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IFAD - Project Experiences With (or Without) Flashings 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-08-26 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | MN
Today’s construction projects incorporate hundreds—if not thousands—of materials and products within the building enclosure. Among the most critical, yet often overlooked, components is flashing. Commonly referred to as “that little L” at the base of a wall or above an opening, flashings play a vital role in collecting and directing water back to the exterior. When improperly designed, detailed, or installed, the results can include water intrusion, material deterioration, costly repairs, and project delays. This presentation examines real-world project experiences from across North America, highlighting the consequences of missing, misplaced, or improperly installed flashings. Attendees will review common flashing materials, understand how flashing interfaces affect adjacent enclosure components, and explore case studies demonstrating the impact of flashing failures on building performance, owners, and contractors.
Learning Objectives:

Review common masonry through-wall flashing materials used in today’s construction market.
Understand how improperly installed flashings can negatively impact the performance of adjacent enclosure materials and systems.
Identify where continuous flashings are required within masonry, metal panel, and other wall assemblies.
Analyze project case studies demonstrating how flashing deficiencies can lead to water intrusion, rework, increased costs, and owner dissatisfaction.

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Melissa Payne, BECxP, CxA+BE, CDT, Building Enclosure Consulting – Forensics, Owner, Midwest Enclosure Consulting, LLC
Melissa I. Payne is the founder of Midwest Enclosure Consulting, LLC, established in September 2022, where she provides independent, third-party building enclosure consulting services. She works with clients across all phases of a project –design, construction, and operation – to mitigate risk and deliver effective, high-performing building envelope solutions.
Ms. Payne has a strong foundation in building envelope commissioning, commissioning authority services, building science, construction observation, performance testing, and project management. Her experience spans institutional, K-12, higher education, government, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial facilities.
With a background that includes owner representation, forensic investigation, commissioning provider services, and manufacturer-side consulting, Melissa brings a comprehensive, well-rounded perspective to the design and construction industry. She collaborates closely with owners, architects, engineers, construction managers, and enclosure trades to promote durable, high-performance building enclosures. Known for fostering collaboration, she focuses on bridging the gap between design and construction through design reviews, development of project-specific details, construction observation and documentation, and proactive risk mitigation strategies related to building enclosure systems.

IFAD - The Humble Drip Edge: Details that Quietly Complete High-Performance Envelopes 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-08-26 13:45 - 14:45 | MN
Drip edges have been in use for centuries, but we often take their quiet contribution to building performance for granted. While some designers resist using them due to their aesthetic impact, some critical components of the building enclosure will not function properly without them. This presentation will focus on the connection between drip edges and air tightness, and how external elements like flashing can improve the function of internal components.
Learning Objectives:

Identify locations in commercial building envelopes where drip edges aid in air tightness and overall building performance
Describe how design decisions such as material selection impact the way the water control layer is detailed
Explore details that successfully and unsuccessfully manage air, water and thermal control layers
Investigate the relationship between drip edges and the four primary control layers

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Chris Bubser, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Technical Architect, LHB Corp
Chris Bubser has spent half his career in architecture and half in construction, but has always gravitated towards the technical side of the industry. Chris has had the good fortune to work on a wide variety of commercial and residential building types around the midwest. While a Quality Manager at Mortenson Construction, he was responsible for setting up and managing all aspects of the QA/QC process on project sites, but specialized in coordinating building enclosure systems. Chris is currently a Senior Technical Architect at LHB, where he oversees document quality and detailing for their K-12 Education studio. He is Past-Chair of the Building Enclosure Council of Minnesota.

