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  1. I never heard back in regard to my submitted event

    Check your event confirmation email first that is sent to you as soon as your event is submitted, please check your spam/junk folder. Both the submitter and HBA receive a confirmation when an event is submitted. Approval updates and requests for a...
  2. My changes didn't save

    Many event updates require up to 24 hours to synchronize across HBA platforms. It's been longer than 24 hours. If more than 24 hours have passed, please contact HBA and include: Event confirmation email Event title Description of the issue...
  3. My event isn't showing up.

    Event submissions, approvals, and updates may take up to 24 hours to appear on the event calendar. The same goes for if speakers are updating their information via their profile, it will take 24 hours to appear. 
  4. Volunteer Exit Survey

    As HBA member leaders and volunteers depart their roles and/or volunteering in general, it is a best practice to capture their feedback via our Volunteer Exit Survey  or a live Exit Interview asking similar questions. As volunteer leave your t...
  5. Requesting a Virtual Credit Card

    If you or your volunteer team needs to pay HBA-related expenses (i.e. vendors (e.g., swag, décor, printing, photographer), event expenses, etc), the HBA can issue a virtual/digital credit card through Ramp,  our virtual credit card platform, inst...
  6. HBA Event Types at a Glance

    Engagement Events: Cost Recovery Fee for Engagement Events: Components may charge a nominal fee at their discretion based on the event being hosted.   For example, some components may choose to charge a small fee to encourage registrant...
  7. Summer 2026 Office Hours: Phase 1 Roll Out

    Note: The geographic regions listed below are intended only as a guide to indicate the time zones these sessions may be most convenient for. Participation is not limited to those regions—all member leaders are welcome to attend, regardless of lo...
  8. Adobe Express Onboarding Resources

    Welcome to the Adobe Express Onboarding Resource Center. This page contains guides, tutorials, and training materials to help HBA member leaders transition from Marq to Adobe Express and confidently create on-brand marketing materials. Available R...
  9. Vena Quick Reference Cheat Sheet

    For Regional Treasurers. What is Vena? Excel-based financial tool connected to Sage that enables you to: View actuals, budgets, and forecasts Update reforecasts Drill into financial details Self-serve reports without relying on Finance ...
  10. Vena Platform Guide