2012 Annual Conference
The 15th Annual HSMG Conference will be held in Portland, Oregon, May 9 - 11, 2012 at the
Red Lion on the River.
The conference runs three days, with registration starting on the evening before the first day.
There may be optional seminars or other activities on the day of registration. Classes and presentations
are held during the day and in the evening there are parties or events. Dinner on the last night is
the Annual Awards Banquet.
Conference attendance is open to members and non-members of the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild, Inc.
The registration fee includes attendance to all classes, demonstrations and workshops, participation
in door prizes, drawings and prize awards, optional participation in the Soapers Showcase, and invitations
to special hosted evening events and parties. Meals and snacks are provided as part of the conference fee.
Special discounted prices for hotel rooms for conference attendees are negotiated by the HSMG.
Topics and Speakers
A variety of speakers, both from inside and outside the handcrafted soap industry, are scheduled each
year, covering a wide range of subjects of interest to soamakers. Topics usually include various aspects
of cold process and soap making, soapmaking, marketing, promotion, websites, labeling, and a smattering
of business concerns. As speakers and topics are confirmed for 2012 they will be posted here, so watch for updates!
For members wishing to participate in the
Certification Program, sessions for examinations are scheduled at several times during the Annual Conference.
Topics and Speakers
Registration for the 2012 conference is now open. The earlier you register, the better the rate available.
Register Now!
Exhibitors
Exhibitor space is available for vendors and suppliers who offer products and/or services to
handcrafted soapmakers. Throughout the conference, plenty of time is set aside for attendees to
visit the Exhibitor Hall. This is often a way for attendees to actually see
and touch those products they see on-line or to be introduced to new products or services; it's also
a chance to talk to exhibitors and vendors face-to-face.
More Information
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