IFPAC FAQ

The IFPAC-2027 meeting, February 28 – March 3, 2027, will be fully in-person at the Bethesda North Marriot, in North Bethesda, Maryland.

IFPAC wants participants to have a safe and productive experience at all its events. We recognize that conditions continually change. Situations are monitored should there be any changes.

The below guidelines have been developed to create an environment where attendees can feel safe, comfortable, and continue to interact.

These guidelines are subject to change based on the current situation and latest information.

Should any changes arise, IFPAC will monitor and follow related guidelines & policies of the U.S. Government, State of Maryland, Montgomery County, MD, U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC), and the Bethesda North Marriott event venue as recommended. (These are subject to change.)

The Bethesda North Marriott is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.

All attendees will be expected to follow the policies in place at the time of the meeting. 

View Current Guidance:

Montgomery County, Maryland Government: Face Coverings/Masks – COVID-19 Information Portal – Montgomery County, Maryland (montgomerycountymd.gov)

CDC Travel Guidance: Travel | CDC

All presenters will be expected to follow any policies in place at the time of the meeting.  

WHAT TO EXPECT AS AN EXHIBITOR – All exhibitors will be expected to follow whatever policies are in place at the meeting. IFPAC coordinates with our exhibition services to ensure booth layouts and flow allow for adequate social distancing.

If you are unable to attend, another person can be substituted, or your registration may be credited to a future symposium. Notification to be received in writing by 23 December 2026. 

For unforeseen circumstances, whereby meeting facility is not operating for business, due to acts of God, government authority, disaster, strikes, construction, remodeling or other reasons outside our control, an alternative venue and dates of comparable quality will be confirmed.