WHERE:
Holiday Inn Portland Airport in Portland, Oregon. 8439 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97220.
WHEN:
If you are flying:
- Check airlines fares through https://www.kayak.com/flights.
- Once at PDX-Portland Intl. simply take the free airport shuttle.
There is free self parking onsite.
Call +1 855 642 6271 to book your stay (ask for the Laughter Conference group discount) or book online directly here.
If you need us to help you connect with others
- Something warm, just in case. We will be in air-conditioned environment.
- A big smile.
- Pen & paper for taking notes.
- Banners, Flyers, business cards, any marketing literature you would like to showcase and/or share.
- Space will be very limited. Please contact us if you want to bring products to sell.
- Are you planning to participate in the 2017 All America Laughter Winners Competition? If so then take that into consideration when packing in case you need to bring something special along.
- You do not need to bring a yoga mat.
- Drugs: Illegal / hallucinatory drugs of any kind and alcoholic anything are not allowed in this conference.
- Dogs, cats, any living pet.
- Valuables and daily stress!
- Video-camera, sound recorder: The videotaping or sound recording of the workshops is not allowed. You are very welcome to take pictures.
- In consideration of those with chemical sensitivities, kindly refrain from wearing anything that has a scent or fragrance.
Look at the photo albums of our past conferences to get an idea of what you can expect from us (see it as a free way to get great pictures of you in a happy mood)!
- You have read and fully understand that voluntary simulated laughter exercises are equivalent to any other aerobic exercise and therefore accept full responsibility for your physical fitness and declare that you are able to participate in this event.
- You release the facilitators/teachers/instructors from any liability, should there be any accidental injuries that may occur during the voluntary simulated laughter exercises.
- You have consulted your physician and are able to participate in this event. You further declare that you are not suffering from any of the following conditions: uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, epilepsy, any kind of hernia, severe backache or major psychiatric disorder.
The goodwill of the people of our community and the participants in this conference have allowed us this year to once again offer a (limited) scholarship fund in benefit of people experiencing financial hardship who would like to attend. Note that the maximum scholarship amount you will receive is 50% of the conference registration fee. To apply please fill out the Scholarship application form.
Volunteer opportunities
We do need volunteers but are not offering any discount for doing so this year. We will appreciate any help you are willing to offer onsite, and will manage on our own if this is something you do not want to do.
How do I get a receipt/view/change my registration?
You can do so by accessing your registration form here using your email address.
- If you cancel up to 15 days prior to the conference commencement, we will refund the money you paid to us in full minus a $35 administration fee.
- If you cancel between 15 and 7 days prior to the conference commencement, 50% of the conference fee is payable.
- If you cancel within 7 days prior to the conference commencement, 100% of the conference fee is payable. Should this happen to you and as a sign of goodwill then we will offer you to transfer your registration to another of our events.
- If a delegate does not attend and notice of cancellation or transfer has not been made in writing then the invoiced amount is still payable.
- Transfers, credit notes and gift vouchers are valid only once. If you are unable to attend the event you signed up for, the full amount is still payable.
- Replacement participants are welcomed at no additional cost.