Lessons Learned on the Path to Airtight Buildings 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-08-27 13:00 - 14:00 | MN
Over the course of 14 years, Walsh Construction Company has been on a journey of learning and discovery regarding effective strategies to create airtight building enclosures. We have learned from our mistakes, learned from our partners and learned that air tightness is not just about the enclosure, but is heavily tied into mechanical system interface with the enclosure. This presentation will detail our progression regarding we have learned about air barrier strategies, quality control and how to integrate mechanical systems into the enclosure for overall whole building air tightness. We will look at a number of case studies, including air barrier strategies, test results and lessons learned along the way.
Learning Objectives:

Understand possible approaches to whole building air tightness
Understand the relative performance of different air barrier approaches
Understand the constructability of air barrier strategies
Understand the influence of mechanical systems on overall whole building air tightness

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Martin Houston, AIA, LEED AP, Director of Learning and Development, Walsh Construction Company
Marty Houston is the Director of Learning and Development at Walsh Construction Company, working to create a company wide training program that includes position-specific, soft skills and technical training for all employees within the organization. An architect licensed in three states, he previously served as the Quality Director at WCC, working with a team dedicated to creating durable and energy efficient projects for our clients.

ABAA ASI Ad Hoc Group Meeting
2026-08-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 and 8 more dates | MN
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All times shown are in Eastern Time Zones

NFPA 285 and Weather Resistive Barriers: Implications for Wall Design 1.0 CEU/HSW
2026-09-03 13:00 - 14:00 | MN
Use of combustible building materials in wall assemblies increases the risk of fire in the built environment. The relationship between the weather barrier and NFPA285 compliance is often misunderstood. This course will cover the basics of the NFPA 285 test standard and the building code sections relevant to weather resistive barriers. It will also address the basics of test wall designs, including cladding, insulation, etc., how wall systems that include weather resistive barriers are analyzed for engineering evaluations and compliance strategies.
Learning Objectives:

Learn the basics of NFPA 285 and its role in wall assembly design.
Review the building code requirements related to weather-resistive barriers (WRBs).
Explore the basics of NFPA 285 test wall designs, including claddings, insulation types, and WRBs.
Understand how weather-resistive barriers are analyzed for engineering evaluations and compliance.

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Michael Hooper, BA. Tech. MBSc., Building Science Manager, Dörken Systems Inc.
Michael Hooper is a seasoned construction professional with over 16 years of experience in building science consulting, project management, and construction across residential, commercial, and renewable energy sectors. In his current role as North American Building Science Manager for Dorken Systems, Michael specializes in codes and standards for thermal and moisture protection, providing expert guidance on the design of building envelope solutions. His role includes educating industry professionals on building science principles, and their effects on durability, occupant comfort, energy efficiency, contractor training, technical support and Dorken’s sustainability initiatives. Michael’s academic credentials include a Master of Building Science from Ryerson University, where he gained interdisciplinary expertise in sustainable construction, energy-efficient design, and building failure analysis. He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Construction Science and Management from George Brown College. He engages with industry through as a member of ABAA, RAiNA, Canadian Specifications Council, IIBEC and the Ontario Building Envelope Council.

Online Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Installer Certification Training Course
2026-09-08 10:00 - 2026-09-10 16:30 | MN
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
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Online ABAA Training course
Physical installer manuals will be sent out. Those who register early will have a better chance of receiving their manual prior to the start of training. Having the manual for the online training modules is not required, but highly recommended to have before writing the exam.

DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Spray Polyurethane Foam materials. This course includes instruction on everything from selecting proper materials, substrate preparation, application technology, troubleshooting, and hands-on training.
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Not an Installer?
ABAA courses are open to everyone and are a great training opportunity for all, including General Contractors, Suppliers, Manufacturers sales rep, Architectural Reps, and anyone in the construction industry. There is NO experience needed to attend one of our great training courses.

Interested in Certification?
For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience (a minimum of at least 1,500 hours directly in SPF experience is required) with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.
Completion the American Chemistry Council (ACC)’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI)’s Spray Polyurethane Foam Chemical Health and Safety Training.
For companies seeking to become ABAA Accredited Contractor, it is ABAA policy that each company has at least 1 person trained in an ABAA Installer Training Course and certified as an ABAA Level 3 Installer, and at least 1 person trained in the Quality Assurance Program Administrator Course.

