Conference Health Policy

Help us provide a safe, comfortable experience.

We’re excited to host our friends and colleagues at this year’s conference!

While COVID-19 emergencies have ended in the United States, we recognize that this and other respiratory viruses are still a cause for concern for many. The following health policy is based on current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). It includes any requirements for attendees as well as an outline of the measures we are taking to ensure a safe, comfortable experience for attendees. These measures will help reduce the chance for transmission of any virus at the conference; however, if you are sick or feeling you are getting sick, we ask that you please stay home.

Attendance Requirements: 

AMM will rely on the integrity and honesty of our attendees. All attendees will be asked to confirm acceptance of the Health Policy during registration.

We ask that individuals who have tested positive for respiratory viruses or other illnesses, or who have symptoms, to protect themselves and reduce the risk to others by not attending this conference. If you have become ill and can no longer attend the conference, please contact AMM via email to cancel your registration (cancellation fees may apply).

Any attendee who feels ill or symptomatic during the conference should immediately go to their hotel room to quarantine. If the attendee is not staying in a hotel, they should return to their accommodations or home. Please alert conference staff as soon as possible about your situation, especially if you are scheduled to present or volunteer: 

Masks: 

We are not requiring that attendees wear masks at the conference. However, our conference is a mask-friendly event, and we encourage anyone who wishes to wear a mask to do so.

Meeting and Event Spaces: 

We will work with the conference hotel and hosts of offsite events, workshops, and tours to provide safe environments for learning and networking. We will ensure that all meeting and event spaces follow recommended safety protocols in alignment with current guidance from the CDC and/or local health officials.

Self-Care: 

Vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself and fellow attendees, but exposure to respiratory viruses is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during the conference. The CDC recommends that people in high-risk groups consult with their healthcare provider about attending any large gathering.

If you plan to attend the in-person conference, we also ask that you diligently monitor symptoms within the days prior to and during the conference, avoid close contact with people who are sick, and wash your hands often.

We also understand that attending an in-person conference might be an overwhelming experience and have incorporated longer-than-usual breaks between activities to allow time for rest and self-care. We will also be hosting a full day of virtual programming prior to the conference, for individuals who do not wish to participate in-person.

Thank you for your cooperation.