The Aesthetic Meeting 2024
  GENERAL INFORMATION

ACCREDITATION
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (The Aesthetic Society) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AESTHETIC MARKETPLACE HOURS
Friday 8:00am – 5:45pm
Saturday 8:15am – 4:45pm
Sunday 8:15am – 2:30pm

AESTHETIC MEETING APP
The Aesthetic Meeting 2024 app is available for download for iPhone and Android devices so you will have the most up-to-date meeting information in the palm of your hand! We strongly recommend using the app as you will have the ability to create your own agenda, communicate with colleagues and much more!
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AFFILIATED EVENTS
If you are interested in hosting a function during the meeting, please contact Jamie Rosenstein at jamie@theaestheticsociety.org. Please note all functions must be approved by The Aesthetic Society and they may not conflict with any educational programming.

ATTENDANCE AGREEMENT – Online and In Person
No Friends and Family. I will not allow any individual to participate in my place.
No Photographs. I will not photograph, record, or take any screen captures of the presentations.
PHI Confidentiality. I will hold in strictest confidence any protected health information revealed.
Permission to be Photographed. I understand The Aesthetic Society will record this event for its own purposes, including republication in print and on its digital platforms. I hereby give permission for The Aesthetic Society and its assigns to use my name, photograph and public-facing biography, without compensation to me, in conjunction with any such uses.
Assumption of Risk. I accept and assume all risks of my in-person participation, including the risk of injury or contracting an infectious disease, including but not limited to COVID-19 exposure.
Release of All Claims. I hereby release, indemnify against all costs, expenses and attorney fees, and hold harmless the event venue and The Aesthetic Society, as well as their respective affiliates, directors, officers, agents, employees, contractors or volunteers, from any claims related in any fashion to the event.
Meetings Code of Conduct. I will abide by this Code.

BADGES
Thanks to the generosity of AmSpa, attendees who register for the Aesthetic Meeting 2024 by March 25th will be able to skip the check-in process onsite and will receive their meeting badge via mail.

CME AND PATIENT SAFETY CREDITS
Credits will be awarded based on meeting attendance and completion of the evaluation form, which will be available online during the meeting.
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COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
Educational grants provided by AbbVie and Mentor Worldwide LLC.

DISCLOSURE
The Aesthetic Society requires all faculty, authors, planners, reviewers, moderators, staff and all other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an activity to disclose all financial relationships in the past 24 months. The Aesthetic Society also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/ unapproved uses of products are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials.

All identified relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and the educational content thoroughly evaluated by The Aesthetic Society for fair, balanced, and safe, effective patient care.

HOTELS
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Please note: onPeak is the ONLY official housing company associated with The Aesthetic Meeting 2024. While other hotel resellers may contact you offering housing for your trip, they are NOT endorsed by, nor affiliated with, our meeting. Booking within the block helps us negotiate the lowest possible room rates for attendees. If you choose to book with a vendor other than onPeak, we strongly encourage you to verify their credentials before doing business with them. We also encourage you to independently confirm that your reservations, in fact, have been made and will be honored, by directly contacting your chosen hotel, airline and/or rental car company.

MEETINGS CODE OF CONDUCT
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery aka The Aesthetic Society (hereinafter “The Society”) is committed to providing an educational environment that is welcoming and free from any form of harassment or other discrimination. This Code of Conduct (hereinafter “Code”) applies to all persons, including attendees and their guests, exhibitors, Society staff and venue staff (hereinafter “persons”), present at our meetings and/or Society-sponsored events (hereinafter “venues”).

Expected Conduct. All persons at Society venues shall:
Be considerate and respectful to each other;
Alert Society staff if they hear of or observe any conduct that violates this Code; and
Comply with this Code, all meeting venue rules, policies and procedures, and all laws and regulations of the state where the venue is located.
Unacceptable Conduct. The Society expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability or perceived disability, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or any other legally protected characteristic. Examples of harassment and discrimination include, but are not limited to:
Sexist, racist, homophobic or other discriminatory jokes, slurs, insults or comments;
Unwelcome sexual advances, whether verbal or physical;
Display of sexualized images;
Stalking, whether in person or online;
Threatening or intimidating language or physical conduct; and
Inappropriate photography or recording.
Reporting Procedure. All persons shall immediately report to Society staff any believed or witnessed violations of this Code. All reported concerns will be treated seriously and investigated promptly. The Society will not tolerate any actual or attempted reprisals or retaliation against any person who, in good faith, reports a believed or witnessed violation of this Code, or who participates in The Society’s investigation.

