#AAJA25 FAQ

 
 

Registration

  • We do not have single day or partial registration. However, you are not required to attend every day.

  • You should receive an email immediately. Please check your spam folder if you have not received this confirmation.

  • Please bring a government-issued ID for verification purposes.

  • Yes.

  • No, but active members do receive significantly discounted rates. Join or Renew now!

  • No.

  • Yes. Without it, you will not be able to attend convention programming, including sessions and receptions.


  • You may have registered twice if you’ve received two confirmation emails. Please refer back to your email and decide if you’d like to attend convention through your professional or personal email.

  • Gala is included in registration unless otherwise specified. For example, volunteer registration does not include gala, which can be purchased for an additional fee. RSVPs are required to confirm your seat. You should receive an invitation about one month before convention.

  • Please email sponsorship@aaja.org for more information on sponsorship opportunities.

  • Please contact support@aaja.org for payment options.

  • Yes, all are welcome.

  • Yes, and a Gala seat can be purchased for an additional fee.

  • Please contact the hotel to inquire.

  • We encourage registrants to book their hotels as soon as possible. We have a limited number of rooms available at our special group rate and we hope you will be able to take advantage of it. You can access the room block link here: https://book.passkey.com/go/AAJA2024

  • You are not required to stay at the same hotel as the convention. The limited number of rooms priced at a special group rate are offered as a courtesy, and you are welcome to stay wherever is most convenient for you.

CANCELLATIONS

  • 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.

DISCOUNTS

  • Please check with your local chapter, as many offer stipends. Volunteer and other opportunities are available to members who log into our database. Log into your account (or join AAJA) and look for the "#AAJA25" header at the far right to apply.

  • There may be a discount available for sponsor/group registrations, contact sponsorship@aaja.org.

  • Please ensure that you are logged in with your email address associated with your membership to access member rates.

  • Please refer to our Registration page for pre-registration rates.

AGENDA

  • No, convention will be in-person only.

  • No.

  • In accordance with our Code of Conduct, we will not be implementing full attendee waiver and release for capturing, using, editing, nor distribution for general media capture. Only AAJA National approved vendors, partners, and media passes for the purpose of media capture have explicit approval. For more information on partnerships or media passes, reach out to support@aaja.org.

  • Our programming schedule will be on our #AAJA25 app, which will be free for all registrants to download. We also release sneak peeks of sessions and speakers via our social media platforms and emails.

  • 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 and ensure your profile is up to date in the #AAJA25 app. Stay tuned for further instructions.

  • Yes. Without your credentials, you will not be able to attend sessions.

  • It depends on the session. Please check our app for individual sessions. More details to come.

transportation and directions

  • #AAJA25 will be at the Sheraton Grand Seattle. The address is 1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

  • Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the closest airport and is approximately 30 minutes by car from the Sheraton Grand Seattle.

  • Below are a few options to get to the Sheraton Grand Seattle: 

    • Link Light Rail 

      • To get to the Light Rail Station, please review the following video or map as it shows you how to get to the Lynwood City Center line from baggage claim. Light Rail Trains leave every 8-10 mins and it is a 38 minute ride to the Sheraton Grand Seattle. It costs $3.00. 

    • Rideshare Apps 

      • For instructions on rideshare, please refer to the following guide as it shows you how to get to the rideshare pickup area. The address of the Sheraton Grand Seattle is 1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101.

LODGING

  • No.

  • Yes. The room block link is part of your registration confirmation email. Please refer to our Room Block page for more information.

  • There is no official overflow hotel this year, but here are other options nearby:

    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.

  • Yes.

FOOD

  • Only for select receptions such as Gala.

attire

  • Because there will be industry professionals present, we recommend smart casual/business casual attire.

  • It will be temperate in Seattle, but there will be air conditioning indoors. We recommend you check the weather before departing for Seattle, and bring appropriate outerwear and layers.

COVID-19

  • We strongly encourage all attendees to stay up-to-date with the CDC’s recommendations for COVID-19 vaccinations and applicable boosters. Read our COVID-19 Policy here.