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  1. Join the HBA as an Employee of a Corporate Partner

    HBA Corporate Partner companies have a few options for their employees to become HBA members. Depending on the company's Corporate Partner package, you may be eligible for a "Designee" membership or a "Discounted Membership".  Designee Membership...
  2. Dietary Restrictions

    For annual conference please see here and the below cadence:  How do I communicate dietary restrictions or ADA needs? Dietary restrictions and ADA needs will be collected during registration.  Please email hba@hbanet.org  to if you need to...
  3. HBA logos

    These are the HBA logos. Please ensure that when using the HBA logo, you follow all guidance outlined in our  Brand Guidelines . HBA_Logo_CMYK_Purple.eps HBA_Logo_CMYK_White.eps Purple logo white background with text.jpg Purple logo whi...
  4. Brand Guidelines

    2026 HBA Brand Guidelines.pdf Updated 31 March 2026
  5. Editing your discussion signature

    From the Community, click the drop-down next to your name/picture Select "Profile" Click on My Account and then Discussion Signature Update your signature as desired, and click Save ...
  6. Mobile App - Push Notifications

    Supported push notifications The Community mobile app supports three types of push notifications: Contact requests You receive a request to connect from another user Another user accepts your contact request @ mentions You're mentioned in...
  7. Cancellation and Substitution Policy

    Cancellation Policy:  Confirmed registrants may cancel and receive a full refund (minus a €90 administrative fee) until 15 May 2026. A completed  cancellation form  must be received no later than 15 May 2026. Registrants who do not cancel by 15 M...
  8. What criteria do you use to match mentors with mentees?

    We ask each participant to fill out a matching survey which asks questions such as: Your current job situation Areas of interest or growth Preliminary goals Industry (and possible industries that mentees may want to explore) Functional Area L...
  9. Once I enroll, where do I find program resources?

    The HBA Mentoring program uses a mentoring platform called Qooper. Qooper provides mentors, mentees, and connectors with: Lessons and learnings to further discussions or assist you with coming up with discussion topics. A means to schedule meeti...
  10. Hotel and Travel

    Hotel The 2026 HBA Annual Conference will be held at the Marriott Marquis Houston . 1777 Walker St Houston, TX 77010 View Map   Hotel Block Closes Friday, 23 October Limited availability — early booking recommended ...