Family Resources

All children (of any age) must be registered at the Special Assistance Desk in the registration area. This information is needed in the event of an emergency or if a child needs to be reunited with a parent.

Please note access policies differ according the child’s age and conference venue.

Child Access to Sessions

Children 6 months and older may be brought into all conference sessions.

If the child begins to fuss or becomes a distraction to other attendees, the parent should step out to address the needs of the child. Reentry will be permitted once the disruption is resolved.

For children 6 months and older, on-site child care is available with a licensed vendor, for a nominal fee.

Child Access to Exhibits

To keep family members safe and comply with our insurance, child access to the exhibit hall is restricted based on age:

• Only children 16 years of age or older are allowed in the exhibit hall during installation, dismantling, or outside of exhibition hours.
• Children ages 12–16 are allowed in the exhibit hall during regular hours, provided they have their own Exhibits Hall Only pass. Each child must wear (gets to wear!) a badge and must be accompanied by a registered adult at all times.
• During Family Day (see below), parents and children 6 months and older are invited to walk through the exhibit hall.

Parents Room

A408 & B318

At the convention center, we will have two Parents Rooms designed for parents with children 6 months to 5 years.

Mamava Pod

Across from B406

A lactation pod for breastfeeding parents will be located in Building B, Level 4 across from room B406.

Child Care

A406-A407

Child care services are available via KiddieCorp in the convention center to registered attendees and exhibitors. For a small fee, children ages 6 months to 12 years can participate.

Any registered attendee can register for a Family Day pass. On Wednesday from 4–6 pm, come to the exhibit hall and show your family around. Children 6 months and older are invited.

No additional fee is required, though all family members must register at the Assisted Registration Desk in the registration area and obtain a wristband.