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EVENT POLICIES

The following policies govern the 2022 NAR NXT, THE REALTOR® EXPERIENCE. They were developed in conjunction with federal/state/local laws, venue policies and NAR policies. Sources are listed for each policy, where possible.
NAR Conference 2021

General Meeting Policies

Your Name Badge & Access Pass

Your name badge identifies you as a meeting participant and must be worn at all times during the 2022 NAR NXT.

Age Restrictions

Conference Sessions: Children under age 18 are not permitted in education or general sessions. Children 18 years or older are permitted as long as they purchase a Premier Access or One-Day Pass.

Expo hall: Children under age 18 are admitted at no charge, but they must have a badge which can be obtained at Registration.

NAR governance meetings: Children under age 18 are not permitted at any time.

Ticketed events: Children are permitted to attend ticketed events, provided they have a paid ticket to the event or unless otherwise stated. Please note that NAR staff reserve the right to refuse or limit the admittance of large strollers and personal wagons that are not needed for ADA use. NAR is not responsible for the security of any items in or outside of the venue.

Unauthorized Solicitation and Distribution of Materials

Solicitation of business on the premises of the trade expo by anyone other than official NAR conference exhibitors is strictly prohibited. Solicitation of business in sessions and meetings is entirely prohibited.

Distribution of flyers, pamphlets, notices and brochures in any session of the NAR conference, without the prior written consent of NAR, is expressly prohibited.

Speaker/Exhibitor Endorsements

The ideas and opinions offered at educational programs presented during this conference are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the position, policy or opinion of the National Association of REALTORS®. The ideas and opinions presented in these education sessions and the products and services displayed by exhibitors at the trade expo associated with the conference should not be construed as a recommendation or endorsement of the ideas, opinions, products or services by the National Association of REALTORS®. In issues affecting legal, financial or accounting matters, members should also consult trained professionals to address their individual situations.

Video and Photo Consent

The National Association of REALTORS® will be conducting video recording and still photography of meetings, sessions and events during the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings for use in connection with future educational, promotional and marketing activities of the association. Your participation in the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings constitutes your consent to be photographed and video and audio recorded and to all uses of the images and recordings so created.

Video and Photo Usage

NAR reserves the right to restrict audio and video recording at NAR meetings and events based on a speaker or performer’s contractual agreement with NAR. Attendees agree to adhere to any restrictions relating to the recording of conference events, such as special booth appearances or educational sessions. Failure to comply with such restrictions may result in an attendee’s removal from the venue, without a right of readmission, reimbursement or other compensation.

Conference Sessions and Meeting Policies

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The venue fire marshal reserves the right to close a session when the room has reached maximum capacity. Cell phones should be silenced. NAR reserves the right to remove any guest who is disruptive, regardless of paid registration.

Presentation materials are copyrighted by the speakers, their companies, or others from whom they have received permission to use. Written permission from the speaker is required before publishing.

Expo Hall Policies

Strollers are limited to the use of transporting children and are permitted on the trade show floor as long as they do not restrict the aisle passageway. Wagon buggies and roller bags are also permitted as long as they do not restrict the aisle passageway.

NAR is in compliance with the individual facility rules, regulations and restrictions with regards to personal scooters, segways, hoverboards, roller shoes and other alternative modes of transportation.

Green Efforts

The National Association of REALTORS® works with convention centers, hotels, vendors and the meetings industry to provide a more health-conscious and green environment for meetings and to encourage green practices, conservation and recycling at all meetings.

Allergens and Food Safety

Allergens may be present in food served at NAR meetings. It is the responsibility of each attendee to contact the catering staff or show management about specific food allergies. NAR provides a meal request space when registering for most special events in the registration system.

Weapons and Conceal and Carry

Please note that the locations in which the 2022 NAR NXT is held are gun-free zones. Attendees are required to adhere to venue policies regarding firearms and weapons and are also required to adhere to all federal, state and local laws regarding firearms.

Hotel Reservation Policies

Hotel reservations are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If you make your hotel reservations through Maritz, you will not receive a separate confirmation directly from the hotel. Use your registration and hotel confirmation from Maritz at check-in.

Credit Card Guarantee

A credit card is required at the time your reservation is made. Credit cards must be valid through November 2022. Your credit card will not be charged at the time of booking but will be provided to the hotel to guarantee your room.

