We are excited to be together, in person, at the 2023 NAIS Annual Conference at the Caesars Forum, 3911 Koval Lane in Las Vegas, Nevada. Please note that the Caesars Forum is not connected to the Caesars Palace hotel. See conference hotel information. Programming for all participants begins with a General Session keynote event on Wednesday, February 22, at 4:15 PM PT. There is also optional pre-conference programming and three-hour workshops earlier in the day on Wednesday, which you can sign up for when you register (many require pre-registration and some require an additional fee). How to Prepare for Your Conference Experience Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your conference experience: If you are attending for the first time, come to the First Time Attendee Reception on Wednesday, February 22, at 5:30 PM PT. See the schedule at a glance for an overall look at the program. Workshop descriptions are available to registered attendees in the conference app; browse through them to plan which to attend. Download the NAIS Conferences app ahead of time. This app will give you all the most up-to-date locations, descriptions, and more. ​Download the Conference App to Plan Your Schedule Make sure to get all the latest conference details and updates at your fingertips by downloading the conference app. You can begin building your schedule and connecting with your colleagues now. In the Apple App store or Google Play, search for the NAIS Conferences app. In the app, select “2023 Annual Conference,” then click the download button. When prompted for your username, please enter your unique conference registrant ID (found in your registration confirmation email) and the password: 2023NAI$AC. What to Pack Dress is casual at the conference, and we encourage you to wear comfortable footwear. Typically, weather in Las Vegas in February sees highs of 64 degrees and lows of 46 degrees, so we recommend dressing in layers. Luggage and coat check will be available Friday. What to Do When You Arrive You can check in for the conference at Caesars Forum at any time the conference registration kiosk is open: Wednesday, February 22 (7:30 AM–6:30 PM PT), Thursday, February 23 (7:00 AM–6:00 PM PT), or Friday, February 24 (7:00 AM–1:00 PM PT). Please bring your photo ID. Scooter/Wheelchair Rentals For scooter or wheelchair rentals, please contact Desert Medical Equipment by phone at 866-711-9171 or reserve online through their website. How to Stay Safe and Healthy Before and During the Conference This is our first in-person Annual Conference since 2020! In an effort to keep all attendees safe and healthy, we ask that you follow these recommendations: Please wear your badge at all times in Caesars Forum. If you misplace your badge, we can help you at the registration desk. If you forget it, we’ll ask you to go retrieve it. NAIS policy prohibits all firearms in event space leased from the Caesars Forum for the duration of the Annual Conference event. In addition to contracted security personnel, NAIS will have emergency medical personnel on-site to address any health emergencies that arise. If you experience or witness a medical emergency, please dial 9-1-1 as a first step. All participants at NAIS events are encouraged to wear masks indoors (except when actively eating, drinking, or presenting) and to follow the CDC’s recommendations for vaccination against COVID-19. Please consider masking while you travel to Las Vegas. Any participant who feels ill or who tests positive for COVID is asked to stay home or away from the event.