ATTENDEE

WE WANT YOU AT PAS 2024!

Invest in your career and spend time with other physicians, researchers, trainees, hospitals, and allied health professionals from around the world! You’ll leave invigorated and inspired to put what you have learned into practice.

There are so many reasons to attend PAS 2024, the latest scientific advancements in pediatric research, incredible networking opportunities with 7,700+ attendees, and access to innovative technologies, products, and services just to name a few!

TRAVEL INFORMATION

ENTRY INTO CANADA
All international travelers must carry acceptable identification and a valid visa (if necessary) when entering Canada. A passport is recommended because it is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document for the purpose of international travel. Most foreign nationals need a temporary resident visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization to travel to Canada. To find out if you need a TRV or eTA to travel to Canada, see: Find out if you need a visa to travel to Canada.

International transport companies, such as airlines, must make sure that travelers have proper, valid travel documents. If you do not have the proper documents, you may be delayed or refused entry into Canada. What you need will depend on where you are from, how you are traveling, and what documents you are traveling with. Consult entry requirements by country.

When you enter Canada, a border services officer will ask to see your passport and a valid visa, if you are arriving from a country for which one is required. For more information about the TRV and eTA application processes, see: Visit Canada.

Visa and eTA Informational Letter

UNITED STATES CITIZENS
U.S. citizens must carry proper identification such as a valid U.S. passport.

LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES
As of April 26, 2022, lawful permanent residents of the United States must show these documents for all methods of travel to Canada:

Visit the Government of Canada website for a complete list of acceptable status documents for lawful permanent residents of the U.S.

UPDATED TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR MEXICAN CITIZENS TRAVELING TO CANADA

Mexican citizens who hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years and are traveling by air on a Mexican passport will be able to apply for a new electronic travel authorization (eTA). With the high number of Mexican citizens currently holding U.S. visas, the majority will continue to enjoy visa-free travel to Canada. Those who do not meet these conditions will need to apply for a Canadian visitor visa.

For additional information, please visit:

Updated travel information for Mexican citizens coming to Canada – Canada.ca

Changes to eTA and visitor visa requirements for Mexican citizens – Canada.ca

ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (eTA)
Since November 10, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals must have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada. The following travelers Visa-exempt (eTA eligible) travelers need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to board their flight to Canada. However, these travelers do not need an eTA if entering by land or sea – for instance driving from the U.S. or coming by bus, train, or boat, including cruise ship. 

eTA EXEMPTIONS

VISA APPLICATIONS
The following travelers need a visa to come to Canada by any method of travel—plane, car, bus, train, or cruise ship: Visa Required Travelers. Please visit the official Government of Canada website to learn about a temporary resident visa (visitor visa) and the process of applying for one. If you need a visa, apply online through the IRCC Secure Network.

Note: visa applications are considered on a case-by-case basis based on the information presented by the applicant. The onus is on the applicant to show that they meet the requirements for a temporary resident visa. While a special event code has been assigned to this event, it does not offer any advantage to the applicant, in terms of a positive visa outcome. The applicant must meet all the eligibility criteria in order to receive a visa.

Processing times for visa applications vary depending on the visa office and the time of the year.  Participants are encouraged to check the processing times calculator for guidance, but generally, we recommend applying approximately 12 weeks in advance of their departure date to ensure they receive the visa in time for the start of the event.

LETTER OF INVITATION
If you would like to request an invitation letter from PAS for your visa application, you must first register and pay in full for the meeting. To obtain a visa invitation letter, have your registration email ready and click below.

BRINGING CHILDREN INTO CANADA
Are you traveling with children in Canada? Well, here are some tips from the CBSA. Always carry the child’s passport. If you’re not the child’s parent or legal guardian, you should obtain a consent letter authorizing travel. The consent letter should contain the guardian’s name. Their contact information. The purpose of the trip, in addition to the name of the adult accompanying the child. We’re always watching out for missing children, and in the absence of a letter, we may ask additional questions. For more information visit the Government of Canada website.

AIRPORTS
Toronto is served by two airports, Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (formerly Toronto City Centre Airport).

INTERNATIONAL PRESENTERS
All presenters selected to present at PAS 2024 will be required to attend the PAS Meeting and present live in Toronto. Registration to the PAS Meeting is also required.

HOTEL

PAS 2024 OFFICIAL HOUSING

HOTELSROOM RATE CAD
Fairmont Royal York – Headquarter Hotel (AAP/APA hosted)369
Delta Hotel Toronto 325
Hilton Toronto369
Hyatt Regency Toronto339
InterContinental Toronto Centre – Headquarter Hotel (APS/SPR hosted)389
Marriott City Centre Toronto

341
Sheraton Centre Hotel – Headquarters Hotels (ASPN Hosted)319
The Westin Harbour Castle 314

MAP OF HOTELS

DEADLINE TO RESERVE
Book a PAS Official Hotel by Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | 3:00 PM EST. After Tuesday, April 9, 2024 email pashousing@spargoinc.com.

CONFIRMATIONS
Hotel confirmations will be emailed to you from pashousing@spargoinc.com once your reservation has been confirmed. An email address is mandatory to receive a reservation confirmation. Remember to check your spam email for your confirmation. You will not receive a separate confirmation from your hotel.

DEPOSITS/PAYMENTS AND POLICIES
A deposit equal to one night’s room and tax is required to guarantee your reservation(s). You will be required to provide a valid credit card, with an expiration date after your scheduled departure date. Your credit card will not be charged at the time of booking. The hotel, not Spargo, may charge your deposit up to 30 days prior to check-in. If you plan to use one credit card to pay for multiple reservations, please email pashousing@spargoinc.com for a credit card authorization form. Reservations not guaranteed with a payment method will not be processed.

CANCELATION POLICY
Reservations must be canceled at least three days (72 hours) prior to arrival to avoid loss of deposit.

CHANGES 
If you need to make any changes or cancelations to your reservation on or before Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, email pashousing@spargoinc.com or call 877-585-6002. Changes made beginning April 10, 2024, must be made with the hotel directly. All changes are based on availability. Failure to arrive on your confirmed date will result in a one-night room and tax no-show penalty (charged to the credit card provided).

ATTENDEE ONLY GROUP RESERVATIONS (10+ Rooms)

Deadline to reserve a block: Tuesday, April 9, 204, 3:00 pm EST
Deadline to provide staff names: Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 3:00 pm EST

Your group request will be submitted directly to Spargo, who will follow up with you within three business days. Requests received will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and are based on hotel availability as well as PAS approval. Depending on the number of rooms requested, your group may be assigned to more than one hotel. Every effort will be made to place you at your preferred hotel(s). If none are available, Spargo will contact you with other hotel options. All reservations require a deposit of one night’s room and tax by a major credit card. Your credit card will be held as a guarantee for the rooms and will be charged approximately 30 days before arrival and check-in date.

