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ADEA BFACA FAQ

2026 BFACA Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the event venue?

Renaissance Harborplace Baltimore Hotel
202 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202

How do I register for the 2026 ADEA BFACA Meeting?

You can register online until Sept. 18. After Sept. 18, registration will only be available on site.

How do I get the member registration rate?

Join ADEA or renew your ADEA membership online at adea.org/join to receive the member registration rate.

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 Friday, Sept. 18, to receive a refund (minus a $75 processing fee). See the registration information section of the event 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?
What are the health and safety protocols?

The health, safety, and well-being of our attendees, exhibitors, speakers, and staff remain our highest priority. We continuously monitor weather conditions and public health developments that could impact the safety of our events. 

As a precautionary measure, ADEA reviews guidance, advisories, and warnings issued by public health and emergency management authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as local, state, and federal agencies for outbreaks of any infectious diseases changes in weather conditions, or other circumstances that pose a risk to attendees, where we may advise against travel or gathering and implement appropriate event modifications, to include postponement or hosting the meeting virtually. 

What is the ADEA Code of Conduct and is it required for this event?

By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to abide by the ADEA Code of Conduct for meetings, conferences, events and virtual communities. In addition to meeting the ADEA Code of Conduct requirements, you agree to provide contact information, be available via the contact information and consent to audio and visual recording by ADEA.

Compliance with the ADEA Code of Conduct is a condition of participation in ADEA events, conferences and virtual communities. ADEA reserves the right to take appropriate action for noncompliance, including revoking access to the meeting.

To learn more, please visit the ADEA Code of Conduct page.

If you have questions about the ADEA Code of Conduct, please contact meetings@adea.org.

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.

May I bring my family or a guest with me?

Guest registration is limited to one adult guest (21 years or older). The registered adult guest may attend any meal functions, offsite activities and/or evening events—provided the guest registration fee has been paid.

Guests are not permitted to attend programming sessions. Individuals under the age of 21 are not permitted at events where alcohol is served.

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 accessible through the online program planner, which will be made available closer to the event. An agenda is available on the ADEA website.

Will continuing education credits be provided for this event?

Yes. An email with instructions on how to obtain continuing education 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, please contact:

Registration Team meetings@adea.org

If you have questions regarding housing and transportation, please contact:

Bridget BarnesADEA Meetings Consultant BarnesB@adea.org

If you have questions regarding program content, please contact:

Liezl Perez ScheweDirector, Leadership Programs ScheweL@adea.org
2026 ADEA BFACA Meeting

  October 18-20, 2026

  Renaissance Harborplace Baltimore Hotel

  Baltimore, MD

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Event Resources

Agenda (PDF)