Frequently Asked Questions

This page provides information to many frequently asked questions. If what you are curious about is not answered here, please contact us at [email protected].

How is NIIC addressing and responding to Covid 19?

In light of the continued Covid 19 pandemic and with concern about the health and safety of the entire NIIC audience, NIIC is going fully virtual for 2020. NIIC will be held online December 8-9, 2020. Further details about the program and how to register will be available in September.

And, to continue powering our work forward, the full in-person NIIC will be held in early 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NIIC will continue to closely monitor Covid across the U.S., recommendations and guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the response of states across the country, and regulations and guidance from the state of Nevada and the city of Las Vegas.

The health and safety of all NIIC participants and attendees is our highest priority. As we announce the in-person dates for 2021 and approach that gathering, we will provide additional information on NIIC’s health safety measures, social distancing guidelines, and emergency protocols. Such information will continue to be updated leading up to and through the in-person conference.

Is NIIC open to the general public?

Yes, all are welcome to attend.

Is NIIC open to the media?

Yes, for more information about media credentials and a press pass, please contact [email protected].

Is interpretation available at NIIC?

NIIC is primarily conducted in English, however interpretation in Spanish is available for some sessions. If you have further questions about interpretation, please contact [email protected]..

Is NIIC live-streamed?

NIIC’s MainStages and some additional sessions will be available via livestream. Stay tuned for details!

Can I volunteer at NIIC?

Yes! A team of more than 100 volunteers is needed to power our time together. More info is here.

My organization would like to Sponsor NIIC or join the NIIC Steering Committee; how do we do that?

NIIC is always seeking new partners; please contact [email protected] for more information.

Does NIIC provide hotel rooms?

NIIC has a block of discounted rooms at our conference hotel — The Westgate, Las Vegas. Reservations must be made directly with the hotel; NIIC does not provide housing assistance.

For more information about the hotel see here.

Does NIIC provide travel support for conference attendees?

No, NIIC has a limited pool of scholarships available but there is no general travel support for attendees. Our Scholarship Application period will open in August 2021. For more information, see here.

Does NIIC provide scholarship opportunities?

Yes, NIIC provides a limited number of scholarships each year.

Our Scholarship Application period will open in August 2021. For more information, see here.

If you would like to make a donation to support our Scholarship Fund, please contact [email protected].

Does NIIC provide meals?

NIIC provides the following meals to all those registered for the full conference or the days in question:

Day 1: Monday – Breakfast, lunch & coffee break provided by NIIC; dinner on your own.
Day 2: Tuesday – Breakfast, lunch & coffee break provided by NIIC; dinner on your own.

All meals include vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Halal and Kosher meals available upon advance request when registering for NIIC.

Does NIIC have an airline partner?

Not at this time. We welcome ideas about such partnerships; if you are interested in exploring this with NIIC, please contact [email protected]

Are youth/children able to attend?

The bulk of NIIC’s programming is not focused on youth/children. Young people may attend but minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Is childcare available?

NIIC does not typically provide childcare for the duration of the conference.

Are NIIC’s physical spaces accessible?

Yes, all the NIIC spaces are accessible for those with mobility challenges and/or using wheelchairs or walkers.

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