General Information
 
What are the dates for ASF 2014?
January 26-29, 2014

Is ASF 2014 accessible to the physically challenged?
Yes, the ARIA provides for reasonable accommodations to allow physically challenged individuals to participate in all ARIA Hotel and Convention Center activities. Accessible sleeping rooms, wheelchairs and TDD kits are available. Persons with special needs should contact registration@americansecuritization.com specifying your requirements.

What is the dress code for the conference?
Business casual attire is appropriate for all conference activities. Since meeting room temperatures vary we recommend you bring a jacket or sweater to the sessions.

Is coffee or other beverages provided?
Breakfasts, lunches, breaks and beverages are provided during normal conference hours. These meals are primarily located in the exhibit hall. To view a full agenda with locations and times for meals click here.
 
How do I obtain a visa to attend the conference?
The visa application process can take six months or more, so we encourage attendees from countries other than the United States to apply for their visas as early as possible, but no later than three months before they wish to enter the United States. Please note that a visa does not guarantee entry into the United States! Individuals may request a letter of invitation by email at registration@americansecuritization.com. The following must be included in your request:

• Full name as it appears on your passport
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Complete mailing address
• Passport number and country of issue
• Phone Number
• Fax Number Requests may take up to 5 business days to process.

Management is not able to contact US Embassies in support of an individual attempting to gain entry into the host country to attend ASF 2014.

Which registration category should I choose?
Definitions for each registration category are listed below and are posted on the Registration Information webpage.
 
Investor: Please click here.

Issuer: Please click here.

Government Employee: Persons directly employed by a federal, state or local government agency, excluding individuals who also qualify as investors for registration purposes (such as individuals who manage state pension funds).
 
Sponsor Employee: Sponsor Employee registrations may be used only by employees of the sponsoring organization as defined below, and are non-transferable outside of that organization.

Sponsor Employees include:

• Persons directly employed by the legal entity that executed the sponsor application for the related event with ASF (the “Sponsor”).


• Persons directly employed by parent firms or subsidiaries of the Sponsor (whether those organizations are separate legal entities or separate business units of the Sponsor), but only to the extent that such organizations would be identified as belonging to the same ASF membership category as the Sponsor (e.g., issuer, financial intermediary, supplier, trustee), whether or not the Sponsor, the parent firm or the subsidiary is, in fact, an ASF member. Sponsors that belong to the ASF membership category of “large integrated financial institution” are classified as financial intermediaries for these purposes.

• Consultants, contractors, vendors and other third parties providing goods or services to a Sponsor, and anyone else who is not directly employed by the Sponsor.


• Employees of parent firms or subsidiaries of the Sponsor that would be identified as belonging to a different membership category as the Sponsor, whether or not the Sponsor, parent firm or subsidiary is, in fact, an ASF member. For example, employees of an asset management business unit of a financial intermediary Sponsor do not qualify.


• Clients of a Sponsor.

If you do not fall in to one of the categories listed above, you must register as an ASF Registrant. For more information on becoming an ASF member please click here.  Registration questions may be emailed to registration@americansecuritization.com.
 
What is the Staff Pass Policy?
Sponsor Employee registrations may be used only by employees of the sponsoring organization as defined above, and are non-transferable outside of that organization. Sponsor employees can register only after their firm has fully paid for its sponsorship.

When does online registration end?
Online registration ends on January 23, 2014.

If I have not registered before online registration ends, can I still register for the conference?
Yes. Onsite registration opens on January 26, 2014 at the ARIA Hotel and Convention Center. All walk-in registrants will be charged a $65 onsite administrative fee that must be paid by credit card, in addition to the registration fee of their applicable registration category (as determined by ASF). All registrations are subject to ASF approval. If a walk-in registrant registers under a registration category that is not approved, then their registration category will be reclassified accordingly and the credit card used to pay for the registration will be charged the corresponding registration fee, minus the fee that has already been charged. If the credit card that was used to pay for the registration is no longer valid, registrants must provide an alternative form of payment.

Can I register over the phone?
No. Registration is available online through January 23, 2014, after which you may register onsite at the conference. Onsite registration will include a $65 administrative fee, regardless of registration category or membership, which must be paid by credit card.

What does my registration include?
Registration includes admission to the Sessions, Exhibit Hall, Meal Functions, and Receptions.

Can I attend only one day of the conference, or just a session, or two?
Yes, however pricing is only available for the entire conference.

Can I pay for my registration with a credit card?
Payment by credit card is preferred. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Charges will appear on your credit card statement as "ASF INC" or "AMERICANSECFORUMINC."
 
Can I pay for my registration with a check?
Payment by credit card is preferred. If you are unable to pay with a credit card please email registration@americansecuritization.com. Checks must be received within 30 days of the date of the registration invoice. All payments must be made no later than January 23, 2014 or the registration will be cancelled.

Am I able to register a group of people?
Yes, register as an individual and you will have the opportunity to add additional group members later in the registration process. If there are fees associated with this event, the total fees for all registrants in the group will be charged to the first person in the group. If members of the group are paying individually (for example, with different credit cards), you must create separate registrations for each.

What is the refund and cancellation policy for conference registration?
Registration cancellation requests MUST be submitted in writing to registration@americansecuritization.com. Refunds will be granted for any registration cancellation until Friday, October 4, 2013. After Friday, October 4, 2013, we regret that no refunds will be granted for any cancellation.

Will I receive an email confirmation?
Yes, you will receive confirmation by email that you are registered. If you do not receive an email confirmation, it means your registration did not go through. Please contact registration@americansecuritization.com if you have any problems.

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Housing/Travel

How and when can I make a hotel reservation for ASF 2014? 
Click here for information on how to make a reservation at the ARIA hotel.
 
I am an employee of a sponsoring organization. How do I make my hotel arrangements? 
Sponsor Employees should contact their firm’s event staff for instructions regarding reserving your hotel.

Will there be any shuttle service provided at ASF 2014?
Shuttles will not be provided. All conference events are within walking distance.

What airport is closest to the ARIA Conference Center?
Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) is the main airport to serve the Las Vegas area. It is a full-service airport located 3 miles from the ARIA hotel.

Where should I go when I arrive at the conference?
Please go to the ASF 2014 registration desk starting on Sunday, January 26, 2014. You may pick up your badge and conference materials during normal registration hours. The conference agenda is posted on the Program webpage.

Is there a Business Center in the hotel?
The business center is centrally located on the 2nd Floor of the ARIA Convention Center.

What will the conference program be like?
ASF 2014 will feature a multi-day program, combining general sessions which cover topics of broad interest.

What is the conference schedule?
The conference agenda is posted on the Program webpage.

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Sponsors & Exhibitors

My firm would like to become a Sponsor. What do we have to do? 
Sponsor and exhibitor information packets are available online here. Please contact Jennifer Greenidge with any questions.

Additional information on what is included in each price category is available here.
 
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Media Partners
 
How do I become a Media Partner?
Thank you for your interest. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Greenidge.

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Speakers

CLE, CFA, CPE Credits

Please visit the Continuing Education Credits webpage for more information.

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Contact Us

If I need assistance or have a question that is not answered here, who should I contact at ASF, and how?
Please click here and complete the contact form.

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