Attendee Information

Registration Desk Hours

• Tuesday, May 27   10:00am – 6:00pm
• Wednesday, May 28   7:45am – 6:00pm
• Thursday, May 29   7:45am – 5:00pm
• Friday, May 30   7:45am – 4:30pm
• Saturday, May 31   7:45am – 3:30pm

Find the desk in the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis near the Nicollet Ballroom on the first floor.

Know Before You Go: Guides to the Meeting

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Your Meeting Checklist

1. Check that your registration is complete and purchase any additional tickets.
   Double check to see if you registered for any receptions, luncheons, workshops, and tours on the View My Registration of your profile. You can add any tickets by clicking on the Modify Registration button. If you experience issues adding tickets, please email us at meetings@culturalheritage.org.
2. If you're flying, make sure you have a Real ID or passport.
   May 7th is the last day to travel within the US with a regular driver's license or ID card. You will not be allowed to board a plane without these documents. Read the DHS Real ID FAQs.
3. Familiarize yourself with the schedule.
   See the full program on our Program and Schedule site. If you want to make a personalized schedule, you will need to create a separate login for the site. Download the app to access your schedule on the go!
   
4. Post about the meeting.
   Start a discussion in our dedicated our 2025 Annual Meeting Community or write a blog post about some of the sessions. If you post on social media, use our hashtag.
5. Plan your visits to the Exhibit Hall.
   Learn about the latest in products and services for the conservation field in the Exhibit Hall. See our Sponsors and Exhibitors.
   
   
   • Visit the Exhibit Hall during our Opening Exhibit Hall Reception on Wednesday, May 28, from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
   • The show will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, May 29 and 30.
   • View posters from Wednesday evening through the Q&A on Friday at 3:30pm.
   • Stop by the Health and Safety Network booth. Representatives from the OSHA Onsite Program will be on hand to answer health and safety questions from members and provide them with information about OSHA OnSite services nationwide.
6. Network with Colleagues.
   Plan to attend one or more of the evening receptions, including the specialty group receptions and happy hours. (See our Networking Tips guide below.) Be sure to purchase your tickets or connect with another attendee to go out to dinner!
7. Check out our local guides.
   Find insider information on transportation, restaurants and shops, and local attractions and support local businesses. Check your Know Before You Go emails and local guides posted in the 2025 Annual Meeting Community.
8. First time attendee?
   Read our guide below, provided by Cory Rogge, AIC Vice President and program chair.

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Worth Noting

Online Community

All in-person and virtual attendees are added to our dedicated online community upon registration. Check your email or visit our Online Community to engage with other attendees in the Annual Meeting Community.

Badge Requirements

We require attendees to wear badges for all meeting transportation, sessions, and events in the conference center, hotel events, and at offsite venues.

Tickets

Most tickets are on the badge of your badge. You can see what you registered for on the View My Registration page. Buy tickets from this page at any time throughout the meeting. Visit the registration desk to pick up a purchased ticket to add to your badge.

Special Rooms

We will have rooms set aside for lactation and for quiet time.

Code of Conduct

Read our code of conduct.

Weather

Minneapolis averages a high/low of 70°F / 54°F in May and 80°F / 59°F in June. Pack light clothes that can layer if needed, including a scarf or shawl and jacket and comfortable shoes for outdoor events and walking. Remember to check the weather before packing.

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Contact Us!

Staff will be onsite at the meeting from Sunday, May 25 (or Monday, May 26), through Saturday, May 31. Stopping by the registration desk is the quickest way to reach us with questions, comments, or registration issues. Otherwise, email us at meetings@culturalheritage.org.