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20th Annual AFQAM Training Conference, Pittsburgh, PA
The 20th Annual AFQAM Training Conference will be held in Pittsburgh, PA on October 12-15, 2021. Information on conferences beyond 2021 can be found on the Training Opportunities page. Conference details and registration are posted in the late spring of each year.
Questions about conference registration should be directed to the President-Elect and Program Committee Chair.
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Registration
- Member: Before 9/20/2021 – $300
- Member: After 9/20/2021 – $350
- Non-member: Before 9/20/2021 – $350
- Non-member: After 9/20/2021 – $400
- Member: Before 9/20/2021 – $200
- Member: After 9/20/2021 – $250
- Non-member: Before 9/20/2021 – $250
- Non-member: After 9/20/2021 – $300
Registration refunds will be applied according to the following schedule:
- Refund requested before 9/20/21: 100% refund
- Refund requested between 9/20/21 and 10/1/21: 75% refund
- Refund requested between 10/1/21 and 10/8/21: 50% refund
- Refund requested on or after 10/8/21: no refund
Registration Opens Summer 2021
Accommodations and Travel
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel and Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
One Bigelow Square
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-281-5800
Rooms will be $129/night during the conference with a +/- 3 days at the same rate.
Transportation:
Fly into Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).
There are no shuttle services to the hotel. The airport does list a wide variety of ground transportation options. According to the hotel concierge, Uber/Lift could be around $30-40/trip and Taxi/Cab could be around $50/trip. Check out their website for more details, schedule, cost, and booking information.
For vehicle rentals from PIT, there’s Alamo, AVIS, Budget, dollar, enterprise, Hertz, and National.
Conference Agenda
Conference Agenda Forthcoming
Qualtrax Mini Users Group Meeting
Lab Safety – LSI
Monday, October 11th Registration
TBA
Tuesday October 12th (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
| Time Slot | Presentation/Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:30am | Registration |
| 8:00am | Welcome |
| 8:15am | Keynote |
| 9:00am | Project Management |
| 9:30am | Morning Break with Vendors |
| 10:00am | QAS Updates |
| 11:00am | OSAC Conflict Resolution Standard |
| 11:30am | TBA |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm | Proficiency Testing |
| 2:30pm | Afternoon Break with Vendors |
| 3:00pm | TBA |
| 3:30pm | Blind Proficiency Testing |
| 6:00pm | Opening Reception |
| 8:00pm | Meet the Board |
Wednesday October 13th (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
| Time Slot | Presentation/Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00am | TAG Update |
| 8:30am | OSAC Update |
| 9:00am | TBA |
| 9:30am | Morning Break with Vendors |
| 10:00am | Accrediting Body Updates |
| 11:30am | CTS Presentation |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm | Lessons Learned – Virtual Audits Panel |
| 2:30pm | Afternoon Break with Vendors |
| 3:00pm | AFQAM Board |
| 3:30pm | AFQAM Business Meeting |
Thursday October 14th (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
| Time Slot | Presentation/Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00am | Conflict Resolution Workshop |
| 9:30am | Morning Break with Vendors |
| 10:00am | Qualtrax Workflows – Breakout Session |
| 10:00am | QA Toolbox for Non-Qualtrax Users – Breakout Session |
| 1200pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm | Contextual Bias Workshop (5 hours) |
| 3:00pm | Afternoon Break with Vendors |
| 3:30pm | Contextual Bias Workshop (continued) |
Friday October 15th (8:00 AM – 12:15 PM)
| Time Slot | Presentation/Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00am | Multiple Accreditation Programs |
| 10:00am | Morning Break |
| 10:30am | TBA |
| 11:15am | R&D Strategies |
| 12:00pm | Closing |
Evening Event
Evening Event (Wednesday, October 13, 2021)
Ease your way back into social interaction after our year of physical distancing with a Pittsburgh-themed tailgate at the DoubleTree Hotel. Tasting stations to sample of some of Pittsburgh’s finest fare, tailgating games in true yinzer-style, and a chance to reconnect with colleagues and friends that you have not seen for years!
$35/person