WELCOME TO THE
EXCHANGE MANAGERS' CONFERENCE
The Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel
15201 Dallas Parkway, Dallas (Addison), TX 75001 • 972-386-6000 • Hotel Website
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 31 DECEMBER 2027
We look forward to the Exchange Managers’ Conference that will be held at the Renaissance Dallas Addison in Dallas (Addison), Texas, 22-25 February. MSM, GM, SBM & FM Managers from CONUS and OCONUS Regions will gain valuable sales knowledge on the Exchange’s corporate strategies for 2027 and all merchandise categories.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR DAY ATTENDANCE.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All HQ staff attending the Exchange Managers' Conference are required to register in advance in order to attend.
Hotel guest room stays and meals (breakfast & lunch) are not included for HQ attendees.
HQ ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
We have created an easy online registration for HQ attendees to sign-up to attend the conference.
- All HQ associates attending the conference must register in advance
- This includes those coming for a partial day, full day or multiple days
- Breakfast and lunch are NOT included (there are several restaurants in the area to choose from - see links below).
HQ ATTENDEES WHO REQUIRE A HOTEL
- All HQ associates who require a hotel must register in advance
- Hotel guest room stays, and lunch are NOT covered by the conference
- Attendees outside of allocation will stay in an alternative hotel
- Contact XcelEvents for hotel options erin@xcelevents.us
DINING OPTIONS NEAR HOTEL
The Renaissance Dallas Addison is within easy walking distance of restaurants, entertainment and other shopping venues.
Click here for more information on what to do in Addison near the hotel. See options on this map: Google map near hotel.
ATTIRE & UNIFORM REQUIREMENT FOR MILITARY MEMBERS
ATTIRE
All events are business casual. Please remember that meeting room temperatures can be either cool or hot environments.
Layered clothing such as a sweater or jacket is suggested.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENT FOR MILITARY MEMBERS
Duty Uniform/OCP
EXCHANGE HQ
Associates should be in a TDY status (with TDY orders) to be eligible to receive lodging and per diem (reference EOP 15-1, Chapter 2, paragraph 2-36)
Travel within an associate’s permanent duty station is not TDY travel. (reference EOP 15-1, Chapter 2, paragraph 2-53)
Prior approval from supervisor is required for mileage reimbursement.
MILITARY PERSONNEL
Military personnel assigned to the Exchange must adhere to the guidelines contained in the JFTR and applicable DoD regulations when attending Exchange conferences:
- TDY costs and expenses for Military personnel come from the military budget. For all authorized expenses related to Government travel Military personnel should use their individually billed GTCC account to pay for all authorized expenses related to Government travel.
- All receipts should be retained and submitted to include an itemized receipt for each lodging expense, regardless of the amount and any individual expenditures of $75 or more
- JFTR Guidance
- Chapter 2: 020103
- 020103 - Miscellaneous expenses that are neither transportation-related nor per diem-related may require AO authorization or approval
- Chapter 3, part 2:
- 032101 – Training Conferences outside the Permanent Duty Station (PDS)
- Chapter 2: 020103
A. Eligibility – A Service member or Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employee who attends training conferences held outside the PDS when travel is involved is eligible for travel allowance
B. Allowances – An eligible traveler is authorized the standard travel and transportation allowances in Chapter 2
Note: Charges and fees for light refreshments and snacks are reimbursable only when included as part of the conference registration fee. However, when the only purpose for a registration fee is to provide light snacks or refreshments, it is not reimbursable.
LOCATIONS
Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel
15201 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75001
Tel: 972-386-6000
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
For Driving Directions to the hotel you may link to the maps below.