The registration fee includes premium continuous break service, continental breakfast Monday through Thursday, lunch Monday through Thursday, an evening reception and the use of the conference center.
Early Bird Registration (SAVE $100) - Deadline: February 20, 2026
After Early Bird Registration
(The $50 IEDC non-member fee may be credited toward the first year’s membership in IEDC, provided this opportunity is exercised within 12 months after completing a week-long OU EDI Institute.)
CEcD Exam Prep Course is scheduled just before the Institute for those who wish to attend both.
$525 if taken in conjunction with OU EDI week-long courses.
$625 for OU EDI CEcD Exam Prep Course only.
$700 for the Exam Prep Course and Ethics Course or Primer to the CEcD Course.
Registration for CEcD Exam Prep includes breakfast, lunch, and break service.
New Orleans Marriott is a 4-star New Orleans hotel nestled in the French Quarter near the Warehouse Arts District, Jackson Square, Harrah's Casino, the Convention Center, and Caesars Superdome. Enjoy a meal at Canal Street Burger Bar and Canal Street Pantry or a drink and an appetizer at 55 Fahrenheit, a favorite among both New Orleans residents and guests at our hotel in New Orleans' French Quarter. Break a sweat in the gym or take a dip in the heated outdoor rooftop pool. The OU EDI event will utilize 86,000 sq ft of conference space, which includes venues on the 41st floor with city and river views. Adventure awaits at New Orleans Marriott.
OU EDI has reserved a room block at the New Orleans Marriott, the room Rate is $189 per night (plus taxes and fees).
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: +1 504 427-9789
Important: Attendance is required for full course credit. Classes on Thursday (the last day) end after 5:30 pm. Please make travel arrangements accordingly.
Registration fees are payable to the University of Oklahoma. To qualify for the Early Bird registration rate, both a completed registration form and full payment must be received prior to Friday, February 20, 2026. Payments not received by this date will be charged the normal registration fee (see fee structure under "Registration"). Conference attendees with a balance due will be required to remit payment before being admitted to the conference, with the exception of those attendees paying by government purchase order. A credit card or check will be required on-site for attendees with balances that have not provided government purchase order or check.
Qualified substitutions will be accepted at any time. Cancellations received after the close of business on Friday, March 20, 2026, will be required to pay a $150 processing fee.
There will be no refunds for cancellation after Friday, April 3, 2026, or for non-attendance at the Institute. Transfers will incur an $850 processing fee (half the registration cost). If registration fees are not paid prior to the cancellation or no-show, you will be billed.
Cancellations must be received in writing by mail or email at edi@ou.edu. Telephone cancellations are not accepted.
Materials may be downloaded from the OU EDI database. Log into OU EDI and select Course Schedule from the View Your Info dropdown. You will be able to download course materials upon payment and print your schedule.
Materials can also be purchased for an additional fee of $70 prior to the event.
