AAE21 FAQ
We have spent the past several months reimagining the Annual Meeting you know and love into a virtual format, and we pledge to bring you an experience that's as close to an authentic live meeting as possible - all from the safety of home.
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General
AAE21 will take place virtually Wednesday, April 21 – Saturday, April 24, 2021.
AAE21 will take place completely online and will use a virtual platform that allows attendees to view general sessions, enjoy live and on-demand educational content, participate in small-group video chats and interact with exhibitors.
Registration will open in early February.
A virtual conference is essentially an event that you can attend from the comfort and convenience of your home, office, or wherever else you can think of, through your personal computer, tablet or mobile device. Think of it as attending a standard AAE webinar but with the ability to engage with other attendees, speakers and exhibitors who are also attending the conference online. We are bringing two worlds together for a shared, unique experience!
Wednesday, April 21 |
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| On Demand | Select Education Sessions; Oral Research, Poster Research, Table Clinics |
| 9:50 - 10 a.m. CT | Opening Welcome Remarks |
| 10 - 11:30 a.m. CT | Education Block (2 Concurrent Channels) |
| 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT | Lunch Break |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. CT | Education Block (2 Concurrent Channels) |
| 2 - 2:30 p.m. CT | Break |
| 2:30 - 4 p.m. CT | Education Block (2 Concurrent Channels) |
| 4 - 4:30 p.m. CT | Break |
| 4:30 - 6 p.m. CT | General Session with Keynote Speaker |
| 6 p.m. CT | Alumni, Affiliate & AAE Social Events |
Thursday, April 22 |
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| On Demand | Select Education Sessions; Oral Research, Poster Research, Table Clinics |
| 6 - 7 a.m. CT | Interactive Wellness Activity |
| 10 - 11 a.m. CT | President's Address & Day 2 Welcome |
| 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. CT | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 11 - 11:30 a.m. CT | Break |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. CT | Education Block (2 Concurrent Channels) |
| 1 - 2 p.m. CT | Lunch Break |
| 2 - 3:30 p.m. CT | Education Block (2 Concurrent Channels) |
| 3:30 - 4 p.m. CT | Break |
| 4 - 5:30 p.m. CT | Education Block (2 Concurrent Channels) |
| 5:30 - 6 p.m. CT | Break |
| 6 - 7:30 p.m. CT | Education Block (2 Concurrent Channels) |
| 7:30 p.m. CT | Alumni, Affiliate & AAE Social Events |
Friday, April 23 |
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| On Demand | Select Education Sessions; Oral Research, Poster Research, Table Clinics |
| 6 - 7 a.m. CT | Interactive Wellness Activity |
| 9 - 10 a.m. CT | District Caucuses |
| 10 - 11:30 a.m. CT | General Assembly |
| 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT | Lunch Break |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. CT | Education Block (2 Concurrent Channels) |
| 2 - 2:30 p.m. CT | Break |
| 2:30 - 4 p.m. CT | Education Block (2 Concurrent Channels) |
| 4 - 4:30 p.m. CT | Break |
| 4:30 - 6 p.m. CT | Education Block (2 Concurrent Channels) |
| 6 p.m. CT | Alumni, Affiliate & AAE Social Events |
Saturday, April 24 |
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| On Demand | Select Education Sessions; Oral Research, Poster Research, Table Clinics |
| 10 - 11:30 a.m. CT | Education Block (2 Concurrent Channels) |
| 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT | Lunch Break |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. CT | Education Block (2 Concurrent Channels) |
| 2 - 2:30 p.m. CT | Break |
| 2:30 - 4 p.m. CT | Education Block (2 Concurrent Channels) |
| 4 - 4:30 p.m. CT | Break |
| 4:30 - 6 p.m. CT | Edgar D. Coolidge Awards |
Registration
Yes, to access the educational content, general sessions and visit with exhibitors, all attendees must register for the conference. Registration will open in early February.
