Provider

This category applies to all individuals attending the Annual Meeting NOT associated with a business firm, and includes employees and board members of LeadingAge provider organizations that provide direct care and services for older adults, and retired NH/AL administrators. Full-time university professors and full-time employees of not-for-profit and government organizations also fall under the Provider category.^†

Note: Business firms (including consultants) and exhibitors may not register under this category.

VIP Provider – Members Only† (Sun-Wed)

• Keynotes (Mon-Tues)
• Education Sessions (Sun-Wed)
• E2 Expo (Mon-Tues)
• E2 Expo Lunch (Mon, Tues)
• Benefits included with the VIP Provider package (see details on website)

Full Provider (Sun-Wed)

• Keynotes (Mon-Tues)
• Education Sessions (Sun-Wed)
• E2 Expo (Mon-Tues)
• E2 Expo Lunch (Mon, Tues)

Daily Provider (Choice of Sunday-Wednesday, applicable to day registered)

• Keynotes (Mon-Tues)
• Education Sessions (Sun-Wed)
• E2 Expo (Mon-Tues)
• E2 Expo Lunch (Mon, Tues)
  

EXPO-Only Daily Provider* (Choice of Monday or Tuesday Expo Only, applicable to day registered, must be a provider and register in advance and be pre-approved, no access to Education Program)

• Access to EXPO Only (choice of day – Mon or Tues)
• EXPO Lunch (Mon or Tues as applicable to day registered)

* not eligible for CE credits
^†Only LeadingAge provider members who provide direct care and services for older people are eligible for the VIP Package rate July 15-19. Associations, non-governmental organizations, and universities do not qualify for the VIP package.

Business/Non-Exhibitor
This category applies to companies and individuals who sell/market products and/or services to providers and are NOT exhibiting in the EXPO. Exhibitors have invested significant dollars to help attract attendees and this category ensures non-exhibiting companies are equally supporting marketing efforts. For information about exhibiting, please contact the Exhibit Sales Team at Sales@leadingage.org. 

Full Business/Non-Exhibitor Participant (Sun-Wed)

• All conference activities, listed under the Full Provider category
  

Daily Business/Non-Exhibitor Participant (Choice of Sun-Wed)

• All conference activities, listed under the Daily Provider category (applicable to day registered)

Exhibitor*

This category applies to companies and individuals who sell/market products and/or services and have already secured their exhibit booth in the expo. 

*Some exhibitor categories are not eligible for CE credits. Please check the exhibitor registration category descriptions for details.

Elder/Resident*
(Sunday – Wednesday)
This category applies to individuals who reside in or receive services from a provider organization. 

• Elder/Resident Networking Lunch
• All conference activities, listed under the Full Provider category

*This category is not eligible for CE credits.

Student* (Sunday – Wednesday)
This category applies only to full-time college/university students. Students must be 18 years or older and will be required to upload proof of full-time student status, such as a student ID card, transcript, or letter on department letterhead upon registering. 

Students enjoy all conference activities, listed under the Full Provider category (applicable to day registered).

*This category is not eligible for CE credits.

This category is an add-on to a primary registrant’s record and applies only to family members of conference registrants (who are NOT employed with a business firm or a provider organization in the aging services field).  

Family* (Sunday – Wednesday)

• Kickoff Event (Sun)
• Keynotes (Mon-Tues)
• E2 Expo (Mon-Tues)
• E2 Expo Lunches (Mon, Tues)

Family PLUS Education* (Sunday – Wednesday)

• Kickoff Event (Sun)
• Keynotes (Mon-Tues)
• E2 Expo (Mon-Tues)
• E2 Expo Lunches (Mon, Tues) PLUS
• Education Sessions (Sun-Wed)

*This category is not eligible for CE credits.

Press*
Complimentary press access is reserved for working members of the media, subject to verification. 

• Reporters and editors interested in attending should contact LeadingAge media relations department (Colleen Knudsen, PR Manager: cknudsen@leadingage.org) in advance of the event. 
• Press must present official credentials, such as a link to a current editorial masthead with your name and title. Freelancers on assignment will be asked for an assignment letter or a note from an assigning editor, as well as links to two recent bylined articles. 
• LeadingAge reserves the right to limit the number of press badges issued to a media organization. 
• Registered press may not attend sessions designated as closed to the press. LeadingAge will provide press registrants a list of closed sessions in advance of the event or at on-site registration. Closed sessions will also be marked with signage on site.
• All media attendees are expected to: 
  • Sign in upon arrival at the registration desk.
  • Wear their identifying badge, which includes their name and outlet affiliation, at all times.
  • Introduce themselves and their outlet affiliation prior to interviewing attendees, exhibitors, speakers or other event participants. 
• Audio and video recordings will not be permitted unless the parties to be recorded and LeadingAge’s communications team grant permission. 
• When space is limited, non-media attendees are prioritized for entry and seating.

See the full press policy on our website.

*This category is not eligible for CE credits.

Only the following registration categories are eligible to obtain continuing education credits

• Provider (Full/Daily/Half Day)
• Business/Non-Exhibitor
• Exhibitor Staff with Education (only exhibitor categories that includes CEs, please see exhibitor categories and fees page for details)