Is anyone planning on going to the SCBWI winter conference in NYC?

[Fey Realme]

Hey yall, i was planning on going to the in person conference in nyc jan 31-feb 2, but i just looked into it now that registration is open and it is so expensive! Early bird price with a membership is $599 plus $100 for portfolio showcase, and then you have to pay for a room too…….. and the discounted early bird price is $215/night…..! Has anyone ever gone to this conference? Do you have any cost saving ideas? I imagine sharing a room goes a long way, but i don't know anyone else who is going lol

So if your going, and you want to share a room or whatever.

[Reb Erlik]

@Fey-Realme Maybe try posting in Canada West Illustrators on Facebook. We were discussing the conference in our zoom meeting yesterday. https://m.facebook.com/groups/scbwi.canwest.illustrators/

[Mandy Forte]

I have been thinking about it too, but it is just too expensive for me as well as a timing issue. But I suggest keeping an eye on the local chapters. I was able to go to one of the smaller conferences in North Carolina and it was great to be around other creatives and spend some time focusing and learning in person.

[ChloeGreenbergArt]

@Fey-Realme I've considered applying for grants to be able to afford to go to the winter conference, but I can't find any that I qualify for :// I would have to save up for an entire year to feel financially comfortable enough to go.

I know SCBWI has scholarships, grants, and contests for free entry to the conference, but they're pretty competitive. Definitely worth trying though.