IT'S TIME! Registration for the 2022 Bogleheads Conference is NOW OPEN!

Bogle Center · Post by **Bogle Center** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 3:24 pm

We are pleased to open registration for the new and expanded:

2022 BOGLEHEADS ANNUAL CONFERENCE!

October 12 - 14, 2022
Oak Brooks Hills Resort
Westmont, IL (15 miles south of O’hare Airport).

Click HERE for conference information and registration.

PLEASE READ:

There are 500 seats available:
+ Anyone can attend. Membership on Bogleheads.org is NOT required to buy tickets.
+ Tickets are first-come, first-serve. You may buy for two people at one time.
+ There are two charges: a three-day conference for $395 per person (through May), and the Bogleheads Banquet on Thursday evening, $100 per person. If you attend both, the total cost will be $495.
+ You may also purchase tickets ala cart if you have a guest attending either the conference or the banquet or both.
The link to reserve a hotel room is on the website.

A conference ticket includes:
+ Entrance to all conference activities except the banquet, which is $100 extra.
+ Bogleheads University on Wednesday afternoon (focused on new Bogleheads).
+ Wednesday evening reception with hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
+ Breakfast Thursday, lunch Thursday, and breakfast Friday.
+ Refreshments and snacks at breaks.

If you would like to attend, but the ticket cost is not within your budget, a limited number of scholarships are available through The John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy. Please contact us for more information: https://boglecenter.net/about/contact/

We hope to see you there!

The Bogle Center Board

Bogle Center · Post by **Bogle Center** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:08 pm

Bumped to keep this on top.

Artful Dodger · Post by **Artful Dodger** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:15 pm

If you bring a spouse/other will there be a ticket available for the opening reception if they are not attending the conference?

Bogle Center · Post by **Bogle Center** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:33 pm

Artful Dodger wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:15 pm If you bring a spouse/other will there be a ticket available for the opening reception if they are not attending the conference?

Let's go with yes.

Christine Benz · Post by **Christine Benz** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:21 pm

I'm so excited about the opportunity to gather in person!

We're still working on the agenda, but so far we've got:

+Wall Street Journal columnist/author Jason Zweig in conversation with author/financial advisor Bill Bernstein.

+Author and economist Burton Malkiel

+Washington Post columnist/author Michelle Singletary

+Bogleheads favorites Rick Ferri, Mike Piper, and Allan Roth

+Jim Dahle (aka "White Coat Investor")

+Chris Mamula of the "Can I Retire Yet?" blog (FIRE)

+Financial planner Jon Luskin

+Ben Johnson, head of global ETF research for Morningstar

+Bogleheads University, a day of learning for Bogleheads newbies and people who want a knowledge refresh

+A Bogleheads banquet, including the first inductee into the Bogleheads Hall of Fame

As in the past, we expect this event to sell out quickly. We can't wait to see you there!

Christine

GerryL · Post by **GerryL** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:31 pm

So excited when I saw this post just a few minutes in! But as I thought, the event will be while I am in France. Tough life, eh? Someone else can have the spot I was going to scoop up. Have fun.

(I got to attend one a few years back -- 2016 maybe?)

ResearchMed · Post by **ResearchMed** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:03 pm

GerryL wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:31 pm So excited when I saw this post just a few minutes in! But as I thought, the event will be while I am in France. Tough life, eh? Someone else can have the spot I was going to scoop up. Have fun.

(I got to attend one a few years back -- 2016 maybe?)

You want me to take your spot in France, so you can attend this?

Cheers!

RM

gailcox · Post by **gailcox** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:15 pm

Wow!! This looks like an all-star conference! I can't wait to attend!

Gail

dodecahedron · Post by **dodecahedron** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:21 pm

GerryL wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:31 pm So excited when I saw this post just a few minutes in! But as I thought, the event will be while I am in France. Tough life, eh? Someone else can have the spot I was going to scoop up. Have fun.

(I got to attend one a few years back -- 2016 maybe?)

