Frequently Asked Questions

• The Black Massage Therapist Conference is a two-day event designed to bring together industry experts, entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals to share their insights and experiences on various business topics.

• The Black Massage Therapist Conference will take place on October 8-9, 2024 at the Hilton Charlotte Airport Hotel in Charlotte, NC.

• All payments and registrations will occur on the conference website by individual attendees and participants. Legally, NO UNAUTHROIZED payments can be made outside of our website or through other companies, vendors, third party entities, etc.

• Benny Vaughn is the Keynote speaker. We also have a lineup of renowned speakers at the Black Massage Therapist Conference. For detailed information - please check the Schedule / Speakers at the top of the website page.

•  Black Licensed Massage Therapist and/or Black Massage Therapist Student 

•  The conference is for black massage therapists to feel a sense of belonging and community. Our mission is to form a community of black licensed massage therapists nationwide and worldwide. This community will network and provide a collaborative approach in how we can also educate the black communities on holistic health and wellness treatments and services. 

•  Yes! You will receive up to 12  LIVE CE or 8 ONLINE credits. 4 Nineteen Education & Training is a NCBTMB Approved Provider 1000286 
• New York State doesn't approve any business classes or the sound bowl therapy class.

•  Yes, if you pay for the VIP: Dinner and Networking, you will be able to attend the cocktail hour, dinner and networking from 6pm-10pm or stop by the Exhibit Hall.

•  Tickets include 2-day live conference, up to 12 continuing education credits, exhibit hall, activities, giveaways, and chance to win prizes. 

•  VIP: Wine, Dine & Networking: includes attending the cocktail hour, dinner and networking with grant awards ceremony, raffles prizes and dancing. 

• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes if you are taking a hands on class. Business, branding or ethics classes won’t have a specific dress code.  
• If attending the VIP: Dinner and Networking, please wear semi-formal clothing.

•  Yes, if you're local or driving.  

•  This environment is only for conference attendees during the day. Adult family members can come during cocktail and dinner hour for additional fee.

• Business, Professional Ethics & more. For detailed information - please check the Schedule / Speakers at the top of the website page.

• Complimentary Airport Shuttle and Complimentary overnight parking for groups attendees.

• Bring a massage table of you're local or driving. Bring lotion or oil, 2 sets of sheets, funds if you are participating in festivities, and ID to verify registration. Laptop or tablet.

•  Black massage therapists, massage students and speakers in the industry to inspire, connect and teach you how to better your career. Industry vendors and sponsors.

•  Animals are permitted. Just let the team know at questions@4nineteeneducation.com Also, make sure to have your documentation handy in case you are asked to show it. 

•  Sleeping room cancellation policy - cancel within 24 hours of arrival.

•  To receive the BMT Conference discounted rate, you will need to book your hotel room by September 20th, 2024, 11:59pm.

• The hotel does not provide a complimentary breakfast. Lunch will be provided for attendees who purchased an additional fee for Cocktail Hour, Dinner & Networking. There are also some breaks throughout the day to help keep you going! 

•  Unless it’s required by the hotel, masks are not required. 

•  You acknowledge that  4 Nineteen Education & Training and the Black Massage Therapist Conference may use your image or likeness in photos or videos that will be used for marketing purposes as an attendee or participant at the conference. 

•  No Refunds, All payments are Final.

• Yes, however if your payment fails with the automatic withdrawals, you lose your registration fee and ability to attend the conference if balance is not paid. You must pay the payment plan balance within the same Tier in order to honor the same price rate. If you do not pay within the Tier of your initial payment plan you will be responsible to pay the payment plan difference within the Tier that you will be making the payment. If payment is not paid by October 4th  you forfeit your registration fee and will not be able to attend the conference. Same applies if you paid a deposit and an invoice for the balance is not paid by the due date. Invoices are sent to the email account that was used to register. Afterpay or Klarna payments are options as well. 

Registrations may not be transferred from one person to another. Registrations may not be "gifted" to someone else. REGARDLESS OF THE REASON, NO refunds or transfers will be issued for ANY registration