- Are meals included with the purchase of a conference registration?
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Yes, the conference registration fee includes all scheduled meals, which include Wednesday dinner; Thursday lunch and dinner; Friday lunch; and Saturday lunch and closing banquet.
- Can non-conference participants attend the closing banquet on Saturday?
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Yes, banquet-only passes can be purchased during onsite registration hours. The cost is $100 to attend.
- Does the conference provide any transportation from the airport to the hotel or convention center?
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No, all attendees must provide their own transportation to and from the airport and to and from the convention center. All hotels are within walking distance of the convention center.
- Does ABRCMS coordinate roommate assignments?
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No, ABRCMS staff will not coordinate the assignment of roommates for the conference. All attendees are responsible for making their own housing arrangements.
- Where will the conference sessions be held?
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All sessions, including the poster/oral presentations and exhibit hall, will be held at the Tampa Convention Center (sessions) 333 S. Franklin Street, the Embassy Suites (sessions & affiliated events) 513 S Florida Ave, and the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina (affiliated events) 700 South Florida Ave.
- Does ABRCMS accept purchase order payments?
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No, accepted forms of payment are University/Institute check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express, and wire transfer.
- Should I address my check or money order to ASM or Experient?
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Please make your University/Institute check payable to "American Society for Microbiology" or "ASM."
- How do I cancel my registration?
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All registration cancellations must be in writing and postmarked by October 12, 2016 using the cancellation form. The conference fee, minus a $100 administrative fee, will be refunded for cancellations received by that date. Please note, no refunds will be granted after October 12, 2016. Contact Experient directly at 866-221-7862 (inside the US), or 240-439-2989 (outside the US).