American Academy of Actuaries 2023 Annual Meeting “Envision Tomorrow”
Nov. 13-14, 2023 
Frequently Asked Questions

Registration | Agenda | Breakout Sessions | Speakers | Hotel and Travel | Sponsorship | Research Posters

 

 

1. When are the Meeting Dates and Times?
2. Where is the Meeting being held?
3. Where do I register for the Meeting?
4. What is included with my Registration?
5. May I substitute someone else for my registration?
6. What if I need to cancel my registration?
7. Which airport is closest to the hotel?
8. I am driving to the meeting. Is parking available at the hotel?
9. What is the meeting attire?
10. What are the average temperatures in November?
11. What meals are included with my in-person registration?
12. Where can I find more details about the types of breakout sessions and plenaries that will be offered?
13. What if I cannot attend the full conference?
14. Are sessions being recorded?
15. How can I earn continuing education credits for attending this conference?
16. If I have special dietary needs or requests, who do I contact?
17. Who do I contact if I need special accommodations?
18. Who do I contact for general assistance?

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. When are the Meeting Dates and Times?

Sunday, November 12, 2023
3:00-6:00 PM - Registration Check-In and Welcome Reception

Monday, November 13, 2023
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM – Annual Meeting Sessions

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Reception and Poster Sessions

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Moonlight Monument Tour (separate registration and $30.00 fee)

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM – Annual Meeting Sessions

2. Where is the Meeting Being Held?

Omni Shoreham Hotel

2500 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, DC 2008

REGISTRATION

3. Where do I register for the Meeting?

All attendees wishing to participate in any part of the Meeting need to register to obtain a meeting badge.

To register for the Annual Meeting, please visit the Registration page here: (Link to Page).

4. What is included with my Registration?

Full Registration Access to the Sunday Welcome Reception, all Annual Meeting General Sessions, breakout sessions, receptions, breaks and meals.

Digital Pass Registration Registrants will receive a link to view a live virtual broadcast of all Annual Meeting General Sessions, and three designated Breakout Sessions. Please note that not all Breakout Sessions will be offered through the Digital Pass registration. The Breakout Sessions offered through the Digital Pass registration will be of broad, cross-practice interest to actuaries.

One-Day Pass

Access to the Annual Meeting General Sessions, breakout sessions, receptions, meals and breaks on the one-day for which you register only.

5. May I substitute someone else for my registration?

If you would like another person to replace you on a previously-paid registration, your request must be received in writing and sent via email to annualmeeting@actuary.org.

6. What if I need to cancel my registration?

Cancellation requests must be made in writing and sent via email to annualmeeting@actuary.org.

Cancellation requests received by Oct. 31 will be refunded the amount paid minus a $100 processing fee. After October 31, no refunds will be made.

HOTEL AND TRAVEL

The Academy has special group hotel room rates for the meeting at the headquarters hotel, the Omni Shoreham in Washington, DC.

$279.00 Single

$279.00 Double

$299.00 Triple

$319.00 Quad

Plus 14.95% tax

To make your hotel reservation Group reservation page link here

Or contact - 1-800-THE-OMNI

Request the American Academy of Actuaries Annual Meeting group rate(s) when making your reservation.

To receive the group rate, reservations must be made by October 23, 2023. The group room rates are only available over the dates of the meeting.

Check-in time is 3:00 PM – check-out time is 12:00 Noon.

Who do I contact for assistance with my hotel reservation? Questions about your hotel reservation should be made directly to the Omni Shoreham by contacting 1-800-THE-OMNI.

7. Which airport is closest to the hotel?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) – 7.3 miles – 21 minutes from hotel

Dulles International Airport (IA) – 26.0 miles – 46 minutes from hotel

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) – 38.7 miles – 1 hour 16 minutes from hotel

8. I am driving to the meeting. Is parking available at the hotel?

The hotel offers valet parking for a fee. The overnight valet rate is $55.00.

9. What is the meeting attire?

Conference attire is business casual.

10. What are the average temperatures in November?

Temperatures in D.C. range from 36-64°F.

11. What meals are included with my in-person registration?

Full Conference Registration

Sunday Welcome Reception; Monday Breakfast, Breaks, Lunch and Reception; Tuesday Breakfast, Breaks, Lunch

SESSION INFORMATION

12. Where can I find more details about the types of breakout sessions and plenaries that will be offered?

Visit our agenda to learn more about the event, including details on the breakout sessions and speakers. Additional information will be posted as events are finalized. Registrants will receive periodic updates via email. You may also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook (links) to see the latest announcements and agenda updates.

13. What if I cannot attend the full conference?

You may select a One-Day registration option.

14. Are sessions being recorded?

All recorded sessions will be held in the Blue Room, and will include select general sessions and breakouts pending agreement by speakers.

15. How can I earn continuing education credits for attending this conference?

Yes. The American Academy of Actuaries believes in good faith that this event constitutes an organized activity as defined by the current U.S. Qualification Standards, and that you may earn continuing education credits by attending the Annual Meeting. The exact amount and type of continuing education credits that you could earn will depend on the sessions you attend, and the content and duration of the finalized programming. Under the standards, a credit hour is determined to be 50 minutes and hourly fractions may be counted.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

COVID Policy

While the Academy continues to recommend people are up to date on COVID-19 vaccination, attendees of the meeting are not required to be vaccinated or verify vaccination status. In addition, masks are optional.

16. If I have special dietary needs or requests, who do I contact?

Please list any dietary requirements on your registration form and the Academy will order meals according to your requirements. When onsite, please indicate to the server or staff that you require one of the special meals. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact us at annualmeeting@actuary.org.

17. Who do I contact if I need special accommodations?

Please list any special accommodations on your registration form. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact us at annualmeeting@actuary.org.

SECURITY POLICY

In order to provide a secure environment, conference participants MUST wear name badges when attending all conference functions, including sessions, meals, receptions, and private meetings in member and sponsor meeting room facilities. Security will monitor entrances to all conference functions. If you misplace your badge, please visit the Registration Desk.

18. Who do I contact for general assistance?

For questions regarding your registration or the meeting, please contact the Academy at annualmeeting@actuary.org.