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ADEA BFACA FAQ

What is the meeting venue information?

Hotel Polaris
8989 N Gate Blvd,
Colorado Springs, CO 80921

For more information, visit the hotel information page.

How do I register for the conference?

You can register online until Tuesday, Sept. 16. After Sept. 16, registrations will only be taken on site.

How do I get the member registration rate?

You can join or renew your ADEA membership online at adea.org/join.

What if I have to cancel or change my registration?

Please submit a written cancellation message to the registration team at meetings@adea.org by Sept. 16 to receive a refund (minus a $75 processing fee).

See the registration information page for details.

How do I make a hotel reservation?
Visit the hotel information page for all hotel-related information.
Which airport is closest to the conference site?

The closest airport is Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

What is the dress code for the meeting?

Attire for the meeting is business casual. Please dress in layers as temperatures in meeting rooms may vary.

Can I bring my family or a guest with me?

Please see the registration information page for guest information.

If I have a child under the age of 18 with me, what must I know?

ADEA does not allow children to attend any conference functions. If children accompany a participant to the conference, arrangements should be made for their supervision.

How do I access program content?

Speaker presentations will be in the online program planner, which will be made available closer to the event.

An agenda is available on the ADEA website.

Will CE credits be provided for this event?

Yes. An email with instructions on how to obtain CE credits will be sent to all attendees after the conference.

What if I have questions that are not addressed by the FAQs?

If you have questions regarding registration changes, please contact the registration team at meetings@adea.org.

If you have questions regarding housing and transportation, please contact Bridget Barnes at BarnesB@adea.org.

If you have questions regarding program content, please contact Renee Latimer at LatimerR@adea.org.

2025 BFACA

  October 19-21, 2025

  Hotel Polaris

  Colorado Springs, CO

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Event Resources

Agenda (PDF)

Program Planner (coming soon)