It was definitely 2016. I remember it well. Sorry to miss you this year.

dodecahedron · Post by **dodecahedron** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:39 pm

gailcox wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:15 pm Wow!! This looks like an all-star conference! I can't wait to attend!

Gail

Yes, very exciting lineup indeed. And we will all be in suspense as to who the first inductee to the Bogleheads Hall of Fame might be. My bet is on Jason Zweig!

BrokerageZelda · Post by **BrokerageZelda** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:50 pm

Just noticed that the Bureau of Labor Statistics September CPI-U report (that determines the November 2022 I Bond interest rate) will release at 8:30am on Thursday, October 13, the second day of the conference.
https://www.bls.gov/schedule/news_release/cpi.htm

It'll be a fun time!

Post by **LadyGeek** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:56 pm

Bogle Center wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:08 pm Bumped to keep this on top.

I got it. This thread is now a 'sticky' at the top of the forum.

I'm registered and looking forward to seeing everyone at the conference.

ram · Post by **ram** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:09 pm

Is the location:

Hilton Oakbrook Resort and Conference center. 3500 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

VictoriaF · Post by **VictoriaF** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:15 pm

LadyGeek wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:56 pm
Bogle Center wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:08 pm Bumped to keep this on top.
I got it. This thread is now a 'sticky' at the top of the forum.

I'm registered and looking forward to seeing everyone at the conference.

I've registered too. See you there, LadyGeek!

Victoria

dodecahedron · Post by **dodecahedron** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:17 pm

VictoriaF wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:15 pm
LadyGeek wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:56 pm
Bogle Center wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:08 pm Bumped to keep this on top.
I got it. This thread is now a 'sticky' at the top of the forum.

I'm registered and looking forward to seeing everyone at the conference.
I've registered too. See you there, LadyGeek!

Victoria

Me too!

VictoriaF · Post by **VictoriaF** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:18 pm

ram wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:09 pm Is the location:

Hilton Oakbrook Resort and Conference center. 3500 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Ram,

That's correct. The conference registration page also has a link to the hotel. You can use that link to get a discounted hotel rate or you can use your Hilton points. In any case, there is an additional resort fee of $14.95/night.

Hope you can make it there,

Victoria

VictoriaF · Post by **VictoriaF** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:18 pm

dodecahedron wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:17 pm
VictoriaF wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:15 pm
LadyGeek wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:56 pm
Bogle Center wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:08 pm Bumped to keep this on top.
I got it. This thread is now a 'sticky' at the top of the forum.

I'm registered and looking forward to seeing everyone at the conference.
I've registered too. See you there, LadyGeek!

Victoria
Me too!

Brilliant!

Victoria

dodecahedron · Post by **dodecahedron** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:24 pm

ram wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:09 pm Is the location:

Hilton Oakbrook Resort and Conference center. 3500 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

I assume so. The Bogleheads group rate linked from the conference website is a significant discount even below the hotel's AAA, AARP, and/or senior rates for the same dates.

However, the hotel does not appear to be accessible by public transportation from the airport (unlike the former Philadelphia area BH conference location.) I will miss the SEPTA frugal camaraderie!

Post by **LadyGeek** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:28 pm

What time will the conference end on Friday? I need to book a flight home.

bandoba · Post by **bandoba** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:34 pm

LadyGeek wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:28 pm What time will the conference end on Friday? I need to book a flight home.

According to this page, it ends on Friday noon https://boglecenter.net/2022/03/02/the- ... k-in-2022/

Friday morning will continue with main sessions by your favorite Bogleheads celebrities. The conference will end at noon.

Stinky · Post by **Stinky** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:42 pm

I must compliment those who put together the sign up screens. Very slick, and very nicely done.

I’m looking forward to attending my first BH conference!

dodecahedron · Post by **dodecahedron** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:46 pm

Stinky wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:42 pm I must compliment those who put together the sign up screens. Very slick, and very nicely done.

Yes, I agree. The signup process this year was much easier than back in the old days when those of us on the East Coast were left in suspense for days as we needed to hope that our postally mailed checks reached the West Coast registration address in time to qualify to lock in our registration.

