Please see below for answers to questions you may have regarding the ASPEN24 virtual conference.
Updated November 15, 2023
When is the ASPEN24 Virtual Conference?The virtual conference is offered as an option for those who wish to participate in the ASPEN 2024 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference but are unable to travel. The virtual conference will be held online March 2–5, 2024 with preconference courses on March 2.
Which sessions are being offered for the virtual conference?Many sessions from each timeslot in the ASPEN24 conference will be streamed virtually. See the conference schedule. The sessions being offered virtually are noted with the blue "Virtual" tag.
How do I register for the virtual conference?You can register for the virtual conference online. You will then receive instructions to access the virtual conference via email. Please note that site registration is NOT available for the virtual conference.
I see that some time blocks have more than one session listed. What do I do?Many of the time blocks for the ASPEN24 virtual conference have several breakout sessions. Similar to when you are at an in-person conference, you select the session in which you would like to participate. You will receive the recordings of the other sessions after the conference to continue learning. CE credit is available for participation in the live session/event only.
Recordings of presentations will be provided assuming ASPEN is granted permission by the faculty. If faculty doesn't grant ASPEN permission, then the recording will not be available for viewing later.
In the virtual conference schedule, there are many different types of sessions/events, what are the differences?The virtual conference is robust and includes many offerings that one might find at an in-person conference.
ASPEN Sessions/Events
- Preconference courses are available for a separate registration
- General sessions (i.e. President’s Address, Keynote Address, etc.)
- Breakout sessions are the other sessions offered during the conference
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CE credit for participation in any of the above sessions/events is through ASPEN. CE credit is available for participation in the live session/event only.
Corporate Sponsored Programs
- Corporate sponsored programs are the programs offered to participants through corporate entities.
- Please note that any CE credit for the corporate sponsored programs is through the corporate entity and not ASPEN.
How many continuing education credits can I receive from the virtual conference?
We are finalizing the details of the virtual conference, including the number of available continuing education credits. We will post that information as soon as the details are finalized.
Will registration include session recordings?Yes, session recordings will be available in your account in the ASPEN eLearning Center several weeks after the conference.
Please note: Recordings will be provided assuming ASPEN receives permission from the speakers. If a speaker does not grant ASPEN permission to post the recording of their presentation, then the recording of that presentation will not be accessible after the conference has concluded.
How do I access the virtual conference sessions?
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT LOG IN TO YOUR ACCOUNT FROM THE MAIN ASPEN WEBSITE! You must log in from the ASPEN eLearning Center using the steps below to join the virtual conference!
Step 1: Log into the ASPEN eLearning Center (Your login for the eLearning Center is the same email and password you use for the main ASPEN website).
Step 2: Click on the "My Account" button at the top of the screen.
Step 3: Click “Live Events” from the drop-down menu.
Step 4: Click “Attend Event” under the appropriate event title.
Step 5: Click “Session and Schedule” in the menu box on the left side of screen.
Step 6: Click “Attend Session” under the appropriate session title
*You will not be able to enter session until 15 minutes before start time.
How do I access the session handouts?After completing steps 1-4 above, the menu box on the left side of the screen will show an option that says "Handouts".
- Click “Handouts"
- Download the handouts below each course title.* Multiple handouts may be available for each course.
*ASPEN will post handouts as they are received from the conference faculty.
Who do I contact for technical assistance?If you have any problems accessing the conference sessions or your eLearning account, please contact: BroadcastMed Customer Support:
1-860-953-2900
[email protected]
Monday through Friday, 8AM to 8PM Eastern Time
What system requirements are needed to access the sessions broadcasts?
- Computer with internet connection
- Windows or Mac OS
- Supported Browsers: Firefox 100+, Chrome 100+, Safari 12+, Microsoft Edge 100+
- JavaScript & Cookies enabled
- Recommended RAM: 1GB+
Can I access the session broadcasts with my mobile phone?You can watch the session broadcasts on your mobile phone or table with the following operating systems:
- iPhone or iPad running IOS 14+
- Android Running 10+, Chrome Browser
I have more questions, who can I contact?You can send your questions to [email protected] or call 301-587-6315.