2026 CBMI Registration

Important Deadlines:

April 1, 2026: Registration Opens at 9am EST

June 26, 2026: Deadline for Cancellations (Registration refunded minus $150 cancellation fee)

July 20, 2026: Registration Closes at 12pm EST*

*The date registration closes is subject to change based on availability and facility space. This page will be updated once conference registration is full.

Pricing Calendar:

Registration Rates	Price	Dates Available
Early Bird	$975	April 1 - 19, 2026
Regular	$999	April 20 - May 31, 2026
Last Chance	$1025	June 1 - July 21*, 2026

Add-Ons:

Add-ons	Price
Guest Ticket: Sunday Welcome Ceremony	$75
Guest Ticket: Monday Reception	$75
Guest Ticket: Thursday Closing Banquet	$75
Guest Ticket: All 3 Evening Events	$200
CBMI Merchandise	(see website)
Career Coaching Session	$25
LinkedIn or Resume Webinar	$25
Optional Tour - West 6th Brewery Tour + Tasting	$59
Optional Tour - Woodford Reserve Distillery Tour	$99
Optional Tour - University of Kentucky Campus Tour	$5
Optional Tour - Bites of the Bluegrass: Downtown Lexington Walking Food & History	$79
Optional Tour - Bites of the Bluegrass: Downtown Cocktails & Bites Drinking History	$89
Optional Tour - Bites of the Bluegrass: Cocktails & Bites in the Warehouse Block	$89
Optional Tour - Bites of the Bluegrass: Haunted Lexington - Spirits, Frights, & Bites	$89
Optional Tour - Kentucky Horse Park - Old Kentucky Night	$119

Interested in purchasing CBMI Merchandise? We have a new dedicated merch store website!
Orders placed before July 1 can be picked up during the week of the conference, or you can get yours shipped to you after the conference (shipping fees will apply).

Registration is Open

Early registration is recommended. Class size is limited; therefore, enrollment in all classes will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Fee includes the following items:

Official College Business Management Institute swag.
Classroom instruction for all participants and access to course materials via mobile devices.
Transportation to and from the conference hotels and the UK campus.
Dinner at the Sunday Welcome Ceremony, Monday Reception, and Thursday Closing & Graduation Ceremony.
Monday group photo and a digital album of photos from throughout the week.
Monday – Thursday continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks.

Attendees can bring guests to our evening events on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday with the purchase of guest tickets. This cost covers guest meals, entertainment, and two (2) drink tickets. A discount will be applied to those who purchase a ticket for all three events.

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Registration Policies

Confirmation: A confirmation will be emailed upon receipt of registration. If you do not receive a confirmation email, contact CBMI at 859-562-1567 or by email at cbmi@uky.edu. Please secure air and hotel reservations only after confirmation of registration.

Cancellation and Refunds: Cancellation notices must be received in writing by CBMI via email. Registration cancellations received on or before June 26th, are eligible for a refund less a $150 administrative fee. Check refunds will be processed after the conference. Credit card refunds will be processed within five (5) business days of receipt. Registrants canceling after June 26, 2026, and conference no shows are liable for the full amount due. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after June 26, 2026.

For any issues or questions related to registration fees, including refunds and cancellations, please email ConferenceBilling@uky.edu and include your registration confirmation if available. For other issues with this process, such as registration details, complaints, and/or program policies, please contact the CBMI Director by email (cbmi@uky.edu) or by phone (859-562-1567).

Substitution Policy: Substitutions are accepted. Please send us an email to cbmi@uky.edu if you wish to substitute for an existing registration. You will need to provide the registration confirmation number of the person you are substituting for as well as written approval from the original registrant. If your substitution request is not approved by the original registrant, you will have the option to pay or cancel your request. CBMI will confirm all substitution requests.

Scholarships

We are excited to offer multiple great scholarship opportunities for 2026 to assist more attendees in benefiting from the CBMI program!

Procurement Professionals:

The Procurement Professionals Alliance (PPA), is generously sponsoring 10 scholarships for CBMI 2026. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis by emailing cbmi@uky.edu. Preference will be given to attendees in procurement-focused positions, so when you reach out, please let us know how procurement connects to your role. (This scholarship is now closed)

SACUBO Members:

The SACUBO Scholarship opens on Monday, February 4th, and can be accessed on the SACUBO website once published. This scholarship requires an application, and then a review process is conducted by the SACUBO Scholarship Committee to select 12 recipients. The applicant’s college or university must be a member of SACUBO in order to be considered. Applications are due March 4th, and winners will be notified by March 25th! (This scholarship is now closed)

Treasury Professionals:

The Treasury Track Scholarships are sponsored by the Treasury Institute for Higher Education and are already available on a first-come, first-serve basis by emailing cbmi@uky.edu. Preference will be given to attendees in treasury-related positions. (This scholarship is now closed)

Kentucky Institution Employees:

This year, we are pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships to individuals interested in attending CBMI who work at a higher education institution within the state of Kentucky. Applications are due by February 27, 2026, and will be reviewed by the CBMI External Advisory Committee. The application form can be found here: CBMI 2026 KY School Scholarship. Recipients will receive an email from CBMI prior to registration opening, with instructions on how to apply their award when registering for the 2026 conference. (This scholarship is now closed)

All scholarship recipients will receive an email with a promo code before April 1st to be used when registering to cover registration fees. Scholarships can not be used towards optional items like tours or merchandise.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email us at cbmi@uky.edu!

Important Payment Information for UK Employees

Since the UK Auxiliary Services CBMI team now manages registration internally, we are unable to accept ProCard payments from UK employees for registration and other conference-related fees.

During the registration process, UK employees should follow the standard steps. On the payment page, a designated button will be available for UK employees to enter their department's cost center number. Once registration is complete and the cost center number is provided, our Conference Billing team will initiate a journal voucher (JV) to process the payment.

A payment confirmation email will be sent within 7–10 days after the transaction has been processed through your department. If there are any issues, we will reach out directly.

For any questions or assistance, please contact ConferenceBilling@uky.edu.

Payment

CBMI payment options for all non-University of Kentucky attendees are as follows: credit card or check. VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted. For any issue you run into with credit card payments, please email ConferenceBilling@uky.edu or call 859-562-1567 and we will be happy to help.

Checks should be made payable to the University of Kentucky Auxiliary Services c/o CBMI. Mail a copy of your payment along with your invoice to:

Auxiliary Services c/o CBMI
Gatton Student Center, Suite A150
160 Avenue of Champions
Lexington, KY 40506

Attendees with an outstanding balance will NOT receive conference materials or be able to attend conference sessions until the balance is paid in full.

Convince Your Boss Letter

Need help getting approval to attend? Use our customizable letter to show your boss why attending this conference is a smart investment. The template includes key benefits and estimated costs to support your proposal.

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Alternate Payment for Add-Ons

If you would like to add tour tickets, guest tickets, or merchandise items to your registration, there are options to pay for them with a separate payment method. All you have to do is log back into our registration portal using your email and the Confirmation Code or Registrant ID which can be found in your confirmation email from cbmi@uky.edu. Here you can adjust your registration details, access and print your class schedule, and add on any additional items, which will prompt the option to pay with a different payment method. As long as you are using a personal credit card, this process will be the same for everyone including UK employees. If you have any questions or need assistance with this process, please email conferencebilling@uky.edu.