10+ ROOMS: NAME ASSIGNMENTS/ATTRITION/POLICIES
Every group reserving 10 rooms or more must agree to a room block agreement contract. Once the group block is confirmed, each group will be responsible for picking up 80 of the block’s total room nights. Groups will be required to confirm the total number of room nights needed as well as a list of names assigned to the block by Tuesday, April 9, 2024.  Any rooms not confirmed by this date will be released. Should the actual block fall below 80% of the confirmed block, the group will be billed the difference between the hotel’s actual pickup numbers and 80% of the agreed-upon total room nights. These monies are due within 30 days of receipt of the invoice.

Rooms without names will be released from the group block and placed in the attendee general sale on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. You will still have an opportunity to change names after this date but will not be able to keep unused rooms.

CHANGES/CANCELATIONS
After Tuesday, April 9, 2024, all changes and cancelations must be made in writing to the hotel at least three days (72 hours) prior to arrival. Cancelations received less than these times will be charged one night’s room and tax cancellation fee (to the credit card provided)in addition to forfeiture of your hotel deposit. Failure to arrive on your confirmed date will result in a one-night room and tax no-show penalty per reservation (charged to the credit card provided).

ADA ASSISTANCE/SPECIAL NEEDS
PAS is committed to assisting attendees with special needs. We urge individuals requiring assistance to contact us in advance of the meeting by emailing info@pasmeeting.org with your specific request, using the phrase “Assistance with Special Needs” in the subject line and/or

Please check the appropriate box on the hotel reservation form to indicate any special needs such as a wheelchair, vision-impaired, and hearing-impaired accessible rooms. ADA transportation is available for attendees with Special Needs. Please call 346.258.6216 if you require transportation to and from the convention center.

TRANSPORTATION

METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTER PARKING 

Parking Options

Public Transportation 

UP EXPRESS AIR-RAIL DISCOUNT

PAS is excited to offer US Express discount codes while in Toronto! Use the code PAS24 during checkout!

25% off for UP Express https://www.upexpress.com/

Union Pearson Express (UP Express) is the dedicated air-rail link connecting Toronto Pearson International Airport to Union Station in the heart of downtown Toronto in just 25 minutes. UP Express trains depart every 15 minutes. A fully accessible service, UP Express offers a host of conveniences including complimentary Wi-Fi, comfortable seating with table trays, power outlets, luggage racks, screens with flight information, and easy ticketing. Note: UP Express tickets can be in advance and are good to be activated for a year from when they’re purchased.

See below for directions within the airport to the UP Pearson station, as well as an overview of the benefits of UP Express.

Terminal 1 Directions 

Terminal 3 Directions 

Union Pearson Station

UP Express Benefits

ADA/SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
PAS is committed to assisting attendees with special needs. We urge individuals requiring assistance to contact us in advance of the meeting by emailing info@pasmeeting.org with your specific request, using the phrase “Assistance with Special Needs” in the subject line and/or

Please check the appropriate box on the hotel reservation form to indicate any special needs such as wheelchair, vision-impaired, and hearing-impaired accessible rooms. ADA transportation is available for attendees with Special Needs. Please call 346.258.6216 if you require transportation to and from the convention center.

CME CREDIT

ACCREDITATION/CREDIT DESIGNATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Baylor College of Medicine and the Pediatric Academic Societies, Inc. Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates the live activity, Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2024 Meeting, for a maximum of 32.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The sessions, AI as Admin: How to (Ethically?) Use ChatGPT as an Academic Pediatrician; APA Ethics SIG; Bots for Tots: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Pediatric Care and Research; Can Organized Labor Combat Organized Greed?  Debating Unions in Pediatrics; Case Studies in Pediatric Kidney Diseases: Who, When and How to Order Genetic Testing?; ChatGPT for Pediatricians: You’ve heard about it. Now learn how to use it!; Curriculum Development for Pediatric Humanitarian and Disaster Response Training; From Daunting to Doable: Introducing a Practical Framework to Complete a Journal Peer-Review; Getting Started in Research! A workshop from folks who love research; and Made for Minors? Ethics and “Medical Assistance in Dying” for Mature Minors, have each been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 1.50 credits of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

The sessions, APA Integrative Pediatrics SIG: Beyond the pill: Integrative medicine strategies for pediatric pain management; Battlefield Acupuncture for Acute Pain Management; and The role of non-opioid management in pediatric patients for pain: Is this the new preference?, have each been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 1.50 credits of education in pain management and the prescription of opioids.

Baylor College of Medicine designates the live activity, PAS Postgraduate Course: Hot Topics in Pediatric Bioethics, for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Baylor College of Medicine designates the live activity, PAS Postgraduate Course: Building a World Without NEC: Necrotizing Enterocolitis Spanning Bench-to-Bedside Research & QI, for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Baylor College of Medicine designates the live activity, PAS Postgraduate Course: Neonatal Pulmonology: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia – Back to Basics, for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Baylor College of Medicine designates the live activity, PAS Postgraduate Course: What to do while you wait to hear “It’s not the heart:” Hot Topics in Neonatal Cardiac Care, for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Baylor College of Medicine designates the live activity, Pediatric Critical Care Nephrology – From Basic and Clinical Science to the bedside, for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Baylor College of Medicine designates the live activity, PAS Postgraduate Course: Perinatal Stroke, for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Baylor College of Medicine designates the live activity, Procedural Sedation- Hands on Workshop, for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Baylor College of Medicine designates the live activity, PAS Postgraduate Course: Towards Enhanced Neonatal Hemodynamic Care in the NICU, for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Baylor College of Medicine designates the live activity, AI for Neonatologists: A Comprehensive Overview of How AI Will Change Clinical Practice and Academic Life in the 21st Century, for a maximum of 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Baylor College of Medicine designates the enduring materials activity, PAS 2024 On-Demand, for a maximum of 40.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC PART 2 CREDIT

Coming March 2024

GENERAL INFORMATION

About the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2024 Meeting

About the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2024 Meeting

The Pediatric Academic Societies 2024 Meeting will be held in Toronto, Canada from Thursday, May 2 through Monday, May 6, 2024. Scientific sessions, exhibits, and posters will take place in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Registration is required for admittance to all invited scientific sessions, platform sessions, exhibits, posters, award presentations, and other meeting events, unless otherwise indicated, in the program schedule.

