Frequently Asked Questions
| Q. | How do I register for the Annual Meeting? |
| A. | You can go to the registration information page. Registration will open in January. You may also download a pdf registration from. |
| Q. | What is included in the registration fee? |
| A. | The registration fee covers entry into the exhibit hall (including lunch on Tuesday), general sessions, and concurrent sessions (that are not ticketed and receptions also not ticketed). There are hundreds of sessions to choose from! |
| Q. | How do I make reservations for my accommodations during the SLA Annual Meeting? |
| A. | Several area hotels will be selected to serve as conference hotels and will offer discounted conference rates. You may make reservations at any of the conference hotels through the Association's Housing Office. Please keep in mind that staying at one of our conference hotels, enables SLA to negotiate for future conferences, and helps us keep the meeting space rental to a minimum. |
| Q. | I need to make changes to my registration, whom do I contact? |
| A. | Please contact ExpoExchange at +1.301.694.5243. |
| Q. | I need to change my hotel reservations, whom do I contact? |
| A. | Please call ExpoVision at 1-866-774-0486. |
| Q. | How many people usually attend the SLA Annual Meeting? |
| A. | Recent years have seen between 3500-6000 Annual Meeting attendees. |
| Q. | Can I attend just the Exhibit Hall? |
| A. | Yes, you may purchase an exhibit-only pass for $50.00. You will need to complete an onsite conference registration form at the Convention Center. |
| Q. | My company is interested in exhibiting, whom do I contact? |
| A. | Please email DeVonne Henry at dhenry@sla.org |
| Q. | I am interested in sponsoring an event., whom do I contact? |
| A. | Please email Stacey Bowers sbowers@sla.org. |
| Q. | My company is interested in advertising, whom do I contact? |
| A. | Please e-mail John T. Adams III at jadams@sla.org |
| Q. | Can my child attend the conference with me? |
| A. | At the present time, SLA has not had a demand for family programs. We do offer a guest ticket for those who wish to participate in the General Sessions and the exhibit hall. However, please note, that children under the age of 16 are not allowed in the exhibit hall. We do not offer child care services and can not make exceptions. Most of the hotels can provide you with a list of child care providers in the area. |
| Q. | Where is the Annual Meeting held? |
| A. | Each year the Meeting is held in a different U.S. or Canadian city. Locations are selected five years in advance. The selected venue is typically a large convention center with sufficient meeting rooms to accommodate the many simultaneous programs, meetings and events that occur during the week. The conference hotels provide additional space for Annual Meeting activities. All rooms are climate controlled and smoking is typically prohibited in the indoor spaces. |
| Q. | What about tours? |
| A. | Please see the tours page and register in advance! Once you arrive at the Annual Meeting you can also rely upon the local arrangements committee folks who staff an onsite help desk at the convention center. They can tell you about local attractions, restaurants, and where to find the best their city has to offer! |
| Q. | What is the dress code for the Annual Meeting? |
| A. | Dress comfortably and wear shoes that are good for walking. Our venues are usually quite spread out. Check the weather for the region before you pack so you will know what to expect of the climate. |
| Q. | Where can I mail my items I received from conference? |
| A. | This year, SLA will be offering a 'mailbox' program that will enable attendees to mail items home. Also, each of the hotels and the convention center have business offices in which you can mail your packages. |
| Q. | Where is Lost and Found? |
| A. | Please check with the Registration Staff, after a few hours we turn lost and found items over to the Convention Center or hotel. |
| Q. | Where is the nursing staff? |
| A. | Located in the exhibit hall. |
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