The hotel may charge a one night’s room and tax as a deposit between October 21, 2022 and your arrival date. Deposits are refundable for rooms cancelled more than 72 hours before arrival. Requests received without credit card information will not be processed.

Hotel Changes & Cancellations

To make changes and cancellations, contact Maritz through November 3. After November 3, contact the hotel directly. Cancellation policies may vary by hotel. Please refer to the current cancellation policy for your specific hotel. Cancellation of your reservation within 72 hours of, or failure to check in on your scheduled arrival date, will result in a one night’s room and tax charge on the credit card provided as a guarantee.

Statement of Appropriate Event Conduct

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) strives to provide an event experience that is positive and rewarding for everyone. By attending a NAR event, you agree to abide by this Statement of Appropriate Event Conduct. All attendees (including without limitation NAR members, guests, exhibitors and vendors) are expected to conduct themselves professionally and with good judgment and common sense. That means at all times being respectful of others and of the venues in which events are held, including while in transit to and from such venues. This includes all meetings, sessions, and events, as well as any mobile applications or virtual platforms associated with the 2022 NAR NXT.

NAR aims to provide a safe event experience for all attendees and does not tolerate inappropriate behavior or harassment in any form. Inappropriate behavior includes harassing or defamatory verbal or written comments, displays of illicit images or use of illicit language, threats, intimidation and unwanted physical contact.

If, at any time, you feel threatened or harassed, you are encouraged to report the incident directly to police via 911 or contact a show management staff member. Staff can be found at Registration or in the Staff Office. Virtual attendees should email convinfo@nar.realtor. Please include the date, time, location and a description of the incident being reported. Attendees who violate this Statement of Appropriate Event Conduct may be asked to leave the event without a refund. In addition, the attendee may not be permitted to participate in future NAR events at the discretion of the association management.

We value your attendance and thank you for your cooperation to ensure a safe experience for all.

Accommodating Disabilities

The following policies apply to attendees with disabilities:

  • Companions or personal assistants may accompany deaf/blind attendees to education sessions, special events and the expo at no cost as a reasonable accommodation.
  • Accessible seating is available in the general sessions. Please see a staff person for more information.

Service and Comfort Animals at NAR Meetings

NAR is committed to fulfilling its obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), which requires that individuals with disabilities be permitted to have their service animal accompany them in all areas of a facility where the public is normally allowed to go. Places of business subject to this requirement includes hotels, convention centers and restaurants. Therefore, during NAR meetings, an attendee may request an accommodation be made for their service animal.

Note that while trained service animals are allowed under the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act, comfort animals are not covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. NAR does not allow comfort animals in the NAR meetings, at the convention center, in education session rooms and special event locations, or on the trade show floor.

What Qualifies as a Service Animal

The ADA specifically defines a service animal as a “dog that is individually trained to work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability”. With the exception of specially trained miniature horses (see notes below), the only service animal allowed at a NAR meeting is an individually trained dog.

If you are traveling with a service animal and your need for a service animal is not immediately obvious (e.g., a dog is guiding a blind person), you may be asked “Is this service animal required because of a disability?” You can answer “yes” to be granted access to the event with your service animal.

In accordance with ADA, event staff may not ask about a person’s disability, require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task.

Any other types of animals, such as cats, rodents, birds or snakes, do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and are not permitted at NAR meetings. Please see below for information on comfort animals.

WHEN CAN A SERVICE ANIMAL BE DENIED ENTRY OR REMOVED:

An individual’s service animal may be denied entry or removed from the meeting when:

  1. The service animal is out of control, and the owner does not take effective action to control it; or
  2. The service animal is not housebroken.

What Qualifies as a Comfort Animal

Any dog or miniature horse that is not individually trained to work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. All other types of animals, such as cats, rodents, birds and snakes, are considered comfort animals.

Comfort animals may be permitted at your hotel, depending on the individual hotel policies. However, NAR does not permit comfort animals at NAR meetings held in hotels, in convention center meeting rooms, on the trade show floor and at special event locations.

Who to Contact with Service Animal Questions

If you have any questions regarding the accommodation of a service animal at a NAR meeting, please email convinfo@nar.realtor.

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