VMA & Hydraulic Institute Microsite

TRAVEL & FAQs

For any additional questions, please contact Abby Brown, Meetings Manager at abrown@vma.org. You can also contact Denielle Giordano, Director of Marketing and Events, HI at dgiordano@pumps.org.

VMA / HI Member Attendees

Early Bird Pricing (available until 5/31) - $790
Regular Rate (available until 6/28) - $890
Last Call (available until 7/26) - $930
Onsite Rate (available until 8/2) - $950

 

A group rate includes 3 attendees per company. Please contact Abby Brown, Meeting & Events Manager, to receive your dedicated PROMO code to register at a 10% discount.

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VMA/HI are excited to welcome attendees and exhibitors to the Drake Oak Brook. To make reservations at this property at the discounted group rate of $189 plus taxes, please use the following link. The deadline to receive this room rate is June 28, 2024.

Oak Brook is conveniently located 15 minutes from O'Hare Airport. The Drake Oak Brook offers a free shuttle service within 3 miles of the property when arranged in advance at the front desk. Attendees can enjoy local amenities, including a variety of  dining options, lively entertainment offered at the Oakbrook Center, and the world-famous fashion outlets located there.

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  • VMA/HI does not accept responsibility for any "no-shows" or time spent viewing or participating in an online event. Individuals will be charged for the cost of their registration if they do not follow the cancellation policies.
  • Substitutions are allowed up until 24 hours before the event begins.
  • Cancellations received on or before Friday, June 28, 2024, will be refunded in full, minus a $50 admin fee.
  • Cancellations received after Friday, June 28, 2024, will not receive a refund due to VMA/HI financial obligations and meeting guarantee requirements.
  • Because VMA/HI makes financial obligations based on the number of tickets sold for networking activities, we cannot refund tickets at any time unless the networking activity is cancelled.
  • If cancellation is needed due to surgery, health related issues, or COVID regardless of the date the cancellation is received, a full refund will be provided, minus a $50 admin fee.
  • If the event is canceled or postponed for any reason, VMA/HI is not liable for any hotel and/or travel arrangements you may have booked.