Registration:
Registration for this event will open at the end of April.
The cost to attend is $500 early/ $600 late (after June 10, 2024) for Secretaries of State, State Government Staff, ACR Members, NPA State Government Members, NASS Corporate Affiliates and Federal Government Staff. The cost for Non-Profit Organizations to attend is $750 per person early/ $850 late (proof of valid non-profit status is required). The cost for Corporate Non-Members to attend is $1300 per person early/ $1400 late. Registration for this even will close on Monday, June 24, 2024, or when registration capacity is fulfilled. On-site registration WILL NOT be available for this event. All event attendees are subject to the event anti-harassment policy and conference waiver of liability. There is no virtual option to attend.
Press Registration (free): Details for press registration will be posted in late May. There will be no virtual attendance or live stream option available.
Transportation:
The Sheraton Puerto Rico is approximately 7 miles from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). Click here for more information on ground transportation from Luis Muñoz Marín Airport. Currently, the only company that offers ride-sharing service in Puerto Rico is UBER. Please arrange your own ground transportation. Valet parking and self-parking are both available at the Sheraton.
Exhibitors:
Exhibit space is only available for current NASS Corporate Affiliates and summer conference sponsors for this event. Exhibit space will be centrally located at the Sheraton Puerto Rico, providing continuous conference traffic adjacent to the meeting space. NASS will provide a 6' table with tablecloth and two chairs. Registration for exhibit space will be available to NASS Corporate Affiliates and conference sponsors through the online registration system. Space is limited to 30 exhibitors and will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Exhibit space for this event is likely to sell-out. The exhibit layout will be distributed after June 22, 2024. The cost to exhibit for Silver-level Corporate Affiliates and sponsors (La Parguera and La Placita levels) is $500.
Event Agenda:
Agenda is subject to change. Committee meetings and sessions are open to all attendees, unless otherwise noted. Sessions marked CLOSED and all evening events are not open to press/media. Business attire for all meetings. Valid conference ID badge is required for entry to ALL meetings and events. All meeting times are listed in Atlantic time. There is no virtual option to attend.
Jul 9th
TUESDAY
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM AT
On Your Own Free Time and Family Activities for Early Arrivals
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AT
Notary Public Administrators (NPA)
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM AT
CLOSED SESSION - Nominations & Credentials Committee
Chair: Hon. Steve Simon, MN
Any NASS Member Secretary/Lieutenant Governor may attend
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM AT
CLOSED SESSION - NASS Executive Board Meeting
Any NASS Member Secretary/Lieutenant Governor may attend
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM AT
Expo/Demo Set-up
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM AT
Administrative Codes & Registers (ACR)
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM AT
Afternoon Break
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM AT
CLOSED SESSION - Briefing for Secretaries/ Lt. Governors/ Chief Deputies
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM AT
CLOSED SESSION - Secretaries-Only Meeting
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM AT
CLOSED SESSION - State Staff-Only Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM AT
Welcome Evening Event for All Conference Attendees
Jul 10th
WEDNESDAY
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM AT
Breakfast
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AT
Administrative Codes & Registers (ACR)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AT
Notary Public Administrators (NPA)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AT
Expo/Demo
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM AT
Workshop - Elections
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM AT
Morning Break
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM AT
Workshop - Election Security
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM AT
Boxed Lunch
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM AT
IDEAS: Innovations & Solutions from the States
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM AT
Federal Spotlight: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM AT
Cybersecurity Committee
Co-Chairs: Hon. Scott Schwab, KS & Hon. Tahesha Way, NJ
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM AT
Afternoon Break
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM AT
State Records and Archives Committee
Co-Chairs: Hon. Kimberly Bassett, DC & Hon. David Scanlan, NH
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM AT
Worshop - Business Services
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM AT
Reception for SOS/Corporate Affiliate/Sponsors
Jul 11th
THURSDAY
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM AT
Breakfast with International Relations Committee
Co-Chairs: Hon. Sarah Copeland Hanzas, VT & Hon. Omar Marrero, PR
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AT
Administrative Codes & Registers (ACR)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AT
Notary Public Administrators (NPA)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AT
Expo/Demo
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM AT
Elections Committee
Co-Chairs: Hon. Paul Pate, IA & Hon. Maggie Toulouse Oliver, NM
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM AT
Morning Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM AT
Business Services Committee
Co-Chairs: Hon. Jeffrey Bullock, DE & Hon. Michael Howe, ND
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM AT
Lunch with NASS IDEAS Award Presentation
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM AT
Workshop - #TrustedInfo2024 Video Contest “Watch Party”
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM AT
Afternoon Break
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM AT
Securities Committee
Co-Chairs: Hon. Diego Morales, IN & Hon. Elaine Marshall, NC
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM AT
CLOSED SESSION – State Staff-Only Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM AT
Evening Event for All Conference Attendees
Jul 12th
FRIDAY
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM AT
Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM AT
Expo/Demo Tear Down
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM AT
Administrative Codes & Registers (ACR)
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM AT
CLOSED SESSION: Secretaries-Only Meeting
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM AT
CLOSED SESSION: Communications Staff Roundtable
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM AT
CLOSED SESSION: IT State Staff Only Roundtable
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM AT
Morning Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM AT
NASS Business Meeting & Induction of 2024 – 2025 National Officers
Members will vote on business items adopted by NASS committees.
Event Sponsors:
El Yunque
El Morro
Castillo San Felipe
Parque de Bombas
