2020 NAEP Conference and Training Symposium Cancellation

Frequently Asked Questions

As you may have anticipated, NAEP has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Conference and Training Symposium scheduled for May 18–21 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We are truly thankful to everyone who put in great efforts for this event, including committee members, presenters, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, and more. While we are disappointed to miss the education, networking, and science that are hallmarks of our Annual Conference and Training Symposium, we know we are making the best decision we can amid great uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Will the 2020 NAEP Conference and Training Symposium be postponed until a later date or rescheduled?

NAEP plans to return to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2022. 

When is the 2021 NAEP Conference and Training Symposium?

The 2021 NAEP Conference and Training Symposium will be held in Phoenix, Arizona on May 16–20.

Will my registration be refunded?

We will be refunding all registered conference attendees their full amount to their original payment method. We appreciate your patience as refunds may take up to a few weeks. You will receive an email confirmation once your refund is complete. 

If you have previously requested to cancel your registration, you are in the refund queue and do not need to confirm your cancellation. 

Can I just transfer my registration to the 2021 NAEP Conference and Training Symposium?

NAEP is not able to transfer attendee or exhibitor registrations to the 2021 Annual Meeting. You have the option to receive a full refund of your paid NAEP 2020 registration OR you may donate your registration funds as a charitable contribution to NAEP, a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization.

Please see more information below regarding donating your registration fees.

How may I support NAEP during this challenging time?

You have the option to receive a full refund of your paid NAEP 2020 registration OR you may donate your registration funds as a charitable contribution to NAEP, a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization.

The NAEP Conference and Training Symposium is the primary source of annual revenue for NAEP, and canceling the 2020 NAEP Conference and Training Symposium has created a situation of severe financial circumstances for our organization. If you would like to support NAEP in advancing our mission, please consider donating a portion or the entirety of your registration investment as a charitable contribution. 

NAEP is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided by the organization in return for this contribution. 

Please indicate your preference by May 15. If no preference is indicated, your registration will be refunded in full following May 15.

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How do I cancel my hotel room reservation?

If you booked your hotel reservation using the NAEP hotel booking portal, your hotel reservation was canceled automatically. If you booked a hotel without using the NAEP portal, you will need to contact the hotel directly to cancel.