Assistance for Attendees with Special Needs

Assistance for Attendees with Special Needs
PAS is committed to assisting attendees with special needs. We urge individuals requiring assistance to contact us in advance of the meeting by emailing info@pas-meeting.org with your specific request, using the phrase “Assistance with Special Needs” in the subject line.

ADA Transportation Information
Please check the appropriate box on the hotel reservation form to indicate any special needs such as wheelchair, vision-impaired, and hearing-impaired accessible rooms. ADA transportation is available for attendees with Special Needs. Please call 346.258.6216 if you require transportation to and from the convention center.

Child Care

Child Care    

 

KiddieCorp Child Care at PAS 2024
Locations Provided to Registrants
Children ages 6 months – 12 years
Registration Form – Deadline to register: March 31, 2024

Thank you for your interest in the Pediatric Academic Societies children’s program staffed by KiddieCorp, a provider of high-quality childcare at pediatric conventions, trade shows, and special events for over 31 years. KiddieCorp engages your children in a program they love while giving you critical peace of mind so you can make the most of the event!

Activities
Age-appropriate activities include daily themes, arts & crafts, group games, music & movement, board games, storytime, and self-directed play using safe, sturdy equipment that you can feel comfortable with. Snacks and beverages are provided; meals must be supplied by parents or purchased when checking in your child each day.

Commitment
KiddieCorp team members are selected according to their integrity, experience, education, enthusiasm, and rapport with kids. In addition to carrying ample liability insurance, their low staff-to-child ratio ensures every child has a comfortable, safe, and happy experience.

Child Age — Staff Ratio
6 – 11 months — 1:2
1 – 2 years — 1:3
3 – 5 years — 1:5
6 -12 years — 1:7

The advance registration deadline is March 31, 2023. Register early, as availability is limited and handled on a *first-come, first-served basis.

*KiddieCorp must receive both the registration form and payment in full to hold reservations. Although every effort will be made to accommodate on-site registrations, there is no guarantee and it is not recommended.

Coat Check/Luggage

Coat Check/Luggage

Coat check and luggage will be available at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Level 600 Foyer.

Dress Code

Dress Code

Attire is business casual.

Exhibit Hall

Exhibit Hall

The Exhibit Hall is located in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Hall DE, Hall E entrance.

Internet Access

Internet Access

Complimentary wi-fi will be available to all meeting registrants in all public lobbies and meeting spaces of the convention center.

Lost and Found

Lost and Found

Please visit the PAS Information Desk onsite.

Meditation Room

A Meditation Room 

A meditation room will be available in the Toronto Metro Convention Centre, Room 810.

Nursing Mothers Lounge

Nursing Mothers Lounge

The Nursing Mothers Lounge will give parents and children a place to relax during the meeting. The room will be equipped with comfortable furniture and separate private areas for nursing mothers. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Room 802AB.

Parents’ Lounge

Parent’s Lounge

New this year, PAS will have a Parents’ Lounge next door to the Nursing Mothers’ Lounge with a comfortable seating area, feeding chairs, and changing station. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Room 702.

Safety and First Aid

Safety and First Aid

Safety – As you travel, please be aware of your surroundings and take common-sense measures to protect yourself and your personal items. If necessary, PAS or local authorities will share security-related information via the PAS App, announcements, or other channels.

First Aid 

Available during meeting hours in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre– Room 800.

PAS POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

Academic Ethics Policy

This policy provides guidelines regarding PAS’s expectations as to submissions for presentations at the PAS Meeting regardless of session format. PAS strives to ensure presentations at the PAS Meeting are presented with the utmost ethical conduct and are free from any conflicts of interest. PAS is committed to fostering an environment where all PAS Meeting participants maintain the highest ethical and academic standards and where all conflicts of interest are fully and openly disclosed. PAS will proactively monitor, compare, and analyze submissions to ensure compliance with PAS abstract submission guidelines and this policy. Failure to follow this policy may result in the immediate rejection of such submission.

Submission Guidelines

  • Without regard to session format, submissions made for presentation at the PAS Meeting should adhere to PAS Meeting Submission Guidelines as posted on the PAS Meeting website.
  • There is no limit on the number of abstracts submitted by each author, but the submission of multiple, redundant, or highly similar abstracts with only minimal changes in the abstract title or minor changes in data analysis from the same investigator(s) or laboratory is strongly discouraged. Such submissions may result in the rejection of all abstracts that are deemed to be in violation of PAS guidelines; rejection may occur prior to, during, or after review, even if submitted to a different topical.
  • Previously submitted and rejected abstracts should not be resubmitted with only minimal or no changes. Such submissions may result in rejection prior to, during, or after review. Please note: Previously submitted Scholarly Sessions or Workshops that have been accepted or rejected, may be resubmitted.
  • Abstracts submitted to PAS 2023 can be resubmitted with updated findings if they have not been published in manuscript form prior to submission to PAS 2024.
  • Abstracts submitted and/or presented at other Societies’ or national meetings within the 12 months prior to the PAS Meeting may be submitted to the PAS Meeting for consideration.
  • Without regard to session format, submissions made for presentation at the PAS Meeting should adhere to PAS Meeting Submission Guidelines as posted on the PAS Meeting website.
  • There is no limit on the number of abstracts submitted by each author, but the submission of multiple, redundant, or highly similar abstracts with only minimal changes in the abstract title or minor changes in data analysis from the same investigator(s) or laboratory is strongly discouraged. Such submissions may result in the rejection of all abstracts that are deemed to be in violation of PAS guidelines; rejection may occur prior to, during, or after review, even if submitted to different topical
  • Previously submitted and rejected abstracts should not be resubmitted with only minimal or no changes. Such submissions may result in rejection prior to, during, or after Please note: Previously submitted Scholarly Sessions or Workshops that have been accepted or rejected, may be resubmitted.
  • Abstracts submitted to PAS 2023 can be resubmitted with updated findings if they have not been published in manuscript form prior to submission to PAS 2024.
  • Abstracts submitted and/or presented at other Societies’ or national meetings within the 12 months prior to the PAS Meeting may be submitted to the PAS Meeting for consideration.
  • Research published in manuscript form prior to the submission of the abstract is not appropriate and should not be submitted. If data contained in the abstract is published after submission of the abstract, the PAS Office must be notified regardless of timing as soon as publication is recognized. At that time, the Program Committee Chair will make a determination concerning the presentation at the PAS Meeting. Abstracts should not be submitted if there is knowledge and confirmation that this work will be published in an upcoming article prior to the meeting.
  • Upon submission, the submitting author verifies that all authors have agreed to the submission.
  • Reviewer scores and comments are confidential and are not available to individuals (including authors) outside of the review process.
  • The decision of the Program Committee to accept or decline any submission is final.
  • The assignment of presentation format for accepted submissions (for example, platform, plenary or poster session, poster symposium) is at the sole decision of the PAS Program Committee.
  • If your submission is accepted, all oral abstract presenters must give permission for their presentations to be recorded and for the recording to be used for academic purposes by Pediatric Academic Societies, Inc. (PAS). This includes authorizing PAS to reproduce any and all video/audio recordings that are made of the participants during this event, without further compensation. The recordings will be made available only to registered participants.

