Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dates of the 2005 AAAAI Annual Meeting?
Where will the 2005 AAAAI Annual Meeting be held?
Is there a reduced registration rate for members of the AAAAI?
What forms of payment are accepted by the AAAAI?
How do I request a Preliminary Program or a registration form?
How do I change my registration?
If I cancel my registration, will I receive a refund?
How do I request a formal invitation letter?
What is the official Italian travel agency for the 2005 Annual Meeting?
When will I receive a confirmation letter?
How can I request a receipt for the meeting?
Who do I contact about special dietary or accessibility needs?
Can my children attend the Annual Meeting with me?
What are the exhibit hall hours?
What are the onsite registration desk hours?
How do I apply for an Fellows-in-Training Travel Scholarship?
How do I apply for an International Fellows-in-Training Travel
Scholarship?
What are the future dates and locations of AAAAI Annual Meetings?
What are the dates of the 2005 AAAAI Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas?
The Annual Meeting will be held Friday through Tuesday, March 18-22, 2005.
Where will the 2005 AAAAI Annual Meeting be held?
Annual Meeting activities will take place at the following three properties:
Convention Center
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
200 E. Market St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
Headquarters Hotels
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
101 Bowie Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk
711 East Riverwalk
San Antonio, TX 78205
Is there a reduced registration rate for members of the AAAAI? How do I apply to become a member?
Yes, one of the benefits of becoming a member of the AAAAI is a reduced registration rate at the Annual Meeting. AAAAI members save $200 on their Annual Meeting registration. Allied Health members save $100.
To become a member of the AAAAI, please visit the membership section or contact the AAAAI Membership Team at (414) 272-6071. If you are already a member of the AAAAI, please visit the registration section to register for the meeting at your reduced rate.
What forms of payment are accepted by the AAAAI?
Online and faxed registrations require a credit card. We accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express. If you register via post, you or your sponsoring organization may issue a check drawn on a US bank in US funds to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).
How do I request a Preliminary Program or a registration form?
You may view the Preliminary Program and/or print a registration form at www.annualmeeting.aaaai.org. To request a printed copy, please email us at annualmeeting@aaaai.org or call the AAAAI at (414) 272-6071.
I have already registered for the Annual Meeting. How do I change my registration?
To cancel your registration, add/drop courses or transfer your registration to another delegate, please contact the AAAAI at annualmeeting@aaaai.org, call (414) 272-6071 or fax (414) 272-6070.
Please do not attempt to re-register online, rather contact the AAAAI.
If I cancel my registration, will I receive a refund?
If you cancel your registration before the cancellation deadline, you will receive a refund of your registration fee, minus a $25 administrative fee. The last day to cancel your registration is Wednesday, February 16, 2005.
I am an International delegate. How do I request a formal invitation letter?
To request a formal invitation letter, please contact the AAAAI at annualmeeting@aaaai.org or call us at (414) 272-6071. We suggest that you request this letter as far in advance as possible in order to successfully secure your visa.
I am an Italian delegate. What is the official, appointed Italian Travel Agency for the 2005 AAAAI Annual Meeting?
Fargo International Meetings & Conventions Srl
Via Pietro Marconcelli, 44/46
50137 Firenze
ItalyPhone: 055/600-555
Fax: 055/809-078
I recently submitted my registration form, when can I expect to receive a confirmation letter?
Upon receipt of your registration form, your payment will be processed and you should receive a confirmation letter via post within three weeks.
How can I request a receipt for the meeting?
Your confirmation letter is your receipt for the meeting. Please use your confirmation letter as proof that you have paid your registration fees, have been enrolled in your chosen course(s) and/or will be attending the meeting.
I have a special dietary or accessibility need, who should I contact?
Please contact Michelle Reed, AAAAI Registration and Housing Coordinator, at (414) 272-6071 or mreed@aaaai.org. Every attempt will be made to accommodate your needs.
Can my children attend the Annual Meeting with me?
The AAAAI will NOT be providing a children's program at the Annual Meeting. Most San Antonio hotels can provide their guests with a list of independent babysitters and babysitting agencies frequently used by visitors. For more information, please contact the concierge at the appropriate hotel.
The AAAAI asks delegates to refrain from bringing children, spouses or guests to any educational session offered at the Annual Meeting. Registered guests are welcome to relax in the Guest Hospitality Suite or visit the Exhibit Hall. An adult must accompany children under the age of 18 at all times.
What are the exhibit hall hours?
Exhibitors will provide the latest information on products and services available to physicians, researchers and allied health professionals in the fields of allergy/immunology and asthma.
| Exhibit Hall Hours: |
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| Saturday, March 19 |
11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
| Sunday, March 20 |
9:45 am to 3:00 pm |
| Monday, March 21 |
9:45 am to 3:00 pm |
What are the onsite registration desk hours?
For delegates registering prior to the February 9, 2005 deadline, registration packets, including name badges and session tickets will be ready for pick up at the registration desk, located in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center . To avoid waiting in line, please be sure to pick up your packet early. Onsite registration will also be available at the desk. While you may register on site, please remember that courses fill up very quickly and you should register early (in November/December) to have the best chance at receiving all of your chosen courses.
| Registration Desk Hours: |
| Thursday, March 17 |
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Friday, March 18 |
6:45 am to 6:30 pm |
| Saturday, March 19 |
6:45 am to 6:15 pm |
| Sunday, March 20 |
6:45 am to 6:45 pm |
| Monday, March 21 |
6:45 am to 6:30 pm |
| Tuesday, March 22 |
6:45 am to 6:30 pm |
How do I apply for a Fellows-in-Training Travel Scholarship?
The Fellows-in-Training Travel Scholarship is available to all U.S. and Canadian In-Training Members of the AAAAI. For more information please visit: http://www.aaaai.org/professionals/careers/fits.stm.
How do I apply for an International Fellows-in-Training Travel Scholarship?
The International Fellows-in-Training Travel Scholarship is available to all International In-Training Members of the AAAAI. For more information please visit:
http://www.aaaai.org/members/annual_meeting/ am2005/abstracts/international_fit.pdf
Where will future AAAAI Annual Meetings be held?
62nd Annual Meeting
Miami Beach, FL
March 3-7, 2006 63rd Annual Meeting
San Diego, CA
February 23-27, 2007
64th Annual Meeting
Philadelphia, PA
March 7-11, 2008
If you have any further questions, please contact us :
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100
Milwaukee , WI 53202-3823
Phone: (414) 272-6071
Fax: (414) 272-6070
Email: annualmeeting@aaaai.org
www.annualmeeting.aaaai.org
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