Q. Will the conference be virtual, live, or hybrid?
A. The 7th Annual Ann Adalist-Estrin Memorial National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference will be a hybrid conference. Live sessions will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona. Virtual attendees will be able to join in via the Whova app to access many sessions.
Q. What dates and times will the conference take place?
A. The conference will take place on April 7, 8 and ½ day on the 9th, 2025. and will start at 8:00 am Arizona Time/Pacific Daylight Time Zone (GMT -7)
Q. Do you have a schedule for the conference?
A. You can access the current schedule by visiting https://childwellbeing.asu.edu/event-schedule. Updates to the schedule are available in "real time" as they are made.
Q. How will I access the conference?
A. If you purchased “in-person” tickets then you will attend the conference at ASU SkySong, Building 3 which is located at 1365 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85257
Virtual attendees will access the conference through the Whova app, which we also used in 2022 and 2023. Details on how to and conference app will be provided prior to the conference. Access to the Whova platform will begin prior to the conference to enable access to features such as the discussion boards.
Q: I/my organization cannot afford the registration fee. Are there scholarships available to attend the conference?
A: We anticipate having a limited number of scholarships available again for CIP2024. If you would like to apply for a scholarship or have questions about scholarships, please send an email to childwellbeing@asu.edu.
Q: My organization would like to register multiple people but will need to pay by check. How can we do that?
A: If you need to request an invoice to pay by check, please send an email to childwellbeing@asu.edu indicating the following information:
Please note: There are a limited number of in-person seats available, please reach out to us as soon as possible to secure your reservation.
Q. Our organization would like to sponsor the conference, are there sponsorship opportunities available?
A. Yes, we have sponsor tiers available to fit every budget. Please visit our Sponsor page to view the latest sponsor brochure and contact information.
Q. Will you be offering virtual exhibit booths this year?
A. Yes, although this year will look a little bit different. We've combined out sponsor and exhibitor packages to maximize the benefits for everyone. All In-person and Virtual Sponsors/Exhibitors will have access to a virtual sponsor booth within the Whova App. Here you will be able to customize your booth by adding brochures, handouts and videos.
Q. Do you have a list of hotels that are close to the conference?
A. Special Conference room rates are available at Element Scottsdale at SkySong. You can secure your discounted room rate by reserving through this link.
For additional hotels neat the conference, please view this document.
Q. I’ve/we’ve never been to Arizona before, is there anything to do?
A. Scottsdale, Tempe, and Phoenix are filled with things to do. There’s something for everyone, whether their interests lie in Indigenous history, fine dining, or museums and attractions.
Some of our favorites are the Heard Museum, the ASU Art Museum, Casa Grande National Monument, and the Desert Botanical Garden to name just a few.
Please visit the Scottsdale, Tempe, and Phoenix visitor information sites to find activities and events in the area. If you have a few extra days, then you might consider visiting Northern Arizona sites such as Sedona, Flagstaff, or the Grand Canyon.
Q. There are some strange looking numbers on the payment page and confirmation. Should I be worried about this?
A. No. These numbers are generated by our payment system to help protect your credit card information. 
For additional questions, please contact us at childwellbeing@asu.edu
Thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors for their generosity in helping us make this conference possible. Click on any organization's logo to visit their website.
For information on sponsor and exhibitor opportunities, please contact us at childwellbeing@asu.edu.
