General

Where are the ASHP 2015 Summer Meetings being held?

The Summer Meetings are being held at the Colorado Convention Center, in Denver, Colorado. The address is 700 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202. For more information on Denver and what the city has to offer, click here.

Who should I contact if I require special assistance during the meeting?

If you have any disability for which you require an auxiliary aid or special service while attending this meeting, please contact the Conference and Convention Division by May 1st at 301-664-8721 or by email at ccd@ashp.org.

What is the attire for the meeting?

The attire at the meeting is business casual.

What is the weather like in June in Denver, Colorado?

In June, the average high is 80 degrees and average low is 50 degrees. Hotels & Meeting Rooms tend to be cool and ASHP highly recommends that you pack a light sweater to wear while attending sessions!

Is my child allowed at the meeting?

For health and safety considerations, children under the age of 16 years will not be admitted to the exhibits, poster sessions, or educational programs

Does the Colorado Convention Center have public parking if I am planning to drive to the meeting?

The garage is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to all visitors and guests attending any event or business in the downtown area. To see the current parking rates, click here.

Can I smoke at the Colorado Convention Center?

The Colorado Convention Center prohibits smoking inside the building and anywhere within 25’ of doors or air intakes.

Does the Colorado Convention Center have a business center?

Yes, the Convention Center offers a full service business center, providing onsite printing, shipping, workstations, office supplies, etc. Hours are 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. Visit www.myofficeco.com or call 720-904-2300 for more information.

Education/Continuing Education

Where can I find details on educational sessions and other activities offered at the Summer Meetings?

The full Agenda lists all of ASHP's CE programming. You can see the date/time, room number, learning objectives, and presenter information for all education sessions. You can view the list by day and/or programming track. Information on networking sessions, posters, special programs, and events is also included.

Will handouts be available for educational sessions?

Handouts are now at your fingertips via the ASHP LIVE app. No more printing onsite and lugging to sessions. Follow along with the speakers right on your mobile device. If you prefer printed handouts, please print at home from your computer at www.ashp.org/ASHPLive before you come to the meeting.**

**Paper handouts will not be printable onsite at the ASHP Network Connections computers. Attendees should print at home prior to the meeting or use a local business center (for a fee).

 

How do I record my CE for symposia?

If the CE provider is ASHP, then you will process your CE through the ASHP eLearning Portal. For other providers, please follow the directions given at the symposium. If you have any questions, then contact names and phone numbers are provided on the symposia listing.

How long after the meeting can I process CE?

Attendees must claim CE credit for the sessions they attended at the Summer Meetings within 60 days of the activity (not 60 days from the end of the meeting).

When I register for one meeting, can I attend educational sessions at the other meetings?

Yes. Regardless of which meeting you register for, attendees will have complete and total access to all of the sessions and events happening across any of these specialized meetings.

Can physicians and nurses earn CE credits at all educational sessions?

Physicians and nurses may attend all sessions; however, physician and nursing credit will only be offered at the Medication Safety Collaborative.

Events

Can I bring a guest to the meeting?

Yes, however, an official Guest Program has not been scheduled during the meeting. Guests of registrants are welcome to purchase on a-la-carte basis a ticket to the following specially planned events:

  • Sunday Evening's Grand Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm (Tickets are $35);
  • Tuesday's Harvey A.K. Whitney Lecture Award Reception and Dinner from 7:00 pm-10:00 pm (Tickets are $120);
  • Lunch in the Exhibit Hall on Monday. Doors open at 11:00 am, lunch is served from 11:30am – 12:30pm (service is based on availability after 12:30 pm). You must be 16 years or older to enter the Exhibit Hall. (Tickets are $45);
  • Lunch in the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday. Doors open at 11:00 am, lunch is served from 11:30am – 12:30pm (service is based on availability after 12:30 pm). You must be 16 years or older to enter the Exhibit Hall. (Tickets are $45).

Tickets can be purchased on-site at the meeting in the Staffed Registration Area. Tickets for the Grand Opening Reception and Whitney Reception and Dinner can also be purchased prior to the meeting (on-line or on the registration form).

Can a guest attend the Opening Session on Monday?

Yes, guests may attend but must have a badge. Badges can be purchased on-site at the meeting in the Staffed Registration Area. Tickets are $45 and include access to the Exhibit Hall too!

Can a guest attend the Lunch in the Exhibit Hall?

Yes, a ticket for Monday & Tuesday’s Lunch can be purchased on-site at the meeting in the Staffed Registration Area. (Doors open at 11:00 am on Monday and Tuesday, and lunch service is based on availability after 12:30 pm. Tickets for Lunch on Monday and Tuesday are $45.)

Hotel Information

What is the tax on the hotel rooms?

The current tax is 14.75% (subject to change).

Do the hotel rates include complimentary internet access?

Yes! The ASHP special convention rates include complimentary access to the internet in the guest rooms. In order to be eligible to receive access, the reservation must have been made through Orchid Event Solution, ASHP's ONLY official Housing Company for the Summer Meetings.

Why can't we reserve our hotel room directly with the hotel or a discount internet provider?

The number of guest rooms reserved by ASHP attendees and exhibitors determines whether or not the meeting qualifies as a "city-wide" convention. Fulfilling this standard requirement enables us to hold our meeting in the cities that meet our space, location, and rate criteria. It also allows us to receive all of the benefits and services provided by the hotels and local Convention and Visitors Bureau reserved for city-wide conventions.

Other extremely important outcomes of your reserving your hotel room through our housing bureau are:

  • Peace of mind that you made a reservation at an “official” ASHP hotel at the discounted ASHP rate;
  • Provided with complimentary access to the internet in your hotel guest room;
  • Protection in the event the hotel has oversold guest rooms;
  • We can plan for and provide adequate shuttle service during the meeting (if provided);
  • We can avoid financial penalties for not filling our room block commitments and;
  • We can negotiate lower and more favorable rates for future meetings (more rooms equals’ greater buying power and lower costs for everyone).

For these reasons, please reserve rooms through Orchid Event Solutions, ASHP's ONLY official Housing Company for the Summer Meeting.

Travel

What is the closest airport to the Colorado Convention Center?

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the closest airport to the Colorado Convention Center (DEN).

How far is the airport from Colorado Convention Center?

For additional information, visit the Denver Airport Website.

Will ASHP shuttle service be provided to/from Denver International Airport?

ASHP does not provide shuttle service to/from the airport and the hotels. A variety of shuttle/car/bus services are available at Denver International. Visit the DEN website for more information.

Registration

What are the hours for on-site Registration?

Scan & Go Registration Hours:
Saturday 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Monday 7:30 am- 5:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am- 12:00 Noon

Staffed Registration and Customer Relations Hours:
Saturday 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Monday 7:30 am- 5:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am- 12:00 Noon

Exhibitor Registration Hours:
Saturday 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Monday 7:30 am- 5:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am- 12:00 Noon