Registration Information

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Registration Information

Region Registration Date Local Time
Asia Pacific (APAC) February 25, 2 a.m. UTC Auckland - 3 p.m. NZDT (UTC +13)
South Asia (SA) February 25, 9 a.m. UTC New Delhi - 2:30 p.m. IST (UTC +5:30)
North Asia (NA) February 25, 9 a.m. UTC Beijing - 5:00 p.m. CST (UTC +8)
Europe February 25, 10 a.m. UTC Lisbon - 10 a.m. WET (UTC)
MEPA February 25, 11 a.m. UTC Karachi - 4 p.m. PKT (UTC +5)
US East February 25, 5 p.m. UTC New York - 12 p.m. EST (UTC -5)
US Central February 25, 6 p.m. UTC Chicago - 12 p.m. CST (UTC -6)
Latin America, Caribbean (LAC) February 25, 7 p.m. UTC Mexico City - 1 p.m. CST (UTC -6)
Canada February 25, 8 p.m. UTC Montreal - 3 p.m. EST (UTC -5)
US West February 25, 9 p.m. UTC Los Angeles - 1 p.m. PST (UTC -8)

Need help calculating your local time? Visit www.timeanddate.com

Registration Fees

REGISTRATION TYPE

Early-Bird-Registration Pricing Before April 15

Registration Pricing (US Dollars)

Full Participant Individual member (main registrant)

USD$3,995

USD$4,125 / US$4300

Full Participation Standard guest

USD$3,995

USD$4,125 / US$4300

Limited participation guest

USD$2,800

USD$3,000 / US$3200

Registration for members and standard guests will include:

Included: All program meals indicated on the agenda, learning sessions, evening Socials and one off-site activity.

Not Included: Airfare, airport transfers, accommodations and personal incidentals.

Registration for limited participation guests will include:

Included: All official program evening Socials, one off-site activity and lunches served at the hotel during the program days.

Not Included: Learning sessions, airfare, airport transfers, accommodations and personal incidentals.

Policy

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Global Event Voucher

As a new member of our organization, you receive one (1) event voucher to use toward the registration fees for a select number of global, regional, and MyEO events.

This is your opportunity to engage with our EO community on a global scale.

Based on when you joined EO, here is how it works:

  • If you became a member before 1 July 2022, you are eligible for a US$500 voucher.
  • If you became a member on or after 1 July 2022, you are eligible for a US$750 voucher.
  • If you became a member after 1 July 2024, you are eligible for a US$1,000 voucher.

*All vouchers are redeemable within 36 months of your official join date.

When registering for an event, select the “I want to redeem my global event voucher” option. The voucher will automatically apply to your event fees.

Questions? Visit the New Member Event Voucher FAQ’s or contact [email protected].

Payment and Cancellation Policy

2025 EO Rio University Cancellation Policy

Date Cancelled

Non-Refundable Fee

Refund

On or before 30 April 2025

USD $2000 per person

Balance, less the USD$2000 non-refundable cancellation fee

On or after 1 May 2025

50 percent of total registration fee(s)

Balance, less the 50 percent deposit

On or after 15 May 2025

100 percent of total registration fee(s)

No Refund

Who Can Attend:

EO Global Events are open to EO Members and their guests (18 years or older).

Included with Registration for Members and Full Guests:

  • All educational sessions and materials
  • All scheduled meals and receptions
  • Scheduled Social activities
  • Ground transportation during the event

Not Included in the Registration Fee:

  • Air transportation
  • Hotel accommodations
  • Optional activities
  • Personal incidentals

The EO member must be in good standing at the time of the event. If member status changes between the time of registration and the start of the event, the cancellation policy below applies.

EO requires that members pay at least 50 percent of the total registration fee at the time of registration. The remaining 50 percent will be charged on 24 May 2025. EO reserves the right to automatically charge outstanding registration balances on that date according to the member’s payment information on file. EO will contact members immediately regarding expired or declined credit cards on file. If a member indicates payment by check, EO will issue an invoice for the remaining balance. Members wishing to change their payment information on file are to contact EO in advance of the date balances are to be charged.

Full payment of the registration fee is due by 15 May 2025. EO reserves the right to cancel unpaid registrations after this deadline. Cancellations and potential refunds will follow the schedule outlined below.

