Policies

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

We will continue to monitor these guidelines and adjust our approach as needed.  Updates to the safety policies will be posted on this webpage and shared with our attendees.

Last updated: February 25, 2022

Current Guidelines

  • Mask wearing is strongly encouraged but not mandatory.  Cornell recommends a single use surgical mask or a K/N95 mask. High quality (KN95) masks will be available at the event for those who would like one.
  • Attendees are asked to self-screen for symptoms at home prior to traveling to the conference, using a rapid antigen test if possible.

Doing Your Part

If you are feeling unwell or have tested positive for or been exposed to a positive case of COVID-19 within 5 days of the start of the conference, please do not attend. 

We ask all attendees to follow the event health and safety guidelines in effect at the time of the event. If you do not feel comfortable with potential exposure or mitigation measures, please consider joining us at a future conference.

Cancellation Policies

All cancellation and refund requests must be received by emailing dmconf [at] cornell.edu (dmconf[at]cornell[dot]edu).

  • Cancellations received on or before March 24 will received a full refund.
  • Cancellations received after March 25 and before March 31 will receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee.
  • If you do not cancel by March 31 and do not attend the conference, no refunds will be given.

Cancellations due to COVID-19

Refund Payment Policy

Refunds will be returned according to original payment method and process.   Payments made by credit card will be refunded to the original credit card on file within 7 days of notification of cancellation.  Payments made by check will be refunded by check from Cornell University and will take 4-6 weeks for processing.

Cancellations due to a COVID exposure or positive test within 5 days of the conference will be given a full refund in the form of payment credits towards future event attendance.

Event cancellation or postponement due to COVID-19

If the conference must be cancelled due to federal, state, local or Cornell University policies related to gatherings of any kind or travel bans, refunds for registration fees will be granted within 14 days of notice of cancellation.  Sponsorship funds will be refunded or applied to future events.