Announcements
Conference Policies and Code of Conduct
Thank you for following all NAEYC conference policies. The NAEYC Event Code of Conduct, Acknowledgement, Waiver and Release, and General Consent and Release for Use of Your Image can be found on the NAEYC website at: NAEYC. org / events / annual / policies. Please note that NAEYC has updated the Event Code of Conduct to better align with our values and to further promote the foundational safety of all participants.
General Consent and Release for Use of Your Image
By registering, you agree and consent to the following terms which shall be deemed a General Consent and Release for Use of Your Image by you in order for, NAEYC, or anyone authorized by NAEYC, to record and use, as NAEYC may desire in its sole and absolute discretion, all recording and reproductions or depictions of such exhibitor’ s, or attendee’ s name, likeness, voice, persona, words, actions, and / or biography, which NAEYC may make, including without limitation the right for NAEYC, or anyone authorized by NAEYC, to use such recordings, reproductions, or depictions in or in connection with any legitimate purposes, including for advertising, publicity, trade, and editorial purposes, at any time in the future in all media now known or hereafter developed, throughout the world.
Endorsement
NAEYC encourages the exchange of diverse opinions at the Annual Conference. It is important for conferees to recognize that the ideas presented do not necessarily reflect NAEYC’ s official position. Moreover, NAEYC assumes no responsibility for any statement of fact or opinion presented at the Annual Conference, nor does acceptance of advertising, exhibits, or sponsorships imply endorsements of any products or services by the Association. NAEYC urges conferees to contact individual exhibitors and / or presenters about concerns they may have about products, services, or practices. The Association also recommends that conferees extend their compliments to presenters and / or exhibitors whom they feel have provided a product or presentation of exceptional quality.
Conference Etiquette
A successful Annual Conference requires that we extend professionalism and courtesy to one another. The following tips will ensure a pleasant experience for all participants:
› Arrive early and be mindful not to block others entering or exiting sessions.
› Presenters are encouraged to share handouts and resources via the Whova app.
› If a presenter offers handouts at their session, attendees are encouraged to share materials and refrain from taking more than one copy.
› Bring business cards to connect with other attendees and presenters.
› Keep phones on silent or vibrate during sessions.
› If you need to arrive late or leave early, please do so quietly to minimize disruptions in sessions.
Personal Safety at the Conference
Please exercise adequate caution by following these tips:
› Stay alert, especially when walking around at night. Whenever possible, travel with a companion or two.
› Keep cash and valuables with you in a safe place or use your hotel’ s safe. Note that hotels are not responsible for items lost in or stolen from guest rooms.
› Make note of the emergency exits in the Orange County Convention Center and hotels.
› If you receive an unexpected knock on your hotel guest room door from someone who says they are a hotel staff member, call the front desk to confirm.
› Exercise caution when sharing credit card or personal information, particularly over the phone.
The Annual Conference is about children, not for children. For safety reasons, we cannot allow strollers or children under the age of 18 in the event space, including exhibit halls and session areas. If you have children accompanying you to Orlando, we ask that you make alternative arrangements for child care. You may visit the NAEYC website( NAEYC. org) for a list of accredited child care centers near the Orange County Convention Center, which might offer drop-in services. We appreciate your understanding as we work hard to keep everyone safe.
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