Publication of Submissions

  • All submissions, if accepted for presentation, will be published in the PAS Program Guide.

Ethical Conduct & Conflict of Interest

Regardless of the session format, PAS expects:

  • Submissions should be free of plagiarism, and misrepresentation and should align with the standards for research or academic work expressed by the home institution of submitting author(s) or presenter(s).
  • All authors of submissions must complete and submit Conflict of Interest Disclosures (COI) in accordance with PAS timelines and procedures. The submitting author should alert her/his colleagues about this requirement.
  • If the submission is accepted for presentation, all authors must attest that they are and the submission is in compliance with the PAS Policy on Academic Ethics Policy and Submission Guidelines.
  • If the submission is accepted for presentation, all authors must attest whether they have previously been found in violation of the PAS Code of Conduct Policy.
  • Work submitted for presentation must include an acknowledgment of funding sources of commercial nature and/or consulting or holding of significant equity in a company that could be affected by the results of the study. Even if indicated elsewhere in the submission, this must appear as the last sentence and read “funded by…” and/or “equity in…” if pertinent. Required text is included in character count limits.
  • The text required by a granting agency acknowledging funding or support is included in submission character count limits.

Reporting Ethical Conduct or Conflict Of Interest Concerns or Violations
Any individual who believes the research, content, information, or data contained in a presentation within the PAS Meeting program:

  • violates the intellectual property rights of another and/or
  • was or may be presented without full disclosure of all conflicts of interest by the submitting or presenting party(ies) should file a complaint with the PAS Program Chair by contacting the PAS Office at info@pas-meeting.org or 346.258.6216.

Complaints will be reviewed by the PAS Program Chair in consultation with an ad hoc committee comprised of the PAS Program Committee Chair-elect and up to two relevant subject matter experts drawn from the PAS Program Committee.

Consequences of Violations
Following consultation with the ad hoc advisory committee, the PAS Program Chair will communicate the outcome and decision to the individual(s) who completed the submission. If a violation of this policy is found, actions taken against such individual(s) may include:

  • Rejection of the submission
  • First offense, minor: Warning with a reminder of submission guidelines and policy requirements
  • First offense, major: Prohibited from submission, presentation, or attendance for the three PAS Meetings following violation
  • Second offense: Prohibited from submission, presentation, or attendance for the three PAS Meetings following violation

All decisions of the ad hoc advisory committee shall be final.

Notwithstanding the above, if PAS, in its reasonable judgment, determines an individual has violated this policy in an egregious or flagrant manner, PAS may, without regard to the above tiers, bar the individual from participating of any kind in any future PAS Meetings. PAS reserves the right to immediately remove:

  • any Meeting participant whose actions violate this policy
  • any content or materials related to violations of this policy
  • and to cancel any related presentations if PAS, in its reasonable judgment, deems such presentations a risk to its ability to conduct a meeting free of ethical violations or conflicts of interest.

NOTE: For information regarding the conduct expected of attendees of the PAS Meeting, please refer to the PAS Meeting Participant Code of Conduct Policy.

Americans With Disabilities Act

Americans With Disabilities Act

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, PAS will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. Contact PAS in order to make arrangements.

Code of Conduct

The purpose of this policy is to address the conduct expected of PAS participants and to outline steps that may be taken when conduct does not align with expectations. For purposes of this policy, “participant” is defined as any individual registered attendee, speaker, organizer, staff, sponsor, guest, or exhibitor associated with any official PAS events. The PAS Code of Conduct applies to all PAS activities. A PAS activity includes but is not limited to activities throughout the year preparing for the PAS events or activities published in the PAS Meeting Program guide or similar materials, including social events, or activities taking place in or on a PAS event platform, PAS-contracted venues, or taking place online or via social media (i.e., postings to PAS Facebook, Twitter and similar pages, including meeting hashtags).

Expected Conduct
The PAS is committed to fostering a welcoming environment that is safe, collaborative, and productive for dialogue and discovery for all participants. All who register to participate, attend, speak, sponsor, or exhibit at a PAS event agree to comply with this policy.

PAS expects all participants associated with any official PAS events will adhere to the following principles:

  • Respect common-sense rules for public behavior, personal interaction, courtesy, and respect for private property.
  • Be considerate and respectful of differing perspectives during the meeting.
  • Respect the rules and policies of participating societies, the meeting platform, venues, and hotels.
  • Comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
  • PAS prohibits any form of harassment, sexual or otherwise. Accordingly, some behaviors, including but not limited to the following, are specifically prohibited:
  • Intimidation, stalking, harassment, inappropriate physical or digital contact, unwelcome sexual attention, or discrimination in any form.
  • Abusive, harassing, or threatening behavior
  • Verbal/written threats or personal insults

At any PAS events, PAS prohibits the following:

  • Disruption, including but not limited to solicitation or promotional items, of any presentation, video/text chat, exhibit hall activity, or any other events throughout the meeting is prohibited. All participants must comply with instructions given by the moderator and/or any PAS event staff.
  • Participants in PAS events are strictly prohibited from screen capturing, recording, photographing, broadcasting, distributing, or unauthorized publication of any sessions, presentations, or materials presented at PAS events. This includes but is not limited to, slides, video or text chat, audio recordings, live digital feeds, or other forms of digital information sharing.
  • Participants in PAS events are strictly prohibited from transferring, sharing, publishing, or copying login or access credentials, passwords, hyperlinks, or other materials intended for the use of individual access to PAS content.

Participants asked by anyone to stop engaging in hostile or harassing behaviors are expected to comply immediately. This behavior will not be tolerated and may result in immediate expulsion from a session, event, or the PAS Meeting, including future PAS Meetings or other PAS events, either virtual or a held-in-person, and/or deactivation of login credentials or other access mechanisms.

