73rd AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo

Starts:  Oct 9, 2022 09:00 (ET)
Ends:  Oct 12, 2022 17:00 (ET)
The 2022 AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo will be hosted in-person at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN. In addition to attending in person, there will be a curated virtual option available.  Below are some frequently asked questions and what’s new this year.

General FAQs

What are the 2022 AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo dates and what can I expect?

The convention will be held at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN.  The event dates are October 9–12, 2022. During these dates registrants will be able to attend education sessions, visit the Exhibit Hall, network with peers, and attend special events in a healthy and safe environment per our COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols. 

Be sure to check this website regularly prior to the convention for updates on Education Sessions, the Expo Hall, Networking Opportunities, Health & Safety Protocols, and more. 

What is the Music City Center doing to promote COVID-19 Health and Safety?

The Music City Center has your comfort and safety in mind. You can find full details regarding their health and safety efforts by visiting their website.

Where can I see a Convention & Expo schedule?

Visit the Schedule of Events on the homepage.

Will continuing education credits be available?

Yes, up to 14.5 continuing education credits (CEs) are available to in-person registrants who attend Convention at the Music City Center. Nursing education CEs will also be available. For more information, please visit the Education General Information page.

How will in-person session seating and scanning work?

AHCA/NCAL does not pre-register for individual sessions. We try very hard to ensure there is a seat for anyone interested in attending a session. There may be times when a session will run out of available seats. In the event a session becomes full, attendees will be directed to one of the overflow session rooms. It is also helpful to choose an alternate session to attend, just in case. For session scanning AHCA/NCAL uses RFID to track session attendance. There will not be scanners at the door. Please have your badge visible (not tucked into your bags or pockets), and your badge will be read each time you enter or exit a session. 

How will CE credits and contact hour reporting work?

AHCA/NCAL will need at least 30 business days to compile and process all scan data. Once the data is compiled, all attendees will be e-mailed a CE certificate to the e-mail address used at registration. Certificate questions should be directed to Sarah Beistel. Session attendance for administrators will be reported to NAB using their NAB Registry ID. Failure to provide your NAB Registry ID when you register may cause a delay in your receiving credits. Nursing contact hours will be reported to the ANCC. All other professions will need to self-report attendance with their convention certificate.

Will food be provided?

Light fare will be served at the Welcome Reception on October 9. For your convenience, AHCA/NCAL provides lunch to all attendees on Monday and Tuesday inside the Expo Hall. These are included in your registration fee. Coffee, breakfast, snacks, and dinners are on your own.

Will coffee be available for attendees?

AHCA/NCAL does not provide coffee breaks. Coffee is available to purchase at kiosks in Music City Center, the hotel coffee shops, and local restaurants. We have made the choice to steward financial resources toward stronger programming and providing lunch in the Expo Hall on Monday and Tuesday.

What’s the weather going to be like?

October weather in Nashville average in the low 70s during the day and at night in the low 50s.  Session rooms can range from chilly to warm and adjusting room temperatures takes time. Pack for layers and comfort.


Registration & Housing FAQs

What are the registration rates, and how do I register?

For more information on registration rates and how to register, please visit the Registration pages. Note that Convention Management Resources (CMR) is the official and exclusive registration partner for the 2022 AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo. No other organization or company is authorized to provide registration services for this event.

What are the hotel rates and how do I make a reservation?

Convention Management Resources (CMR) is the official and exclusive housing partner for the AHCA/NCAL 73rd Convention & Expo.  No other organization or company is authorized to provide registered attendees housing in our hotels. To secure your housing, you must first register for the Convention & Expo. When you register online, you can also secure housing at the same time. Staying within the official AHCA/NCAL housing block will result in registration fees that are discounted by $100 (some exclusions apply). If attendees book housing in the official AHCA/NCAL housing block, later cancel their reservation but remain registered, the additional $100 registration fee will automatically be charged.

How long will registration be available for this event?   

On-site registration opens at 6:30 AM on Sunday, October 9. It will remain open through Wednesday, October 12. Note that some registration rates vary based on date of purchase. Badges are required to gain access to all sessions and the Expo Hall, so plan ahead and avoid the line

What does my registration fee include?
  • Welcome Reception
  • Over 65 education sessions
  • Up to 14.5 CEs available
  • Expo Hall with over 350 vendor partners
  • Lunch in the Expo Hall Monday and Tuesday
  • Two General Sessions
  • AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Ceremony
  • Interaction with your peers and speakers
  • Networking opportunities throughout the week

I am a current member, but when I try to register, my member status is not recognized. What do I do?

For your member status to be recognized, make sure you enter the same e-mail address in the registration form as you use in your AHCA/NCAL membership profile. If you are unable to identify the e-mail with which your account is associated, please contact AHCA/NCAL Registration & Hotel Support Center or call (866) 227-1876 (US & Canada).

Can someone else register another person or multiple attendees at once?

Yes, if they can provide all the required information and payment.

What is the cancellation/refund/substitution policy?

Cancellations & Refunds for Registration will be accepted until September 22, with a full refund minus a $75 processing fee. Registration cancellations received after September 23, 2022 will not be refunded.

No-shows will not receive a refund. All substitutions and cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via the AHCA/NCAL Registration & Hotel Support Center or via Fax: (415) 293-4743. Refunds will be processed within one week of request.  AHCA/NCAL is not responsible for airfare, hotel, or other costs incurred by participants in the event of program or registration cancellation.


Curated Virtual Content Registration Option

What is this and what does it include?

Can’t travel to Nashville? You can still have access to great convention content via the Curated Virtual Package.  This option offers virtual attendees access to Live-Streamed Opening, Closing, and CMS led education sessions as well as access to the full workforce education track. Live Stream events will be available during the convention dates. Access to the workforce sessions will be provided post-convention and they will be accessed via ahcancalED.  Virtual attendees can earn up to 9.25 CEs. The Curated Virtual Package registration fee is $450 For more information on this option, please visit our Education General Information page.

What does it cost and what is the registration policy?

The Virtual Content Registration Option cost is $450 per person. No additional pricing tiers or discounts apply. You can only register for a curated Virtual Content registration or an in-person registration, not both. Substitutions and Cancellations for a Curated Virtual Content Registration will be accepted in writing only until September 29, and a full refund minus a $75 processing fee will be issued for cancellations. Refunds will be processed within one week of receiving the written request within the stated cancellation window. Registration cancellations received after September 30, will not receive a refund.

In what time zone will virtual content be available?

All live-stream events are held in Central Time (CT). Due to contract restraints, live stream events will not be available on-demand.

I have another registration question

Please contact the AHCA/NCAL Registration & Hotel Support Center or call (866) 227-1876 (US & Canada).

I have a question not addressed in these FAQs

Send your inquiry to meetings@ahca.org. You will receive a reply, during the convention dates, by the next business day.
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Location

Music City Center
201 Rep. John Lewis Way South
Nashville, TN 37203
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