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Are hotel or travel costs included in the registration fees? No, attendees must make their own arrangements for their hotel stay and travel.
Do I need to secure a visa in order
to attend the conference? If you are a United States citizen,
you do not need a visa to attend our conference in Hollywood, Florida.
However, if you are an international traveler, please contact the
Department of State for information on securing
a visa for your travel to the United States. The Department
of State has created a new
Business Visa Center which makes obtaining visas easier.
How can I take advantage of Express Check-In?
If you register and pay at least two weeks before the conference,
we will mail your name badge to you prior to the conference. Be
sure to bring this badge and present it at our express conference
registration counter at the hotel to take advantage of our new
Express Check-In. If you have
not received your badge prior to the conference, please bring
the confirmation letter that was faxed or mailed to you. A tote
bag will be provided at the conference in order to carry the conference
materials.
What is the attire of the conference? Dress for the conference is business casual. Since it may be chilly in the session rooms, we recommend bringing a sweater or jacket.
What meals are included in the registration fees? Breakfasts, lunches, refreshment breaks and food at cocktail receptions will be provided. Complimentary drink tickets will also be provided for the cocktail receptions. If you have any special food requirements please contact Barbara Schpilberg in advance at bs1@moneylaundering.com.
Can I receive continuing education credits for attending this conference? Yes, ACAMS, CLE, CPE and CRCM credits will be granted for this conference. Please visit the registration desk during the conference to pick up the required form.
Will I receive a certificate of attendance? Yes, they will be provided on the last day of the conference (Friday at the registration desk).
Will an attendee list be distributed
for networking purposes? Yes, we will include a preliminary
attendee list as part of the conference materials you receive
on the first day. The list will include every attendee's name,
company, city and country. A final attendee list will also be
provided after the conference. You will be notified via e-mail
one week after the conference with instructions on how to access
the final attendee list on a special post-conference web page.
Can I bring a guest to the cocktail
receptions? Yes. If you wish to invite a guest to both
cocktails the cost is $95. If your guest is only attending Thursday
night's cocktail, the cost is $50. Please see the cashier at the
registration desk to pay and receive a name badge for your guest.
Do I need to wear my name badge for all events including social events? Yes, you will be asked to wear your name badge in every session including the breakfasts, refreshment breaks, luncheons and cocktail parties.
How can I leave a message for or contact an attendee, speaker, sponsor or press person while at the conference? We will provide a "Message Center" in the conference area for this purpose.
Will there be translation from English to Spanish? Yes, there will be simultaneous translation from English to Spanish of all sessions at no charge to attendees.
Where do I go to obtain the translation receiver and when do I need to return it? Please go to the “Translation Equipment” window at registration desk and you will be asked to leave your picture ID to obtain a receiver. Please return the receiver each day at the end of the day and your picture ID will be returned to you.
How can I obtain the conference book translated in Spanish? The conference book is not available in Spanish at this time but there is a section in the book which is in Spanish and some original papers were translated to Spanish.
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