What do the conference fees include?
All full conference registrations (member, non-member, student, and honorary) include admission to all technical sessions, the exhibit show, and all catered events including the conference kickoff event; a digital copy of the conference proceedings; and access to Dam Safety 2025 On-Demand. Guest and Exhibit Booth Staff registrations include admission to the exhibit show and all catered events including the conference kickoff event. The Guest registration option is for use by a registered attendee’s spouse/partner or family member and is not intended for use by a co-worker or another industry professional. One-day registrations include admission to technical sessions, catered events occurring on that day, and the exhibit show.
What forms of payment are accepted?
ASDSO accepts checks, credit cards, and government agency purchase orders. A copy of the purchase order with billing instructions must accompany the registration form if payment is to be processed by a government purchase order.
What are the conference cancellation and refund policies?
Please notify ASDSO as soon as possible if you must cancel your registration. Fees that have already been paid may either be refunded or transferred to another attendee. To receive a refund, a notice of cancellation must be submitted to ASDSO by the end of business on September 5, 2025. All refunds are subject to a $100 processing fee, including workshops. After September 5, 2025 registration fees are not refundable. Field trip cancellations received by September 5, 2025 will incur a $25 cancel fee. No refunds will be given after September 5, 2025.
Which meals are included with my registration?
Full conference, Guest, Exhibit Booth Staff, Honorary and Student registrations include admission to continental breakfasts on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, September 24. Beverage breaks are provided on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Receptions with light hors d'oeuvres are provided on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Lunch is provided on Monday and Wednesday. One-day registrations include admission to the catered events for that day.
What if I have a special need (ADA, dietary, or other)?
Please email info@damsafety.org to discuss arrangements. You will need to let a server know if you submitted a special dietary need during the Awards Luncheon on Monday.
What does a guest or booth staff registration include? Can they attend sessions?
Guest and Exhibit Booth Staff registrations include admission to the exhibit show and all catered events including the conference kickoff event. The Guest registration option is for use by a registered attendee’s spouse/partner or family member and is not intended for use by a co-worker or another industry professional. Exhibit Booth Staff and Guest registrations do not include access to the technical sessions or Dam Safety 2025 On-Demand.
What is the conference venue?
All on-site conference activities will be held at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland unless otherwise noted. The conference kickoff event will be held at the Hard Rock Cafe. While all Conference field trips are held off-site, all registrants must meet to check in at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. Separate registration is required for conference field trips.
What is the best way to get to downtown Cleveland from the airport?
Attendees can get a taxi, Uber, or Lyft from the airport to Cleveland.
How much is parking in Cleveland?
Parking rates throughout Cleveland vary. Please check with your hotel or the convention center for details on parking costs.
Are the sessions recorded?
Yes, all sessions are recorded and will be available for viewing as part of Dam Safety On-Demand starting in October. This will be available for 6 months. Dam Safety On-Demand is included if you have registered for the full conference.
What if I don't want to receive communications from exhibitors and sponsors?
Like most conferences, ASDSO does allow exhibitors and sponsors to showcase their conference participation to attendees. If you do not want to have your contact information shared with conference exhibitors and sponsors please visit the ASDSO Portal and opt-out of ASDSO Partner Announcements. This will opt you out of all future partner announcements for all conferences. To access the Opt-out area, go to your Portal, Click on "My Profile," then "Personal Info" where you can opt-out. Exhibitors and sponsors are provided your contact information to use on a one-time basis to highlight their conference participation both two weeks before and immediately after the conference. If you feel an exhibitor or sponsor is not using this benefit properly, please contact ASDSO.
How do I find an attendee list?
You will be able to view a list of attendees in your ASDSO Collaborate community for Dam Safety 2025 beginning 9/21. To log into ASDSO Collaborate, visit: https://collaborate.damsafety.org/.
Where do I submit my giveaway?
Exhibitors can submit their giveaway closer to the date of the event. A survey link will be sent out to collect information on the items to give away.
When can I start setting up my exhibit?
Exhibit hall set-up is from 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Monday, Sept 22.