Health and Safety Plan (Current as of April 4, 2022)

As part of Marriott International's family of brands, the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center has implemented new protocols and elevated practices in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The protocols are in keeping with Marriott’s high standards of cleanliness, safety, and commitment to providing excellent service.

The convention center will increase sanitization of high contact surfaces and traffic areas. Additional venue information available here: https://whattoexpect.marriott.com/agsmc and https://clean.marriott.com/.

Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center does not have distancing requirements or capacity limits in place currently. Physical distancing is highly encouraged. We will space out the seating at all activities, where possible.

AFCEA recommends masks be worn by all individuals in large indoor public gatherings, regardless of vaccination status. Large gatherings, including conferences, where the frequency and duration of close contact between attendees is increased, pose higher risk. Continuation of indoor masking when risks may be higher may offer some mitigation.

We ask attendees to please bring your own facial covering. A limited supply will be available at main registration upon request.

Yes. Proof of full vaccination and a valid photo ID must be verified to attend the in-person at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center. Therefore, each attendee must pick up their own badge. Badges cannot be distributed without this documentation.

Participants will show proof of vaccination onsite during the normal badge pick-up process. Please have your government issued photo ID and physical copy of your vaccine card ready. A picture on your mobile device or proof of vaccination via an app is also acceptable.

Individuals must have received the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca-SK Bio) or a single-dose vaccine from Johnson & Johnson/Janssen at least two weeks prior to the event. Only the vaccines noted above, which have been approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), shall be acceptable to meet the vaccination requirement.

No, participants must show proof of vaccination and a government issued photo ID to pick-up a conference badge. A picture on your mobile device or proof of vaccination via an app is also acceptable.

Participants who are not able to be fully vaccinated for valid reasons (such as medical or religious exemptions) may present proof of a negative COVID-19 test in lieu of proof of full vaccination. Photo ID must also be presented. Masks are required for unvaccinated participants.

Test results must be presented prior to entry into the conference. Testing must be conducted no earlier than:

• 24 hours before event start time for an antigen test
• 48 hours before event start time for a PCR test

A printed document from the test provider or laboratory, or an electronic test result displayed on a phone are required.

The document must include:

1. Full name
2. Type of test performed (PCR or antigen)
3. Date of test
4. Negative test result

Please Note: Self-administered or “home” tests without independent third-party verification are NOT acceptable. We will not accept home kit test cards.

Provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health, this page highlights local Medical & COVID-19 testing centers.

Yes, we will post approved conference sessions to YouTube. Plenary sessions will be streamed live, when possible. Additional program sessions will be recorded and posted within a week of the conference dates. We will not have a fully, interactive virtual platform like you saw in June 2021.

Yes, we will post approved conference sessions to YouTube. Plenary sessions will be streamed live, when possible. Additional program sessions will be recorded and posted within a week of the conference dates. We will not have a fully, interactive virtual platform like you saw in June 2021.