Questions?
Please email us at training@airbarrier.org
See you there!
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COURSE BEGINS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 AT 10:00AM ET. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS OF REGISTERING, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026

Whole Building Airtightness Technician Training Course - Daytona Beach, FL
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-18 | Salas O’Brien, 475 Fentress Blvd Suite A, Daytona Beach, FL, 32114, United States
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Registration Deadline: Friday, August 28th, 2026
Program Description
The purpose of the ABAA Blower Door Technician Training Program is to educate both entry-level and more experienced blower door technicians on the planning, preparation, and execution of airtightness testing for commercial and large buildings in conformance with industry standard test methods. The training aims to equip blower door technicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to appropriately evaluate, prepare, test, analyze, and report on a building’s airtightness performance.
The ABAA Blower Door Technician Training Program is a 40-hour training program delivered over 5 days by subject matter experts retained by ABAA who are guided by detailed lesson plans. In addition to receiving instruction from experienced experts, the trainees will also have the opportunity to plan and carry out simulated building airtightness tests on physical mock-ups during the training program.
The program is intended to help prepare the trainees to become a Certified Blower Door Technician through ABAA’s certification program, but completion of the training program is not required for ABAA certification. The trainees will learn about the certification program and requirements during the training program.
For the purposes of demonstrations, activities, and simulations, this training program uses equipment from two widely used blower door fan manufacturing companies.
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Training Course Fees:

Members – $2,500.00
Non-Members – $2,850.00

Additional Fees:

Level 1 Registration & Exam – Members $495.00 Non-Members $695.00
Level 2 Registration & Exam – Members $595.00 Non-Members $895.00

Training Location:
Salas O’Brien,
Formerly, MIS – Moisture Intrusion Solutions
475 Fentress Blvd suite A
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone: 386.682.3873
Registration is limited to 12 students. Sign up today and secure your spot!
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 28th, 2026
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Online Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Training Course
2026-09-15 10:00 - 2026-09-17 16:30 | MN
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
Download Registration Form
Online ABAA Training course
Physical installer manuals will be sent out. Those who register early will have a better chance of receiving their manual prior to the start of training. Having the manual for the online training modules is not required, but highly recommended to have before writing the exam.

DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self-Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. This course includes instruction on everything from selecting proper materials, substrate preparation, application technology and troubleshooting.
More Information

Not an Installer?
ABAA courses are open to everyone and are a great training opportunity for all, including General Contractors, Suppliers, Manufacturers sales rep, Architectural Reps, and anyone in the construction industry. There is NO experience needed to attend one of our great training courses.

Interested in Certification?
Self-Adhered and Fluid Applied installer training is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. This course includes instruction on everything from selecting proper materials, substrate preparation, application technology, troubleshooting and hands-on training.
For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience either directly with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.
For companies seeking to become ABAA Accredited Contractor, it is ABAA policy that each company has at least 1 person trained in an ABAA Installer Training Course and certified as an ABAA Level 3 Installer, and at least 1 person trained in the Quality Assurance Program Administrator Course.

Questions?
Please email us at training@airbarrier.org
See you there!
Download Registration Form
COURSE BEGINS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 AT 10:00AM ET. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS OF REGISTERING, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026

Online Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Training Course
2026-10-06 10:00 - 2026-10-08 16:30 | MN
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Download Registration Form
Online ABAA Training course
Physical installer manuals will be sent out. Those who register early will have a better chance of receiving their manual prior to the start of training. Having the manual for the online training modules is not required, but highly recommended to have before writing the exam.

DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self-Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. This course includes instruction on everything from selecting proper materials, substrate preparation, application technology and troubleshooting.
More Information

Not an Installer?
ABAA courses are open to everyone and are a great training opportunity for all, including General Contractors, Suppliers, Manufacturers sales rep, Architectural Reps, and anyone in the construction industry. There is NO experience needed to attend one of our great training courses.

