2022 Annual Meeting FAQs | AIChE

2022 Annual Meeting FAQs

AIChE will host its 2022 Annual Meeting and Annual Student Conference this fall in Phoenix, AZ. The FAQs below will answer some common questions about attending the Meeting.

Please scroll down or click the links below to view the FAQ sections for more information about the Meeting:

Information updated November 10, 2022

General Questions

How will the 2022 AIChE Annual Meeting work?

The 2022 Annual Meeting will take place from November 13-18, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ.  

It will be hosted at the Phoenix Convention Center, with a small number of committee meetings taking place at the nearby Hyatt Regency Phoenix. 

All sessions will take place in person, and a select number of featured sessions will be recorded. Attendees will have access to this recorded content for 30 days after the end of the conference and will recieve permanent access to the online proceedings. Permanent access to the recordings will also be available for purchase.

Is it safe to attend in person?

With the ever-changing landscape around COVID-19, AIChE is working with the Phoenix venues to adhere to all of the local and national directives for social distancing and sanitizing protocols.  Please review the COVID-19 Guidelines below in the FAQ for more detailed information. 

Your safety is our primary concern, and we will keep you updated on any changes that may occur. 

I am traveling to the United States from another country. Where can I learn about COVID-19 travel policies and procedures?

On October 15, 2021 The White House announced that vaccines will be required for international travelers coming into the United States, with an effective date of November 8, 2021.

If you are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you will NOT be allowed to board a flight to the United States, unless you meet the criteria for an exception under the Proclamation and CDC’s Amended Order. A booster dose is not needed to meet this requirement.

For purposes of entry into the United States, vaccines accepted will include FDA approved, authorized and WHO Emergency Use Listing vaccines, and certain clinical trial vaccines which have confirmed efficacy :

  • Janssen/J&J
  • Convidecia (CanSinoBIO)
  • Comirnaty (Pfizer-BioNTech)
  • Spikevax (Moderna)
  • Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca)
  • Covaxin
  • Covishield
  • BIBP/Sinopharm
  • CoronaVac (Sinovac)
  • Nuvaxovid (Novavax)
  • Covovax
  • Medicago

Please consult your country's specific policies and procedures regarding international travel. Information on testing procedures for travelers entering the U.S. may be found on the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website.

Additional information can be found in the COVID-19 Guidelines section below.

When will registration open?

Online registration is now open. Learn more and register for the conference here.

What are the registration rates?

Registration rates are set and available on the registration page

If I register and can no longer attend, what will happen with my registration?

The full cancellation policy can be found here.  

When will I be able to book my hotel room?

AIChE has negotiated exclusive rates for several hotels in Phoenix. Reservation links are available for each hotel here.

I am currently slated to give a talk, chair a session, or present a poster at the 2022 Annual Meeting. What do I do next?

Official acceptance notices will be sent out in July with more instructions for speakers on the next steps for presenting.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your participation, please contact 2022Annual@aiche.org.     

I am thinking of sponsoring or exhibiting. What do I need to know?

We look forward to speaking with you about the available sponsor and exhibit options. Please contact Teneyke Smith to learn more about the different sponsorship and exhibit options at the AIChE Annual Meeting. 

I would like to plan a committee meeting, networking event or university reception. What do I need to know?

We look forward to speaking with you about the different options we have to host your event. Please contact both Michelle Marsnick and Todd Caporizzo with any questions you have. 

Vaccination/Negative COVID Test Attestation & Proof

AIChE requests that all 2022 AIChE Annual Meeting attendees, exhibitors and vendors to attest that they will be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 fourteen days prior to the in-person meeting OR have negative COVID-19 test results within 72 hours of arrival. Please be prepared to provide proof when you go pick up your badge.

Why is AIChE asking for attestation of vaccination or a negative test result?

AIChE is asking our all attendees, exhibitors and vendors to make this attestation during the registration process in order to provide an additional layer of safety for all those who will attend the meeting in Phoenix.

Is AIChE collecting proof of vaccine or proof of negative COVID test?

Yes. AIChE will be conducting checks at registration. Please be prepared to provide proof when you go to pick up your badge.

What proof will be accepted?
  • Physical evidence of your vaccination status (e.g. CDC card or international equivalent)
  • Photo evidence of your vaccination (e.g. photo of CDC card or international equivalent)
  • Negative COVID-19 test taken no earlier than 72 hours prior to arriving at the venue. This can be any of the following:
    • Viral: nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) and antigen tests
    • Antibody: antibody or serology tests
What vaccines are accepted?

All COVID vaccines that are administered domestically and internationally.

What types of COVID tests are accepted?
  • Negative COVID-19 test taken no earlier than 72 hours prior to arriving at the venue. This can be any of the following:
    • Viral: nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) and antigen tests
    • Antibody: antibody or serology tests
What if I have already had COVID?

Please obtain a negative COVID test, antibody or serology test 72 hours prior to arrival.

What if I am unable to be vaccinated?

Please obtain a negative COVID test, antibody or serology test 72 hours prior to arrival.

COVID-19 Guidelines

Meeting Health & Safety Guidelines
  • AIChE is following CDC guidelines, done on a county by county basis. As of August 9, 2022 the community level is currently low in Maricopa county. Therefore AIChE is not anticipating requiring masks. We will continue to update protocols for the event per the CDC recommendations, and will inform attendees of any changes as they occur.

  • AIChE is requesting that all 2022 AIChE Annual Meeting attendees attest to the fact they will be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 fourteen days prior to the in-person meeting or they have received of a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of arrival.
  • All AIChE staff, contractors, and suppliers are also required to be either fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 vaccine. 
  • In addition to the attestation of vaccination or negative test results, we will be conducting checks of vaccination proof or negative COVID-19 tests taken no earlier than 72 hours prior to arrival. We ask that you have your proof ready when you come to pick up your badge. For a full list of what’s accepted, please consult the FAQs above.
  • Exhibition booths will be spaced in accordance with social distancing guidelines.
  • Food Safety - AIChE is redefining how food is served at Meeting events in order to minimize exposure and contact
  • AIChE will continue to monitor health and safety requirements in accordance with CDC guidelines, Should any of these guidelines change prior to the start of the event, attendees will be notified and will be expected to adhere to the requirements in place at the time of the event.

FAQ 2022 Annual Student Conference

I’m a student who plans to attend the ASC. Where should I go for more information?

For specific updates and information related to the 2022 Annual Student Conference and its related events please go to: https://www.aiche.org/asc