Frequently asked questions

When is the 2022 Society of Family Planning Annual Meeting? 

• #SFP2022 will be in Baltimore, MD, December 3-5, 2022, with pre-conference events on December 2. 

Will there be a virtual component to the Annual Meeting? 

• We cannot wait to have the community together in person and will be focusing our attention on in-person convening.

What are your health and safety guidelines? 

• We are continually monitoring the latest developments to keep all attendees as safe as possible during this in-person gathering. Read more about our guidelines here.

Is there a vaccine requirement to attend the meeting?

• All meeting participants (Society staff members, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, consultants, and/or vendors) will be required to follow all meeting health and safety guidelines, including presenting proof they are up to date on vaccines.

What is the conference hotel? 

• For security reasons hotel information is not public. This information will be released to registered attendees cleared by our security vetting procedures. 

What are the room rates? 

• Room rates are $159 per night. The deadline to reserve your room is November 7.  Once your registration is confirmed, we will release booking information.

What security measures do you have in place for attendees? 

• The safety of meeting participants is of the utmost importance to us. To help ensure your safety all conference attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and volunteers will receive a thorough security vetting check and security procedures will be in place on site.

What is your refund policy? 

• Refunds, less a $50 processing fee, will be given to those who submit a written request to [email protected] no later than November 15, 2022. Refunds may take as many as 10 days to process. Refunds will not be given after that date for no-shows. For COVID-related cancellations on or after November 16, funds will be applied to attendance at the 2023 Annual Meeting. 

How can I request ADA accommodations? 

• Please contact [email protected] to request ADA accommodations that would support your participation in this event at least three weeks prior to the start of the conference. 

When will session and abstract submissions open for #SFP2022? 

• Submission deadlines for sessions and abstracts are now closed. Notifications will be made in August. You can submit a nomination for the 2022 awards, and can find more information here.

How can I hear the latest news? 

• You may sign up for email updates. You may also keep up to date on all Society activities by visiting our website.  

How can I obtain CE credit(s) for the 2021 Annual Meeting? 

• If you were a registered attendee for #SFP2021 you can secure CE credit(s) by completing the conference evaluation for on-demand recordings. For assistance or questions, please contact [email protected].

How can I watch the recordings of the sessions presented at the 2021 Annual Meeting? 

• Registered attendees for #SFP2021 can view the available session recordings by logging into the meeting platform, Pathable, and clicking on each individual session page. If you have questions or need technical assistance please contact [email protected].