Use the RISE 2026 Help button at the bottom right for answers about registration, badge pickup, the agenda, the venue, meals, and the Whova app. The assistant answers from the official conference FAQ. Anything it cannot answer is sent to a person on the registration team, who will reply by email within one business day.
Quick facts
- Registration closes Thursday, November 12, 2026, at noon. There is no on-site registration.
- Badges are pre-printed. Pick yours up at the Welcome Table in the hallway outside the general session rooms.
- Welcome Table hours: Sunday, November 15, 5:00 to 6:30 pm; Monday, November 16, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm; Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 am to noon.
- Venue: Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12211.
Reach a person
Email the RISE registration team at riseconferenceny@fordham.edu.
Please do not enter payment card details anywhere on this page. The assistant will never ask for them.