Reporting A Violation
Violations of this Code of Conduct Policy should be reported immediately.

All participants are expected to alert venue security, platform, or PAS personnel of any dangerous situations, violations of this Conduct Policy, or if anyone is in distress as detailed below.

Participants who feel physically unsafe or believe a crime has been committed should contact local police immediately.

To report a Code of Conduct violation, participants may:

  • Visit Room 706 of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on May 2 – May 6, 2024, 7:00 am – 5:15 pm and/or
  • Visit the Code of Conduct form, which will collect and promptly relay information confidentially and sensitively, and/or
  • Call PAS at 346.258.6216.

Complaints may be raised during or after any PAS event. Allegations regarding misconduct by participants are taken very seriously. PAS encourages prompt reporting of violations so immediate action can be taken to address the concern. Reports may not be submitted anonymously as that would preclude adequate follow-up action.

Procedures Regarding Reported Violations:
During the PAS Meeting

  • Once an allegation is received, the incident will be reviewed promptly by the PAS Executive Director, PAS Meeting Director, and members of a PAS Advisory Group, comprised of the members of the Program Committee Leadership Team.
  • Based on this initial information, the complainant will be interviewed promptly by the PAS Executive Director and the PAS Meeting Director together. The complainant will be asked to provide his/her preferred resolution.
  • Note: if any of the above individuals are named in an allegation, they may be excluded from any review actions.
  • Based on the sole assessment of the PAS Executive Director, PAS Meeting Director, and PAS Advisory Group comprised of the members of the Program Committee Leadership Team, in consultation with legal counsel, as needed, PAS may enact a range of next steps, up to and including immediate expulsion from a session, event, or the PAS Meeting, without prior warning or refund. PAS reserves the right to remove any participant whose social attentions become unwelcome to another and who persists in such attentions after their unwelcome nature has been communicated. PAS also reserves the right to remove any participant who appears inebriated or who engages in conduct that interferes with the ability of other participants to participate in and enjoy the meeting.

After a PAS Event:

  • If PAS, in its sole determination, concludes the allegation requires further review or scrutiny, the PAS Executive Director, Meeting Director, and an Advisory Group member will raise the complaint with the alleged offender, who will be given a chance to respond.
  • Other individuals may be contacted to provide information. Participants are expected to cooperate with PAS information gathering related to a reported violation of this Code of Conduct Policy by providing the information requested by PAS that is relevant.
  • Action will be taken by the PAS Board based on its assessment of the level of misconduct.
  • PAS may, in its reasonable judgment, refer the allegation to venue or platform security personnel or to the alleged offender’s home institution (Office of Research Integrity or similar), employer, licensing board, or law enforcement for investigation and decision.
  • If PAS, in its reasonable judgment, determines an individual has violated this Code of Conduct Policy, PAS may bar the individual from participation in future PAS events.
  • PAS will report on the outcome of any investigation to individuals who have reported a violation of this Code of Conduct Policy.

Copyright Statement

Copyright Statement

The presentations, handouts, and other related materials (“Materials”) which are part of the PAS Meeting are the copyrighted intellectual property of the owner and no use of such materials may be used in any way without the prior written consent of the copyright owner.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer

The views expressed by any meeting attendee, speaker, exhibitor, or sponsor are those of the speaker and not necessarily those of PAS. As such, PAS shall not be held liable for any claims relating to reliance on such views.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

PAS Statement: The Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) leadership and staff are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the PAS Meeting and related activities. PAS is committed to providing a safe environment that welcomes the respectful expression of diverse opinions and perspectives and is open to collegial, energetic debate and dialogue.

PAS Goals: PAS is committed to

  1. A program selected on the basis of scientific, scholarly, and educational merit in support of our mission: Connecting the global academic pediatric community to advance scientific discovery and promote innovation in child and adolescent health.
  2. Building and operationalizing an understanding of DEI in all aspects of PAS, including program content, participants, committees, leadership, and staff, through data collection, impact assessment, and continuous process improvement, under the leadership of the PAS DEI Committee.
  3. A safe environment that welcomes respectful expression of diverse opinions and perspectives that is open to collegial, energetic debate and dialogue.
  4. All Submitters are expected to give proactive attention to DEI in the planning of session content and presenters. (For DEI definition guidance, see Notice of NIH’s Interest in Diversity.)
  5. Under the leadership of the DEI Committee, PAS will collect and analyze DEI data from PAS presenters, attendees, leadership, and staff and will use this data to identify opportunities for impactful DEI improvements.

Health & Safety Measures

Our Shared Commitment

PAS shares with all PAS 2024 Meeting attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staff, and vendors a commitment to and responsibility for a safe and healthy environment for all event participants.

Safety and preventative measures implemented by PAS and PAS venues will take into consideration guidance from federal, state, and local public health authorities. But even as we implement these measures, please be aware PAS cannot fully eliminate all risks of harm to event participants or guarantee safety. Ultimately, as a PAS 2024 participant, you are responsible for your own safety. Please also recognize this is a fluid situation, and PAS safety procedures may change. We will update you as needed via the PAS website, emails, and other communication channels.

Your safety is our #1 priority. Here are a few key details to keep in mind when planning for our in-person meeting in Toronto, Canada.

Vaccine Requirements – PAS supports following CDC guidelines which include vaccination and being current on boosters. Verification of vaccination by PAS will not be required.

Mask Requirements – Review and follow current CDC and applicable local guidance for protecting yourself from COVID-19. Masks will be available at PAS venues.

CDC – The CDC recommends indoor masking for all only in communities deemed to be at high risk for COVID-19 based on hospitalizations, local hospital capacity, and new infections. (You can check your area’s risk level on the CDC’s website.)

Waiver and Release

By registering for the PAS 2024 Meeting, you understand and assume all risks associated with traveling and participating in the meeting and any associated events/activities (e.g. Opening Reception, off-site events). You (and on behalf of your guest(s)) voluntarily waive and release PAS, its employees, directors, officers, volunteers, agents, successors, licensees, assigns, vendors, exhibitors, and sponsors from any and all claims, liabilities, or causes of action, including without limitation, death, bodily injury, property damage, or any other loss, damage, or any inconvenience whatsoever, arising from participation in this meeting and any associated PAS events/activities whether or not such damage, injury, or loss may occur on the premises of the meeting, at offsite venues, in participating hotels or on event ground transportation.

