Health and Safety

As we return to in-person events, the health and safety of attendees, speakers and staff is the highest priority.  We are working closely with our hotel partners to ensure all federal, state and local guidelines are met as we organize this event.

We will continue to monitor these guidelines and will provide updates on this webpage.

Current Guidelines and Requirements

Last updated: June 28, 2021

  • Chairs will be spaced out in meeting rooms to allow for more physical distance between guests.
  • Masks should be worn by attendees and hotel staff who are not yet fully vaccinated. Per public health guidelines, masks are recommended for all attendees when social distancing is not possible.
  • Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at the registration desk and throughout the main areas of the hotel.
  • Signage through the hotel will be visible advising attendees of the required health and safety protocols and attendee expectations.

NYS Travel Guidelines

Doing Your Part

We ask all attendees to follow the local event health and safety guidelines in effect at the time of the event.  If you are feeling unwell or have recently been exposed to confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19, please do not attend and opt for a virtual registration instead. 

 

Cancellation Policies

We are offering flexible registration options for this year’s hybrid event and have adjusted our cancellation policies.   All cancellation requests must be submitted to dmconf [at] cornell.edu (dmconf[at]cornell[dot]edu) by October 1, 2021. 

Please note that refunds will not be given for no-shows. 

A transfer of your full registration to another individual is permitted prior to October 19, 2021 by submitting a request to dmconf [at] cornell.edu (dmconf[at]cornell[dot]edu)

In-Person Attendance

If you are not able to attend in-person in Syracuse, NY, a full refund of your pre-paid registration will be available until October 1, 2021.  If you wish to cancel your in-person attendance after October 1, 2021 but before October 13, 2021, your pre-paid registration will automatically be applied toward a virtual registration and you will be refunded the difference in registration fees. 

If you are unable to travel due to COVID-19 travel restrictions imposed in the state or country from which you are traveling, your pre-paid registration fees will be applied toward a virtual registration and you will be refunded the difference in registration fees.

If you are unable to attend due to a positive COVID-19 test, symptoms or exposure, your pre-paid registration fees will be applied toward a virtual registration and you will be refunded the difference in registration fees.

Virtual Attendance

If you are not able to participate in the event virtually after registration, a full refund of the pre-paid registration fees will be available until October 1, 2021.  After October 1, virtual attendance registration fees are non-refundable.