Frequently Asked Questions
Please review the following FAQ’s carefully. If your question is not answered below, please send an email to [email protected].
CATEGORIES:
- General Information
- Travel
- Registration
- Housing
- Program Changes & Paper Uploads
- Preparing for your Session
- Exhibits and Sponsorships
- Child Care
GENERAL INFORMATION
When and where will the 2020 AERA Annual Meeting take place?
The meeting will be held Friday, April 17 – Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at the Moscone Convention Center, North, South and West Buildings, the Hilton Parc 55 San Francisco, the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, the InterContinental San Francisco, and the San Francisco Marriott Marquis.
When will the 2020 AERA Annual Meeting program be released?
The online program was released on January 15, 2020.
Does AERA have volunteers, scholarships or financial support for presenters and/or attendees?
No. Due to the size, scope of the meeting, and logistical management, AERA relies entirely on paid staff to fulfill essential needs on site. A number of AERA Divisions and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) provide scholarships. To find out more, contact your Division or SIG leadership.
How do I obtain a certificate of attendance?
Come to the AERA Headquarters Office at Moscone South Room 102 when you are onsite to obtain your certificate. AERA is only able to issue certificates of attendance onsite at the meeting. We cannot issue certificates of attendance after the meeting or over email.
TRAVEL
How do I request an official Letter of Invitation from AERA to submit with my Visa application?
Please email [email protected] with your full name and a letter can be created for you. Letters can only be issued to participants of the meeting. Requests are fulfilled in the order they are received.
Are travel discounts available?
Information on travel discounts is available at http://www.aera20.net/travel-discounts.html.
REGISTRATION
How do I add an event (Professional Development Course, Offsite Visit, etc.) to an existing registration?
How to Register or Add an Event to Existing Registration:
1. Log in to register and make a hotel reservation or view and add events to your existing registration for the 2020 Annual Meeting.
2. Once you are logged in, click ‘My AERA’ at the top of the page.
3. On the ‘My AERA’ page, scroll down to the 2020 Annual Meeting and click ‘Register and Reserve a Hotel Room Now’ or ‘View and Add Events to Existing Registration’.
How do I update or edit my registration?
Changes to your registration can be made online by logging in to your registration. For additional registration assistance, please contact Registration Support at [email protected], (800) 893-7950, or (484) 751-5136.
HOUSING
How do I update or edit my hotel reservation?
For housing assistance or to modify your reservation, please contact Housing Customer Service at [email protected], (800) 262-9974, or (404) 842-0000.
PROGRAM CHANGES AND PAPER UPLOADS
I need to make an update to my paper/session. How do I do that?
Please send all program changes to [email protected] and include the title of the presentation. Author updates require name, affiliation and email address.
I emailed you about a program change, but I haven’t heard back yet.
All emails will be answered in the order they were received. Phone calls and multiple email requests will not expedite your request.
How do I upload my final paper? What is the deadline?
The portal will be open for individual paper authors and session submission authors to upload final papers to be presented at the 2020 AERA Annual Meeting after the Online Program is released January 15. All papers must be uploaded no later than March 20, 2020. Session chairs and discussants (if applicable) will review the uploaded papers through the system in order to prepare for the session. View complete Paper Specification and Upload Instructions: http://www.aera20.net/paper-specification-and-upload-instructions.html.
My affiliation/institution/name has changed, and I need to change it in the program.
To update your personal information, visit www.aera.net. Log in and click on the “My AERA” link at the top right of the page. Click on “My Profile” to update your information. It may take up to 24 hours for the information to be reflected in the online program.
PREPARING FOR YOUR SESSION
Have a question about what to expect in your session?
Information about session formats, room set-ups, audio visual, and other preparation tips are available online at: http://www.aera20.net/info-for-presenters.html.
EXHIBITS AND SPONSORSHIPS
What exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are available?
The Exhibit and Sponsorship Prospectus is available online here: http://www.aera20.net/exhibits--sponsorship.html. Limited exhibit space, sponsorships and advertisements are available!
CHILD CARE
Will child care be available during the 2020 AERA Annual Meeting?
Childcare will be available during the 2020 Annual Meeting To ensure that the center is properly staffed and to facilitate planning of games and other activities for the children, advance registration is required. On-site registration may be possible, at a slightly higher cost, if space is available. The deadline for advance child-care registration is March 16, 2020. Register for child care services online or contact KiddieCorp at [email protected] or call (858) 455-1718.