2024 Conference FAQ
Conference Information, Program, & App:
- How do I create my own itinerary?
- Can I print my schedule at the hotel?
- Where can I find a particular room or timing of a presentation I want attend?
- What do I do if I need social distancing?
- Can I bring a guest to the ...?
- Can people who are not graduate students attend the graduate student events?
- Will there be childcare?
- Is there a lactation room?
- Will you have a quiet area?
- Will there be a prayer room?
- How do I get help with the app?
- How do I use the conference app?
- How can I tell if a session has been canceled?
- Who do I contact if I have an emergency during Conference?
Hotel, Food, & General Questions:
- What is the hotel WiFi?
- Which floor(s) have all-gender/gender-inclusive restroom facilities?
- Is there someplace safe I can leave my poster/backpack/laptop while I go to sessions?
- I have lost my wallet, cell phone, credit cards, room key, glasses, etc. Where is the lost and found?
- Where is the nearest drug store?
- What food options do I have?
Hotel & Transportation information can be found here.
Conference Information, Program, & App:
How do I create my own itinerary?
See how to create (and print) your own itinerary within the searchable schedule here.
Can I print my schedule at the hotel?
The hotel does not have on-site printing. You will need to print your schedule prior to your arrival or visit a nearby print shop. For printing we would suggest the FedEx located at 801 Louisiana St. Suite 101, Houston, TX 77002.
Where can I find a particular room or timing of a presentation I want attend?
See the conference app or the Searchable Schedule for the room and time of a presentation.
What do I do if I need social distancing?
AAAL will have yellow and red wristbands to expresses your level of comfort of contact. Yellow indicates that I am comfortable with some contact, elbow bumps are okay, and minimal contact. Red indicates that I am not comfortable with any contact.
Can I bring a guest to the ...?
No, only registered attendees may attend conference functions.
Can people who are not graduate students attend the graduate student events?
Graduate student events are designed specifically for graduate students. Individuals who are not graduate students should not attend.
AAAL and the conference hotel are not able to provide childcare during the conference. Find more information on family resources here.
As a part of our effort to create a comfortable environment for your family, we provide a space for lactation needs. Please visit the registration desk to get your key to access the Mother's Room.
AAAL will provide a Tranquility Space. Please visit the registration desk to get access to the Tranquility Space. AAAL asks you please abide by these guidelines when in the Tranquility Space:
- All activities and attendees must be quiet
- No talking in room; take all conversations outside
- No headphones/music
- No eating/drinking
- Phones on mute; no sounds, no vibrating
AAAL will provide a prayer room. The prayer room is located in Conference Room 2 on the 6th Floor. The room will be divided by a drape. AAAL asks you please abide by these guidelines when in the prayer room:
- All activities and attendees must be quiet
- No talking in room; take all conversations outside
- No headphones/music
- No eating/drinking
- Phones on mute; no sounds, no vibrating
How do I get help with the app?
Prior to the conference please email info@aaal.org for questions. For onsite questions, please visit the registration desk located on the 3rd floor.
How do I use the conference app?
Open the Apple or Google Play Store. Search for “AAAL 2024 Conference.” The conference app should be among the first ones to show up. Attendees need to use the same email they used when registering for the conference.
How can I tell if a session has been canceled?
In the online program or app, it will begin with [Canceled].
Who do I contact if I have an emergency during Conference?
If you need assistance from the Conference Support staff find someone with an "Ask Me" button or email conference@aaal.org. If you need medical help, most Importantly, please do not use your cell phones to call 911!! Instead, use one of the hotel house phones and dial “55”. “55" is the Emergency Line here at the hotel. Dialing “55” bypasses all calls and goes directly to the Front Desk, Security, or Operator and will thus set in motion our Emergency Response Teams. Be aware, that in situations involving medical emergencies, we clear the Valet Motor Lobby. We will have a manager in place waiting to escort the Paramedics. In addition, we hold an elevator on the first floor to ensure rapid access to the floor that they are needed to respond to.
Conference Information, Program & App:
Wi-Fi Network: AAAL2024
Password: AAAL2024
Which floor(s) have all-gender/gender-inclusive restroom facilities?
All-gender restrooms are located on the 4th Floor. Each restroom will have signage outside the door indicating that it is gender inclusive.
Is there someplace safe I can leave my poster/backpack/laptop while I go to sessions?
AAAL does not have a safe space to leave valuable materials. It is recommended to keep valuable items in your hotel room and/or safe.
I have lost my wallet, cell phone, credit cards, room key, glasses, etc. Where is the lost and found?
There is a lost and found box located in the back of the Registration Desk where found items will be held until the end of the conference day. Then, they will be taken to the hotel front desk.
Where is the nearest drug store?
The nearest drug store is CVS Pharmacy, located at 402 Gray St, Houston, TX 77002.
Downtown Houston Dining
Halal Restaurants
Downtown Houston Tunnel System
Open Mon-Fri 7AM - 3PM
Einstein Bros. Bagels (on property)
1200 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
Open Sat-Sun 6AM-10PM
Corner Bakery Cafe
1000 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Open Mon-Fri 6:30AM - 3PM
Russo’s Pizzeria
604 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002
Closed Sunday
Shula’s Steakhouse (on property)
1200 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
Closed Sunday dinner
Wimpy’s Hamburgers
632 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002
Closed Sunday
Benihana
1318 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
Finn Hall Food Court
712 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
For additional information about things to see and do while in Houston as well as restaurants that offer special menus pertaining to those looking for Kosher, gluten free, and the celebration of Ramadan, please click here.