Consequences. Any person asked to stop any Code-violating behavior shall comply immediately. Additionally, at The Society’s sole discretion, any violation of this Code may result in removal from or denial of access to the venue without a refund of any applicable registration fees, and/or disqualification from attendance at future Events.

POST MEETING ON-DEMAND CONTENT
Select panels and courses (noted on the program) will be available to view on-demand one month after the meeting through our online streaming platform, Digitell. Access to on-demand content is complimentary with your Aesthetic Meeting registration.

PRE-REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY
Refunds not considered unless a written request is emailed to registrar@theaestheticsociety.org by Thursday, April 25, 2024, or mailed to The Aesthetic Society and postmarked by Thursday, April 25, 2024. Refunds made on or before Thursday, April 25, 2024, will be subject to a 15% administrative fee. No refunds after Thursday, April 25, 2024.

REGISTRATION HOURS
Location: Vancouver Convention Center, West Level 1
Wednesday, May 1st   2:30pm – 6:30pm
Thursday, May 2nd 6:30am – 6:30pm
Friday, May 3rd  6:30am – 6:00pm
Saturday May 4th 6:30am – 5:30pm
Sunday, May 5th 6:30am – 2:00pm

SOCIAL EVENTS
The Aesthetic Society Welcome Reception
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SPEAKER READY HOURS
Wednesday - 2:30pm – 6:30pm
Thursday - 6:30am – 6:30pm
Friday - 6:30am – 6:30pm
Saturday - 6:30am – 6:30pm
Sunday - 6:30am – 4:30pm

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
If, due to a physical disability, you require any special assistance while in attendance at this meeting, or if you have any special dietary restrictions, please contact Meetings Manager, Jamie Rosenstein, at 562.799.2356 or via email at jamie@theaestheticsociety.org.

THE AESTHETIC MEETING 2025 – AUSTIN
Visit onPeak and the City of Austin in booth 133 to learn to book your rooms in Austin and find out about the hidden gems the city has to offer. Make sure you are the first to secure your accommodation with Nancy Cowie, Sr. Account Executive onPeak.

TRAVELLING WITH PETS TO CANADA
Canada has specific import requirements in place to avoid introducing animal diseases to protect its people, plants and animals.
Visit https://inspection.canada.ca/importing-food-plants-or-animals/pets/eng/1326600389775/1326600500578
for more information.
Check with the hotel you are staying in for their specific guidelines.
The Vancouver Convention Center only allow certified service animals with papers to enter.

VIRTUAL AND POST MEETING ON-DEMAND CONTENT
Select sessions and courses, listed below, will be available to view live virtually during the meeting as well as on-demand roughly one month after the meeting through our online streaming platform, Broadcast Med. Access to on-demand content is complimentary with your Aesthetic Meeting registration for both in-person and virtual attendees.

Sessions and Courses available virtually:

  • Sunrise Sessions
  • Mini Symposia
  • General Session
  • Business Side Session – available on-demand ONLYwill not be live streamed
  • Non-Invasive Session
  • Aesthetic Arena
  • Masterclass: Facelift – Planning and Technique* – available live streaming only – NOT available on-demand
  • Rhinoplasty Symposium*
  • Premier Global Hot Topics*

*Requires additional registration fee to access.

WOMEN AESTHETIC SURGEONS’ WELLNESS LOUNGE
Visit the Women Aesthetic Surgeons’ Wellness Lounge - Relax, Rejuvenate and Recharge. Please visit Booth 103 in The Aesthetic Marketplace as much as you would like throughout the day. Take a break, meet up with friends, recharge your phone and rest your feet. The lounge is open to plastic surgeons only. Open Friday – Sunday