The Magazines East 2014 conference, presented by the Atlantic Magazines Association, has extended its early-bird registration window to Friday, March 7, 2014.

Advance registration costs $79 for members or $59 for students, and includes all sessions, keynote addresses, continental breakfast, lunch and snacks.

The conference will be held Monday, March 24 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel in Halifax. If you miss Friday's deadline, registration will also be available at the door on March 24 from 8-9:00 am (cash and cheques only).

Presenters include Ken Hunt, vice president of digital at St. Joseph Communications, who will explore magazines as start-ups; Darren Campbell, editor of Natural Resources Magazine, talking about editors in the digital age; and Jason Miller, graphic designer and product manager at Atlantic Business, discussing everything from design to deadlines.

For the full schedule and more information, visit the Atlantic Magazines Association website.