General FAQ - Annual Meeting

General FAQ

Can I attend the 2026 AALS Annual Meeting virtually?

The 2026 AALS Annual Meeting will be held in person in New Orleans, LA. There is no option for virtual attendance. However, AALS will accommodate virtual presentations for speakers who are unable to attend in person due to a disability or medical necessity. If this applies to you, please contact [email protected] to discuss arrangements.

Can members of the press attend the annual meeting?

Yes, registration for members of the press is complimentary. To register and attend, please contact the AALS Executive Communications Officer at [email protected] to request a press registration for the Annual Meeting.

How do exhibitors register?

Registration for exhibitors and sponsors will open on September 30. Exhibitors and sponsors will receive an email with instructions on how to register once their application has been processed. If you have questions about your complimentary exhibitor or sponsor registrations or need to verify you are in the AALS database, please contact the AALS Director of Development at [email protected].

Do I need to provide consent for the use of photographic, video, and audio materials?

By attending the Annual Meeting, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded, and to the use of your image by AALS, without compensation, for programs and other future purposes designated by AALS.

A photographer and/or videographer will be present at special events, sessions, exhibits, and throughout the hotel’s common areas used for the Annual Meeting. All photos and videos captured during the event will remain the property of AALS and may be used in future marketing materials.

Can I get continuing education credits for attending the Annual Meeting?

No, the AALS Annual Meeting does not offer CLE credit. However, you may request confirmation of your attendance at sessions. We’ve introduced a new process to make that easier:

  1. When you download and open the 2026 mobile app, select the option to request confirmation of attendance at sessions.
  2. Throughout the meeting, use the mobile app to check into the sessions you attend.
  3. After the Annual Meeting is over, we will send you a letter of attendance that will list every session you checked into using the mobile app.
  4. We will only be able to verify attendance for sessions where a registered attendee checked in or is a listed speaker in the program.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].