Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Registration is available on the SchoolSAFE website and is payable by credit card, ACH, or check. Click HERE to register.

By registering before June 1, 2024, attendees save considerably on their registration costs. Plus, space is limited to approximately 500 attendees, so you are encouraged to book your spot early. 

Per attendee registration fees are as follows: 

  • Before June 1, 2024: $400 

  • From June 1 through August 31, 2024: $450

  • From September 1, 2024: $500

By hosting this event, Raptor is demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that our customers can advance our common mission of protecting every child, every school, every day. The registration fees we collect will allow us to cover the costs associated with the conference – such as the venue, meeting spaces, entertainment and dinner/evening event, meals, drinks and snacks, and keynote/guest speakers. 

With over 60 small and interactive sessions, you will gain invaluable knowledge and actionable strategies to enhance your school safety protocols, mitigate risks, address rising mental health concerns, detect student issues sooner, respond effectively to emergencies, and engage your community.  

The networking opportunities offered at SchoolSAFE will enable you to foster meaningful connections, collaborate with peers, and access key resources that will empower you to make a tangible difference in your schools and communities.  

The Conference location, the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, is located near the following airports: 

  • 24 miles (approximately 30 minutes) from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). 

  • 34.9 miles (approximately 40 minutes) from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). 

The conference will be held at the beautiful Omni Fort Worth Hotel; located in the heart of downtown Fort Worth, Texas. The physical address is 1300 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.

Book your room early to reserve your discounted room via the SchoolSAFE hotel block. Click HERE.  

The hotel offers valet parking only. 

Rates effective March 1, 2024: 

  • Valet parking is $45 + tax per night/per vehicle* – overnight parking (unlimited in/out privileges). 

  • Oversized vehicle parking is $53 + tax per night/per vehicle*. 

  • Daily and event valet parking is $30 per vehicle* (no in/out privileges). 

  • Valet parking for Bob's Steak & Chop House is $10 per vehicle. 

  • Self-parking is approximately $22 per vehicle* (no in/out privileges). This is available at the city-operated garage adjacent to the hotel. The garage entrance is on 11th Street between Houston and Throckmorton (one block north of the hotel). 

*Prices are subject to change without notice.  

The annual Raptor Partnership Review is focused on ensuring you are receiving as much value from our partnership as possible. During this discussion, your dedicated Customer Success Manager will review your customized “School Safety at a Glance”, which outlines your district’s current usage as well as areas where there is an opportunity to maximize value. This is an excellent opportunity to hear directly from you on how your Raptor experience is going, areas we can improve and highlight functionality that is available that may help solve some of your latest safety-related challenges.  

Customers who wish to schedule a business review meeting may do so on the SchoolSAFE website (coming soon!).

The 2024 Raptor SchoolSAFE Conference is November 5 - 6, 2024, at the Omni Fort Worth in Fort Worth, TX.

  • Tuesday, November 5 
    2.5+ Dedicated Exhibit Hall Hours  

  • Wednesday, November 6 
    2.5+ Dedicated Exhibit Hall Hours 

* Exhibit Hall hours are subject to change. 

Yes! Sponsors will have the option to purchase their choice of lead retrieval from American Tradeshow Services (handheld scanner, LeadsPlus App, or an iPad with the app included). You will receive an order form in your sponsor portal. 

We expect approximately 500 attendees, from all 50 states. 

Network with other school safety advocates: 

  • Principals 
  • Technology Staff 
  • District Staff 
  • Superintendents 
  • Assistant Superintendents 
  • District CIOs 
  • District Police Chiefs 
  • Directors of Safety and Security 
  • School Resource Officers (SROs) 
  • School Psychologists 
  • School Counselors 
  • School Social Workers 
  • Dean of Students 

All our sponsorship offerings are listed in our Sponsor Prospectus. For all sponsorship requests, please email Julia Lutz at julia.may@raptortech.com

All additional branding, sponsorship opportunities, and add-ons can also be found in the Sponsor Prospectus. 

Attendees: All cancellations by attendees must be received by Raptor Technologies via email at schoolsafe@raptortech.com.

Fees shall be refunded as follows:

  • Full refund before October 22, 2024, less a $250 administration fee
  • No refunds after October 22, 2024

 

Exhibitors may reduce or cancel contracted space by submitting written notice to Julia Lutz at julia.may@raptortech.com. Such notice must be received and acknowledged by Raptor Technologies no later than August 5, 2024.

Exhibitors canceling an entire exhibit space between April 5, 2024, and May 5, 2024, will receive a 75% refund. Cancellation of contracted exhibit space between May 6, 2024, and August 5, 2024, will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be made if written notice of cancellation or reduction is received after August 5, 2024. 

Please note: sponsorship contributions are non-refundable. 

 

The Omni Fort Worth Hotel requires that any guaranteed reservation not cancelled 2 days prior to the arrival date will be subject to a one night room and tax cancellation fee. Guests must contact the hotel directly for reservation cancellations.

For answers to any additional questions, please email us at schoolsafe@raptortech.com

Attendee registration includes access to 60+ sessions, breakfast and lunch on both conference days and tickets to our dinner event on Tuesday evening.

By attending SchoolSAFE, you will have access to over 60 interactive sessions designed to provide you with invaluable knowledge and actionable strategies that will help enhance your school safety protocols, mitigate risks, address rising mental health concerns, detect student issues sooner, respond effectively to emergencies, and engage your community. 

Moreover, this conference offers great networking opportunities that will enable you to build meaningful connections, collaborate with peers, and access key resources that will help you make a tangible difference in your schools and communities. 

During the conference, you'll have the chance to attend an unforgettable conversation with former First Lady of the United States, Laura Bush, and Barbara Pierce Bush. Witness expert-led panel discussions facilitated by our school safety mission partners. 

SchoolSAFE is designed to provide you with the tools and resources you need to ensure that your school remains a safe and supportive environment for all students, teachers, and staff. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from the best in the industry and take your school's safety protocols to the next level. Register for SchoolSAFE today!