While attending the PAS 2024 Meeting, you agree to comply with any government, health authority, venue, and/PAS safety procedures, health requirements, protocols, and PAS staff directives, throughout the meeting, and be aware these may change at any time. You understand as a registrant that your failure to comply with any health and safety requirements or protocols or failure to comply with any direction from the PAS staff on-site during the meeting may result in the loss of the right to attend or in immediate removal from the event and cancellation of your registration without refund.

Do not participate in PAS activities or discontinue participation if you feel unwell, are awaiting COVID-19 test results, were recently exposed to COVID-19, or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 during or within ten (10) days of the Event, or are unable to participate safely.

Thank you for your understanding and assistance in helping keep each other healthy. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact info@pasmeeting.org.

Individual Slide and Poster Photography/Video

Individual Slide and Poster Photography/Video

Information sharing is vital to advancing scientific research, but it is important to respect information privacy and copyright ownership as well.

To help authors and attendees understand scientific content-sharing boundaries clearly, presenters must use PAS-provided icons to label each slide or poster with either the “PAS Share” or “Do Not Share” icons.  Important: Attendees must take note of what icon is listed on each individual slide. Video and/or photography of ENTIRE presentations and sessions is prohibited. If NO icon is shown, sharing is not permitted.

“PAS Share”

Slides labeled with the PAS Share icon indicate the presenter or author agrees to INDIVIDUAL slides or their poster being captured by video and/or photography and potentially being shared on various web and social media platforms. Attendees can share anywhere (social media, blogs, etc.) but MUST include the authors’ full name and institution.

“Do Not Share”

Slides labeled with the PAS Do Not Share icon indicate the presenter or author does not agree to their scientific content, research, or presentation slides being shared anywhere. All attendees are strictly prohibited from using cameras, including mobile phones, tablets, and all other photography, audio, and video recording devices in these scientific sessions.

This means attendees may not take photos or videos of speakers presenting or their slides. Attendees not adhering to this policy may be asked to leave the room and will be asked to delete all photos or videos already taken; additional action may be taken with repeated or egregious offenders.

Attendees are asked to be respectful of their colleagues by turning off all mobile devices before entering meeting rooms.

Session Videos: PAS will set up a secure website to share videos of certain sessions, including the Presidential Address, Invited Sessions, and Special Symposia. Presenters at these sessions will be asked to indicate whether their session videos may be shared.

Official photographs will be taken at the PAS 2024 Meeting. By registering for this meeting, you agree to allow PAS to use your photo in any PAS-related publications, including the PAS website.

Intellectual Property Policy

Intellectual Property Policy

The purpose of this policy is to specify the guidelines adopted by PAS regarding the use of PAS intellectual property. For purposes of this policy, “Member Organizations” are defined as the following: American Academy of Pediatrics, Academic Pediatric Association, American Pediatric Society, and Society for Pediatric Research. “PAS Directors” are those individuals appointed by a Member Organization to the PAS Board of Directors (“PAS Board”).

Nothing in this policy is intended to restrict the use of Intellectual Property by the persons who are the owners of the Intellectual Property, their licensees, or assignees. These owners may use their Intellectual Property or licensee or assign other uses as they deem appropriate, including reproduction, adaptation, publication, performance, and display, without any prior approval or notice to the PAS.

Through events and other means PAS provides valuable information and educational materials for PAS community members in the pediatric healthcare profession.  This information and educational material includes program guides, submissions, session materials, presentations, recordings, data, photographs, displays, signage, and images (collectively “Intellectual Property”) which may be owned by PAS, speakers, licensors, or other providers. This Intellectual Property is protected by the United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

The owners of this Intellectual Property exercise full rights over its usage.  The PAS Code of Conduct and PAS Terms of Use provide guidance for conduct related to the use of Intellectual Property, including social media activity and conduct during PAS sessions. Agreement to these stipulations is required of all participants in PAS events. These stipulations permit and encourage the open exchange of ideas and information that is essential to the advancement of scholarship and research core to the PAS vision.

The above notwithstanding, unless PAS Directors, staff, committee members, reviewers, moderators, presenters, volunteers, event participants, supporting staff and other PAS community members are the Intellectual Property owners, individuals may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of the Intellectual Property
  • Publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any Intellectual Property
  • Use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from the accompanying text in the Intellectual Property
  • Delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials from the Intellectual Property

 Any proposed use of Intellectual Property by persons other than the owner of the Intellectual Property, their licensees, or assignees must be pre-approved by PAS in writing. Requests should be sent by email to info@pasmeeting.org to the attention of the PAS Executive Director.

Personal Data Use Policy

Personal Data Use Policy

The purpose of this policy is to describe the guidelines adopted by PAS regarding the use of the personal data of PAS event attendees, speakers, sponsors, and other stakeholders. This personal data (“Personal Data”) includes a person’s name, contact information, education, demographics, and other significant points of data regarding a person as outlined in the PAS Privacy Policy. This Personal Data has been entrusted to PAS for use in connection with PAS events, programming, and other activities of PAS and is an important and valuable asset of PAS.

PAS Directors, committee members, event participants, staff and other stakeholders may not:

  • Share or transfer Personal Data
  • Sell or rent Personal Data
  • Use Personal Data for commercial purposes or purposes that duplicate or conflict with PAS events, offerings, or programs

Any proposed use of Personal Data must be pre-approved by PAS in writing. Requests should be sent by email to info@pasmeeting.org to the attention of the PAS Executive Director.

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting the PAS website. The purpose of this policy is to provide information on how the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) may collect and utilize your personal data. For purposes of this policy, “Member Organizations” are defined as the following: American Academy of Pediatrics, Academic Pediatric Association, American Pediatric Society, and Society for Pediatric Research. A listing of Alliance and Affiliate Organizations is available here.

Personal Data and Data Sources that PAS May Collect

Personal Data Personal Data Sources
Name, email and physical address, telephone numbers PAS Attendees, when submitting forms, abstracts or session or event proposals, or engaging in communications with us
Personal data about your transactions with us and personal data about your transactions with unaffiliated third parties (“Third Parties”) that are shared with PAS. Such transactional personal data can include but is not limited to, billing information, educational materials, or claims related to PAS policies or policy violations PAS Member, Alliance, Affiliate or other participating organizations, PAS websites, digital platforms, and applications
Third-party data, including personal data you provide to Third Parties when you have authorized the Third Party to share such personal data with other parties, such as personal data collected through Third Party applications, websites, or other digital interfaces, personal data you have authorized us to receive, or personal data you have authorized Third Parties to share with us Third-Party applications, websites, or other digital interfaces where you have agreed to share your personal data • Assistive technologies, mobile or wearable devices, or other similar technology

In order to better understand the academic pediatric community we serve, in the future PAS may expand the types of data it collects to include, for example, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural affiliations, or other demographic information.

