Frequently Asked Questions

Get the Basics on the ACEP Leadership & Advocacy Conference

This is my first time at ACEP's LAC. What should I expect?

ACEP's got you covered. First off, know you won't be making the Hill visit alone - other attendees from your state, many seasoned advocates, will go with you. ACEP will schedule and arrange all the details with your Members of Congress, so you don't have to handle the logistics. And ACEP leaders will provide talking points, background and collateral to leave behind for a consistent, coordinated approach to our policy agenda. Learn more about what to expect.

Will there be ACEP Committee and Section meetings?

Yes, some of these networking events and business meetings will happen during the ACEP Leadership & Advocacy meeting. Check back as we will continue to update the site as days and times may change. Visit the schedule page for more information. Or search the ACEP Events app schedule for times and locations.

What should I wear to LAC events?

The attire for the meeting is business casual. Every effort will be made to provide a comfortable learning environment; however, meeting room temperatures can fluctuate greatly and may be difficult to control. The temperature is often cool in the meeting rooms, therefore, a jacket or sweater is recommended for the conference.

For the Hill visits, attire is usually business dress, and comfortable shoes are essential as there is a lot of walking to the various Members' offices. Some ACEP members choose to wear their physican white coats, and this is a personal preference.

Am I required to wear my name badge?

Yes. All registrants will be provided a name badge for use during the meeting. For security purposes, name badges are required at all times in the hotel and social events. Individuals without a visible name badge will not be permitted into the course rooms or events.

Are LAC venues accessible to people with disabilities?

Yes. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, ACEP uses only facilities that are in compliance. If you are disabled and require special assistance while attending LAC, please call 888-817-2237.

How do I get my CME certificate?

Once the conference has ended, you can access your CME certificate through ACEP's CME Tracker. You will be able to generate a document that you can print, or save to your computer for future reference. Visit the Get My CME Page for Instructions.

How I can access the presentation slides from each course?

When provided by the speaker, presentations will be available in the ACEP Events Mobile app only, and no printer access will be available onsite. Please bring a laptop and charger to follow along during the courses. Download for Apple or Google now.

Is there technical support during the conference?

Yes, if you are having any issues accessing content during the event, ACEP will have a dedicated team to help troubleshoot any issues you might encounter. Look for ACEP staff members wearing gold name badges.

Will I be able to provide any feedback on the courses I attended?

Yes. All course evaluations will be conducted electronically. The surveys are a link in each individual course session in the ACEP Events Mobile app, under the Documents and Links section.

What is ACEP doing to transition to green meetings?

ACEP has made a commitment to the environment by making small but powerful changes in our meetings that will positively impact the environment and reduce the carbon footprint of ACEP and each registrant.

Here is what to expect this year:

No paper presentations will be distributed onsite. Presentations will be available in the ACEP Events Mobile app only, and no printer access will be available onsite. Please bring a laptop and charger to follow along during the courses. Download for Apple or Google now.
Paperless Evaluations - course evaluations are all done online.
Registrant badges will be recycled.

As we continue the journey, we welcome your ideas to help us achieve this goal.

What is the cancellation policy for LAC25?

Full conference registration, less the $75 cancellation fee, is refundable only if submitted in writing to meetingregistrar@acep.org 30 days prior to the beginning of the conference. Registrations and cancellations received after the 30-day deadline are not refundable. Exceptions will be made for family emergencies and must be submitted in writing to meetingregistrar@acep.org. For these instances, the full conference registration fee, less the $75 admin fee, will be refunded. If you cancel and are entitled to a refund, expect the refund within 30 days. All refunds will be issued back to the original payment type. Cash payments will be refunded by check. Please contact Member Care with any questions.

When and where are future ACEP Leadership & Advocacy meetings?

Visit our future LAC meeting dates page for a complete list of the next LAC events, and other upcoming ACEP meetings.

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