General Questions
Where and when is the 2024 conference?
The Tenth Annual Conference of Latter-day Saints in Publishing, Media, and the Arts will take place on October 17–19, 2024. It will be held in the Sorensen Student Center of Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah.
- Virtual Preconference Classes will be held on weekday nights and Saturday mornings in September and early October. (Included in the main conference package.)
- Deep-Dive Workshops and the Publishers’ Summit (new this year) will be held on Thursday, Oct 17. (Each purchased separately.)
- The Main Conference will be held on Friday and Saturday, Oct 18–19. It will include:
- 4 Keynote sessions
- 50–56 breakout sessions in eight tracks
- Vendor exhibits and the Mass Book and Media Signing
- Fast Pitch, Quick Critiques, Networking Hour, and other sessions for feedback or interaction
- The LDSPMA Awards Banquet will be held the evening of Friday, Oct 18, in the same venue. (Tickets purchased separately.)
- Virtual Fast Pitch will be held over Zoom on Friday, October 25, at 1:00–3:00 pm Mountain Time. (This is in addition to the in-person Fast Pitch at the main conference.) (Included in the main conference package.)
The conference will take place during UVU’s academic fall break.
Will there be options for virtual attendance?
We are planning to offer 10–15 virtual breakout sessions over Zoom in the weeks before the main conference. We are also planning on livestreaming the keynote sessions. Online-only attendees will also have access to the recordings of all virtual and in-person breakout sessions and keynote sessions.
We are also offering an online Fast Pitch session and online Quick Critiques.
How do I apply to speak or present at the conference?
Please fill out our Speaker Application Form by January 31, 2024 to be considered for our 2024 conference.
Do I have to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to attend?
Definitely not! LDSPMA is an international organization for members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who work in media, the arts, and publishing, or seek to do so. Please come and enjoy!
Is your conference only open to LDSPMA members?
Everyone is welcome to attend our conference, whether or not they are members of LDSPMA. Becoming a member simply gives you extra perks, such as priority notice about discounts for our conference, training opportunities, and our monthly newsletter, which contains tons of information about how to further your career!
Can children and youth attend the conference?
Individuals must be at least 12 years old to attend the conference. They must purchase a ticket. Babies in arms (approximately 12 months or younger) are allowed for free as long as they do not overly disrupt the conference experience of other attendees.
This year, we are also offering a special 75%-off discount for youth ages 12–18.
Youth ages 12–15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration
How do I register?
See our registration page. Registration opens in mid-to-late April each year.
Do you offer bulk registration discounts?
Yes! If you order 5–9 registrations at one time, you get an additional 10% off the current discount rate. If you order 10+ registrations at one time, you get an additional 15% off the current discount rate. Email us at info@ldspma.org to arrange a bulk registration. This option is ideal for publishing companies, universities, or other organizations who want to send several of their employees or students to our conference.
Who qualifies for the 50%-off student discount?
Anyone who will be a part-time or full-time college student at the time of the conference.
Who qualifies for the 75%-off minor discount?
Anyone who will be 12–18 years old at the time of the conference.
Are the Thursday Workshops, Publishers’ Summit, or Awards Banquet included with the purchase of a conference registration?
No. The Thursday Workshops, Publishers’ Summit, and Awards Banquet are separate from the main conference. You can register for all of these events together or independently from each other on the registration page. You can also add a workshop or banquet ticket to your existing registration by completing the registration page a second time. (We will combine your two orders.)
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
If you need to cancel your registration, please email us at info@ldspma.org. Our refund policy is as follows:
- Cancel by September 3: Full refund
- Cancel between September 4 and October 10: 50% refund
- Cancel after October 10: No refund
If you have extenuating circumstances and want to request an exception to the above policy, please email us at info@ldspma.org and explain your circumstances. We reserve the right to deny or grant such requests at our discretion. Due to costs incurred close to the conference (such as ordering meals, programs, and other materials) and because we will likely sell out registrations this year and will have to turn some people away, we will not be able to grant last-minute or after-the-fact refund requests.
At the Conference
How do I sign up for the interactive sessions? (Fast Pitch, Quick Critiques, etc.)
See our attendee portal. If you are already a registrant, check your email for a recent email from us sent to registrants—each email should contain the unlock code for the attendee portal.
After you register, the unlock code for the attendee portal will be emailed to you.
How do I volunteer to help at the conference?
To volunteer to help with the registration desk, room management, or filming, please see our Conference Volunteer page. For other year-round volunteer opportunities, please see ldspma.org/volunteer.
What is the conference schedule?
See our schedule page for an overview of all conference activities. To see a detailed view of when breakout sessions occur on October 20–21, download our detailed grid view (PDf).
Planning Your Trip
How do I get a discounted rate with the nearby Hampton Suite hotel?
We have arranged for attendees to receive a roughly $40 discount at the following hotel for any night from Wednesday, October 18 through Saturday, October 21:
Hampton Inn & Suites Orem
851 West 1250 South Orem, Utah
This hotel is directly across University Avenue from the UVU campus. It is a 12-minute walk from the Sorensen Student Center, including a pedestrian tunnel bypassing two of the three roads you would need to cross:
Use this link to reserve a room at the discounted rate, or paste this URL into your web browser: https://group.hamptoninn.com/z0gy8g. Note: The booking defaults to Wed, October 18 through Sun, October 22. Click “Edit Stay” to change or remove nights.
You can also get the discounted rate by applying the code CHHLDS in the Special Rates “Group Rate” field when booking on Hilton’s website:
Is there a public transit option?
Yes! The Utah Valley Express (UVX) bus line (which is FREE) has a stop at the UVU campus. This bus line connects UVU with the Orem and Provo Frontrunner stations, downtown Provo, and BYU campus. It usually has service every 15 minutes, with more frequent service during peak times.
The Frontrunner is connected to the Salt Lake airport by the TRAX light-rail in Salt Lake City.
See rideuta.com for bus and light rail schedules and to plan your trip.
Will I receive a ticket in the mail for the conference or workshops?
No. Once you’ve registered and paid for the conference and/or workshops, you should receive a confirmation email. (Please check your Spam and Promotions tabs if the emails do not arrive in your inbox.)