How long do presentations last?
Sessions are generally 90 minutes long — longer than at most industry events — so everyone has time to share their insights and engage in meaningful conversation (though we’re flattered to see other conferences have started offering longer sessions).
Speakers are asked to prepare remarks for only 45 minutes, and devote the remaining 45 minutes to Q&A.
Will presentations be available?
We encourage speakers to leave their PowerPoint presentations at home, so that everyone focus on the discussion, not a screen.
We ask speakers to use video presentations only if they will genuinely add value to the session. We also ask that they to allow their presentations and the resources they refer to during the Congress to be available to delegates.
Will I get a receipt for my registration fee?
If you completed your payment through bank transfer, your bank will provide proof of the transfer. As a non-profit organization, we would rather that payment be made by bank transfer so that we don’t lose a portion (which can be substantial) to credit card processing.
If you registered and paid online, or by phone, a receipt of your payment will be emailed to the address provided at the time of payment. We do not issue individually-addressed invoices or receipts.
If payment was made using another person’s credit card, our records will reflect that person’s name, instead of yours. Be sure to indicate — when registering and paying — who it is that will be attending.
Does registration include meals or hotel accommodations?
Registration fees include meals at the Congress, but do not include accommodations, travel, visa, or other expenses.
What is the common language spoken at the Congress?
The official language of the conference is English. All presentations and Congress-related materials will be in English.
Will media be present?
Accredited media, including photographers and photojournalists, may be present.
I am a member of the media and would like to attend
Working members of the media may request accreditation, and are welcome to attend all sessions of the Congress free of charge following accreditation.
Invitation letter requests
Confirmed presenters and registered delegates who require an invitation letter may contact us to request one.
Invitation letters are issued in the name of the person who registered. Requests for other people (supervisor, travel companion, relative, mentor, etc. are not considered). We do not assist with visa applications.
Congress passes are non-refundable. Refer to the registration page for additional details.
Event Cancellations
PACC reserves the right to reschedule, cancel, or relocate the Congress, or reassign some or all presentations to online sessions, in the event of a natural disaster, terrorist event, illness, or other circumstances as determined solely at PACC’s discretion.
PACC reserves the right to modify, add to, or delete its policies and procedures at any time. Any such change shall not be considered a violation of the relationship between the PACC and conference participants, contributors, or sponsors. The PACC reserves the right to refuse service or entrance to anyone.
