2025 RS Expo
Event Pricing Details
All-Access Passes
The All-Access Pass provides attendees with full access to all 2025 Retail Shippers Expo & Trade Show sessions, events and meals (excluding Pre-Event RS BootCamp). Below is a comprehensive list of activities included with the All-Access Pass:
- General Session
- UPS Breakfast
- Friday Lunch
- PostalMate Reception
- Saturday Breakfast
- All Keynote & Featured Speakers
- RS Expo Trade Show
- All Breakouts Sessions
- All Lab Sessions
- FedEx Saturday Night Dinner
- Sunday Breakfast
- Town Hall Meeting
- Open-Mic
- Point-of-Sale Training Tracks
Early Bird Registration
January 7th, 2025 – January 26th, 2025
Register for RS Expo & Trade Show on or before January 26th, 2025 and receive discounted Early Bird rates.
Standard Registration
January 27th, 2025 – May 7th, 2025
Register for the RS Expo & Trade Show on or before May 7th, 2025 for Standard Registration pricing.
Last Chance Registration
May 8th, 2025 – Start of Event
It’s late, but not too late. You can still register for the RS Expo & Trade Show up until the day of the event.
NOTE: To receive the PBC Franchisee price, you must be a PBC Franchisee in good standing at the time of the event.
Early Bird Registration
January 7th, 2025 - January 26th, 2025
Register for RS Expo & Trade Show on or before January 26th, 2025 and receive discounted Early Bird rates.
Standard Registration
January 27th, 2025 – May 7th, 2025
Register for the RS Expo & Trade Show on or before May 7th, 2025 for Standard Registration pricing.
Last Chance Registration
May 8th, 2025 – Start of Event
It’s late, but not too late. You can still register for the RS Expo & Trade Show up until the day of the event.
NOTE: To receive the Premium Member price, you must be a Premium Member in good standing at the time of the event.
Early Bird Registration
Not Available to Basic Members
To register for the RS Expo & Trade Show before April 1st, 2025 and receive discounted Early Bird rates, you must upgrade to Premium Membership.
Standard Registration
January 27th, 2025 – May 7th, 2025
Register for the RS Expo & Trade Show on or before May 7th, 2025 for Standard Registration pricing.
Last Chance Registration
May 8th, 2025 – Start of Event
It’s late, but not too late. You can still register for the RS Expo & Trade Show up until the day of the event.
Trade Show Only & One Day Passes
Saturday, May 31st, 2025 11:30a – 4:30p
Registrations must be received by May 30th, 2025
If you can’t make it for the entire RS Expo & Trade Show, that’s a shame, but you can attend the Trade Show on Saturday. You must register in advance, by Friday, May 30th, 2025 for your Trade Show-Only Pass. Walk-up registrations on the day of the show will be charged $50 for a Trade Show Only Pass.
NOTE: There is no charge for the Trade Show if you register for any All-Access Pass.
NOTE: All 1-DAY passes include scheduled meal(s) for that day.
Thursday
Pick the day that works for you!
The One-Day All-Access Pass provides attendees with full access to all sessions, events and meals for the day.
Friday
Pick the day that works for you!
The One-Day All-Access Pass provides attendees with full access to all sessions, events and meals for the day.
Saturday
Pick the day that works for you!
The One-Day All-Access Pass provides attendees with full access to all sessions, events and meals for the day.
Sunday
Pick the day that works for you!
The One-Day All-Access Pass provides attendees with full access to all sessions, events and meals for the day.
NOTE: To receive the PBC Franchisee/Premium Member price, you must be a PBC Franchisee/Premium Member in good standing at the time of the event.
Pre-Event Training & Meal Only Passes
RS BootCamp – Owners & Managers Seminar
WEDNESDAY — (11:00a - 7:00pm)
RS Boot Camp was developed by RS Academy for both new store owners and veteran operators and staff. As the seminar title indicates, this intensive program provides a comprehensive overview of what it takes to thrive in the retail shipping and business services industry. New owners will learn all the right steps, but of equal importance, we also show you how to avoid the costly mistakes many owners make. Veteran owners and staff will fine-tune and get their stores ‘back in fighting shape’.
The second student from the same store: PBC Franchisee – $275 | RS Premium Member – $290 | RS Basic Member — $375
RS Academy Certification Training
THURSDAY — (8:00a - 12:00pm)
- Packing 101 - Packing Essentials
NOTE: To receive the PBC Franchisee/Premium Member price, you must be a PBC Franchisee/Premium Member in good standing at the time of the event.
NOTICE: The All-Access Pass includes all meal events. These meal-only tickets are offered to accommodate spouses and attendees who do not purchase the All-Access Pass.
Thursday Reception
Sponsored by: TBD
Time: Thursday Evening – 5:30p Presentation: TBD
Friday Breakfast
Sponsored by: UPS
Time: Friday Morning – 8:00a Presentation: ASO Top Shipper Awards
Friday Reception
Sponsored by: PostalMate
Time: Friday Night – 6:00p Presentation: TBD
Saturday Breakfast
Sponsored by: ShipRite
Time: Saturday Morning – 8:00a Presentation: TBD
Saturday Dinner & Entertainment
Sponsored by: FedEx
Time: Saturday Night – 7:00p Presentation: TBD
NOTE: To receive the PBC Franchisee/Premium Member price, you must be a PBC Franchisee/Premium Member in good standing at the time of registration and the event.
CANCELLATION POLICY
ALL REFUNDS BASED ON DATE OF CANCELLATION
We understand that sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your registration for RS Expo. In the event of a cancellation, our policy is as follows:
- Cancellation requests made on or before May 1, 2025 will receive a FULL REFUND minus a $25 processing fee.
- Due to cost commitment deadlines required to produce the event, cancellation requests made after May 1, 2025 but before May 17, 2025 will receive a 50% REFUND.
- Cancellation requests made after May 17, 2025 will not be eligible for a refund.
Please note that all cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to eventregistration@rscentral.org . Refunds will be issued within 14 days of receipt of the cancellation request.
If the event is cancelled by RSA due to unforeseen circumstances, participants will receive a FULL REFUND of the registration fee. However, the organizers will not be responsible for any other expenses incurred by participants such as travel or accommodation costs.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in our cancellation policy. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
HOTEL RESERVATION CANCELLATION POLICY:
Hyatt Regency Dallas offers guests the ability to cancel their individual reservations without penalty.
Guest must call by 11:59 PM CST; 72 hours prior to their scheduled arrival date to cancel the reservations to avoid being charged one (1) night room and tax. Any reservation that is not canceled and does not arrive will be charged (1) night room and tax to the guaranteed method of payment on the reservation.