CANCELLATION

  • USD$2000 of the initial registration payment per person is considered a non-refundable fee.
  • No discount will be given to any member or spouse/guest attending a portion of the event.
  • All cancellations must be communicated in writing and are processed according to the date they are received at EO Global.
  • All refunds at the time of the cancellation will be based upon the above policy.
  • If a member or guest fails to attend the event, it is considered a cancellation, and no refund will be administered.
  • Exceptions to the cancellation policy are only granted in the case of a death in the immediate family (spouse or partner, children, parents, siblings) or for an emergency medical situation involving the member/guest, spouse or partner, or legal dependent. The member/guest must provide written documentation from a doctor certifying that the member/guest has a medical emergency that bars travel. If the request is made by 14 May 2025, a refund less the USD$2000 non-refundable fee per person may be granted. If the request is made after 15 May 2025, a refund of less 50percent of registration fees per person may be granted. No exceptions will be made for other personal or business reasons. All written documentation and supporting documents must be received by 1 week after the University referenced to be considered for a refund.
  • Please read carefully – Covid medical exceptions are only valid for 10 days or less before the program. The member/guest must provide a written document from a doctor certifying that the member/guest has a positive Covid-19 diagnosis that bars travel. A refund less the USD$2000 non-refundable fee per person may be granted.
  • EO is not responsible for fees and/or charges paid by event attendees to hotels, airlines or any other third party.
  • Cancelling attendees can transfer his/her spot to another EO member in good standing. The cancelling member and the replacing member can choose to facilitate the money exchange themselves to avoid transaction fees. EO will transfer the registration once notification has been received from the selling member and a registration form has been received by the purchasing member. If the cancelling attendee chooses not to transfer funds directly with the replacing member, EO will facilitate the transfer and refund the money, less a USD$100 transaction fee. The replacing member should contact [email protected] to register and send payment information.
  • If the event is sold out, EO will compile a waitlist.
    • During a waitlist situation, cancelling attendees have the option to transfer their registration OR if the cancelling attendee does not wish to transfer his/her spot, he/she may select to offer the spot to a person on the waitlist. EO will contact the next person on the waitlist and offer the available spot.
    • If the cancelling member transfers their registration or the available spot goes to the next person on the waitlist, the cancelling member and the replacing member can choose to facilitate the money exchange themselves to avoid transaction fees. If the cancelling member and replacing member choose not to transfer funds directly, EO will facilitate the transfer and the cancelling member will receive a refund, less a USD$100 transaction fee. The replacing member should contact [email protected] to register and send payment information.
  • EO strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance whenever signing up for an EO event as cancellation policies and penalties are strictly enforced. Travel Insurance in many cases may cover unforeseen or uncontrollable situations that might affect your ability to attend an event. To obtain travel insurance, please contact your travel agent or visit insuremytrip.com and click on “quotes.” You should get quotes from up to eight travel insurance products. Please note that EO does not endorse any travel insurance products.
  • It is the responsibility of the members to arrange for travel, including, but not limited to, all immigration/visa related costs and paperwork, in a timely manner for attendance at EO events. If a member fails to receive the appropriate approvals to enter a country in which he or she has purchased a registration, the member shall be subject to EO cancellation policies.
  • EO takes no responsibility for acquiring or monitoring the status of a visa for any member. EO can support members in their quest for immigration approval by providing the following: letters of invitation, hotel confirmation numbers (where applicable) and connections to the chapter members via the Chapter Admin. EO cannot sponsor members, guarantee costs or other monetary-related paperwork, or liaise with ministry/immigration/embassies/consulates on behalf of any member. 
  • If a member requires sponsorship for entry into a country, the member assumes all risk associated with registering for the event prior to getting approval and finding sponsors; EO cancellation policies apply. Members are required to find other EO member sponsors on their own, including if using org or through the EO chapter hosting the event. EO staff will not broker sponsorships.

Visa Information

For more information on Visa requirements, please see the Travel Guide.

EO members are responsible for arranging their own travel in a timely manner for attendance at EO events—including, but not limited to, all immigration- and visa-related costs and paperwork.

If you fail to receive the appropriate approvals to enter a country in which you have purchased a registration, you will be subject to EO cancellation policies.

