2022 Closed-End Fund Conference

Cancellations received by November 9 are subject to a $250 administrative fee. After November 9, we regret that no registration fees can be refunded. If you are unable to attend, a colleague can attend in your place, and the administrative fee will not be applied. Cancellations and substitutions can be made online through your registration confirmation (see FAQs 3 and 4 below for more information). For cancellations due to health-related concerns, please contact us at conferences@ici.org.

On-demand registration is nonrefundable.

No. Online registration will remain open through the conference and onsite registrations will be accepted.

To cancel your registration for a refund (minus a $250 administration fee):

1. Go to the 2022 Closed-End Fund website and select already registered.
2. On the next page, enter the email address you used to register and your registration confirmation number, then click OK.

If you do not know your confirmation number, click forgot your confirmation number? and your confirmation number will be immediately emailed to you.

3. On the next page, select cancel registration.

If you need additional assistance, please contact the ICI Conference Division.

1. Go to the 2022 Closed-End Fund website and select already registered.
2. On the next page, enter the email address you used to register and your registration confirmation number, then click log in.

If you do not know your confirmation number, click forgot your confirmation number? and your confirmation number will be immediately emailed to you.

3. On the next page, click transfer registration.
4. Enter the required fields for the person substituting for you. Click next.
5. A pop-up box will appear. Confirm that the substitute’s information is correct, and click confirm.
6. Click modify registration to update the personal information such as title, company, sponsorship email opt-in, etc.
7. A confirmation email will be sent to the substitute.

If you need additional assistance, please contact the ICI Conference Division.

The “registration type” on your attendee registration should reflect your firm’s membership status at the Investment Company Institute.

ICI member firms consist of SEC-registered fund companies, their investment advisers, and principal underwriters, who purchase and distribute fund shares directly or through financial intermediaries. Employees of ICI member firms should always choose the member rate.

Law firms and accounting firms are not eligible for ICI membership.

If you are uncertain of your firm’s membership status, please check the membership listing to avoid any possible invoices and registration cancellations. If you select an incorrect registration type, a payment adjustment may be necessary. ICI will contact you within 30 days after the event to make the adjustment.

Select sessions will be open to members of the media and noted in the program. Media registration is available here. Please contact Stephen Bradford (Stephen.bradford@ici.org) with any questions.

Name badges can be picked up at the registration desk, located in the foyer. To print your badge, you will need to enter either your name or email that you used to register.

Registration is located in the Foyer.

Wednesday, November 16 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 17 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

No, there is not a guest registration option.

Yes. Your confirmation email contains the financial record of your conference registration payment. If you misplaced your confirmation email or need another copy, please follow these steps:

1. Go to the 2022 Closed-End Fund website and select already registered.
2. On the next page, enter the email address you used to register and your registration confirmation number, then click log in.

If you do not know your confirmation number, click forgot your confirmation number? and your confirmation number will be immediately emailed to you.

3. On the next page, select print invoice/receipt.

If you need additional assistance, please contact the ICI Conference Division.

Yes. Please contact the ICI Conference Division, sending your name, company name, and preferred email address.

Registration with check payment is available online. For payment, select check as your payment method.

Checks and money orders should be sent to:
Investment Company Institute
PO BOX 719456
Philadelphia, PA 19171-9456

If you are mailing by an express carrier, please return to:
Lockbox Services # 759456 
Investment Company Institute
MAC Y1372-045 
401 Market Street 
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Check or money order payments are due five days before the start of the conference. If payment is not received before the start of the conference, your registration will be cancelled.

This conference does not have an official hotel block. However, you can find several hotels near Convene on the hotel page.

Limited parking is available near Convene at One Liberty Plaza.

For more information on nearby airports and train stations, please visit the Convene at One Liberty Plaza’s map and directions page.

1. Go to the 2022 Closed-End Fund website and select already registered.
2. On the next page, enter the email address you used to register and your registration confirmation number, then click log in.

If you do not know your confirmation number, click forgot your confirmation number? and your confirmation number will be immediately emailed to you.

3. On the next page, click modify registration. You will be able to unregister from sessions or change your current selections.

Please provide any dietary restrictions or special needs during your conference registration. If you would like to modify this information, simply click modify registration on your registration confirmation email to access and edit your information. Please note that dietary requests need to be made at least 10 days prior to your arrival.

