 10% Discount for Young Professionals (must be age 35 or Under) - DBIA is committed to creating a clear path to success for emerging design-build professionals and encourage their involvement in the many educational and networking events being held during the conference. 

  • Not A DBIA MEMBER? One of the many benefits of DBIA membership is deep discounts on conference registration. If you and/or your firm is not a member of DBIA, join before you register to take advantage of significant savings. 
 Join DBIA


Group Discounts: Ten or more paid full conference individuals from the same company receive significant discounts on a Full Conference registration. Discounts range from $100/person to $250/person depending on the number of people and the registration type. All registrations and payment must be received together to qualify. If there is a cancelation from one of more of the group, the discount becomes null and void. This offer cannot be used with other discounts (e.g. Young Professional, MWDBE, etc.) To take advantage of this offer, click on the Start button to begin the online registration process or download the group registration form and submit all forms to conferences@dbia.org

 

What's Your Registration Type?          

(member rates apply to all individual members and all employees of Industry Partner firms)

Academia

Full-time College or University Faculty                                               

Owner (Government or  Private)

Owners decide what gets built, when it gets built and how. Examples include state, local and Federal governments, as well as private facility owners and real estate developers.

Practitioner

Individuals employed by industry firms (e.g., AE/EA firms, general or specialty contractors, manufacturers/suppliers, professional service firms, etc.

Full-Time Student

Individuals who study full-time at an accredited college or university.


FULL CONFERENCE


Includes access to the sessions, keynotes and exhibit hall

Early
On/Before Sep. 1

Advanced
Sep. 2 – Oct. 27

On-Site
ON/After Oct. 28

Academia


Member

Non-Member

$375

$475

$425

$525

Add an additional $100 to advanced rate fee.

Gov. Agency/Private Owner


Member

Non-Member

$375

$475

$425

$525

Practitioner


Member

Non-Member

$975

$1175

$1075

$1275

Student


Member

Non-Member

$150

$200

$175

$225

Optional Activities: Pre-Conference 

Please select only one pre-conference course
(lIMITED SEATING)


INTRODUCTION to p3
fOR dESIGN-bUILD

oct 31
8:00am–5:00pm


Design-build VDC lEADERSHIP eXCHANGE (VDCLEx)
oct 31
1:00Pm–5:00pm

Academia


Member

Non-Member

$275

$375

$100

$150

Gov. Agency/Private Owner


Member

Non-Member

$275

$375

$100

$150

Practitioner


Member

Non-Member

$375

$675

$200

$350

Optional Activities: Networking & Special Events


Ticketed Events — Limited Space Available


Early
On/Before Sep. 1


Advanced
Sep. 02 - Oct. 27


On-Site
ON/After Oct. 28


Opening Party (Top Golf) - Nov. 1


$200


$225


$250


Awards Dinner - Nov. 2


$225


$250


$275

Exhibit Hall Only


Does Not Include Access to Sessions or Keynotes


Early
On/Before Sep. 1


Advanced
Sep. 02 - Oct. 27


On-Site
ON/After Oct. 28


Wednesday, November 1


$125


$150

Add an additional $100 to advanced rate fee.


Thursday, November 2


$175


$200


Friday, November 3


$125


$150


All Three Days (Nov. 1-3)


$325


$375


Event Cancellation, Substitution and No-Show Policy

All cancellations must be received in writing and sent to the DBIA Conferences Department at conferences@dbia.org.

  • If you cancel before September 23, you will be refunded your registration fee less a $125 administrative fee. 
  • Cancellations received between September 23-October 23 will be refunded the registration fee less a $175 administrative fee. 
  • No refunds or credits will be given for "no shows" or cancellations received on/after October 24, 2023


Substitutions
As an alternative to cancellation, substitutions may be made. Substitutions are permitted prior to the conference and onsite. Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant. All registrants and any individuals submitting a substitution request is responsible for any financial obligation (any balance due) associated with the registration. Badge sharing and splitting are strictly prohibited. For any substitutions, please click on the button below and submit completed form to DBIA Conferences Department at conferences@dbia.org

Substitution Form

2023 Design-Build Conference & Expo

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, Maryland

Design-Build Institute of America www.dbia.org