Interested in Certification?
Self-Adhered and Fluid Applied installer training is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. This course includes instruction on everything from selecting proper materials, substrate preparation, application technology, troubleshooting and hands-on training.
For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience either directly with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.
For companies seeking to become ABAA Accredited Contractor, it is ABAA policy that each company has at least 1 person trained in an ABAA Installer Training Course and certified as an ABAA Level 3 Installer, and at least 1 person trained in the Quality Assurance Program Administrator Course.

Questions?
Please email us at training@airbarrier.org
See you there!
Download Registration Form
COURSE BEGINS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026 AT 10:00AM ET. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS OF REGISTERING, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

Whole Building Airtightness Technician Training Course - Northbrook, IL
2026-10-19 - 2026-10-23 | WJE Northbrook, 330 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook,, IL, 60062, United States
Program Description
The purpose of the ABAA Blower Door Technician Training Program is to educate both entry-level and more experienced blower door technicians on the planning, preparation, and execution of airtightness testing for commercial and large buildings in conformance with industry standard test methods. The training aims to equip blower door technicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to appropriately evaluate, prepare, test, analyze, and report on a building’s airtightness performance.
The ABAA Blower Door Technician Training Program is a 40-hour training program delivered over 5 days by subject matter experts retained by ABAA who are guided by detailed lesson plans. In addition to receiving instruction from experienced experts, the trainees will also have the opportunity to plan and carry out simulated building airtightness tests on physical mock-ups during the training program.
The program is intended to help prepare the trainees to become a Certified Blower Door Technician through ABAA’s certification program, but completion of the training program is not required for ABAA certification. The trainees will learn about the certification program and requirements during the training program.
For the purposes of demonstrations, activities, and simulations, this training program uses equipment from two widely used blower door fan manufacturing companies.
More Information
Training Course Fees:

Members – $2,500.00
Non-Members – $2,850.00

Additional Fees:

Level 1 Registration & Exam – Members $495.00 Non-Members $695.00
Level 2 Registration & Exam – Members $595.00 Non-Members $895.00

Training Location:
WJE Northbrook
330 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847.272.2400
Location Details:
Park in the lot off 255 Melvin Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062, The entrance door will be on the north side of the building, right by the parking.
Signs directing students will be posted

Registration is limited to 12 students. Sign up today and secure your spot!
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026

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Online Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Installer Certification Training Course
2026-10-20 10:00 - 2026-10-22 16:30 | MN
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
Download Registration Form
Online ABAA Training course
Physical installer manuals will be sent out. Those who register early will have a better chance of receiving their manual prior to the start of training. Having the manual for the online training modules is not required, but highly recommended to have before writing the exam.

DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Spray Polyurethane Foam materials. This course includes instruction on everything from selecting proper materials, substrate preparation, application technology, troubleshooting, and hands-on training.
More Information

Not an Installer?
ABAA courses are open to everyone and are a great training opportunity for all, including General Contractors, Suppliers, Manufacturers sales rep, Architectural Reps, and anyone in the construction industry. There is NO experience needed to attend one of our great training courses.

Interested in Certification?
For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience (a minimum of at least 1,500 hours directly in SPF experience is required) with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.
Completion the American Chemistry Council (ACC)’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI)’s Spray Polyurethane Foam Chemical Health and Safety Training.
For companies seeking to become ABAA Accredited Contractor, it is ABAA policy that each company has at least 1 person trained in an ABAA Installer Training Course and certified as an ABAA Level 3 Installer, and at least 1 person trained in the Quality Assurance Program Administrator Course.

Questions?
Please email us at training@airbarrier.org
See you there!
Download Registration Form
COURSE BEGINS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026 AT 10:00AM ET. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS OF REGISTERING, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026

Online Field Auditor Training Certification Course
2026-11-03 10:00 - 2026-11-05 16:30 | MN
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Download Registration Form
Online ABAA Training course
Physical installer manuals will be sent out. Those who register early will have a better chance of receiving their manual prior to the start of training. Having the manual for the online training modules is not required, but highly recommended to have before writing the exam.

