“We have a duty of care — we need to provide as much safety as we possibly can to keep people from getting sick, and we want our attendees, staff, presenters and guests to feel safe when they come to our events,” said ACSA Events and Operations Director Danelle Buckley.

Here are some things we’re thinking about to get ready for ACSA’s premier professional development conference.

1. Packing our vax cards and masks. In compliance with San Francisco’s public health order and out of concern for the safety of guests, ACSA will be performing health and vaccine status checks of all attendees upon arrival. To receive their conference badge, attendees will be required to upload proof of vaccination and matching photo ID to the CLEAR App (available in both Apple and Google Play Stores) and plug in the Summit event code several days prior to arrival. Attendees will also check in for daily health screenings each morning to receive a colored wristband to indicate they have been checked prior to entering the event space. Attendees will also be required to wear masks while indoors unless actively presenting or eating.

2. Preparing for things to look a little different. There will be a few changes and accommodations to enhance safety. Socially distanced seating will be available in presentation rooms and seats will be spread out in the general session room. Food service will look different as well, as there will be no preset tables, no self-service buffets (staff will serve you), and an emphasis on boxed lunches and pre-prepared meals.