Annual Meeting Affiliate Events
Eligible meetings and events organized by exhibitors, universities, non-profit organizations, and government entities may be held in conjunction with ACR Convergence, the ACR's annual meeting. Any meeting or event that involves ACR scientific meeting attendees hosted by a company or organization, regardless of exhibiting status, is considered an affiliate event and must be approved by the ACR.
All third-party agencies acting on behalf of an exhibiting company are expected to adhere to ACR exhibitor rules and regulations, including all affiliate event guidelines. The exhibiting company will be held responsible for the activities of any third-party agency appointed on its behalf.
Affiliate Events Applications Are Closed
The application period for Affiliate Events is closed. The deadline to apply to host an affiliate event was October 30. If approved, you will receive an Affiliate Events approval letter within 7–10 business days of your application submission.
Questions?
Contact events@rheumatology.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The exception is university, government and non-profit organizations.
Yes! This qualifies as a Non-Attendee Meeting and thus is not considered an Affiliate Event.
Any meeting or event that involves ACR scientific meeting attendees hosted by a company or organization, regardless of exhibiting status, is considered an affiliate event.
For Industry Affiliate Events
Friday, November 10: unrestricted
Saturday, November 11: before 7:30 AM and after 6:00 PM
Sunday, November 12: before 7:30 AM and after 8:00 PM
Monday, November 13: before 7:30 AM and after 8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 14: before 7:30 AM and after 8:00 PM
Wednesday, November 15: after 3:00 PM
For University, Government, and Non-Profit Organizations
Friday, November 10: unrestricted
Saturday, November 11: before 7:30 AM and after 5:30 PM*
Sunday, November 12: before 7:30 AM and after 5:30 PM*
Monday, November 13: before 7:30 AM and after 5:30 PM*
Tuesday, November 14: before 7:30 AM and after 5:30 PM*
Wednesday, November 15: after 12:30 PM
* University, government, and non-profit organizations may hold committee meetings between noon and 2:00 PM
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