On-site Services

Registration Hours

Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Building A, Level 4

Material Pick-up

Bring your badge and registration tickets (mailed to you pre-show) to the material pick-up counters in the Omni CNN Hotel, South Tower, Oak Room (right off of the lobby alcove) and at the GWCC in the registration area, Level 3 to pick up your attendee bag, final program, and other convention-related materials.

AHIMA Booth

Have a question about your AHIMA membership? Looking for more ways to earn CEUs? Need to pick up the latest AHIMA publication? Visit the AHIMA booth, where you’ll find staff members ready to answer questions, discounted publications, continuing education products, demonstrations, merchandise, and opportunities to win prizes!  

Convention Shuttle Service

Shuttle service to the convention center will be provided from the official overflow convention hotels that are not within walking distance during convention hours. Shuttle schedules and information will be available in the hotel lobbies and at the information booth in the convention center. The shuttle schedule will be be available to download after September 1st.  

Presentation Materials

As part of the “green” initiative, presentation materials will be distributed electronically. Printed materials will not be available in session rooms. Each attendee will have access to presentation materials online via the Convention Planner. Acces to the Convention Planner site will be opened September 26, 2013, and will be updated as presentation materials are received from speakers. In addition, each attendee bag will include a notepad for taking notes. Attendees can continue to download materials post-convention from convention planner. If paper presentation materials are a requirement, please print them prior to the convention and bring with you.  

Printer Station

In our effort of being environmentally aware, AHIMA will no longer host a Printer Station.  All presentations will be available for download to your smart phone or other devices after September 26 and while onsite.

Internet Café and Wireless Access

Trying to connect with a fellow attendee but don’t have their contact information? Visit the Internet Café on Level 3 of the convention center Exhibit Hall Foyer and send a message by “convention mail.” The screens at the Internet Café will list attendees who have messages. In addition, use these computer workstations to check e-mail, browse the web, complete the attendee survey, and review handouts. 

Parking

Information for parking at the GWCC will be available soon!

AHIMA Policies

Americans with Disabilities Act

AHIMA only uses facilities that are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require special assistance while attending the AHIMA Convention and Exhibit, please call (800)335-5535 so we may accommodate your needs.

Scooter and wheelchair rental is available from Scootaround.

Children

Please note that children under age 16 are not permitted to attend AHIMA educational sessions or the exhibit hall floor. Due to the facility's policy, no one under the age of 21 will be permitted entrance into the Appreciation Celebration Party. 

Dress Code

Business casual attire is appropriate for sessions and networking events.

Security

All attendees and exhibitors are required to present photo identification (such as a driver’s license or passport) to receive their badge and materials at the 2013 AHIMA Convention & Exhibit. Badges must be worn to gain entry into the exhibit hall, educational sessions, and all other official AHIMA events. We appreciate your cooperation with this security measure.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted at any official AHIMA function.

Child Care

Child care during the convention can be arranged by contacting your hotel concierge. Watch this space for more information.

NOTE: Child care contact information is provided solely as a convenience to attendees. Suggested child care services are not endorsed by AHIMA. Use of babysitting services is at the user’s sole risk. Babysitters are employed solely by the clients and are not employees of AHIMA or the Service. AHIMA makes no representations to the babysitters as to the nature of the clients other than that the clients are currently in town for the AHIMA  Convention. In addition, AHIMA makes no representations to the babysitters as to the nature of the services provided. The clients and babysitters acknowledge that AHIMA is not responsible for, and will be held harmless against, any injury, loss, or other damage arising from or related in any manner to the clients’ and babysitters’ use of the babysitting services.