I’m looking forward to attending my first BH conference!

Looking forward to meeting you!

saddle_tramp · Post by **saddle_tramp** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:56 pm

Registered!

Looks like a great line up of speakers.

Does the hotel provide a shuttle from/to airport?

Post by **LadyGeek** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:23 pm

bandoba wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:34 pm
LadyGeek wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:28 pm What time will the conference end on Friday? I need to book a flight home.
According to this page, it ends on Friday noon https://boglecenter.net/2022/03/02/the- ... k-in-2022/

Friday morning will continue with main sessions by your favorite Bogleheads celebrities. The conference will end at noon.

Thanks, but that blog post was made March 2, 2022. I'd like confirmation from someone in this thread (Bogle Center).

GoldenFinch · Post by **GoldenFinch** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 9:10 pm

I’m signed up and very much looking forward to going!

ram · Post by **ram** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 10:12 pm

VictoriaF wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:18 pm
ram wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:09 pm Is the location:

Hilton Oakbrook Resort and Conference center. 3500 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Ram,

That's correct. The conference registration page also has a link to the hotel. You can use that link to get a discounted hotel rate or you can use your Hilton points. In any case, there is an additional resort fee of $14.95/night.

Hope you can make it there,

Victoria

Thanks. I am registered and also booked the hotel room.

digarei · Post by **digarei** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 10:47 pm

Anyone know about transportation options to and from the hotel?

Or is the best way just to rent a car at ORD?

reader79 · Post by **reader79** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 11:37 pm

This looks terrific. I just registered. It would be great to have a shuttle or some rideshare. If not, I'll fund part of it with my $15 monthly Uber credit with the Amex Platinum.

kupuna · Post by **kupuna** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 11:57 pm

I'll be there and I hope this is the best Bogleheads Conference yet.

Mel(TOM) Turner

Jon Luskin · Post by **Jon Luskin** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 11:58 pm

Christine Benz wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:21 pm I'm so excited about the opportunity to gather in person!

We're still working on the agenda, but so far we've got:

+Wall Street Journal columnist/author Jason Zweig in conversation with author/financial advisor Bill Bernstein.

+Author and economist Burton Malkiel

+Washington Post columnist/author Michelle Singletary

+Bogleheads favorites Rick Ferri, Mike Piper, and Allan Roth

+Jim Dahle (aka "White Coat Investor")

+Chris Mamula of the "Can I Retire Yet?" blog (FIRE)

+Financial planner Jon Luskin

+Ben Johnson, head of global ETF research for Morningstar

+Bogleheads University, a day of learning for Bogleheads newbies and people who want a knowledge refresh

+A Bogleheads banquet, including the first inductee into the Bogleheads Hall of Fame

As in the past, we expect this event to sell out quickly. We can't wait to see you there!

Christine

I'm floored to be listed alongside legends.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone there!

SR II · Post by **SR II** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:59 am

Stinky wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:42 pm I must compliment those who put together the sign up screens. Very slick, and very nicely done.

I’m looking forward to attending my first BH conference!

+1

Miriam2 · Post by **Miriam2** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 2:04 am

Christine Benz wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:21 pm I'm so excited about the opportunity to gather in person!

We're still working on the agenda, but so far we've got:

+Washington Post columnist/author Michelle Singletary

All the speakers are great, but I love Michelle Singletary's common sense for young investors columns, read them for years - I'd even cut them out and array them on the kitchen counter with a stickie that said, "KIDS - READ THIS!"

Very delighted that she's coming to speak.

destiny · Post by **destiny** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 8:59 am

Do we get an email confirmation when we sign-up and pay?

I have registered and paid yesterday haven't seen any confirmation / acknowledgement yet.

ModifiedDuration · Post by **ModifiedDuration** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:04 am

destiny wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 8:59 am Do we get an email confirmation when we sign-up and pay?

I have registered and paid yesterday haven't seen any confirmation / acknowledgement yet.

