06/02/2026
Not even a week left until we are in Las Vegas! Here are a few reminders that will help you make the most of your conference experience:
REMINDERS REGARDING LAS VEGAS WEATHER
Las Vegas is in the desert. It will be hot the week of Conference.
Drink water. Stay hydrated. Stay cool.
Use hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen!
Vegas sometimes has mosquitos! Use bug spray.
EXPO & SHOWROOM ENTRY PROCEDURES
This information can also be found in the phone app!
If you do not require immediate expo or showroom access, we encourage you to enter the expo later in the day after the initial rush is over. Our Volunteers are happy to answer any questions you might have, please reach out to us if you need assistance.
Attendees may not save additional spaces in line for other attendees. Attendees may not cut into the line. Attendees who either attempt or succeed at cheating the system are subject to consequences for both themselves and the studio they represent, including loss of Expo privileges for 2026 and 2027.
All Exhibitors / Booth Workers who wish to buy first thing on Tuesday/Wednesday morning will need to leave the floor and stand in line with the rest of the buyers.
TUESDAY: APP MEMBER ONLY ACCESS NOON-1:30 PM
You must have a badge which allows expo entry WITH a members ribbon attached in order to enter the expo at the members only time. If you didn’t get a ribbon when you picked up your badge, you can get one at the registration desk.
10:00 AM: APP Members are allowed to start lining up (if they want to).
The line will form in the Melrose Hallway with the front of the line starting just before the Rotunda (where the info booth is).
There will be stanchions & straps to indicate where the line is – and volunteers will be there to assist.
No one is allowed in the line except APP members with a member ribbon on their badge.
NOON - Once the doors open at noon – the line will be able to approach the Expo Floor doors in an orderly fashion.
Badge checks will be done at the door – please be patient with our volunteers!
After the initial line has entered – APP Members are welcome to enter by approaching the volunteers at the door.
TUESDAY - NON-MEMBER ACCESS 1:30 PM
12:30 - Non Member attendees are allowed to start lining up (if they want to) following the APP Members entry.
The line will form in the Melrose Hallway with the front of the line starting just before the Rotunda (where the info booth is).
There will be stanchions & straps to indicate where the line is – and volunteers will be there to assist.
1:30 PM - Once the floor is open to non-members – the line will be able to approach the Expo Floor doors in an orderly fashion.
Badge checks will be done at the door – please be patient with our volunteers!
Once these initial lines have entered the floor – attendees are welcome to approach the volunteers at the door to the Expo Floor at will.
WEDNESDAY – NOON for ALL ATTENDEES
10:00am: Attendees are allowed to start lining up (if they want to).
NOON Once the doors open at noon – the line will be able to approach the Expo Floor doors in an orderly fashion.
Once these initial lines have entered the floor – attendees are welcome to approach the volunteers at the door to the Expo Floor at will.
In addition:
No chairs unless you have a physical condition where you can’t stand for long periods
Listen to the APP volunteers managing the lines
DO NOT rush the volunteers at the Expo door.
NO non-members in line before 12:30pm.
NO Members in line before 10am
NO RED “no-expo” badges allowed on the expo floor
NO CLEAR badges allowed on the expo floor
NO badge - NO entry
BADGE PICK UP AT CONFERENCE
Badge Pick-Up: Sunday June 7 6pm-9pm
Full Conference / 5 & 2 class pass holders / Expo Only / Health Inspectors / Regulators please join us on the Mezzanine (Mezz) to pick up your badge and certificate.
Self serve tables will be set by the alphabet (Last Name used in Registration). Look for the elevated signs to find the right table.
Attendees will pick up their badge packet and scan themselves at one of the self-scanning stations.
Volunteers will be available at a help desk as well as roaming the Mezz.
Attendees are then free to pick up badge ribbons at the ribbon tables (APP Members, First Timers, International, and Pronouns).
Exhibitors / Exhibit Booth Workers / Presenters - please pick up your badges at the built-in Registration Desk in the Conference area just past the glass doors. Exhibitors can pick up worker badges.
Badge Pick-Up / Check-In continues on the Mezz/Mezzanine on Monday morning (8am-Noon)
After Noon on Monday
All badge pick-up will occur at the Registration Desk in the Conference area just past the glass doors. No new registrations will be accepted. The Registration desk will be open throughout the week until all the badges are picked up. Hours can be found in the schedule in the app or at the Registration Desk.
PRO TIP: Find the Conference Area - Sunday Map in the Event phone app to see the layout of badge tables, etc. on the Mezzanine. See the Monday Morning Map if you are coming in then!
SUNDAY EVENING OFFERINGS
2026 Presenters Meeting
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Celebrity 6
Presenters for this year’s conference are welcome to attend this information meeting. We hope to see you there.
12 Step Recovery Meeting
8:00 PM-9:00 PM
Sunset 3
Daily meetings during the week. Open to ALL 12-Step program members and anyone interested in attending a recovery meeting. It is not required to register for these meetings.
ATTB: Mixer: New Attendee Meet & Greet
8:00 PM-9:30 PM
Melrose 3
New to the conference and looking to make new friends? Join us for the New Attendee Mixer! This is an Alternative to the Bar event. No alcohol allowed at this event. There will be table top games, conversation cards, and lots of time to just hang out!
