Following is a list of key policies and procedures strongly enforced at the International Stroke Conference.

Wearing Your Badge
For your safety and security, all attendees, exhibitors, staff and suppliers are required to wear their badge to have access to the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference.

Loss of Badge Credentials
The American Stroke Association reserves the rights to revoke or deny attendance of any registered participant, speaker, exhibitor, news media reporter or photographer of presentations or activities at AHA/ASA scientific conferences and meetings.

Registration Fee Policy
The American Stroke Association will not refund registration fees paid if a person joins at one member level, registers accordingly and then later upgrades to another member level with a lower registration fee.  Similarly, no refunds will be given to anyone who registers in one category and then later submits verification to receive a discounted rate.

Policy of Recording
Unauthorized recording of the AHA Scientific Sessions, scientific conferences and the ASA International Stroke Conference is prohibited, whether by video, still or digital photography, audio or any other recording or reproduction mechanism.  This includes recording of presentations and supporting audio-visual materials, poster presentations and supporting poster materials.

The American Heart Association and America Stroke Association reserve the rights to all recordings or reproductions of presentations at AHA/ASA scientific conferences and meetings.  Check the program for information about the availability of videotapes or audiotapes for purchase.

Exceptions to this policy prohibition are:

1. Non-flash photography of the speaker and his/her presentation materials is permitted by attendees or AHA/ASA accredited reports upon the prior written consent of the AHA/ASA and of the speaker.
2. Audiotape recording for strictly personal and non-commercial use is permitted if not disruptive; and
   exhibitors may photograph their own booth for promotional purposes upon prior written consent of the AHA/ASA.

Post-Event Photography Notice
During the International Stroke Conference, attendees, vendors, guests and others may be photographed and videotaped by ASA vendors in capturing the event.  Some of these photographs or videos may be displayed by the AHA/ASA in future publications or materials connected with the event.  If you do not wish for your image to be displayed by the AHA/ASA, please contact the AHA/ASA in writing at 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231, attention International Stroke Conference Meetings Department, no later than two weeks after the meeting.

Children
The ASA does not allow children between ages 6 months to 16 years in the Exhibit Hall at any time. Infants under 6 months will be allowed in the Exhibit Hall during show days only. For insurance, liability and safety, infants must be held at all times; strollers and infant carriers will not be allowed. Parents are required to sign a liability waiver before taking an infant into the Exhibit Hall, and badges will need to reflect that a waiver has been signed.  Waivers will be available at the family-member registration area.

Because of the professional nature of the program and limited seating, children are not allowed into scientific presentations.

Lost and Found
If you lose or find an item, please go to the International Stroke Conference Show Office.

No-Smoking Policy
American Stroke Association policy prohibits smoking in all areas of the convention center and all hotel meeting rooms hosting American Stroke Association functions.