How We Use Your Personal Data: We use personal data to provide our services and for purposes allowed by law. This includes use authorized by you. For example, we may use your data to:

Process registration, program, or education transactions
Example data use – education transaction: In order for CME credits to be claimed by PAS attendees PAS transmits data such as attendee name, email address, PAS registration number, session attendance, and/or evaluation data to the official PAS CME provider, currently Baylor College of Medicine.

Create and deliver educational programs and events
Example data use – educational programs: In order to create and deliver a PAS session or webinar – two examples of educational programs or events – PAS will share the attendee name and email address with external vendors with whom it has contracted for program guide apps or online meeting platforms. Illustrative vendors are Zoom, PosterCast, EventScribe, ScholarOne, and Cadmium.

Maintain your accounts
Example data use: PAS will use data such as attendee name, academic title, institution, specialty, and email address to maintain accounts that record participation in PAS activities or roles such as registrant, attendee, reviewer, moderator, speaker, workshop presenter; Board, task force or committee member.

Comply with PAS policies and applicable laws and for security purposes
Example data use – PAS policy compliance: PAS will use data such as name, email address, and abstract submissions to monitor for compliance with the PAS Academic Ethics Policy, for example, and to issue notifications or warnings of violations or take other policy enforcement actions.

Prevent and prosecute fraud or criminal activities or PAS policy violations
Example data use – prosecute fraud or criminal activities: PAS may share data in order to be responsive to requests from federal, state, or local authorities engaged in law enforcement activities.

Create, maintain, operate, and market our scholarly and educational services
Example data use – create/market educational services: PAS Meeting sessions and webinars are one example of scholarly and educational services. PAS may use attendee participation or evaluation data to pilot PAS Meeting sessions or webinars on new topics (for example, pediatric sedation). PAS may use attendee emails to spread awareness or market new sessions or webinars to those most likely to find them of interest.

Support online client experiences, digital platforms, and/or applications you elect to participate in
Example data use – support online client experiences: In order to resolve technical issues or provide the support needed by PAS participants, PAS may share error messages, user questions, requests for support, or descriptions of apparent network or platform failures with the relevant vendors (for example, Zoom, ScholarOne, or Cadmium or others).

Registration Cancelation Policy

REGISTRATION CANCELATION
All Registrations (In-Person + On-Demand & On-Demand) may be canceled through March 15, 11:59 pm CT. Cancelation is not permitted beginning March 16, 2024. The original registration fee, less a 20% administration fee, will be refunded. This administration fee is waived for Trainees.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Registration may be canceled through March 15, 11:59 pm CT. Cancelation is not permitted beginning March 16, 2024. Trainees who cancel their registration on or before March 16, 2024, 11:59 pm CT will be refunded in full and not charged the 20% admin fee.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I CANCEL AFTER MARCH 15, 2024?
If you are a registered attendee for the live meeting in Toronto and you discover you are unable to attend the onsite PAS Meeting after the March 15, 2024 cancelation date, we will switch you to an On-Demand Only registration, and no refund will be applied. You will have full access to all On-Demand content beginning Tuesday, May 7 – Thursday, August 1, 2024.

TRANSFERRING REGISTRATIONS
Meeting registrations cannot be transferred to another person. If the registrant cannot attend the meeting for any reason, their registration must be canceled, and the replacement person must register for the meeting separately.

Right To Use Name & Likeness

Right To Use Name & Likeness

In consideration for my participation in the PAS Meeting, I hereby grant PAS the perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free right and permission to record, photograph, use, and distribute (royalty-free, both now and in the future) my image, name, and voice in all forms and all media including, without limitation, photographs, electronic reproductions and transmission of images and audio files, webcasting, and any and all other uses on the internet for any and all PAS’s lawful purposes.

Social Media

Social Media Guidelines

Social Media Policy: Except as provided below, PAS encourages all of its members and event attendees to participate in public discussions through social networking including but not limited to social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, as well as blogs. At the same time, PAS expects that such individuals will make statements that are in the best interests of PAS and will not engage in any inappropriate statements or statements that would be detrimental to the PAS as a whole. PAS retains the right to take appropriate action to remove any content or postings it determines are contrary to PAS’s interests. We remind you to adhere to PAS’ social media do’s and don’ts:

Do:

  • Pay close attention to all PAS Policies: Individual Slide/Poster Photography/Video and Video and Audio Recordings of Entire Sessions.
  • Look for the “Share” or “Do Not Share” icon on each slide during presentations and sessions.
  • Follow PAS on X (@PASMeeting) and use the hashtag #PAS2024 to join the conversation about the meeting.
  • Like us on Facebook.
  • Blog or tweet about what you hear and learn at the meeting, but refrain from sharing when the speaker explicitly asks not to share. Talks are tweetable and shareable by default, but speakers can ask that attendees not share specific details or slides.
  • Converse and network with other attendees before, during, and after the conference.
  • Provide feedback to staff and the committee members – we encourage attendees to post about and discuss topics of interest and ideas for future annual meetings.
  • Communicate with respect and consideration for others, and keep criticism constructive.

Don’t:

  • Capture, transmit, or redistribute data presented at the meeting if there is a no-share icon or no icon at all – this may preclude its later publication in a scientific journal. Please adhere to the embargo policies and do not jeopardize your colleagues’ work!
  • Post copyrighted or trademarked material, or material protected by other intellectual property rights.
  • Use PAS’ social media platforms to comment on medical, legal, or litigious matters.
  • Post derogatory, demeaning, inflammatory, offensive, disrespectful, hateful, sales-oriented, or otherwise inappropriate comments.

People who participate in social media activity associated with the meeting are expected to:

  • Maintain a courteous and respectful demeanor in their comments and posts.
  • Contribute value and expertise.
  • Represent themselves and their organizations truthfully and professionally.
  • Recognize that social media conversations include professionals, patients, policymakers, reporters, and the general public.

The views and opinions posted on PAS’ social media do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of PAS, its leadership, staff, or membership. PAS reserves the right to remove comments it deems, in its sole discretion, to be inappropriate.

