Need To Know Info
These are commonly asked registration questions and the answers. If you cannot find the answer to your question, please contact AAFCS! Send your email to annualconf2@aafcs.org.
Who should participate in the Virtual Conference?
Our live event online conference is open to AAFCS members and non-members and anyone with an interest in people-centered sciences. This include professionals and students in education and training, food science and nutrition, health management and wellness, housing and interior design, human/child development and family relations, personal and family finance, textiles, apparel and retailing and culinary arts, hospitality and tourism. To review the 2021 Virtual Conference objectives, click here.
What are the dates of the Virtual Conference?
On June 15th, from 3 PM to 6:30 PM EDT (Eastern Daylight Time), you will have the opportunity to participate in a pre-conference. The conference will continue from June 16 to 18th. Click here for the schedule.
What time does the conference start?
The pre-conference on June 15th starts at 3 PM EDT. Convert to your local time here.
The main conference, June 16-18, starts at 10:00 AM EDT. Convert to your local time here.
How much is registration for the Virtual Conference?
The member registration rate is $150, the non-member registration rate is $175, and the student registration is $25 (students may qualify for reimbursement courtesy of the Myrna Crabtree Fund).
Where do I register?
Click on the Register here! at the top of the screen or click here to register. Registrations by phone are not accepted; please log in to the MyAAFCS account to register and pay for the virtual conference.
What happens after I register?
After you click on CONTINUE throughout the registration screens in your MyAAFCS account, click on CONFIRM ORDER to complete your registration. When you are registered, you will immediately receive the confirmation email showing your invoice. A copy of your registration will also be in your MyAAFCS account.
I would like to pay the registration of my colleague(s); how do I proceed?
After they register online in their own MyAAFCS account (payment option: Pay By Check), they can forward you their confirmation email which has the link and Invoice # and Customer ID to pay by PO/ check/ credit card.
Will I have access to the recordings?
Nearly all of the conference sessions will be recorded. You will receive details after the conference on how to access the recordings in the conference library in your MyAAFCS account. The details will be posted on this website at the end of the Virtual Conference, so you can view all sessions at your convenience through June 18. 2022.
Who do I contact about Virtual Conference registration matters?
Contact Sandra Andrade, Associate Director, Conferences and Communications at annualconf2@aafcs.org.