The health and safety of our conference attendees and exhibitors is a priority, and we understand the concerns raised by COVID-19.
We understand the considerable effort invested in planning travel to attend events (both attendees, technical presenters and exhibitors) and the burden placed on those trying to make travel decisions. In addition, we understand that many attendees are required to follow travel policies as established by their organizations.
We will continue to engage health and security authorities on any planned or anticipated COVID-19-related measures that would impact our events. Should this situation necessitate changes in our event schedule, we will communicate with you directly and on this website.
In the meantime, we have adopted measures to minimize any potential impact at Institute of Navigation events.
We strongly urge exhibitors and attendees to implement appropriate guidelines and protocols as suggested by the CDC and other health officials. Up-to-date CDC advice can be found on the CDC website.
ION has instated the following to help ensure attendee safety:
ION GNSS+ Hotels are also taking measures to keep attendees safe and healthy:
Regardless of any other circumstances, it is still cold and flu season. We would ask that all participants exercise discretion in attending ION events. If you are feeling feverish or otherwise ill, please exercise common sense and do not attend the conference that day. If appropriate, get medical attention for an appropriate diagnosis. As always, cover your coughs and sneezes. Hand sanitizers are helpful, but the CDC recommends thorough washing of hands, and cleaning of surfaces as the best prevention for spread of germs and viruses.
We suggest you wait to register until you have received travel authorization from your sponsor. Once you register, the Institute anticipates your participation and incurs financial liabilities for you. If you find it necessary to cancel after having registered and paid due to a change in your sponsoring organization’s travel policy, regular conference cancellation policies will apply.
The health and safety of our conference attendees and exhibitors is a priority, and we understand the concerns raised by COVID-19.
We understand the considerable effort invested in planning travel to attend events (both attendees, technical presenters and exhibitors) and the burden placed on those trying to make travel decisions..
We will continue to engage health and security authorities on any planned or anticipated COVID-19-related measures that would impact our events. Should this situation necessitate changes in our event schedule, we will communicate with you directly and on this website.
To ensure the well-being of our conference participants, the ION is providing the following guidelines.
As a general rule, please use common sense when traveling to and attending the event. If you need assistance at any time, please reach out to the ION at 703-366-2723 or registration@ion.org.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers the following tips for travelers:
Please visit the CDC’s website for any travel advisories for your destination prior to your trip.
Local Medical Facilities
Below is a list of the closest hospital and urgent care centers to the conference venue.
Below is a list of the closest hospital and urgent care centers to the conference venue.
Hospitals |
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Barnes Jewish Hospital |
Urgent |
Concentra Urgent Care Total Access Urgent Care |
Links and Resources:
For Attendees Call for Abstracts Registration Hotel Travel and Visas COVID-19 Information Exhibit Hall Submit Kepler Nomination For Authors and Chairs Abstract Management Student Paper Awards Smartphone Decimeter Challenge For Exhibitors Exhibitor Resource Center Marketing Resources Other Years Future Meetings Past Meetings