EO takes no responsibility for acquiring or monitoring the status of a visa for any member. EO can support you in your quest for immigration approval by providing the following:

  • Letters of invitation
  • Hotel confirmation numbers (where applicable)
  • Connections to the chapter members via the Chapter Admin

EO cannot:

  • Sponsor members
  • Guarantee costs or other monetary-related paperwork
  • Liaise with ministries, immigration, embassies or consulates on behalf of any member

If you require a sponsorship for entry into a country, you assume all risk associated with registering for the event prior to getting approval and finding sponsors. EO cancellation policies apply.

EO members are required to find other EO member sponsors on their own, including using eonetwork.org or through the EO chapter hosting the event. EO staff will not broker sponsorships.

Contact Us

EO Events [email protected]

Register at Early Bird Rates

REGISTRATION TYPE

Early Bird Pricing (US Dollars)

Full Participant Individual member (main registrant)

USD$3,995 / US$4300

Full Participation Standard guest

USD$3,995 / US$4300

Limited participation guest

USD$2,800 / US$3200

Registration for members and standard guests will include:

Included: All program meals indicated on the agenda, learning sessions, evening Socials and one off-site activity.

Not Included: Airfare, airport transfers, accommodations and personal incidentals.

Registration for limited participation guests will include:

Included: All official program evening Socials, one off-site activity and lunches served at the hotel during the program days.

Not Included: Learning sessions, airfare, airport transfers, accommodations and personal incidentals.

A: Members are allowed to bring one guest who is over the age of 18. Your guest can be registered as a “full guest” or as a “limited guest.” Full guests have access to everything a member does, including all program meals, evening Socials, the entire learning program and one off-site activity.

Limited guests will enjoy program meals, Socials and one off-site activity, but will not be admitted to any part of the learning program.

Global Event Voucher

As a new member of our organization, you receive one (1) event voucher to use toward the registration fees for a select number of global, regional, and MyEO events.

This is your opportunity to engage with our EO community on a global scale.

Here is how it works based on when you joined EO:

  • If you became a member before July 1, 2022, you are eligible for a US$500 voucher
  • If you became a member on or after July 1, 2022, you are eligible for a US$750 voucher
  • If you became a member after July 1, 2024, you are eligible for a US$1,000 voucher

*All vouchers are redeemable within 36 months of your official join date.

When registering for an event, select the “I want to redeem my global event voucher” option. The voucher will automatically apply to your event fees.

Questions? Visit the New Member Event Voucher FAQ’s or contact [email protected].

Details
Date Cancelled: On or before 30 April 2025
Non-Refundable Fee: USD $2000 per person
Refund: Balance, less the USD$2000 non-refundable cancellation fee
Date Cancelled: On or after 1 May 2025
Non-Refundable Fee: 50 percent of total registration fee(s)
Refund: Balance, less the 50 percent deposit
Date Cancelled: On or after 15 May 2025
Non-Refundable Fee: 100 percent of total registration fee(s)
Refund: No Refund

Who Can Attend:

EO Global Events are open to EO Members and their guests (18 years or older).

Included with Registration for Members and Full Guests:

  • All educational sessions and materials
  • All scheduled meals and receptions
  • Scheduled Social activities
  • Ground transportation during the event

Not Included in the Registration Fee:

  • Air transportation
  • Hotel accommodations
  • Optional activities
  • Personal incidentals

The EO member must be in good standing at the time of the event. If member status changes between the time of registration and the start of the event, the cancellation policy below applies.

EO requires that members pay at least 50 percent of the total registration fee at the time of registration. The remaining 50 percent will be charged on 24 May 2025. EO reserves the right to automatically charge outstanding registration balances on that date according to the member’s payment information on file. EO will contact members immediately regarding expired or declined credit cards on file. If a member indicates payment by check, EO will issue an invoice for the remaining balance. Members wishing to change their payment information on file are to contact EO in advance of the date balances are to be charged.

Full payment of the registration fee is due by 15 May 2025. EO reserves the right to cancel unpaid registrations after this deadline. Cancellations and potential refunds will follow the schedule outlined below.

