FAQ — #AAJA23

We don’t have a day or two-day pass; however, you are not required to attend every day. Make sure to take advantage of our Early Bird and Pre-Registration rates to enjoy significant discounts.
Yes.
You should receive an email immediately. Please check your spam folder.
Please bring your ID and proof of vaccination.
Yes.
No, but active members do receive significantly discount rates. Join or Renew now!
No.
Yes.
There will be a limited number of swag bags. There is swag at the exhibitor booths.
It sounds like you registered twice. Please refer back to your email and decided if you’d like to attend convention through your professional or personal email.
Gala is included in registration, more details will be forthcoming.
Please email our sponsor lead Nancy Shaffer at nancy(at)aboutbravo(dot)com.
Please contact support(at)aaja(dot)org.
Yes, all are welcome.
Convention is free for ELP, VOICES and JCamp participants. Most scholarship recipients and award winners do not get complimentary registration. Check the scholarship description.
Yes.
You must have an ESA letter in order to bring an emotional support animal into the hotel.

No refunds will be issued for AAJA convention registrations. By registering for the convention, the registrant acknowledges and agrees to this policy. AAJA shall not be held liable for any inconvenience, loss, damage, or expense incurred by the registrant as a result of this policy. The registrant assumes all risks and responsibilities associated with registering for the convention, and failure to understand or agree to this policy is the sole responsibility of the registrant.
No.

AAJA-Sacramento offers stipends to those who need financial support to attend convention. Check back for more opportunities.
There is a discount for bulk sponsor registrations, contact Nancy Shaffer at nancy(at)aboutbravo(dot)com.
The non-student price is $315 for early bird registration. Please ensure that you are logged in with your email address associated with your membership to access member rates.
Our registration rates are as follows:
Member
Pre-Registration (June 15): $430
Regular Registration (July 22): $470
Student Member
Pre-Registration (June 15): $199
Regular Registration (July 22): $230
Non-Member
Pre-Registration (June 15): $575
Regular Registration (July 22): $675
Non-Member Student
Pre-Registration (June 15): $230
Regular Registration (July 22): $260

AAJA23 will be at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. The address is 1001 16th Street Northwest.
DCA (Reagan) and IAD (Dulles) are the closest airports. DCA is a 15-minute metro ride on the Blue Line. IAD is a 50-min metro ride on the Silver Line.
Getting around The Capital Hilton in Washington D.C. is easy! The hotel is just a short 6-minute walk from the Farragut North Metro Station (on the Red Line) or an 8-minute walk from the Farragut West Metro Station (serving the Orange, Silver, and Blue Lines). To pay for your ride, you can either purchase a SmarTrip card at a Metro station or simply use Apple/Google Pay on your mobile device.

If you’re coming from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, you can take the Blue Line for a quick 15-minute ride to the hotel. And if you’re flying into Dulles International Airport, you can take the Silver Line for a 50-minute trip to The Capital Hilton.
S1, S2, S4 and S9 run north and south by the hotel, and K St Circulator runs east and west by the hotel. SmarTrip transit cards can be purchased at Metro stations or accessed through Apple/Google Pay on a mobile device.

No.
Our room block is now sold out. Please refer to the question below for other options nearby.
No, but here are other options nearby:
- Hyatt Place Washington DC/White House
- Residence Inn Washington, DC Downtown
- Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown
Please note that there are no AAJA room block discounts at these hotels.
Please check with the hotel front desk.
Please check with the hotel front desk.
For questions regarding the room block, please contact Yi-Shen Loo at yi-shenl(at)aaja(dot)org. For all other questions, please contact the hotel directly.
Yes.

Because there will industry professionals present, we recommend smart casual/business casual attire.
It will be hot and humid in DC, but there will be air conditioning indoors. We recommend you bring layers.

We will be following CDC and local guidelines.
No, a digital copy is fine.
Please refer to the CDC website.
No, please bring your own.
If you test positive for COVID prior to convention, please do not attend the event. If you test positive for COVID during convention, please follow CDC guidelines and isolate.

No, convention will be in-person only.
No.
This year our programming schedule will be on an app, which will be free for you to download. More details to come.
Yes, you are able to meet recruiters at the expo hall. Bringing paper resumes is fine, but you may also submit your resume through our Career Center. Stay tuned for further instructions.
It is not guaranteed, but there is often a Q&A at the end of a session.
Yes. Without your pass, you will not be able to attend sessions.
It depends on the session. Please check our app for individual sessions. More details to come.

#AAJA23 FAQ