YNOT – Registration for the annual Phoenix Forum webmaster gathering begins Jan. 17, and organizers have devised a giveaway to encourage prospective attendees to sign up early.

The first individual to register online when the form appears at noon Arizona time on Jan. 17 will receive complimentary registration and a free hotel room. Additionally, registrants 25, 50 and 100 will find their registration fees waived. All winners will be notified by Phoenix Forum staff.

The giveaway notwithstanding, it is always beneficial to get signed up early, a forum spokesperson said. From Jan. 17 to Feb. 4, an early bird special offers cut-rate registration of $195 per person. On Feb. 5, the fee will rise to $275 per person. Those who elect to register on-site will pay $325 per person.

Room reservations at the Tempe Mission Palms, host hotel for the event, will be available beginning Jan. 24. Only registered Phoenix Forum attendees will be allowed to book rooms at the hotel. More information about accommodations is available online.

The 2011 Phoenix Forum will take place March 31 through April 2. Additional information about the event’s schedule and sponsorship opportunities (PDF) is available at the website.