August 25, 2022 | McCormick Place – South, 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
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Health measures
The health and safety of our customers, partners and employees remains our top priority. All attendees are required to comply with the health measures. Signage and additional staffing will be in place to support health measures. Revisions will be made in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and federal, state, and local government requirements. At AWS Summit Chicago 2022, the following health measures will be in place.
Vaccinations
Masks
Masks will not be required at the AWS Summit Chicago.
Masks and hand sanitizers
Testing opt-out
Badge holders who are attending AWS Chicago Summit, who choose not to show a record of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, are able to attend if the attendee provides a record of a negative COVID-19 test. The name on the attendee’s test record must match their government-issued ID. Acceptable negative test results are limited to polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and antigen test results provided by a third-party laboratory no more than 24 hours for an antigen test and 72 hours for a PCR test prior to the start of the event. Self-administered tests will not be accepted.
Frequent asked questions
Do you require those attending the Summit to be vaccinated against COVID-19?
All badge holders at the AWS Summit Chicago will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or show a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test to attend the Summit in-person this year.
What date do I need to be vaccinated by to attend the Summit?
Fully vaccinated is defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as 2 weeks after a second dose in a 2-dose series such as the Pfizer, Moderna, or AstraZeneca vaccines or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. If you plan to check in on the first day of the Chicago Summit with badge pickup on August 25, 2022 you need to receive your second dose in a 2-dose series or single-dose vaccine no later than May 3, 2022.
How do I verify my COVID-19 vaccination to attend the Summit?
Bring a record of your COVID-19 negative antigen or PCR test result to onsite check-in to receive your event badge. Acceptable recodes include your physical COVID-10 antigen or PCR test result, a photo of your test result, or a digital verification from a smartphone application. The name of your test result must match your government-issued ID.
Can I attend with proof of a negative COVID-19 test instead of proof of vaccination against COVID-19?
Yes. Badge holders who are attending the Summit who choose not to show a record of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are able to attend if the attendee provides a record of a negative COVID-19 test. The name on the attendee’s test record must match their government-issued ID. Acceptable negative test results are limited to third-party laboratory-provided PCR and antigen results conducted no more than 24 hours for an antigen test and 72 hours for a PCR test prior to the start of the event. Self-administered tests are not accepted.
What date do I need to be tested for COVID-19 to participate in the AWS Summit Chicago?
An acceptable negative COVID-19 antigen or PCR test result from a third-party laboratory will need to be taken no more than 24 hours for an antigen test and 72 hours for a PCR test prior to check-in on the first day of the AWS Summit Chicago. Self-administered tests will not be accepted.
How do I verify my COVID-19 negative test result to attend the Summit?
Bring a record of your COVID-19 negative antigen or PCR test result to onsite check-in to receive your event badge. Acceptable recodes include your physical COVID-10 antigen or PCR test result, a photo of your test result, or a digital verification from a smartphone application. The name of your test result must match your government-issued ID.
Will I also need to provide proof of a COVID-19 booster shot to attend the Summit?
No. Fully vaccinated is defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as 2 weeks after a second dose in a 2-dose series such as the Pfizer, Moderna, or AstraZeneca vaccines or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.
Will you accept record of a COVID-19 vaccine that is authorized or approved by the national health authority of the country where I got my vaccine, but is not U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved or emergency use authorized (EUA)?
Yes. We will accept record of COVID-19 vaccinations authorized or approved by the national health authority of the country where it was administered.
Acceptable record of your COVID-19 vaccine includes your physical COVID-19 vaccination/immunization card/record, a photo of your COVID-19 vaccination/immunization card/record, or a digital verification from a smartphone application. The name on your vaccination record must match your government issued ID.
Are masks required at Summit?
Masks will not be required at the AWS Summit Chicago.
Will food and beverages still be offered?
Will I be required to maintain 6-foot (2 meter) distancing from other attendees?
What happens if I (or someone else) tests positive for COVID-19 following the Summit?
If you test positive for COVID-19, please follow guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for testing, isolation, masking, distancing, and seeking medical guidance. Please also report your diagnosis to the relevant public health department, more information can be found on Georgia Department of Public Health. If a positive COVID-19 diagnosis is disclosed to AWS during AWS Summit Chicago, we will suspend your in-person participation in the event.
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