CANCELLATION

  • USD$2000 of the initial registration payment per person is considered a non-refundable fee.
  • No discount will be given to any member or spouse/guest attending a portion of the event.
  • All cancellations must be communicated in writing and are processed according to the date they are received at EO Global.
  • All refunds at the time of the cancellation will be based upon the above policy.
  • If a member or guest fails to attend the event, it is considered a cancellation, and no refund will be administered.
  • Exceptions to the cancellation policy are only granted in the case of a death in the immediate family (spouse or partner, children, parents, siblings) or for an emergency medical situation involving the member/guest, spouse or partner, or legal dependent. The member/guest must provide written documentation from a doctor certifying that the member/guest has a medical emergency that bars travel. If the request is made by 14 May 2025, a refund less the USD$2000 non-refundable fee per person may be granted. If the request is made after 15 May 2025, a refund of less 50percent of registration fees per person may be granted. No exceptions will be made for other personal or business reasons. All written documentation and supporting documents must be received by 1 week after the University referenced to be considered for a refund.
  • Please read carefully – Covid medical exceptions are only valid for 10 days or less before the program. The member/guest must provide a written document from a doctor certifying that the member/guest has a positive Covid-19 diagnosis that bars travel. A refund less the USD$2000 non-refundable fee per person may be granted.
  • EO is not responsible for fees and/or charges paid by event attendees to hotels, airlines or any other third party.
  • Cancelling attendees can transfer his/her spot to another EO member in good standing. The cancelling member and the replacing member can choose to facilitate the money exchange themselves to avoid transaction fees. EO will transfer the registration once notification has been received from the selling member and a registration form has been received by the purchasing member. If the cancelling attendee chooses not to transfer funds directly with the replacing member, EO will facilitate the transfer and refund the money, less a USD$100 transaction fee. The replacing member should contact [email protected] to register and send payment information.
  • If the event is sold out, EO will compile a waitlist.
    • During a waitlist situation, cancelling attendees have the option to transfer their registration OR if the cancelling attendee does not wish to transfer his/her spot, he/she may select to offer the spot to a person on the waitlist. EO will contact the next person on the waitlist and offer the available spot.
    • If the cancelling member transfers their registration or the available spot goes to the next person on the waitlist, the cancelling member and the replacing member can choose to facilitate the money exchange themselves to avoid transaction fees. If the cancelling member and replacing member choose not to transfer funds directly, EO will facilitate the transfer and the cancelling member will receive a refund, less a USD$100 transaction fee. The replacing member should contact [email protected] to register and send payment information.
  • EO strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance whenever signing up for an EO event as cancellation policies and penalties are strictly enforced. Travel Insurance in many cases may cover unforeseen or uncontrollable situations that might affect your ability to attend an event. To obtain travel insurance, please contact your travel agent or visit insuremytrip.com and click on “quotes.” You should get quotes from up to eight travel insurance products. Please note that EO does not endorse any travel insurance products.
  • It is the responsibility of the members to arrange for travel, including, but not limited to, all immigration/visa related costs and paperwork, in a timely manner for attendance at EO events. If a member fails to receive the appropriate approvals to enter a country in which he or she has purchased a registration, the member shall be subject to EO cancellation policies.
  • EO takes no responsibility for acquiring or monitoring the status of a visa for any member. EO can support members in their quest for immigration approval by providing the following: letters of invitation, hotel confirmation numbers (where applicable) and connections to the chapter members via the Chapter Admin. EO cannot sponsor members, guarantee costs or other monetary-related paperwork, or liaise with ministry/immigration/embassies/consulates on behalf of any member. 
  • If a member requires sponsorship for entry into a country, the member assumes all risk associated with registering for the event prior to getting approval and finding sponsors; EO cancellation policies apply. Members are required to find other EO member sponsors on their own, including if using org or through the EO chapter hosting the event. EO staff will not broker sponsorships.

For more information on Visa requirements, please see the Travel Guide.

EO members are responsible for arranging their own travel in a timely manner for attendance at EO events—including, but not limited to, all immigration- and visa-related costs and paperwork.

If you fail to receive the appropriate approvals to enter a country in which you have purchased a registration, you will be subject to EO cancellation policies.

EO takes no responsibility for acquiring or monitoring the status of a visa for any member. EO can support you in your quest for immigration approval by providing the following:

  • Letters of invitation
  • Hotel confirmation numbers (where applicable)
  • Connections to the chapter members via the Chapter Admin

EO cannot:

  • Sponsor members
  • Guarantee costs or other monetary-related paperwork
  • Liaise with ministries, immigration, embassies or consulates on behalf of any member

If you require a sponsorship for entry into a country, you assume all risk associated with registering for the event prior to getting approval and finding sponsors. EO cancellation policies apply.

EO members are required to find other EO member sponsors on their own, including using eonetwork.org or through the EO chapter hosting the event. EO staff will not broker sponsorships.

Contact Us

EO Events [email protected]