I got an email receipt very quickly from the Spark Network Group.

Post by **Kendall** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:59 am

Thank you to all making this conference happen! I am excited to learn and share perspectives with this great community.

Christine Benz · Post by **Christine Benz** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:33 am

I'm excited that there's so much enthusiasm for the conference! Early registration is strong--we knew that the Early Bird pricing would be a hit! We are grateful to our partners at SPARK Networks for modernizing the conference registration process for us.

Regarding transport, Uber/Lyft will probably be the best best unless you want to have a car to explore the Chicago area. It's hard to generalize about ride-share pricing because it's always changing, but $35-$40 would be a typical price for O'Hare to Oak Brook. Try to avoid arriving or leaving at rush hour to avoid surge pricing.

Thanks for the comment on public transport. We definitely looked at downtown locations and some hotels near O'Hare, too, both of which would be accessible via public transport from O'Hare. The downtown hotels were too expensive (for the event and for rooms) and the O'Hare hotels are all kind of in a concrete jungle. We thought attendees would appreciate the green space around the conference venue, especially since October is usually one of our best months in Chicago.

Thanks so much,
Christine

Bogle Center · Post by **Bogle Center** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:43 pm

LadyGeek wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:28 pm What time will the conference end on Friday? I need to book a flight home.

The conference will end at noon on Friday.

Artful Dodger · Post by **Artful Dodger** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:04 pm

ModifiedDuration wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:04 am
destiny wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 8:59 am Do we get an email confirmation when we sign-up and pay?

I have registered and paid yesterday haven't seen any confirmation / acknowledgement yet.
I got an email receipt very quickly from the Spark Network Group.

I did as well. I also checked our rates vs direct with the hotel AAA discount and the conference rates are a great deal.

sleepysurf · Post by **sleepysurf** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 2:33 pm

Looking forward to attending!

A suggestion... it would be great if there could be some designated time (e.g. perhaps a "Happy Hour" event) during which the four Life Stage Chapters could each meet as a group.

Christine Benz wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:21 pm I'm so excited about the opportunity to gather in person!

We're still working on the agenda, but so far we've got...

Bogle Center · Post by **Bogle Center** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 2:51 pm

sleepysurf wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 2:33 pm Looking forward to attending!

A suggestion... it would be great if there could be some designated time (e.g. perhaps a "Happy Hour" event) during which the four Life Stage Chapters could each meet as a group.

Christine Benz wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 5:21 pm I'm so excited about the opportunity to gather in person!

We're still working on the agenda, but so far we've got...

We suggest meeting Wednesday afternoon before the 5:30 reception. It's the only time that is available. The rest of the conference is go-go-go!

Miriam2 · Post by **Miriam2** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:05 pm

Bogle Center wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 2:51 pm
sleepysurf wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 2:33 pm Looking forward to attending!

A suggestion... it would be great if there could be some designated time (e.g. perhaps a "Happy Hour" event) during which the four Life Stage Chapters could each meet as a group.
We suggest meeting Wednesday afternoon before the 5:30 reception. It's the only time that is available. The rest of the conference is go-go-go!

Well, there's always the B.Lounge after the go-go-go

Post by **LadyGeek** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:09 pm

Count me in with the Life Stage Chapters! I'm the go-between for the Bogle Center board members and the chapter leads. Everyone is looking forward to meeting in person.

I'll be there early afternoon.

Bogle Center wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:43 pm
LadyGeek wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:28 pm What time will the conference end on Friday? I need to book a flight home.
The conference will end at noon on Friday.

Thank you! Flights and rental car booked.

nvboglehead · Post by **nvboglehead** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:33 pm

O'hare (ORD) airport is 16.3 miles and Midway (MDW) airport is 21.1 miles from the conference hotel. So that would give us two airports and more flight options for planning our travel.

Dale

Stinky · Post by **Stinky** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:48 pm

nvboglehead wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:33 pm O'hare (ORD) airport is 16.3 miles and Midway (MDW) airport is 21.1 miles from the conference hotel. So that would give us two airports and more flight options for planning our travel.

