Registration Cancellation Policy:
Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received on or before Thursday, April 15, 2027. There is a $150 processing fee for all refunds and returned checks. Cancellations and registration postmarked after the deadline date will not be eligible for refunds. Please submit all written cancellation requests to Registration Services at aast@aast.org. Conference attendee substitution is permitted and will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. AAST reserves the right to cancel any regularly scheduled session prior to the start of the meeting.
Badge/Event Ticket Policy:
All AAST name badges are non-transfrable. Badges must be worn at all times.
Solicitation Policy:
The AAST strictly prohibits the solicitation and distribution of products and equipment at the AAST Practical Surgery Summit in educational sessions or in the main foyer near educational sessions from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday-Friday. All company products and equipment business MUST be conducted in the exhibit hall area with official exhibitors to the AAST Practical Surgery Summit. Non-exhibiting company personnel are prohibited from soliciting AAST attendees at any time during the meeting. Please report any unauthorized solicitation to AAST staff immediately.
Notice of Filming & Photography:
By attending the AAST Practical Surgery Summit, you are participating in an event where photography, audio recording, and video recording may occur. By agreeing to these terms, you consent to photography, audio recording, video recording, and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for promotional purposes, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by AAST and its representatives. You release AAST, its employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or audio recordings, and you waive all rights to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use of these materials. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by AAST or the person or entity designated to do so by AAST.
Holds Harmless:
On my own behalf and on behalf of those I am registering, I acknowledge that travel to and attending in person meetings entails the risk of contracting communicable diseases; I agree to waive and hold the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the American College of Surgeons, the facility, and each of their agents harmless from and against any liability, damages or expenses arising from travel to or attendance at the event; I agree to follow all health and safety protocols announced by the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, or the facility. I confirm that I am authorized to make these agreements for each of the individuals I am registering.