NICAR22 FAQ

First, make sure you have a current IRE membership through April 1, 2022. You can do that by logging into your account on the website and going to Manage Memberships in your Member Dashboard. 

• If you have a current membership, you will see a green ‘Yes’ in the Active column. 
• If your membership has expired, click the ‘Subscribe’ button to go through the renewal process. (Note: If your membership expired before Dec. 1, 2020, you will not be able to log in to the website. Please create a new account on our website by filling out the Join form.)
• If you have never been an IRE member, please apply from the Join page.

Next, go to either the virtual conference or in-person conference ticket page. The correct price for your membership level will show up in the ‘Get Tickets’ block. Click ‘Add to cart’ and follow the steps to check out.

If the ticket block is blank, please check that you are logged into your account with a current membership. If you still need help, email logistics@ire.org. 

NICAR22 will be March 3-6, 2022 (a Thursday-Sunday) in Atlanta, Ga. The conference will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday and end at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Professional, Academic, Associate and Retiree (in-person)

• Early bird: $295 through midnight (ET) on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 **extended until Monday, February 7, 2022
• Regular: $325 through midnight (ET) on Tuesday, March 1, 2022
• On-site: $405 beginning on Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Student (in-person)

• Flat rate: $100

The conference is taking place at The Atlanta Marriott Marquis. IRE has secured a discounted block of rooms. The room rate is $215 (single/double) per night plus tax. This block has been extended until Tuesday, February 22, 2022, or until the block is full (whichever occurs first). If you need to cancel your reservation, you must do so 72 hours prior to your arrival to avoid any cancellation fees. To make a reservation, click here. For any questions on lodging or travel, please email logistics@ire.org. 

View a list of expected sessions here. Full session and speaker details will be released in early 2022.

NICAR22 will offer a mix of panels, demos, discussions, networking, and hands-on data training.

Those who register for the virtual event only will have access to some of the sessions from the in-person conference, either live streamed or recorded, plus on-demand hands-on labs to learn data skills.

Lightning Talks, a much-anticipated session at every NICAR conference, will be part of the hybrid experience as well. Lightning Talks are 5-minute presentations on particular skills, tools or techniques. Pitches are submitted and voted on by NICAR22 attendees.

Lightning Talks will be open to pitches soon. Sign up for the NICAR22 email newsletter to receive detailed updates on major announcements and the planning process.

Yes! Applications are due on January 31, 2022.

More info here. 

Yes, there will be a mentorship program. Details and sign-up information will be released in the coming weeks.

Sign up here to receive email newsletters with all the latest NICAR22 announcements about registration, sessions, Lightning Talks, the T-shirt contest, office hour signups and more!

IRE is keeping the health and safety of our members at the forefront of planning the conference. We have implemented numerous safety protocols to ensure attendee safety.

• IRE COVID safety protocols including vaccination requirement for all attendees (except for approved medical or religious exemptions)
• Commitment to monitor and meet the latest CDC guidelines
• Modifications to event settings to help mitigate risks, such as options for social distanced seating in panel rooms and networking areas. 

The in-person conference begins Thursday, March 3 at 9am (ET) and ends Sunday, March 6 at 12:30pm (ET). The conference runs all day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. In-person registration includes the welcome reception on Thursday evening and the Philip Meyer reception on Friday evening. 

Schedule at a glance (in-person)

Thursday

8:15am - Welcome first timers session

9 am - NICAR22 kicks off with first session block

12-2pm - Lunch on your own

5 pm - Sessions end 

5:15 pm - Networking opportunities

6pm - Welcome reception

Friday

9am - Sessions begin

12-2pm - Lunch on your own

5pm - Lightning Talks

6:15pm - Phil Meyer Award Presentation

6:30pm - Phil Meyer Reception

Saturday

9am - Sessions begin

12-2pm - Lunch on your own

5 pm - Sessions end

5:15 pm - Networking opportunities

Sunday

9am - Sessions begin

12:30pm - NICAR22 ends

Schedule at a glance (virtual)

Thursday

8:30am - Welcome session

9am - NICAR22 kicks off with first session block

12-2pm - Lunch on your own

5pm - Sessions end for the day

Friday

9am - Sessions begin

12-2pm - Lunch on your own

5pm - Lightning Talks

Saturday

9am - Sessions begin

12-2pm - Lunch on your own

5pm - Sessions end