Annual Conference Policies
Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement/Waiver
I agree and acknowledge that I am undertaking participation in ACCED-I events and activities as my own free and intentional act and I am fully aware that possible personal illness, injury, disability, and death might occur to me in connection with attending this event. I agree to release and hold harmless ACCED-I, its employees, officers and vendors from and against all claims of damages and liability resulting from the assumed risk of exposure. I also understand that non-compliance of any regulations set forth by ACCED-I will result in the forfeiture of my right to participate in the Annual Conference without refund of conference registration fees or any travel or housing related expenses. I give this acknowledgement freely and knowingly and that I am, as a result, able to participate in ACCED-I events and I do hereby assume responsibility for my own well-being.
Photography Agreement/Waiver
ACCED-I plans to take photographs at the ACCED-I Annual Conference and reproduce them in ACCED-I educational, news or promotional materials, whether in print, electronic or other media; including the ACCED-I website. By participating in the ACCED-I Annual Conference you grant ACCED-I the right to use your name, photograph and biography for such purposes. All postings become the property of ACCED-I. Postings may be displayed, distributed or used by ACCED-I for any purpose.
Code of Conduct
ACCED-I is committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics. We expect all attendees, media, speakers, volunteers, venue staff, and exhibitors to help us ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone.
Code of Ethical Conduct: Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative. Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech. Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert event venue security or ACCED-I staff if you notice a dangerous or harassing situation or someone in distress.
Unacceptable Conduct: All who participate in the event deserve respectful treatment, regardless of the capacity in which they are attending. Unacceptable behaviors include: intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning conduct by any attendee, speaker, partner, exhibitor, or volunteer of the event or related event activities. ACCED-I defines harassment to include: offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, gender identity, or disability; use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking or unwelcome following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention. Attendees often combine professional activities with social interaction and while ACCED-I encourages such networking and strengthening of connections between participants, ACCED-I reserves the right to remove anyone whose social attentions become unwelcome to an attendee or exhibitor, who appears inebriated and who engages in conduct that interferes with the ability of other attendees and/or exhibitors to participate in and enjoy the event. Event participants are not permitted to bring firearms to the event.
Consequences of Unacceptable Conduct: Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated at the events whether by (including but not limited to) attendees, media, speakers, volunteers, organizers, venue staff, sponsors, or exhibitors. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. ACCED-I, at its discretion, may bar those who violate this code from continued attendance or participation in some or all of the events, without refund of any fees paid, and may in appropriate circumstance bar violators of this code from attendance or participation of future events.
ACCED-I Annual Conference Cancellation/ Refund Policy
ACCED-I accepts checks (U.S. funds only) and all major credit cards. You are considered registered for this event and responsible for the registration fee if you register and either pay or request to be billed for your registration. Notification of cancellations received by ACCED-I by Friday, February 6, 2026, will be refunded, less the credit card processing fees or a $10 check fee in addition to a $150 administrative fee. Replacements are welcome. No-shows are responsible for payment in full. No refunds will be made after February 6, 2026. If registration is made after February 6, 2026, the above policy still applies.
ACCED-I Federal ID Number 84-1023816
I agree and acknowledge that I am undertaking participation in ACCED-I events and activities as my own free and intentional act and I am fully aware that possible personal illness, injury, disability, and death might occur to me in connection with attending this event. I agree to release and hold harmless ACCED-I, its employees, officers and vendors from and against all claims of damages and liability resulting from the assumed risk of exposure. I also understand that non-compliance of any regulations set forth by ACCED-I will result in the forfeiture of my right to participate in the Annual Conference without refund of conference registration fees or any travel or housing related expenses. I give this acknowledgement freely and knowingly and that I am, as a result, able to participate in ACCED-I events and I do hereby assume responsibility for my own well-being.
Photography Agreement/Waiver
ACCED-I plans to take photographs at the ACCED-I Annual Conference and reproduce them in ACCED-I educational, news or promotional materials, whether in print, electronic or other media; including the ACCED-I website. By participating in the ACCED-I Annual Conference you grant ACCED-I the right to use your name, photograph and biography for such purposes. All postings become the property of ACCED-I. Postings may be displayed, distributed or used by ACCED-I for any purpose.
Code of Conduct
ACCED-I is committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics. We expect all attendees, media, speakers, volunteers, venue staff, and exhibitors to help us ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone.
Code of Ethical Conduct: Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative. Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech. Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert event venue security or ACCED-I staff if you notice a dangerous or harassing situation or someone in distress.
