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Registration and attendance at or participation in CAS meetings, seminars and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the CAS’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproduction and audiotapes of such events and activities.

The CAS seeks to do its utmost to provide equal access to its participants with disabilities in accordance with State and Federal Law. Due to the CAS’s limited resources, CAS staff may be required to discuss your reasonable accommodation with you in order to attempt to meet your needs. The conference offers a variety of services to help you enjoy your CAS experience, including:

• Accessibility requests during the registration process.
• Sign Language interpreters upon request.
• Nursing mother's room available onsite at the hotel with power and refrigerator - please ask for key at CAS Registration Desk.
• Please provide notice as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days prior to the start of the event.
• Reserved disability seating for:
  • Seat in Line / End of Row Accommodations
  • Proximity / 50 ft. to Screen for visual/lip-reading access.
  • Sightlines for access to the interpreter and other unique situations.

We have the ability to create custom accommodations as needed. For any specific needs, please contact meetings@casact.org.

The opinions expressed by speakers at this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the CAS.

How does the CAS select in-person conference locations?

The decision on where to host CAS conferences considers a variety of factors. We strive to hold our four largest events (RPM, Spring, CLRS and Annual) in the Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, and West regions of the United States. Our goal is to enable those members who may only attend one event in a calendar year to have one of our four major events held in their region. For members who annually attend the same large CAS event, that event will be located in their region every four years. We also aim to host one of our conferences in Canada every four to six years.

We remain focused on locations that are both convenient for travel, for example, cities that can be reached via a direct flight from the majority of North America, and that are appealing to potential attendees.

What do you do to ensure members feel welcomed, included, and safe during in-person conferences?

The CAS represents members and candidates of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic classes, and creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for them is our foremost concern when planning in-person events. The CAS requires anyone in our conference spaces to be a registered attendee of the event, and we post signage and have staff monitor badges to keep non-registered people from accessing our area. We also ask attendees to abide by the Code of Conduct for CAS Events.

The CAS prioritizes conference vendors that are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all of our attendees.

What options exist for those who are not able or do not feel safe attending an in-person conference in a certain location?

CAS members have the ability to select from several different conferences and conference locations each year. All of our large events also include a livestream virtual option so attendees can participate in high-quality and interactive continuing education opportunities and networking from anywhere in the world.

Volunteer Activities on Tuesday, May 9th at 12:30 p.m. ET: Advanced Sign Ups Required

Looking to have fun while meeting new people during Tuesday’s “Lunch On Your Own?” We have two  opportunities to consider.

Volunteer As a Mentor for the CAS Student Program

The CAS is pleased to offer a free student conference in conjunction with the CAS Spring Meeting on May 9. We are inviting CAS members who would be willing to serve as mentors to participate in the program for lunch and speed networking from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

CAS meetings and seminars are important opportunities to plant the seeds for the future of the CAS by connecting with university students in a meaningful way. We have collected feedback from students who have participated in previous events, and by far, their favorite aspect has been their interaction with CAS mentors!

Please contact CAS Candidate Engagement Manager, Stephanie Litrenta at Slitrenta@casact.org if you are interested in networking with university students at the CAS Spring Meeting on May 9.

Volunteer to Assemble Special Packages for Local Elementary and Middle School Students

We’re seeking up to 30 volunteers to assemble packages containing calculators, pencils, and other fun giveaways, along with information about the actuarial career to be distributed later in the week to local elementary and middle school students. Lunch will be provided! Sign up to participate.

Can’t volunteer but want to give back?

Give Your Old Calculators a Second Life – Bring them to the CAS Spring Meeting Calculator Drive!

Have an old calculator you’d like to donate? Bring it with you to Boston! We’ll be collecting gently used calculators to be distributed to local elementary, middle and high school students along with information about the actuarial career!

Please visit these sites prior to your arrival for the most up to date COVID-19 information and restrictions.

• https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-public-health
• https://www.boston.gov/government/cabinets/boston-public-health-commission/covid-19-boston

The Westin Boston Seaport District is located approximately 3 miles from Boston Logan International Airport. The hotel has a "Getting Here" section at the bottom of their overview page, https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bosow-the-westin-boston-seaport-district/overview/, that includes the street address, airport information, and also lists local stations for bus, subway, and train.

We highly recommend reviewing the U.S. Department of State website for the most up-to-date guidelines for foreign nationals (not a U.S. citizen). Depending on your country of origin, your visa application could take several months to schedule and process, so please plan accordingly.

For conference attendees:

A foreign national traveling to the United States to conduct temporary business needs a visitor visa (B-1) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/business.html

For family members:

A foreign national traveling to the United States for tourism needs a visitor visa (B-2) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program. Tourism is a short visit for vacation, for visiting family and friends, or for medical treatment.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit.html

If you need a letter confirming your registration at the 2022 CAS Spring Meeting for the purposes of a visa application, please contact kdean@casact.org.

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