Conference Corner: Packing and reminders
The 10th annual ACDIS conference in Las Vegas starts in less than a week. As the departure date for more than 1,500 attendees quickly approaches, we wanted to leave you a couple reminders to help you prepare for the trip.
First, make sure you subscribe to the ACDIS Blog for the next few days. We’ll post a series of helpful hints and tips to help you get the most out of the conference.
Second, as a reminder, the ACDIS office will be closed for the conference starting Monday, May 8, and will reopen Tuesday, May 16. We look forward to seeing you in Vegas!
What to wear…
Wear comfortable but professional clothing, comfortable shoes you can walk in, and bring extra layers (such as sweaters or jackets). We have no control of the temperature in the convention center and it may fluctuate from room to room.
- Day 1 of the annual conference is always “show your CDI pride day.” We encourage you to wear purple and orange. In the past, attendees have sported purple ties and orange shirts, fancy hats, and scarves. We’ll be giving out spirit ribbons and special prizes for those who go above and beyond.
Show your ACDIS spirit on Day 1!
- Day 2 is always “state pride day.” We encourage you to wear an item of clothing emblematic of your state. Visit the local chapter page for your state to stay up-to-date on what the chapter leaders have planned for this year’s festivities.
Show your state pride on Day 2!
What to bring. . .
Bring your business cards! Networking is one of the most important aspects of the conference. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards so you can share your contact information with colleagues, and enter drawings in the exhibit hall.
Bring some pens and paper to swap. ACDIS’ CCDS Coordinator Penny Richards participates in a “stationary swap” and had a great time bringing this game to ACDIS conference attendees over the last couple years. To join in, pick up a fun pen or two and a small stationary item (like a flower-shaped sticky note pad or flamingo shaped pen) wrapped in a paper bag and drop it off at the ACDIS registration desk on Day 1 starting at noon through Day 2 at noon. You’ll receive a blue ticket which you can exchange for a different package from the bin on Day 2. To make your donation to the exchange extra special, consider including a motivational note or CDI tip in your package.
Don’t forget your pens!
Early arrivals…
For those arriving on Tuesday, May 9, we strongly encourage you to pre-register from 2-6 p.m. Pre-registration will be held at the registration desk in the Grand Ballroom Foyer, on level 1 of the conference center. By pre-registering you will avoid waiting in line Wednesday morning! We also look forward to seeing you at this year’s pre-event cocktail reception on Tuesday, May 9, 5-7:30 p.m., in the Exhibit Hall (the Marquee Ballroom).