ASA 117th Annual Meeting: Bureaucracies of Displacement

The American Sociological Association’s 2022 Annual Meeting is expected to bring together thousands of the nation’s leading sociological minds August 5-9 in Los Angeles, CA.

This year’s theme is “Bureaucracies of Displacement.” However, sessions will cover a wide range of topics. A searchable preliminary program in PDF format is available on our website.

Eligibility

Complimentary press registration to ASA’s Annual Meeting is provided to qualified reporters who are employees of or freelancers on assignment to locally, nationally, or internationally-recognized print, broadcast, or online media outlets with a demonstrated history of reporting on relevant issues. We encourage reporters to register by July 25.

As part of the registration, journalists will be asked to provide contact information and information about the media outlet for which the individual is covering the Annual Meeting. Journalists will also be required to indicate in writing that they have read and agree to the conditions of press coverage for the Annual Meeting. ASA reserves the right to refuse press registration to any individual.

In order for us to register journalists as press attending the 2022 Annual Meeting, journalists will need to submit this form with their credentials. Acceptable credentials include an official press badge, a business card from a news media outlet, or an original copy of a masthead with the journalist’s name on it. Freelance journalists should provide a letter of assignment from a media organization or, if they intend to submit articles to media outlets for consideration after the meeting, clips of previous stories that have been published or aired on topics germane to sociology or the ASA.

Covid-19 Protocol

ASA is committed to ensuring a meeting that is as safe as possible. Attendees, including registered media, must abide by the requirements listed on the ASA Annual Meeting COVID-19 Protocol web page. These include submitting proof of vaccination before you retrieve your badge and presenting the vaccine validation onsite. ASA is unable to provide a press badge if you do not agree to the requirements.

Badge Collection

Once you arrive at the Los Angeles Convention Center, proceed to the Exhibitor Check In counter in the ASA registration area. A member of the Communications team will provide you with your badge after you present the vaccine validation on your mobile phone or laptop. For questions related to badge collection onsite, call Senior Communications Associate Kirsten Hilgeford at (202) 247-9854 or Web Specialist Janene Martin at (202) 247-9859.

Conditions

Press access is open to sessions that are open to meeting registrants except for business meetings.

Audio and video recording of meeting sessions and events by the press is not permitted. Still photography is permitted with advance permission of the association.

If you have questions during the meeting, email communications@asanet.org, or contact Communications Director Preeti Vasishtha at (202) 247-9872 or Senior Communications Associate Kirsten Hilgeford at (202) 247-9854 or Web Specialist Janene Martin at (202) 247-9859.

Liability Waiver

By registering for the Annual Meeting, I freely and voluntarily agree and acknowledge that I am undertaking participation in ASA events and activities as my own free and intentional act and I am fully aware that possible physical injury, exposure or infection with COVID-19 (or its variants) might occur to me as a result of my actions or those of other attendees or participants including the Venue’s employees and ASA’s officers, directors, employees, or agents I do hereby assume responsibility for my own well-being. I also agree not to allow any other individual to participate in my place. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the CDC, senior citizens and individuals with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. I hereby release, for myself, my heirs, and personal representatives, and do forever discharge, indemnify and hold harmless ASA, its directors, officers, staff, agents, members, and representatives, from any and all claims, liabilities, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of, in connection with, or relating to my attending or participating in the Annual Meeting including, without limitation, any illness, damages, or injury resulting from my travel to and from, and attendance at, the Annual Meeting, participation in events related to the Annual Meeting, exposure to an infectious disease (including COVID-19) or the manner in which the Annual Meeting or its related events and activities are conducted (collectively, “Claims”). I understand and agree that this Waiver includes any Claims based on the actions, errors, omissions, or negligence of ASA, its directors, officers, staff, agents, members, and representatives.

I acknowledge that it is my obligation to follow all recommended health and safety measures while attending the Annual Meeting, including but not limited to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, ASA requirements, as well as statutes, regulations, and other mandates applicable to the Annual Meeting (collectively, “Guidance”). I understand that the Guidance will continue to evolve over time. By registering, I attest that I have read this waiver, understand that I am waiving important rights, and agree to abide by its requirements.