Speaker Support Policy

PAS does not pay speaker honorariums. However, we do offer the following speaker benefits for Scholarly Session participants only (Basic-Clinical-Translational Roundtables, Debate/Pro-Con Discussions, Hot Topic/Topic Symposia, Panel Discussions, State of the Art Plenary):

Scholarly Session Speakers who provide an overview/presentation for 10 minutes or longer:

  • Member Speaker: Association members are encouraged to participate actively in developing their association’s scientific program at PAS. A member of APS, SPR, APA, AAP Fellow, ASPN, or PIDS who provides an overview/presentation for 10 minutes or longer receives:
    • Complimentary meeting registration
  • Non-Member Speaker: Highly qualified speakers who are not yet association members may be invited by session organizers or chairs to participate in PAS. A speaker who was not a member of APS, SPR, APA, AAP Fellow, ASPN, or PIDS as of August 1, 2023, and who provides an overview/presentation for 10 minutes or longer receives:
    • Complimentary meeting registration
    • Up to two nights lodging at a conference-contracted hotel. Note: speakers must book and pay for the reservation at a conference-contracted hotel themselves, then submit the receipt for reimbursement by June 3, 2024.
    • Up to $250 for incidentals. Itemized receipts must be submitted; see PAS Travel Guidelines for details.
    • Standard economy air travel to/from the PAS Meeting, which must be booked no less than 30 days prior to the start of the PAS Meeting through the PAS Egencia. If travel is not booked through PAS Egencia by March 29, 2024, the speaker must book and pay for their own travel. (Prior approval is needed for layovers that are non-PAS Meeting related.)
    • If the speaker is unable to attend the PAS Meeting after a ticket is booked, he/she is responsible for reimbursing PAS for the cost of the ticket (the ticket is not transferrable, and can only be used by the individual for his/her personal use.)
    • The PAS Travel Guidelines, Complimentary Registration Link, and Speaker Expense forms will be in your tasks list to complete for eligible speakers, please contact michelle.kravanek@pasmeeting.org for any questions.
    • Speaker Expense forms must be submitted by June 3, 2024, to be eligible for reimbursement.

PAS Scholarly Session Program Chairs
Chairs are not eligible for complimentary meeting registration or compensation. Chairs who provide an overview/presentation longer than 10 minutes will be classified as both a chair and a speaker and therefore are eligible for the speaker support detailed above.

PAS Original Science Abstract Programs: Platforms, Poster Symposia, Poster Sessions
Moderators, Discussants, Poster Facilitators, and Presenters are not eligible for complimentary meeting registrations. All participants must register for the PAS Meeting.

PAS Clubs
All participants must register for the PAS Meeting. If grant funding is obtained, the PAS Speaker Support Policy applies, and grant funding is used first towards the speaker and audiovisual expenses and then for other expenses. If grant funding is not obtained, no speaker support is offered; registration and travel expenses are the responsibility of the speaker.

PAS Workshops–Including ASPN and PIDS Workshops
Workshop presenters are not eligible for complimentary meeting registrations. All participants must register for the PAS Meeting.

APA and PAS Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Faculty participants are not eligible for complimentary meeting registrations. All participants must register for the PAS Meeting.

Presidential Plenaries
Special guest speakers who are invited by partner and alliance organizations to speak as high-profile “Guest Speakers” at the organization’s Presidential Plenary Session will follow the PAS Non-Member speaker policy.

Video and Audio Recordings of ENTIRE Presentations and Sessions

Video and Audio Recordings of ENTIRE Presentations and Sessions

The use of cameras and audio recording equipment (including, but not limited to, camera-enabled cellular phones, film, digital, and video) is prohibited during PAS events, ENTIRE presentations, and sessions without prior written permission from PAS.

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability

Each in-person meeting participant must acknowledge and agree to this release and waiver before registration can be confirmed.

The Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting will take place as an in-person event from May 2-6, 2024, at the Toronto Convention Center, Toronto, Canada. Those choosing to attend must agree to the terms of this Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Claims.

By agreeing to this Waiver, the undersigned (I or you) acknowledge that you have made the decision to attend the Event in person with a full understanding of the inherent risks of such a decision.

PAS is not responsible for the Venue’s health and safety mitigation efforts (or lack thereof) or any negligence by the Venue or its staff relative to such precautions. To help minimize the potential of health and safety issues, everyone attending the Event will be required to follow any health and safety policies and protocols established by PAS.

I acknowledge and agree that it is my obligation to follow all recommended and required health and safety policies, protocols, and measures while attending the Event.

I acknowledge and agree that I am attending the Event voluntarily, and at my own risk.

I agree to accept and assume all risks of personal injury, illness, disability, or damage related to health and safety arising from my attendance including but not limited to, risks arising from the acts, omission, and negligence of others, including PAS officers, directors, employees, agents, members, or exhibitors. I hereby release, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives, and next of kin, and do forever discharge, covenant not to sue, indemnify and hold harmless PAS, its directors, officers, agents, employees, members, and representatives, of and from any and all claims, liabilities, actions, damages, costs, or expenses of any kind arising out of, in connection with or realtering to my attending or participating in the Event including, without limitation, any illness, damages, or injury whatsoever resulting from my attendance at the Event, participation in events related to the Event, exposure to an infection disease (including COVID-19) or the manner in which the Event or its related events and activities are conducted (collectively, “Claims”).

I understand and agree that this Waiver includes any Claims based on the actions, errors, omissions, or negligence of PAS, its directors, officers, agents, employees, members, and representatives, whether a condition giving rise to any Claims occurred before, during or after I attended or participated in the Event. I understand that PAS is under no obligation to provide support or safety during the Event or medical aid in case of accidents or illness. However, should an accident or illness occur, I give PAS (0r its representative of staff) permission to seek immediate medical aid, and I further agree to hold harmless PAS and its respective officers, directors, members, staff, and representatives from any liability for illness, injury, loss, or damage related in any way to the provision or lack of provision of medical aid. I affirm I have carefully read this Waiver, understand its terms and conditions, and agree to be bound by all terms and conditions.

CONVINCE YOUR LEADERSHIP – ROI LETTER

Draft a PAS Advantage Letter to share with your department head

  • Focus on what you will bring back to your home institution (lab, department, academic institution, hospital, etc.).
  • Identify sessions that both strengthen your professional development AND support your university/hospital goals.
  • Target attendees and speakers, whom you are interested in creating future collaborations with.
  • Explore innovative technologies and products in workshops and on the exhibit floor that could be implemented when you return.
  • Attach the infographic for a quick snapshot of all aspects available to you if you attend.
  • Identify colleagues who have attended and visit with them about their experience.
  • Prepare a conference cost estimate with cost-saving strategies: register early, share a room, explore the best flight options and daily meal budget, etc.
  • Document key takeaways from the sessions and workshops you attend, as well as the posters and exhibits you visit.
  • Create a Conference Report to share highlights with your colleagues and to justify your institution’s investment.