NWFIA Conferences

The Northwest Fraud Investigator's Association offers two conferences each year. These conferences are held in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia (Canada). Any NWFIA member or their agency/business may host a conference. The conferences are designed to keep the membership up-to-date on new fraud trends as well as investigative strategy and techniques. The Fall Conference is generally held in September or October and the Spring Conference in April or May. The conference venue rotates through the participating states/provinces: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia.

If you are thinking about hosting an NWFIA conference, please feel free to contact any member of the Executive Board.  You can also check out the Conference Manual on-line.  This is a fantastic manual (originally produced by Past President Lisa Barrong and recently updated by our own President Doug Jordan) is a step-by-step guide on how to put on a successful NWFIA conference. 

Information about specific investigations, wanted persons and fraud in general is shared at each of the conferences.  This is a tremendous opportunity to network with fellow investigators. The Association's purpose is to secure the full cooperation of all those interested in the location, apprehension, prosecution and conviction of persons defrauding the public. Members may bring guests to the conferences, but in view of the confidential nature of the information discussed, it is urged that discretion be exercised.

Upcoming Conference - Fall 2008

Date: October 8-10, 2008    Topic:  The Future of Fraud
Location: Kelso, WA     Conference Flyer        Register Online!

Join us at the Red Lion Inn!  The Fall 2008 conference topic will be "The Future of Fraud and Prevention", featuring speakers from Data Dots Inc, 3VR, Washington State Patrol's high tech crime lab and questionable documents lab, and the US Secret Service. 

To reserve a room, call direct # 360-636-4400. Make sure to tell the hotel's staff that you are attending the NWFIA conference when you reserve your room. Reservations must be made prior to September 12th, 2008 to guarantee these rates, so please reserve your rooms as soon as possible. Check in 3:00 PM Check out 12:00 PM

Rates:
King $89.95
Dbl/Dbl $89.95
Deluxe $96.96

Registration:
Early conference registration- $200.00 members, $225 non-members
Late registration effective 9/12/08 - $225.00 members, $250 non-members

Note:  Non-members who pay the $225 conference fee are welcome to apply $25 of their registration to 2009 membership.  See a board member at the conference.  Everyone should leave the conference as a member of NWFIA!

Recent Conferences

Spring 2008
Date: April 30 - May 2, 2008
Location: Lincoln City, OR    Topic: Bridging the Gap

Fall 2007
Date: October 11-12, 2007
Location: Richland, WA

Spring 2007 
Date: April 25-27, 2007
Location: Hood River, OR  

Fall 2006
Date: November 2-3, 2006
Location: Ocean Shores, WA

Spring 2006    
Date: May 17-19, 2006
Location: Tigard, OR

Fall 2005   
Date: September 30 - October 1,2005
Location: Boise, ID

Spring 2005 

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