2025 EDGE Conference FAQs

What is the EDGE Conference?

Our EDGE conference aims to bring together customers, subject matter experts, and thought leaders to educate, network, and provide exclusive insights into the government software industry. More information on the conference and the sessions are included here.

How do I register?

Customers must complete the registration form and pay to guarantee a spot at our 2025 EDGE Conference. When completing the form, we ask that you use your unique work email address. Each attendee should register separately since registration is linked to your email.

What is the conference schedule/agenda?

The conference summary of events can be found here. Edmunds GovTech wants to ensure that the scheduled sessions are relevant to those who will attend, so further details on sessions will be confirmed after the early rate registration deadline of May 15th. Upon paid registration, registrants will receive the detailed schedule, session registration, hotel group rate links, and further information.

What product lines will be covered at the conference?

There will be training, demonstrations, and presentations for all Edmunds GovTech product lines, including MCSJ, BAS, Logics, and MSI. To ensure that relevant sessions are available for those who register and pay to attend, scheduled sessions will be released at a later date. There will also be general sessions and a keynote speaker to review topics trending in government.

How much does the 2025 EDGE Conference cost?

Early registration is $300 and ends May 15, 2025. Registration after May 15, 2025, is $450. Space is limited, so we recommend registering early.

For those who plan to drive to the event daily, there is a daily parking fee at the host hotel, and it is valet only. Valet rates at the hotel vary, so please call the hotel directly to discuss event parking rates.

For those who plan to fly in for the conference, you will want to consider a flight budget and discounted hotel group rates, which do not include taxes or associated fees. These rates are included on the main event page and in a separate FAQ below.

What is included with my conference fee?

Registration cost covers all conference events, including all sessions, training, networking, an awards dinner, entertainment, and the following meals:
– Light refreshments on Sunday, September 28
– Dinner on Monday, September 29
– Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Tuesday, September 30
– Breakfast and lunch on Wednesday, October 1
– Breakfast and lunch on Thursday, October 2

What lodging options are available?

Hotel pricing is available below and on the main conference page. A detailed conference schedule and links to discounted hotel group rates will be provided upon paid registration. Please wait to make travel arrangements until the full conference schedule is available to ensure you attend on the days you will be attending sessions.

Our host hotel is Charlotte Marriott City Center, with a limited room block available at $299/night.

For your convenience, the following additional room blocks are available at neighboring hotels within walking distance of the host hotel: 
– AC Hotel Charlotte City Center | $209/night | 5-minute walk to host hotel
– DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center | $189/night | 5-minute walk to host hotel
– Residence Inn Charlotte City Center | $209/night | 6-minute walk to host hotel

What parking options are available?

Valet parking is available at the Charlotte Marriott City Center for hotel guests or daily rates for other attendees. You can also speak with your hotel concierge or reserve a spot online using SpotHero.

Do you have an ROI letter available for my leadership/council?

Yes, we are happy to provide a Return on Investment (ROI) letter for your council to cover the benefits of attending our conference and how attending would improve your office’s future efficiency. An editable .docx file can be found here.

Will I get an invoice?

Yes. Invoices for the conference will be emailed to each registrant using the email provided on the registration form within two weeks of registration. Please use a unique (and work-issued) email per registration so that the name associated with the email matches the registrant. Please provide details with payment, such as the name of the registrant and/or EDGE conference, to ensure that your registration payment is accurate to receive further conference information.

What payment options are available?

You can pay for your conference registration by ACH or check, payable to Edmunds GovTech and mailed to 301 Tilton Rd, Northfield, NJ 08225. 
Please note: Mailed registration checks must be postmarked by May 15, 2025, to receive the early registration rate. Registration is incomplete until you have paid for the conference and selected your meals/session schedule. Paid registrants will receive conference session and agenda updates, session registration, and further event details at a later date. Cancellation policy information can be found below.

What if I need to cancel my registration?

If you need to cancel your registration, please email events@edmundsgovtech.com and ar@edmundsgovtech.com to ensure your registration and payment are handled appropriately. If you cancel on or before August 1, 2025, your organization will get a credit applied to its upcoming maintenance bill. If you cancel after August 1, 2025, no refund or credit is available, as a final count for the conference is due.

Will educational credits be offered?

We are currently unable to offer credits for sessions at the 2025 conference. If this changes, paid registrants will be notified, and we will update the FAQ page and conference agenda to reflect the updates.