Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be submitted to HDA's Meetings and Conferences department by Friday, July 28, 2023, for a full refund. After this date, cancellation requests received by Tuesday, August 15, 2023, will be subject to a $200 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Registrations are transferable among individuals within the same company until Tuesday, August 15, 2023. After this date, a $100 processing fee will apply to any substitution.

 Need to cancel or transfer a registration? Please visit the Cancellation/Substitution page.

COVID-19 Guidelines and Attendee Acknowledgement

HDA recognizes the safety of all those attending the Traceability Seminar in person at the Marriott Marquis as a top priority. HDA is committed to following CDC, Washington D.C Government and the Marriott Marquis COVID-19 health and safety guidelines for in-person events.

Attendee Acceptance of Terms and Conditions

By attending the Traceability Seminar in Washington, D.C., I agree to comply with all COVID-19 health and safety guidelines adopted by HDA, recommended by the CDC, local government agencies and the Marriott Marquis I acknowledge receipt of and have read these policies. 

I agree to voluntarily assume all risk related to exposure to communicable disease such as COVID-19 and agree to not hold HDA or any of their affiliates including partners and sponsors, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, volunteers, or meeting / conference venues liable for illness. I will take necessary precautions while at the event based on current CDC, Washington D.C. and Marriott Marquis guidelines.

I agree to not attend any HDA in-person event if I test positive for COVID-19, exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, or have had a known recent exposure (close contact, within 14 days) to a positive COVID-19 case.