Institute FAQs
Delegate Expectations
  • Delegates are encouraged to share their AFA experiences on social media throughout the program. When sharing AFA content to social media, please use the AFA event hashtag provided at every program, and tag AFA.

  • Utilizing the app, delegates are encouraged to share photos of their AFA experience on the Photo Board portion of the app. For each AFA event, there is an incentive for those who post on the Photo Board within the AFA app.

  • Delegates are expected to be present at all sessions that they are scheduled to attend.

  • Delegates are expected to be on time for all sessions. On time means you are seated at the start of the session.

  • Delegates are encouraged to interact with program presenters and guests by asking questions, volunteering, nodding along, etc.,

    • When asking questions during a session, please stand and introduce yourself, and share your school and major before asking your question.

    • Note: Presence and interaction look different for everyone. The expectation is that delegates are present and engaged in a way that you are comfortable with.

  • Cell phones should be silenced during all sessions. When cell phones are in use, delegates are expected to be respectful and only use devices for event-related activities during event sessions.

  • Do not leave the hotel without AFA staff approval. AFA trusts that we will treat this experience with intentionality and respect that AFA wants to ensure your safety during our time at AFA events.

  • It is against hotel policy to bring alcohol into the hotel, and the hotel has full rights to prosecute violators, especially those underage. Please respect the contributions of AFA speakers and partners by not using the institute to drink and/or miss sessions due to its consequences..

Institute Attire

AFA Leader Institutes are professional conferences. Delegates, industry guests and speakers are expected to dress accordingly. The appropriate attire is business casual for the entire event. During tour day, long pants and sturdy, closed toe shoes (boots, tennis shoes, etc.) are required. Please pack accordingly.

Hotel Information

Hotel: Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City

Address: 170 SW Temple Street, Salt Lake, UT 84101

Meeting Room: Details to Come

Parking: Details to Come

Shuttle: Details to Come

Airport: Salt Lake International Airport

Nametags

Provided AFA nametags are required in order to attend all meetings and activities. Your badge will also help you get acquainted with other attendees. You will pick up your badge at registration

Student Expense Responsibility

You are responsible for transportation to/from the Institute, miscellaneous beverages/snacks purchased, tips for hotel staff and any additional guest room charges (i.e., parking, gift shop, in-room movies, etc.).

Student Emergency/Cancellation Info

If you are in a life-threatening situation, please call 911. If you have a non-life-threatening emergency, please contact AFA staff. If for any reason you are unable to attend the Institute, please contact AFA staff immediately. Review the cancelation policy before contacting staff. For any travel issues or emergencies, contact Nancy Barcus at 816-547-6875.

Travel & Packing