COVID-19 & SAFETY
IAB is putting the health and safety of all members, events attendees, partners and staff first in everything we do. As such, health & safety is a priority at IABs Annual Leadership Meeting and we have the following guidelines in place to ensure compliance with CDC, New York State and local regulations/guidelines.
- What safety protocols will I be expected to follow at IAB’s ALM?
- All in-person attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination, produce a negative COVID-19 test result prior to entering, wear masks at all times while indoors, except while actively eating and drinking and comply with IAB’s Event and COVID-19 Policy and Code of Conduct.
- A negative COVID-19 test, taken no earlier than 24 hours before your arrival at the event, will be required to be uploaded to IAB’s health screening platform to attend ALM. The test results will be good for 72 hours
- For your ease, IAB will be partnering with HIPAA compliant, SymCheck for this event. Click here or scan the QR code to get started.
- What do I need to do to get ready to attend ALM in person?
- STEP 1: REGISTER: Check your confirmation email and ensure you are registered for All-Access Pass. If not email [email protected].
- STEP 2: ORDER A TEST ASAP
- Order a Covid-19 test today to have one ready for the event
- Acceptable test type:
- Same day Covid-19 test
- Taken at home, at a covid testing center or lab.
- Suggested vendors:
- Free tests from www.covidtests.gov: (Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days).
- Amazon, Walgreens, CVS, Local Pharmacies, etc
- Acceptable test type:
- Insurance companies are now required to cover the costs of rapid COVID tests
- Order a Covid-19 test today to have one ready for the event
- STEP 3: PROVIDE PROOF OF VACCINATION: Ensure you have your proof of vaccination documentation uploaded to SymCheck ahead of the event
- Click here and upload your proof of full vaccination to SymCheck
- Vaccination is considered a full dose as recommended by the vaccine manufacturer
- It is recommended to get your COVID-19 booster shot
- STEP 4: TAKE AND UPLOAD YOUR NEGATIVE COVID TEST RESULTS
- Test for COVID-19 no earlier than Sunday, 2/6 (or 24 hours prior to arrival) and upload results to SymCheck here with a photo of your ID
- Test results will be valid for three (3) days, if you test earlier than Sunday, 2/6 you will need to test again and upload the results.
- If you test positive, email [email protected] and we will convert your ticket to a virtual pass.
- If you do not take a covid test or fail to upload the proper details to SymCheck, your access to the in-person event will be denied.
- STEP 5: ONSITE ARRIVAL
- Check-In
- Each day, show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and negative COVID-19 test via SymCheck
- When you arrive onsite, please have your SymCheck page open on your phone and a photo ID
- Once reviewed, you can proceed to pick-up your badge
- Bring a mask
- Masks are currently required indoors per venue policy (and the State of New York Mask Mandate)
- Masks can be removed during mealtimes
- Each day, show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and negative COVID-19 test via SymCheck
- Check-In
FAQs
- Will onsite testing be available? No
- What happens if I test positive for Covid-19? If you test positive, email [email protected] and we will convert your ticket to a virtual pass.
- If I test negative, do I also need to be vaccinated? Yes
- Are rapid at home tests acceptable? Yes
- What safety protocols can I expect from the venue outside of the vaccine requirement?
- The venue staff will be cleaning and disinfecting surfaces throughout the venue frequently, with a deep clean overnight.
- The venue will have hand sanitizing stations throughout.
- Please see the venue’s Operating Standards and Safety Protocols here.
- Additional resources
GENERAL
- When is the event app available? A few days before the event
- Where is the event located? Convene, 225 Liberty, 2nd Floor, NY, NY
- Convene has several locations in New York City, this event is being held at the 225 Liberty Street (Brookfield Place) location.
- Upon arrival at Convene (225 Liberty Street), take the escalator to the 2nd floor. The entrance to Convene will be right in front of you. Please note, you will not be able to enter Convene on the street level
- If you are taking a rideshare, please make sure you enter the full address (225 Liberty Street) in the app. There is another Convene located at One Liberty Plaza
- Where is the event located? Convene, 225 Liberty, 2nd Floor, NY, NY
- Is there a hotel room block? IAB ALM does not have an official room block. Click here (https://convene.com/cities/new-york-city/225-liberty-street) for directions and suggested hotel accommodations.
- Where can I pick up my badge?
- Badge pick-up will be located just inside the main entrance to Convene @ 225 Liberty Street, NY, NY 2nd floor. Registration hours are as follows:
- Monday, February 7th Starting at 12:45PM
- Tuesday, February 8th Starting at 8:00AM
- Wednesday, February 9th Starting at 8:00AM
- Badge pick-up will be located just inside the main entrance to Convene @ 225 Liberty Street, NY, NY 2nd floor. Registration hours are as follows:
- What’s the Wi-Fi info?
- Network: Tatari.TV
- Password: Optimize
- Where are the bathrooms located? Bathrooms are located on both the first and second floor located outside the main meeting room.
- Where is there a quiet space for a meeting or a quick call? We recommend the first floor Gallery 1 or second floor Gallery 2A. Click here for the venue map.
- Where are the sessions located? Please consult the agenda within the My IAB App for session locations.
- Is there an outlet somewhere where I can charge my phone or laptop? There are outlets located throughout the event space and the attendee lounge in Gallery 2B, outside the general session.
- What is a Town Hall? How can I participate? Available only in-person (these will not be streamed). Town Halls are curated by industry experts, and each of the town halls will not only address the industry’s most pressing practical issues, it will also help chart the path to overcome them. See the agenda for times and locations.
- Are the sessions virtual? Yes, the main stage will be streamed live on iab.com.
- Are Sessions recorded?
- Town Hall sessions are not recorded.
- Approved main stage sessions will be available on iab.com one (1) week after the event.
- Can I have a printed agenda? Yes, you can get an agenda from the registration desk. Also, all the agenda information and more can be found in the event app. We also have signage placed throughout the event space.
- How do I provide feedback? We encourage you to rate sessions within the app.
- How can I get copies of the presentations? We do not provide copies of the presentation decks. Approved main stage session recordings will be available on iab.com one (1) week after the event.
- Do you provide the attendee list? No, but attendees will be listed within the My IAB event app.
- How can I sponsor the Annual Leadership Meeting in the future? Contact [email protected].
If you have any other questions, the IAB staff at the registration desk would be more than happy to assist you.