AAE Members | Early Registration(by April 14) | Standard Registration(after April 14) |
| AAE Professional Active, Active 2nd Year, Associate, Educator, International, International 2nd Year, and Life members. | $549 | $625 |
| Active 1st Year Active 1st Year and International 1st Year members who have just transferred from Resident to Active status. | $285 | $360 |
| Retired Retired, Honorary, or Disabled Active members. | $285 | $360 |
| Retired Life AAE Life members with Retired status. | $120 | $195 |
| Student Resident, International Resident and Predoctoral Student members. | $120 | $195 |
| Professional Staff Dental staff who are members. | $120 | $195 |
Nonmembers | Early Registration(by April 14) | Standard Registration(after April 14) |
| Nonmember Professional U.S. | $819 | $894 |
| Nonmember Professional International | $741 | $816 |
| Nonmember Student | $594 | $669 |
| Nonmember Professional Staff | $594 | $669 |
Guests | Early Registration(by April 14) | Standard Registration(after April 14) |
| Guest Family member or friend not eligible for any other registration category. | $112 | $147 |
If you are unable to attend the livestream of AAE21, all session recordings will be available through the AAE21 website until May 31, 2021. After this date, select session recordings will be available on Endo on Demand and a paid subscription to Endo on Demand will be required to access the recordings.
Registration packages will be refunded, less a $50 processing fee ($25 for students and professional staff), if the AAE receives written notification of a cancellation by April 14, 2021.
Contact our Registration customer service center (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST) at 864-208-2762 or via email to submit your cancellation request.
Activity Cancellation & No-Show Policy
Optional activities require attendees to RSVP during the registration process. Some activities may require an additional purchase from a separate, non-AAE vendor in order to participate. Should an attendee cancel or no-show for a designated activity, any refunds for purchases made from a non-AAE vendor must be requested directly from said vendor. AAE will not refund attendees for any purchases made outside of our registration system.
A no-show occurs if a registrant does not cancel in advance of AND/OR does not show up for the activity. If a registrant no-shows, they will forfeit their spot for the activity.
Please do not share your login information. For every paid registration to attend virtually, only one device (computer, laptop, tablet, phone) will be allowed to enter the virtual conference. The CE credits earned, the questions asked, and the interactions with exhibitors or attendees within that single login session are all tied to an individual registration.
Maritz (formerly Experient) is the official registration partner for AAE21. Contact our registration customer service center (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST) at 864-208-2762 or via email.
Education Sessions & CE
AAE21 offers up to 41 CE Hours of educational content. All session recordings will be available through the virtual AAE21 website until May 31, 2021, and the CE submission site will close on the same day.
Live sessions take place in real-time, as you watch them. You can chat with other attendees and submit questions to the speaker, and speakers will answer questions at the end of their session.
On-demand sessions are recordings that can be viewed at any time. You will not be able to interact with other attendees or ask the speakers any questions in real-time. Questions can be submitted to speakers via email or by contacting the AAE at meetings@aae.org.
Yes, as the speakers present you will see their image next to the session slides.
We encourage you to ask questions at any time. During the live sessions, you are able to ask questions in real-time while the course is streaming live. Speakers will answer questions at the end of their sessions.
Questions for any on-demand sessions or for any recordings of previously livestreamed sessions can be submitted to speakers via email or through the meeting website. Questions for speakers can also be submitted to meetings@aae.org.
Technology
To participate, you need a strong WiFi internet connection, and an up to date internet browser is required. For the best viewing experience, we recommend that you join the conference using a supported internet browser, which includes Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari.
Most up to date devices such as laptops, desktops, and handheld tablets are capable of running the virtual conference. For technology assistance during the event, simply click on the Tech Support button or call the support number provided to address any technology issues for the virtual event.
A webcam and microphone are not required to attend the conference and view educational sessions.
Small group breakout sessions allow you to interact with other attendees using a webcam and your computer’s built-in microphone. These sessions will be identified in the agenda and include a video chat link. Additionally, some social functions (alumni/affiliate receptions, various social activities) will require the use of a microphone and/or webcam.
Exhibit Hall & Sponsorship
For sponsorships, please contact Marianne Niles, Corporate Relations Manager, at 312-872-0471.
For exhibits, please contact Deb Brisson, Exhibits and Sponsorship Manager, at 312-872-0466.
Yes, each company receives a specific number of registrations for their staff, and exhibiting companies will receive specific instructions for how to register staff in early April. Please contact Deb Brisson at 312-872-0466 for details.
Reminder: Exhibiting staff are not eligible to earn CE credits.