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81st Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner 2027 Registration, Badge Prices & Qualification Guide

Verified B2B Trade, Professional & Industry Attendees Only (500+ Scale)

Official Badge Pricing & Deadlines

81st Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner 2027 Badge Price Tiers & Cutoff Schedule

81st Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner uses a tiered credential pricing schedule managed via 81st Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner Official Registration Desk. Registering your buyer, dealer, or booth staff roster during the 60+ Days Prior to Opening Day locks in $35 credentials and cuts badge spend compared to onsite registration.

Badge / Credential Tier Registration Window / Cutoff Badge Cost Who Qualifies Savings / Penalty Impact
Early-Bird Trade Attendee / Buyer Pass 60+ Days Prior to Opening Day $35 Verified Finance, FinTech & Banking • Philanthropy & Public Policy buyers, executives & practitioners Lowest published tier — register before advance cutoff
Advance Standard Registration Pass 15 – 59 Days Prior to Opening Day $47 Credentialed Finance, FinTech & Banking • Philanthropy & Public Policy attendees +35% above early-bird rate
Onsite / Show-Week Registration Pass Show Week at Main Concourse Will-Call $60 Verified industry professionals with business ID +70% onsite registration surcharge
First-Timer Credentialing Guide

Who Qualifies for 81st Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner & Exact Documents Required to Pass Vetting

Official registration portals require two-step proof (both company qualification and individual employment verification) before issuing a trade buyer badge. Have these exact PDFs ready before starting your application so your badge is not rejected:

Verification Category Accepted Proof Documents (Upload PDF/JPG) Vetting Turnaround Common Rejection Trap to Avoid
1. Corporate / Trade Affiliation Proof Corporate email domain matching an active company website, business license, or trade association membership. Instant to 48 Hours Registering with a personal Gmail/iCloud address without uploading employment verification.
2. Onsite Government Photo ID Match Driver's license or passport matching the exact legal name on your registration QR confirmation. Required at Badge Kiosk Badge sharing between coworkers is prohibited and results in immediate credential confiscation.
TrueAttend™ 2-Day Trip Receipt Corridor Surge™ +68%

All-In Attendee Trip Estimate: $1,088

Unbundling early-bird badge, 1 night at a walkable corridor hotel (with $35/nt NYC facility fee & 14.75% + $3.50/nt Javits tax unbundled), round-trip domestic airfare, and INTL airport & mta 7-subway / lirr hudson yards transfers:

Qualified Buyer Badge (Early-Bird): $35
1 Night Walkable Hotel (Out-the-Door): $625 ($625/nt)
Avg. Domestic Round-Trip Flight: $340
INTL Airport + MTA 7-Subway / LIRR Hudson Yards: $88
Estimated 2-Day Total / Attendee: $1,088
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Onsite Badge Pickup Locations, Will-Call Hours & $25 Reprint Fee

Lost Badge Reprint Fee: $25

Bring a government-issued photo ID and your mobile QR confirmation code. Never leave your printed badge in your hotel room—reprinting a forgotten or lost badge onsite requires paying a $25 replacement fee.

Badge Pickup / Express Kiosk Location Halls Served Operating Hours Speed Tip
Waldorf Astoria New York Main Concourse Registration Plaza All Exhibit Halls & Keynote General Sessions Day Prior 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM • Show Days 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Pick up your badge the afternoon before opening day to bypass the 8:30 AM keynote rush.

Complete 81st Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner 2027 Intelligence Silo (All 6 Guides)

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