Join us virtually or IN-PERSON IN HOUSTON, TX for the 2025 Conference!
Frequently Asked Questions
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General Conference Questions
When is the conference?
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Is the conference virtual or in-person?
If I come in person, can I still join some of the sessions virtually?
How many CEs are approved for this conference?
If I miss some of the presentations, will I still be able to view them and get CEs?
In the past you have had ASL interpreters for some of the presentations. Will that be happening again this year?
What are special identity groups (SIGs) and can I attend one?
When is the conference?
The conference is held July 16 to 19, 2025. The 16th is for in-person attendees only. All educational sessions will begin the morning of July 17th.
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Is the conference virtual or in-person?
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Both! We are hosting the conference in-person for the first time in Houston, TX, but all education sessions will still be offered virtually via CE-Go just like we’ve offered in the past.
If I come in person, can I still join some of the sessions virtually?
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Coming soon!
How many CEs are approved for this conference?
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- American Psychological Association (APA)
- New York Education Department Boards for Social Work, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Psychologists, and Marriage and Family Therapists
- Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
- Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
If I miss some of the presentations, will I still be able to view them and get CEs?
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All recordings will be made available until 12/31/2025. Unfortunately, we are only able to offer CEs for live attendance. Live attendance means >80% of the session was attended.
In the past you have had ASL interpreters for some of the presentations. Will that be happening again this year?
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Coming soon!
What are special identity groups (SIGs) and can I attend one?
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Special Identity Groups (SIGs) are for folks who hold underrepresented identities to meet! These groups are only offered for in-person attendees and will not be recorded to protect anonymity and privacy.
We are offering the following groups, led by community leaders:
- Black
- Fat Identifying
- Latinx/e
- Jewish
- South Asian
- Muslim
- AAPI
- Trans/GNC
- Neurodivergent & BIPOC
- MDs, NPs,RNs, PAs
In-Person Conference Questions
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Where will the conference be held?
How can my accommodations be met at the Houston Food Bank?
How do I get from my hotel/apartment/house to the Houston Food Bank?
When is the conference?
The in-person conference will be held at the Houston Food Bank’s primary location. Their address is 535 Portwall St., Houston, TX 77029.
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How can my accommodations be met at the Houston Food Bank?
We will do our best to accommodate all in-person attendees in collaboration with the Houston Food Bank! There will be a gender-neutral bathroom available on the same floor as the conference. Chairs for higher-weight individuals can be reserved ahead of time.
We are actively monitoring the responses to the registration form and requested accommodations.
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How do I get from my hotel/apartment/house to the Houston Food Bank?
The best way to get from your lodging to the Houston Food Bank is via car. If you are driving, there is a parking lot located in the front and back of the building. The parking lot in the back of the building requires an ~10-15 minute indoor walk to reach the room where the conference is held. If you use a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft, they can drop you off at the front of the Food Bank.
If you are staying downtown or would like to meet downtown, we have hired a shuttle to transport folks to and from Hotel ICON and the Houston Food Bank.
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Virtual Conference Questions
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How will the conference be held virtually?
Just like in past years, our conference will be held virtually via CE-Go. You will be able to click on the sessions you'd like to attend and will be provided with a Zoom link.
Unlike past years, these sessions will be live-streamed and recorded from the Houston Food Bank. Questions can still be submitted via the Q&A box during the presentations and will be read aloud to the presenter based on time allotments.
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Can I participate in Wednesday's events?
Unfortunately, Wednesday’s event will only be for those attending live. We will be volunteering our time to the Food Bank as an act of service for the Houston community.
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Sponsor Questions
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What are the different sponsorship tiers?
We offer several different sponsorship tiers, and all of them are important to making this conference happen! These include: Ujamaa ($10,000+), Ujima ($5,000+), Umoja ($2,500+), Nia ($1,000+), Imani ($750+), and Donations ($50+).
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Houston Questions
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What airport should I fly into?
There are two airports in Houston. Both are about equal distance from Downtown Houston. Depending on which airline you prefer to fly will determine which airport is best.
The two airports are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) located about 25 minutes north of the city and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) located about 25 minutes southeast of the city.
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Where should I stay?
If you register for the conference in-person, you will receive a full “Welcome to Houston” guide, including an outline of different neighborhoods near the conference venue as well as two Downtown hotels we have partnered with for room blocks.
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Have a question that wasn't answered above?
You can send us an email at bipocedconference@gmail.com!
