General Information
Admission to Sessions
Admission to the 2025 AAAAI / WAO Joint Congress educational sessions is reserved for meeting registrants and registered members of the press only. Guests and exhibitors will not be admitted to educational sessions. In consideration of fire codes and as a courtesy to others, those without tickets will not be allowed into ticketed sessions.
Airports
The San Diego International Airport (SAN) is located approximately 4 miles / 12 minutes from the San Diego Convention Center. For more information, visit the San Diego International Airport website.
Joint Congress Mobile App
There is a mobile app dedicated to the 2025 AAAAI / WAO Joint Congress. This app features tools allowing you to search by speaker or session type, organize your schedule, evaluate speakers and sessions, claim credits, respond to polls and ask questions in sessions, browse exhibitor information and stay current with changes during the meeting. The Joint Congress app will be available for download in October 2024 from the App Store or Play Store on your mobile device.
Children and Guests
Due to the scientific nature of the meeting, delegates are asked to refrain from taking children, spouses or guests to education sessions. For local childcare options, we recommend contacting the concierge staff in your hotel. Registered guests are welcome to relax in the Hospitality Suite or visit the Exhibit Hall. An adult must accompany children under the age of 18 at all times.
Committee Meetings
Committee meetings are held in conjunction with the Joint Congress for the purpose of conducting AAAAI- or WAO-related business. Current and newly appointed members of each committee are expected to attend these meetings. If you would like information about joining a particular committee, please contact the AAAAI or WAO executive office at:
AAAAI: (414) 272-6071 or info@aaaai.org
WAO: (414) 276-1791 or info@worldallergy.org
A schedule of AAAAI committee meetings taking place at the Joint Congress will be included in the Online Planner.
WAO committee meeting schedules will be shared directly with committee members preceding the Joint Congress.
Discounted Registration Fees for Participants from Developing Countries
AAAAI Fellows and members from developing countries are eligible for a 50% discount on the registration fee when their country of residence is designated as “low income” or “lower-middle income” by the World Bank (based on gross national income per capita), provided their membership dues are paid through December 2025.
All delegates are eligible for a 50% discount on the registration fee when their country of residence is designated as “low income” by the World Bank (based on gross national income per capita).
Eligibility requirements will be verified during the registration process.
Only individual delegates who pre-register by Wednesday, February 5, 2025 are eligible for this discount. This discount is not available to individuals who register after February 5, 2025 or groups.
Exhibits
Exhibitors will provide the latest information on products and services available to physicians, researchers and allied health professionals in the field of allergy/immunology.
Exhibit Hall Hours
Friday, February 28 - 9:00 am to 3:45 pm
Saturday, March 1 - 9:45 am to 3:15 pm
Sunday, March 2 - 9:45 am to 2:00 pm
Please note: When you allow an exhibitor to scan your badge, you are authorizing them to contact you and send you materials via postal mail and/or email. Show management is not responsible for the use of your contact information once you have given it to an exhibitor.
Location
Sessions held as part of the 2025 AAAAI / WAO Joint Congress will take place at the following locations:
San Diego Convention Center
111 Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA, USA 92101
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina (Headquarter Hotel)
333 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA, USA 92101
Lost & Found
Any items turned in to the Registration Desk will be kept for 30 days after the conclusion of the Joint Congress. After 30 days, any unclaimed items will be discarded.
Recording of Sessions
Individual recording of educational sessions is not permitted. Recordings of the Joint Congress will be available online approximately 4 weeks after the conclusion of the live meeting. The recordings include presentation slides along with video and audio for the Plenary and Keynote sessions, and presentation slides synchronized with the audio recordings for selected courses, symposia, workshops, pro/con debates and allied health sessions. Most ticketed sessions are not recorded. The Online Planner, available in October 2024, will indicate which sessions will be recorded with the following icon.
Registration
Access to online registration will be given to AAAAI Fellows on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 and to all delegates on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Exhibitor registration opens on November 13, 2024. The deadline for early registration pricing is Wednesday, February 5, 2025. The registration desk will be located in the San Diego Convention Center, Ground Level, Hall C Concourse. Please allow adequate time to collect your registration badge in case of lines, especially if you plan to pick it up on Friday morning. Onsite registration will also be available.
Safe Environment Policy
Special Accessibility Needs
If you require special arrangements in order to fully participate in the Joint Congress, please include the request at the time of your registration.
Special Dietary Requirements
All menus served at the Joint Congress will be free of nuts, pork and shellfish. Vegetarian options will be available at all functions with food. If you are a vegetarian, please inform the server assigned to the room at the beginning of the session. If items on the daily, pre-arranged menu do not meet your special dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, kosher) an alternative option can be made available. Please notify an AAAAI staff member at the Registration Desk to ensure arrangements are made. Special arrangements require at least 72 hours advance notice.
Time Zone
All events are listed in Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Transportation
The San Diego International Airport offers various types of ground transportation for your visit. Rental cars, taxis, public transportation, ride share services (such as Lyft and Uber) are all available.
Taxi service from the San Diego International Airport to the San Diego Convention Center and nearby hotels is approximately 12 minutes and approximately $15-25 not including gratuity (traffic during peak times will cause delays and increased fares). For more information, visit the
San Diego International Airport website.
Weather & Dress
The average temperature in San Diego, CA, USA in February-March is 65° F (18° C) and the average precipitation is 2.26 inches. Attire should be consistent with the professional atmosphere of the Joint Congress.