Unacceptable Conduct: All who participate in the event deserve respectful treatment, regardless of the capacity in which they are attending. Unacceptable behaviors include: intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning conduct by any attendee, speaker, partner, exhibitor, or volunteer of the event or related event activities. ACCED-I defines harassment to include: offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, gender identity, or disability; use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking or unwelcome following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention. Attendees often combine professional activities with social interaction and while ACCED-I encourages such networking and strengthening of connections between participants, ACCED-I reserves the right to remove anyone whose social attentions become unwelcome to an attendee or exhibitor, who appears inebriated and who engages in conduct that interferes with the ability of other attendees and/or exhibitors to participate in and enjoy the event. Event participants are not permitted to bring firearms to the event.
Consequences of Unacceptable Conduct: Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated at the events whether by (including but not limited to) attendees, media, speakers, volunteers, organizers, venue staff, sponsors, or exhibitors. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. ACCED-I, at its discretion, may bar those who violate this code from continued attendance or participation in some or all of the events, without refund of any fees paid, and may in appropriate circumstance bar violators of this code from attendance or participation of future events.
ACCED-I Annual Conference Cancellation/ Refund Policy
ACCED-I accepts checks (U.S. funds only) and all major credit cards. You are considered registered for this event and responsible for the registration fee if you register and either pay or request to be billed for your registration. Notification of cancellations received by ACCED-I by Friday, February 6, 2026, will be refunded, less the credit card processing fees or a $10 check fee in addition to a $150 administrative fee. Replacements are welcome. No-shows are responsible for payment in full. No refunds will be made after February 6, 2026. If registration is made after February 6, 2026, the above policy still applies.
ACCED-I Federal ID Number 84-1023816
Virtual Workshop Policies
Recording Waiver
ACCED-I will be recording the workshop. By participating in an ACCED-I Virtual Workshop, you grant ACCED-I the right to use your name, photograph and biography for such purposes. All postings become the property of ACCED-I. Postings may be displayed, distributed, or used by ACCED-I for any purpose.
ACCED-I Virtual Workshop Cancellation/ Refund Policy
ACCED-I accepts all major credit cards (U.S. funds only). You are considered registered for this event if you register and either pay or request to be billed for your registration. Notification of cancellations received by Monday, September 29, 2025, registrant will be refunded less the credit card processing fees and a $25 administrative fee. Replacements are welcome. No-shows are responsible for payment in full. No refunds will be made after September 29, 2025. Should registration fees not be paid by the dates listed, you are still responsible for all cancellation related fees. If registration is made after September 29, 2025, the above policy still applies.
ACCED-I will be recording the workshop. By participating in an ACCED-I Virtual Workshop, you grant ACCED-I the right to use your name, photograph and biography for such purposes. All postings become the property of ACCED-I. Postings may be displayed, distributed, or used by ACCED-I for any purpose.
ACCED-I Virtual Workshop Cancellation/ Refund Policy
ACCED-I accepts all major credit cards (U.S. funds only). You are considered registered for this event if you register and either pay or request to be billed for your registration. Notification of cancellations received by Monday, September 29, 2025, registrant will be refunded less the credit card processing fees and a $25 administrative fee. Replacements are welcome. No-shows are responsible for payment in full. No refunds will be made after September 29, 2025. Should registration fees not be paid by the dates listed, you are still responsible for all cancellation related fees. If registration is made after September 29, 2025, the above policy still applies.
Conference Call Series
Recording Waiver
ACCED-I will be recording the workshop. By participating in an ACCED-I Virtual Workshop, you grant ACCED-I the right to use your name, photograph and biography for such purposes. All postings become the property of ACCED-I. Postings may be displayed, distributed, or used by ACCED-I for any purpose.
ACCED-I Conference Call Series Cancellation/ Refund Policy
You are considered registered for this event and responsible for the registration fee if you register and either pay or request to be billed for your registration. Notification of cancellations must be received by the date specified for this event found on the event page. Replacements are welcome. No-shows are responsible for payment in full.
By proceeding with this registration, you are agreeing to the ACCED-I cancellation/ refund policy as stated on the event page.
ACCED-I will be recording the workshop. By participating in an ACCED-I Virtual Workshop, you grant ACCED-I the right to use your name, photograph and biography for such purposes. All postings become the property of ACCED-I. Postings may be displayed, distributed, or used by ACCED-I for any purpose.
ACCED-I Conference Call Series Cancellation/ Refund Policy
You are considered registered for this event and responsible for the registration fee if you register and either pay or request to be billed for your registration. Notification of cancellations must be received by the date specified for this event found on the event page. Replacements are welcome. No-shows are responsible for payment in full.
By proceeding with this registration, you are agreeing to the ACCED-I cancellation/ refund policy as stated on the event page.