The closest COVID testing facility to the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, Phoenix, AZ (approx. 10-minute drive) offers a variety of COVID testing. No-cost tests are available for symptomatic individuals; otherwise, fees apply based on the selected test. Please verify which test(s) will be accepted for travel before booking your appointment and contact the testing facility directly at 1-877-219-8378 with any additional questions.

A hybrid event blends an in-person (physical) event and a virtual (online) event, with activities that allow participants to engage with other industry professionals.

Yes. On the first and second days of the hybrid event, virtual conference participants will have an opportunity to network with other event participants, who are participating online. Groups will be randomly "shuffled" to allow interaction with a variety of industry professionals to relay shared experiences or simply chat about future plans. Virtual networking opportunities will be aligned with the in-person lunch breaks and will be clearly labeled on the conference schedule.

Sponsors will have the opportunity to promote their company in front of both in-person and virtual attendees, resulting in even greater exposure during hybrid events.

FGIA will ensure that a safety code of conduct will be in place and will follow CDC guidelines for all in-person events.

For additional information regarding hotel guidelines and requirements, visit https://clean.marriott.com/.

The in-person conference registration fee remains the same, $825 USD per person / early bird, and $875 after the early bird deadline. Company upgrades are not available for in-person registrations as expenses, such as meals and meeting space rental, apply per person.

The virtual registration fee is $575 USD per company. This company registration provides meeting access to unlimited company employees participating from unlimited locations and connections. Once a company upgrade purchase is made, FGIA staff will contact the primary registrant to obtain the information for additional conference participants.

The schedule for hybrid events will integrate live sessions from the in-person conference with the virtual participation. Demonstrations, hands-on workshops and other sessions that can only be effectively offered in person may not be offered virtually.

Yes, however, the schedules for in-person and virtual segments will integrate live sessions from in-person conference with the schedule for virtual participation.

The schedule for the in-person conference will follow the event venue’s time zone.

The schedule for the virtual conference will be set in the Eastern time zone.

Since the virtual conference is a company registration, each participant will receive an email containing a unique link to connect to the event.

The venue will accommodate CDC-recommended spacing for our group under current operating capacity and currently requires face coverings in all indoor and public areas regardless of the vaccination status. We support the choice of individuals and businesses to continue to mask out of an abundance of caution as this pandemic isn’t over yet.

We support the choice of those who want to continue practicing physical social distancing, which means keeping a safe space between yourself and other people who are not from your household. What makes you feel safe is a personal choice. We are encouraging you to be open and communicative about your preferred physical boundaries.

Meals and networking events will be hosted outside, where possible depending upon weather. Food and beverage are currently being serviced by resort staff behind plexiglass with self-service items eliminated unless fully packaged.

Networking events will be structured to allow for free-flowing social interaction guided by safety protocols to enable high-value participant engagement.