What are the Conference dates and times?
ALL times are listed for Central Time Zone / Houston, TX USA
Professional Development Courses, 2 Days, VIRTUAL ONLY
Monday April 8, 2024, 9:00 AM through Tuesday April 9, 2024 4:45 PM
Specialty Workshop, Full Day, IN PERSON ONLY - Houston, TX
Wednesday April 10, 2024, 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM
Specialty Workshops, Half Day, Morning, IN PERSON ONLY - Houston, TX
Wednesday April 10, 2024, 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Specialty Workshops, Half Day, Afternoon, IN PERSON ONLY - Houston, TX
Wednesday April 10, 2024, 1:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Full Conference Welcome Reception, IN PERSON ONLY - Houston, TX
Wednesday April 10, 2024 5:15 pm Welcome First Attendees and 5:45 pm Welcome Reception for All
Full Conference, with all Keynote and Concurrent Sessions, In Person or Virtually
Thursday April 11, 9:00 am through Saturday April 13, 2024 3:00 pm
Additionally, Continuing Education (CE's) can be purchased for these different offerings.
Where will ADEC's conference be held?
Our 2024 Conference will be held at the The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria, 5011 Westheimer at Post Oak, Houston, Texas 77056 USA.
ADEC has negotiated discounted rates with The Westin Oaks At The Galleria of $200 plus 17.77% tax, USD per night.
- Reserve your room by March 15, 2024 to take advantage of ADEC rates.
- The conference rate will apply for the nights of Sunday, April 7 through Sunday, April 14, 2024.
- Rates are subject to daily incidentals and state and local taxes.
- Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid fees. Fees would be one night room and tax.
- Modification of reservation: A change in the dates or length of the reservation may result in a rate change.
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What is the time zone of ADEC's conference?
All Conference times are scheduled in the Central Daylight Savings (Houston, Texas) Time Zone. To find your time zone, use this world clock tool: www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html
I plan to attend in-person; do you have COVID policies?
Yes, ADEC is committed to ensuring a safe and engaging environment for the 2024 Conference. The health and safety of all participants is ADEC's main priority. Our Conference Planning Committee will continually address any pandemic changes that develop until and through the time of our Conference. November 30, 2023 updates:
For more information, contact adec@adec.org.
Can I participate via live-stream/virtual?
Yes, all Keynote Sessions and 2 Concurrent Sessions from each timeslot (pre-selected by ADEC) will be offered live-streamed and recorded for virtual participants. These sessions will be identified in our final program. Additionally, Continuing Education (CEs) can be purchased for a minimal fee.
What do I need to attend the selected live-stream/virtual sessions?
To attend the selected live-stream sessions virtually, you need a good internet connection, your device or computer, and a valid registration. You will receive login and access details a few days prior to the conference.
What platform will ADEC use for its conference?
Whova is the virtual platform ADEC will be using to host the conference. Whova has both a web platform and mobile app. Attendees are encouraged to use both throughout the conference. This is the same platform and mobile app that has been used in the past at ADEC’s conferences. All attendees - both those in-person and virtual - will have access to the Whova platform. https://whova.com/whova-event-app/
When will we receive access information?
You will receive login and access details in the week prior to the conference.
What is the conference schedule?
View the conference schedule online. This is an overview. We are updating pages throughout the website as further information is available.
How do I register?
Registration is now open, with Early Bird rates available through March 11, 2024. Regular registration rates go into effect on March 12. On-Site registration rates go into effect on April 8.
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Can I earn CEs at Conference?
Yes, In-Person and Virtual attendees can earn up to 23.0 CEs by participating in the live sessions and the recordings (made available after the conference). You need to purchase your CE's at the same time that you register for the conference. Register for "Conference CEs for 3 Days."
How do I obtain my CEUs?
CE registrants will receive information from the ADEC Office during the Pre-Conference and Conference sessions, and after the Conference.
Will I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
Yes, all Non-CE participants will be provided with a Certificate of Attendance. This is an acceptable option for ADEC's CT/FT application and recertification requirements. The certificate will list all conference presentations. You can record the sessions you participate in and report this total number of hours on your Certificate of Attendance. You can track up to 23.0 hours if you register for and attend the full conference: live sessions followed by additional pre-selected recorded sessions. You will need to keep this list of sessions and certificate for your ADEC's CT/FT application or recertification. These documents are not tracked by ADEC.
How many concurrent sessions will be offered?
During each concurrent session time slot, ADEC will have up to six different presentations. Participants will not register for sessions in advance; therefore you will be able to join whichever session you would like.
What if I miss a session? Will recordings be available?
All Keynote Sessions and two Concurrent Sessions per time slot will be both live-streamed and recorded. We will make these recorded sessions available to all participants (in person and live-streamed) to view online from Wednesday April 17 through Thursday May 16, 2024. CE's are available, per purchase with your Conference Registration.
What are the Professional Development Courses?
ADEC's Professional Development Courses provide participants the chance to deepen their knowledge in an environment tailored to their current level of experience in the field. Attendees spend two days with some of the finest minds in thanatology and enjoy a unique and inspiring learning experience. Professional Development Courses take place on Monday April 8 and Tuesday April 9, 2024. This is a two-day course, VIRTUAL ONLY. You can earn 12 CEs by participating in one PD Course.
What are the Specialty Workshops?
ADEC's Specialty Workshops offer a variety of in-depth topics related to the field of thanatology. We provide one full-day Specialty Workshop on Wednesday April 10, 2024 and five different half-day Specialty Workshops on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. You can earn 6 CEs by participating in the full-day workshop or 3.0 CEs by participating in either of the half-day workshops. These are not included in the regular Conference Registration, and therefore require an additional cost.
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