Conference Connection, May 6, 2025

What’s New?

Flying to New Orleans?

On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities

Attention: Presenters

Primary presenters received an email last week with instructions for submitting their slides. If you did not receive the email or have questions about the instructions, contact education@acha.org. And don’t forget to complete your AV Request Form so we can make sure you have what you need for a successful presentation.

Attention: Presiders and Facilitators

If you are a presider or facilitator, be sure to view the instructional video and read over the guidelines before the meeting. We’re still in need of presiders and facilitators for a number of sessions, so if you are able to assist, contact education@acha.org.

Presider and Facilitator Guidance

 

Important Reminders:

  • The Covenant House: Give Back to the NOLA Community
    ACHA 2025 will be hosting a Hygiene Item Donation Drive for the Covenant House’s 24/7 Care Center in New Orleans. This will be the perfect opportunity to give directly to the NOLA community and support youth in immediate need during your time at the Annual Meeting.
  • Bystander Response Training – There’s still time to reserve your spot!
    Tuesday, May 27, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    ACHA is partnering with NOLA Ready to offer a three-hour combined Bystander Response Training. NOLA Ready is the city’s Emergency Preparedness Campaign, providing a direct connection between New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness’ (NOHSEP) and the city. The combined training includes three courses: Hands-Only CPR, Stop the Bleed, and Overdose Response.
  • Don’t miss out on the Pre-Conference Workshops
    These intensive three-hour workshops are designed to give you actionable strategies to take back to your campus! You can still add a workshop to your registration by going back into the site with the same login you used initially and adding it.
  • Social Media Toolkit!
    Help amplify the conversation and connect with fellow attendees by using our Social Media Toolkit! Whether you’re posting on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook, you’ll find ready-to-use hashtags, sample posts, and graphics, as well as customizable templates so you can personalize your post with a logo, photo, and your session or booth details.

Explore New Orleans!

Each week we’ll showcase several local businesses recommended by your colleagues in New Orleans and/or New Orleans & Company. Make time during the week to show your support! 

  •  Lil Dizzy’s Cafe
    “Located in Treme, one of the oldest African American neighborhoods in the U.S. Owned and operated by a local family. Lil Dizzy’s is known for their fried chicken, po’boys, and gumbo.”
  • “Vessel is LGBTQ owned and is rumored to be haunted.”
  • Cocinita (on Pyrtania)
    “Serves authentic Venezuelan staples with a variety of vegetarian options and a welcoming, warm atmosphere.”