Registration
In-Person Conference Registration
Join us for the 2026 DMEC Compliance Conference at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel in St. Louis, MO April 13-16, 2026. Online registration is now open through April 3, 2026. Onsite registration will be available at the DMEC registration desk at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel.
In-Person Conference Registration Fees
To receive member pricing, you must have a current individual or organization membership or purchase a membership at the time of registration.
REGISTRATION
FEES
Employer Member
Employer Nonmember
Supplier* Member
Supplier* Nonmember
Guest*
EARLY BIRD RATE
THROUGH FEB. 5
$1,069
$1,279
$1,329
$1,539
$75
ADVANCE RATE
FEB. 6 - MAR. 5
$1,219
$1,429
$1,479
$1,689
$75
REGULAR RATE
BEGINS MAR. 6
$1,369
$1,579
$1,629
$1,839
$75
EARLY BIRD RATE THROUGH FEB. 6
$1,069- Employer Member
$1,279 – Employer Nonmember
$1,329 – Supplier* Member
$1,539 – Supplier* Nonmember
$75 – Guest*
ADVANCE RATE FEB. 6 - MARCH 5
$1,219 – Employer Member
$1,429 – Employer Nonmember
$1,479 – Supplier* Member
$1,689 – Supplier* Nonmember
$75 – Guest*
REGULAR RATE AFTER MARCH 6
$1,369 – Employer Member
$1,579 – Employer Nonmember
$1,629 – Supplier* Member
$1,839 – Supplier* Nonmember
$75 – Guest*
*Suppliers serve employers by providing health, absence, insurance, and productivity-related programs, services, and strategies. If your company is primarily engaged in supplying these services and products to DMEC employer attendees, your company will be considered a supplier for purposes of registration.
*Guest registration is available only with a full conference registration and includes entrance to the Monday Welcome Reception and Tuesday Happy Hour. Guests do not have access to conference sessions or other activities.
Group Registration Discount
Register five individuals from your organization and receive a free registration for the sixth one. You don’t need to register all five individuals at once to take advantage of this offer. The registration system will automatically recognize when the sixth person registers and apply the discount. Please note that the discount amount may vary based on the type and timing of the registration.
Registration FAQs
ARE THERE GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION?
Yes. Register five individuals from your organization and receive a free registration for the sixth one. You don’t need to register all five individuals at once to take advantage of this offer. The registration system will automatically recognize when the sixth person registers and apply the discount. Please note that the discount amount may vary based on the type and timing of the registration.
WHEN AND HOW DO I REGISTER?
You can register online through April 3 and submit a credit card to pay for the event.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M A MEMBER?
If you aren’t sure if you or your organization is a DMEC member, click here to check membership status and to add a company affiliation. You can also contact the DMEC team at 800.789.3632 ext. 101 or info@dmec.org for assistance.
IF I’M NOT A MEMBER, HOW DO I RECEIVE MEMBER PRICING?
If you are not currently a DMEC member, you can sign–up for membership before registering for the conference or you can add a membership to your cart along with the conference registration to receive member pricing. Join the DMEC community today!
I AM PRESENTING A SESSION. DO I HAVE TO REGISTER?
Yes. Everyone attending the conference, including speakers, must register. Speakers will receive registration instructions through their speaker portals.
HOW WILL I KNOW IF I AM REGISTERED?
After your registration has been received and processed, you will receive an email confirming your registration. Registration confirmation emails will be sent to the email address entered on your online registration form. If you believe you have completed the registration steps and did not receive an email within 24 hours, contact DMEC at events@dmec.org
IS IT POSSIBLE TO SUBSTITUTE A PERSON WHO IS ALREADY REGISTERED?
Yes. Contact us at 800.789.3632, ext. 101 or events@dmec.org with both names (the person who is being replaced and the person who will attend instead) as well as contact information, including email addresses. Substitutions will be accepted through April 3, 2026. The individual attending the conference is responsible for handling all of the financial obligations.
WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL MY IN-PERSON CONFERENCE REGISTRATION?
All registration cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing by March 6, 2026. A refund of all fees, minus a $150 administrative fee, will be granted for cancellations received on or before March 6. No refunds will be granted after this date. In the event of force majeure, the organizer reserves the right to issue credits toward future events. All requests should be submitted to DMEC at events@dmec.org
WILL I RECEIVE A BADGE AND CONFERENCE MATERIALS IN THE MAIL?
No. Attendees will pick up their badges and conference information at the onsite DMEC registration desk at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel. The DMEC registration desk will be open prior to the Monday general session and will remain open until the conference ends on Thursday. Registration desk hours are included in the DMEC mobile app and a reminder email sent to attendees shortly before the conference begins.
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED?
Conference registration fees can be paid by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express).
