What benefits will I gain by attending an annual conference?
Networking OPPORTUNITIES
- Networking, fellowship and establishing long-lasting connections and resources is the most invaluable aspect of attending a conference and becoming a member
- Discussing hot topics and emerging issues with other states and discovering ways in which others states develop budgets and allocate expenditures are all ways attendees are identifying ways to maximize expenditures and increase cost savings with state dollar obligations
- State-to-state exchange sessions are also built into the conference schedule to allow flexible discussions with subject matter experts
Continuing Professional Education Credits
- Up to 30.0 (or more) CPEs can be earned at the annual conference
- Up to 16.5 CPEs can be earned at training conferences
Contact with federal officials and policy makers
- HSFO invites federal partners from varying agencies to attend and/or speak at the annual conference and are always welcome and willing to engage with state contacts
Why should my agency become a member?
- Waiver of the annual conference registration fee for one attendee at the annual conference - $1,100 value
- Discounted registration fee for annual conference - $200 value
- Discounted registration fee for trainings - $150 value
- Access to annual conference session materials, participant contact information and so much more
- Voting rights at the annual business meeting during the annual conference