Dale

Thank you for checking that out.

I personally greatly prefer Midway to O’Hare. Southwest Air, much smaller airport, etc.

Post by **LadyGeek** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:58 pm

^^^ I couldn't find any flights that matched my desired times.

Christine Benz wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:33 am ...Regarding transport, Uber/Lyft will probably be the best best unless you want to have a car to explore the Chicago area. It's hard to generalize about ride-share pricing because it's always changing, but $35-$40 would be a typical price for O'Hare to Oak Brook. Try to avoid arriving or leaving at rush hour to avoid surge pricing....

Compare a potential round-trip cost of $80 to renting a car at the airport. I did a consolidated flight + car package with my airline and am looking at around $60 for a 3 day rental (+ fuel + tolls). It's also a lot less stressful knowing you can drive anywhere at any time.

SR II · Post by **SR II** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 6:38 pm

Stinky wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:48 pm I personally greatly prefer Midway to O’Hare. Southwest Air, much smaller airport, etc.

Southwest now flies into O'Hare, too!

dodecahedron · Post by **dodecahedron** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 7:07 pm

LadyGeek wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:58 pm Compare a potential round-trip cost of $80 to renting a car at the airport. I did a consolidated flight + car package with my airline and am looking at around $60 for a 3 day rental (+ fuel + tolls). It's also a lot less stressful knowing you can drive anywhere at any time.

Less stressful for some folks, anyway.

I profoundly dislike driving, in general, and especially in unfamiliar places with labyrinthine access roads. Once in my life (30 years ago!) I did rent a car at an unfamiliar airport (Pittsburgh) and it was such a nightmare navigating my way back to the airport to return the car that I felt like I was orbitting the airport forever and was terrified I'd miss my flight.

Lyft is much less stressful for me! And maybe I will be lucky enough to run into a fellow BH conference goer* at the airport and we can split the fare. (Sharing rides on the way back to the airport Friday afternoon should be easy to arrange.)

* How do you recognize a fellow BH conference goer? It is like a sixth sense. I remember being at the Philadelphia airport SEPTA station platform when I went to BH 2015, my first one, and I spotted a likely-looking person waiting on the same platform. Yes--it turned out to be BoulderBoy.

PowderDay9 · Post by **PowderDay9** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:44 pm

Now that we're not doing Philadelphia every year, is the plan to rotate locations or is Chicago the new bogleheads conference location going forward?

GerryL · Post by **GerryL** » Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:47 am

dodecahedron wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 7:07 pm
LadyGeek wrote: ↑Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:58 pm Compare a potential round-trip cost of $80 to renting a car at the airport. I did a consolidated flight + car package with my airline and am looking at around $60 for a 3 day rental (+ fuel + tolls). It's also a lot less stressful knowing you can drive anywhere at any time.
Less stressful for some folks, anyway.

I profoundly dislike driving, in general, and especially in unfamiliar places with labyrinthine access roads. Once in my life (30 years ago!) I did rent a car at an unfamiliar airport (Pittsburgh) and it was such a nightmare navigating my way back to the airport to return the car that I felt like I was orbitting the airport forever and was terrified I'd miss my flight.

Lyft is much less stressful for me! And maybe I will be lucky enough to run into a fellow BH conference goer* at the airport and we can split the fare. (Sharing rides on the way back to the airport Friday afternoon should be easy to arrange.)

* How do you recognize a fellow BH conference goer? It is like a sixth sense. I remember being at the Philadelphia airport SEPTA station platform when I went to BH 2015, my first one, and I spotted a likely-looking person waiting on the same platform. Yes--it turned out to be BoulderBoy.

I have ugly flashbacks of the one time I had to drive from a town about an hour or two outside Chicago to O'Hare. If I were going to this year's conference, I would definitely look into planning to meet up with others who are flying in and out around the same time to share transport.

Kitty Telltales · Post by **Kitty Telltales** » Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:56 am

I missed the link for hotel reservations on the registration page. Is there a way to access this?