By registering for this virtual activity, I acknowledge that:

1. The event will occur virtually and is not a face-to-face event.
2. The lectures will live stream from the Eastern Time Zone; I understand that if I reside in a different time zone, I am responsible for knowing the appropriate start and stop times for the lectures and attendance verifications.
3. The recommended device to best participate in this activity is a Windows-based PC or laptop.  Should I choose to use a device that isn’t recommended, the Goldfarb Foundation is not responsible for any problems that arise with my inability to participate in the event.  Including, but not limited to, hearing the lectures, viewing the lectures, and participating in the attendance verification.
4. Google Chrome is the recommended browser for the Virtual December Meeting.
5. It is my responsibility to know the method for attendance verification and what is required to complete the attendance verification.  Should I miss the attendance verification for any reason, CECH will not be awarded to me.  Should I choose to use a device other than a Windows-based PC or laptop and Google Chrome to participate in the activity and the device does not allow me to perform attendance verification, I will not be awarded CECH.
6. The cancellation policy for this event applies to all registrations, including mine.  No refunds for registration cancellations for this event will be issued after November 8, 2024.  I acknowledge that a non-refundable $50 administrative fee is charged for all cancellations prior-to November 8.  That includes if I do not participate in all the lectures, miss attendance verifications, have an emergency arise, encounter technical issues, etc.
7. The lectures for this meeting will be pre-recorded by the instructors, who will appear during pre-determined times for live question-and-answer periods.  The lectures will not be made available for viewing after the event.  

The 2024 Virtual December Meeting will be presented in a virtual, live-streamed from the Eastern Time Zone on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7.

Why is this meeting virtual?
In order to ensure the best learner experience and meet the needs of all our learners, the Foundation Board elected to offer a 100% virtual stand-alone meeting.

What platform will you be using?
The Foundation has selected the Hopin platform, to be managed by Michigan Digital.

What do I need to participate in the virtual meeting?
You will need an Internet-connected device on which to view the virtual meeting platform and lectures. It is strongly recommended that you use a Windows-based PC or laptop and Google Chrome as your web browser.  Smartphones and tablets may not work. The faster your Internet connection, the smoother your experience will be, which is one reason mobile device users may encounter issues.  Michigan Digital, nor the Goldfarb Foundation, recommend the above-mentioned devices and browsers to ensure the smoothest online learning experience.    While no level of certainty is promised for any virtual event, choosing to use another device leaves you open to not being able to view the lecture videos and not being able to participate in the attendance verifications.

Can I just register for specific days of the virtual meeting?

All aspects of the in-person event carry over to the virtual meeting number of CECH available and event registration prices. Registration for individual days of the meeting is not available.

What does it cost to participate in the virtual event?
Registration fees begin at $195 for APMA Members and increase by $50 after November 15.  Note that registration closes at 12:00 pm ET on December 2, and no exceptions to this policy or this date can be made.

How will the virtual event work?
When you register for the virtual meeting, you will receive an event confirmation email from the event registration platform, Eventsquid. Approximately two days before the start of the meeting, you will receive an email that contains detailed instructions on how to participate in the virtual meeting.  Follow the email's instructions to obtain your personal event link.  The link is unique to you and cannot be shared. The link gives you access to the virtual event.

How will attendance verification work in the virtual platform?
Attendance verification in the virtual platform will work similarly to how it does at the live event. During the posted attendance verification times, a link will be placed in the chat box of the main stage/lecture hall virtual platform.  Attendees will click on the link and be taken to a page on the Goldfarb Foundation's website.  The page will contain an online form that each person must complete and submit.  The form will request your name, email address, and date, and require a digital signature (entered with your mouse or finger).  Submitting the online form will give you a confirmation message that you can screenshot or print for your records.  The confirmation is NOT your CECH certificate; a complete certificate totaling all of your hours earned for the event will be emailed to you after the conclusion of the meeting.

When do I need to register so I can participate in the virtual meeting?
Registration for the virtual meeting will open on September 1, and close at 12:00 pm ET on December 2.  The timeline allows for the final technical details of the event to be put into place. Once registration is closed for the meeting, no more registrations can be accepted.  Exceptions to this policy cannot be granted.  The early bird deadline for the meeting is November 8, 2024.