Health and Safety

We appreciate everyone's attention to ensuring the Global Conference is a positive experience for all involved. Click here for more information about the safety of the local area.

In alignment with our goal to ensure the conference environment is as safe as possible, we are implementing the following health and safety protocol for the 2024 Global Conference:

If an attendee experiences COVID symptoms (or symptoms of any significant contagious respiratory infection) during the event, they may not attend.
Visit the CDC for protocol regarding isolation and quarantine after testing positive.
Attendees will be provided with stickers to place on their nametags to indicate their comfort level with contact. All attendees will be asked to respectfully honor these requests from fellow participants.
- Red = please maintain at least three feet of distance (no hugs, handshakes, etc.)
- Yellow = please ask before approaching
- Green = hugs and handshakes are okay
Hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the event, as well as masks for those who need them.
IMPORTANT: We recognize that governmental and/or health authorities may implement additional health and safety protocol that impact the event. MBA CSEA will follow all protocol as directed. Refunds will not be provided for attendees who choose not to participate due to new guidelines that are implemented prior to or during the event. Click here for additional health and safety guidelines from Portland authorities.
All attendees will be required to sign a waiver acknowledging the risks before registering for the event.

Please note that MBA CSEA is not responsible for hotel cancellation policies should an attendee become ill and not be able to attend. Please contact the hotel directly to discuss arrangements.

IMPORTANT: We recognize that governmental and/or health authorities may implement additional health and safety protocol that impact the event. MBA CSEA will follow all protocol as directed. Refunds will not be provided for attendees who choose not to participate due to new guidelines that are implemented prior to or during the event.

All attendees will be required to sign a waiver acknowledging the risks before registering for the event.

We appreciate the flexibility and adaptability of our members as we work together to ensure our Global Conference is as safe as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.