Join Us for AFCC’s 2023 Virtual Conference

In response to popular demand, AFCC is presenting the Fall 2023 Conference virtually! This conference features two pre-conference institutes, 20 workshops, an opening session, and a plenary session. All workshops and general sessions will be recorded and made available to all registrants live and following the conference! This means that if you are unable to attend a session due to a scheduling conflict, you can watch it later to gain the information you missed. Due to the requirements of continuing education providers, AFCC certificates of attendance will only list those sessions attended live as scheduled in the program and confirmed in each Zoom report.

Time Zones

All conference sessions are scheduled and posted in this program using North American Eastern time. Please note that in North America, Daylight Savings concludes on the morning of Sunday, November 5, 2023. All times in this brochure reflect the time change. To help you convert to your local time zone, go to the Online Time Zone converter at https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html.

Free Registration for AFCC Members Outside of North America

In recognition of time zone limitations, all AFCC members who reside outside of North American may register for the conference at no charge and access all conference recordings, and (if you’d like to wake up very early or stay up very late) free live attendance. To register, you must complete the form in the back of this brochure and email it to [email protected]. Or you can register online AFCC Fall 2023 Virtual Conference Registration Survey (surveymonkey.com). Recordings will also be available at no additional charge to all conference registrants. Due to the requirements of continuing education providers, AFCC certificates of attendance will only list those sessions attended live and confirmed in each Zoom report.

Conference Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available for this conference. Scholarships include your choice of one pre-conference institute, conference registration, and all general sessions. The scholarship application is available on the AFCC website. The application deadline is September 19, 2023. Recipients will be notified by mid-October. If you have any questions, please contact AFCC Communications Coordinator, Patrick Sommer at [email protected].

About the Conference Program

AFCC strives to offer a wide range of conference sessions highlighting different research, advocacy positions, policies, practices, programs, procedures, and ideas. Some programs may be evidence-based while others may report on works in progress, emerging practices, or policy initiatives. The goal of the conference is to enhance learning while encouraging respectful inquiry, discussion, and debate consistent with AFCC organizational values. AFCC does not necessarily endorse or support the opinions of conference presenters.

What’s Included?

The registration fee includes live attendance at all conference sessions, electronic conference materials and access to recordings of all workshop sessions and both general sessions. Pre-conference institutes are available, both live and recorded, for an additional fee.

What Equipment Do I Need?

AFCC recommends using a desktop or laptop computer to take full advantage of Zoom’s capabilities. This will provide better viewing experience and provide access to features not available on the Zoom app on tablets and smartphones. A stable internet connection is important for the best experience. If you lose internet service, you can call into the webinar (call-in numbers will be included in your confirmation emails from Zoom) and follow the slides, which are available in advance of each program. If you need assistance, you can always call the AFCC office at 608-664-3750.

Registration Information

New Membership Special: Join AFCC when you register for the conference and receive a one-year membership for $150—a $10 discount—and save up to $150 by registering at the AFCC membership rate! To join, select the new membership special on the registration form. The new membership special rate is available only to first-time AFCC members.

AFCC Members Outside of North America: In recognition of time zone limitations, all AFCC members who reside outside of North American may register for the conference at no charge and attend live and also have access all conference recordings. To register, you must complete the registration form in the back of this brochure and email it to [email protected].

Pre-conference Institute Registration: Includes access to live attendance at one preconference institute and electronic institute materials. Institute registration is a separate fee from registration for the full conference. Registrants also receive access to recordings of both pre-conference institutes.

Conference Registration: Includes all conference sessions (live and recorded), electronic conference materials. A separate registration fee is required for pre-conference institutes.

Conference Presenter Registration: Available only to conference presenters who are published in the program brochure. Includes all conference sessions (live and recorded) and electronic conference materials. A separate registration fee is required for pre-conference institutes.

Full-Time Student Registration: Includes all conference sessions (Pre-conference institutes are a separate registration fee) and electronic conference materials. Registration must include proof of your full-time student status.

Certificate of Attendance: AFCC will provide a certificate of attendance to all registrants. The certificate will only reflect the sessions, as reported in each Zoom report, which the attendee attended during the live conference presentation. AFCC is unable to provide a certificate for viewing recorded sessions.

Cancellation Policy: Transfer of registration to another person may be done once, at any time, without a fee. All requests for refunds must be made in writing. Written notice of cancellation received by fax, sent and confirmed by email, or post-marked by October 4, 2023, will be issued a full refund minus a $75 service fee. Written notice of cancellation received by October 11, 2023, will result in a charge of the $75 service fee, with the balance issued as a credit for a future AFCC conference, training program, or webinar, or for membership dues. Email cancellations should be sent to [email protected]. If your cancellation is not confirmed within two business days, please contact the AFCC office at 608-664-3750. No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations received after October 11, 2023.

More Information

For program and registration inquiries, contact AFCC at 608-664-3750 or [email protected]