1. Please be sure to sign-in and sign-out when you enter and exit each conference session. Self-scan kiosks will be available outside the meeting room.  Information collected by this process is used by ICI and will not be shared with any other organization for any purpose other than state-required audits.
    
   CPE certificates will be emailed to you four to six weeks after the conference. CLE certificates of attendance will be sent via mail/emailed after state approval(s) are received, which could take up to four months.
    
2. For more information, please visit our CLE/CPE page.

CLE/CPE credit is not available for sessions viewed on-demand.

Yes. Registration for sponsorship opportunities is now open, and opportunities are available, on a first-come, first-served basis. To view a list of current available opportunities, costs, and benefits, visit our sponsorship page.

If you have suggestions for conference speakers, please contact the ICI Conference Division, including the speaker’s biography with your request.

The conference dress code is business casual.

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available to attendees in all ICI meeting spaces. The network name and password will be available onsite.

Yes. The mobile app will enable you to view a wide variety of information about the conference, including general logistics, speaker information, schedule details, and session presentations. It also will enable you to pose questions electronically directly to session moderators, view and download conference materials, and take notes during the sessions. More information about how to download and access the mobile app will be available approximately one week before the conference.

You may view the conference attendee list before the conference by accessing your registration online.

1. Go to the 2022 Closed-End Fund website and select already registered.
2. On the next page, enter the email address you used to register and your registration confirmation number, then click log in.

If you do not know your confirmation number, click forgot your confirmation number? and your confirmation number will be immediately emailed to you.

3. On the next page, scroll down to the attendee list.
4. You may sort the list alphabetically by last name or by company by clicking the column title.

If you need additional assistance, please contact the ICI Conference Division.

All materials are available for you to review and, if you choose, download approximately one week before the conference on the mobile app.

If you have any questions, please contact the ICI Conference Division at 202-326-5968 or conferences@ici.org.

On-demand viewing will be available after the conference for those unable to attend in person or for those who want to review any of the sessions. On-demand viewing will be free to registered conference attendees. If you were not able to attend in person, you may register for on-demand viewing for $195. CLE/CPE credit is not available for sessions viewed on demand; and all on-demand registrations are nonrefundable. Only select sessions will be available for on-demand viewing beginning November 23 through February 10.

Yes, ICI will use a third-party partner, 42Chat, to send event communications via text message using the mobile number provided during registration. Click here for 42chat’s privacy policy. 

If you no longer wish to receive notifications, you may reply stop or opt-out via text message or sending an email stating your request to conferences@ici.org.

• Attendees must agree to the following:
  • Be fully vaccinated: This is subject to reasonable accommodations as required by law for medical conditions and sincerely held religious beliefs; requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis. Fully vaccinated is defined as 14 days after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series, or 14 days after a single-dose vaccine.
  • If you are not fully vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, agree to test for COVID-19 prior to arriving at the conference. In addition, agree to wear a mask and complete a self-administered COVID-19 test each morning of the conference. ICI will provide free test kits at the registration desk.
  • If you have tested positive for COVID-19 within five days prior to the start of the conference, agree to follow CDC guidelines and not attend the conference. 
  • If you have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 within five days prior to the start of the conference, agree to test for COVID-19 prior to arrival to the conference. If negative, agree to wear a mask and complete a self-administered COVID-19 test each morning of the conference. ICI will have free test kits available.
  • If symptoms develop and you feel ill or test positive onsite, agree to follow CDC guidelines and not continue to attend the conference.
  • If you tested positive for COVID-19 within 10 days of the start of the conference, agree to contact ICI at conferences@ici.org.
  • Because of the unpredictable and fast-changing nature of the pandemic, ICI reserves the right to make changes to this policy at its sole discretion.
• Masking is recommended (we will follow federal, state, and local guidelines for current masking mandates).
• Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the venue and meeting space.

You will receive a text message five days before the conference and every day during the conference reminding you of the ICI safety measure and asking you to adhere to the policy. You will not need to respond to this text. If you have a health question or want to notify us of exposure or a positive test, please contact us at conferences@ici.org.

ICI will use a third-party partner, 42Chat, to send event communications via text message using the mobile number provided during registration. Click here for 42chat’s privacy policy. 

If you no longer wish to receive notifications, you may reply stop or opt-out via text message or sending an email stating your request to conferences@ici.org.