DESCRIPTION:
This course emphasizes understanding the need for and function of an air barrier assembly, the ability to inspect installation and review materials for compliance with specifications, ABAA requirements, and manufacturer requirements, the ability to confirm proper installation through on-site testing, and the documentation required throughout the air barrier installation process.
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Not an Auditor?
ABAA courses are open to everyone and are a great training opportunity for all, including General Contractors, Suppliers, Manufacturers sales rep, Architectural Reps, and anyone in the construction industry. There is NO experience needed to attend one of our great training courses.

Interested in performing ABAA project audits?
Please contact the ABAA office for details at abaa@airbarrier.org

Questions?
Please email us at training@airbarrier.org
See you there!
Download Registration Form
COURSE BEGINS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AT 10:00AM ET. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS OF REGISTERING, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026

Online Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Training Course
2026-11-17 10:00 - 2026-11-19 16:30 | MN
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026
Download Registration Form
Online ABAA Training course
Physical installer manuals will be sent out. Those who register early will have a better chance of receiving their manual prior to the start of training. Having the manual for the online training modules is not required, but highly recommended to have before writing the exam.

DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self-Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. This course includes instruction on everything from selecting proper materials, substrate preparation, application technology and troubleshooting.
More Information

Not an Installer?
ABAA courses are open to everyone and are a great training opportunity for all, including General Contractors, Suppliers, Manufacturers sales rep, Architectural Reps, and anyone in the construction industry. There is NO experience needed to attend one of our great training courses.

Interested in Certification?
Self-Adhered and Fluid Applied installer training is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. This course includes instruction on everything from selecting proper materials, substrate preparation, application technology, troubleshooting and hands-on training.
For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience either directly with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.
For companies seeking to become ABAA Accredited Contractor, it is ABAA policy that each company has at least 1 person trained in an ABAA Installer Training Course and certified as an ABAA Level 3 Installer, and at least 1 person trained in the Quality Assurance Program Administrator Course.

Questions?
Please email us at training@airbarrier.org
See you there!
Download Registration Form
COURSE BEGINS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2026 AT 10:00AM ET. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS OF REGISTERING, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026

Online Self-Adhered & Fluid Applied Installer Certification Training Course
2026-12-15 10:00 - 2026-12-17 16:30 | MN
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2026
Download Registration Form
Online ABAA Training course
Physical installer manuals will be sent out. Those who register early will have a better chance of receiving their manual prior to the start of training. Having the manual for the online training modules is not required, but highly recommended to have before writing the exam.

DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self-Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. This course includes instruction on everything from selecting proper materials, substrate preparation, application technology and troubleshooting.
More Information

Not an Installer?
ABAA courses are open to everyone and are a great training opportunity for all, including General Contractors, Suppliers, Manufacturers sales rep, Architectural Reps, and anyone in the construction industry. There is NO experience needed to attend one of our great training courses.

Interested in Certification?
Self-Adhered and Fluid Applied installer training is designed to teach experienced installers how to create an Air Barrier using Self Adhered and Fluid Applied materials. This course includes instruction on everything from selecting proper materials, substrate preparation, application technology, troubleshooting and hands-on training.
For certification purposes, a minimum of 3000 hours of work experience either directly with air barriers or in applicable related trade experience is required.
For companies seeking to become ABAA Accredited Contractor, it is ABAA policy that each company has at least 1 person trained in an ABAA Installer Training Course and certified as an ABAA Level 3 Installer, and at least 1 person trained in the Quality Assurance Program Administrator Course.

Questions?
Please email us at training@airbarrier.org
See you there!
Download Registration Form
COURSE BEGINS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2026 AT 10:00AM ET. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS OF REGISTERING, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2026
