Registration for #SFP2024 is now open!

2024 Registration fees

Additional costs

The cost of attending Friday pre-conference workshops is $50 each.

Important information

Once you have registered and then cleared security vetting, you will receive a confirmation email with hotel information. You will also be required to complete a check-in process on-site to access your badge and gain entry to the meeting space.

Hotel information

The Annual Meeting hotel information is not public for security reasons. This information will be released to registered attendees cleared by our security vetting procedures.

Onsite childcare

We are able to offer onsite childcare for children ages six months to 12 years for October 17-21 at no additional cost to attendees. To express interest in enrolling your child in this service, please fill out the corresponding section on the Annual Meeting registration form. Availability is limited and handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Advanced sign-up is required.

Childcare will be available to those enrolled during the following hours:

• October 17, 2024: 1:00 pm -6:00 pm
• October 18, 2024: 11:00 am-6:30 pm
• October 19, 2024: 8:30 am-6:30 pm
• October 20, 2024: 8:30 am-6:30 pm
• October 21, 2024: 8:30 am-12:00 pm

ADA accommodation

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation that would support your participation in this event, please provide details when registering for the Annual Meeting and contact Info@SocietyFP.org by September 26, 2024.

Scholarships for meeting attendance

To help remove financial barriers to participation in the Society of Family Planning, we are providing a limited number of scholarships to attend the Annual Meeting. In reviewing requests, the Society will prioritize funding applicants who: identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color; have not previously attended the Annual Meeting; and do not have institutional support. Applicants must provide a brief personal statement about their interest in attending the Annual Meeting, and applicant selection will be guided by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion vision.

Scholarships fund complimentary conference registration, up to three nights in the conference hotel, travel up to $600, a per diem of $100 per day, a reimbursement of up to $100 per day for childcare, and a year-long Society membership for new members. Members and non-members are welcome to apply.

Application timeline:

• June 26, 2024: applications open
• July 25, 2024: applications due
• Mid August: recipients notified

Employer letter

Are you interested in attending #SFP2024, but need to demonstrate to your employer the benefits of attending the meeting? We encourage you to use this template to request approval to attend.

Refund policy

Refunds, less a $50 processing fee, will be given to those who submit a written request to Info@SocietyFP.org no later than October 4, 2024. Refunds may take as many as ten days to process. Refunds will not be given after that date or for no-shows. Registration to the Annual Meeting is non-transferable.

*Please note, all times listed are in Eastern Standard Time, reflecting the time zone of our meeting location. Times, topics, and speakers may shift as we build the best possible schedule for you.

Sponsors and exhibitors are integral contributors to the Society of Family Planning community and have an important voice that lends to our shared cause. We hope you will join us for #SFP2024.

To learn more about becoming a sponsor or reserving a booth email Info@SocietyFP.org.

Exhibit Hall engagement

Make the Exhibit Hall your central stop at the Annual Meeting. Chat with close to 40 exhibitors and key supporters of the family planning field. Examine nearly 100 scientific abstract posters and mingle with colleagues while attending receptions, enjoying daily breakfast, or stopping in for snack breaks between sessions. Be sure to take advantage of a variety of professional services at the Wellness Hub or even have a new headshot taken.

At registration, you will receive an exhibitor scorecard. Complete your scorecard by checking in with all exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall, and then exchange your scorecard at the Society booth for a limited edition specialty swag item.

Wellness Hub

Visit the Wellness Hub in the Exhibit Hall to focus in on your “Brand, Brain, and Being”.

• Brand – focus on your digital brand with a LinkedIn makeover and digital footprint analysis.
• Brain – focus on productivity and life-changing habits by learning about the latest technology trends like ChatGPT and AI.
• Being – focus on your mental well-being and finding calm in the chaos through applied breathing techniques or enjoying a complimentary massage.

Featured authors

Are you a Society member who published a book in 2024? We would like to feature your work at the Annual Meeting! Members interested in utilizing this benefit, and promoting their book to roughly 1,300 family planning clinicians, researchers, and leaders can express interest by emailing Info@SocietyFP.org.

BIPOC Lounge

The Society acknowledges the unique personal and social burdens many Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) experience in conference spaces.

With this in mind, the Society has curated a restorative space where BIPOC attendees can step away from the full conference when needed or as desired.

Amenities in the space include:

• A complimentary massage therapist
• Relaxed seating
• A selection of herbal and flavored teas

Recharge Lounge

Rest your feet, charge your phone, and catch up with friends and colleagues at the Recharge Lounge. New this year, for those looking to expand their network and meet other attendees, there will be sign-up opportunities available for small group meals around Detroit.

Lactation room

Looking for a comfortable and private place to pump or nurse? Inquire at the registration desk to access a dedicated lactation room equipped with outlets, sweet treats, and a refrigerator. 

Network, collaborate, and celebrate with 1,300 family planning clinicians, scholars, and partners.

First attendee welcome tour

Friday, 3:00 pm-3:30 pm  

Join Society staff for a behind the scenes tour of the conference venue. Participants will have a chance to get familiar with the meeting spaces and chat with others attending #SFP2024 for the first time. 

Early riser stroll

Saturday, 7:15 am-7:50 am with Board members Nerys Benfield, MD, MPH and Amy Bryant, MD, MSCR

Sunday, 7:15 am-7:50 am with Board members Alisa Goldberg, MD, MPH and Kate Shaw, MD, MS

Up early and want to get your steps in? Explore Detroit with an early morning stroll hosted by members of the Society Board before you join the first session of the day. 

Running club

Saturday, 7:10 am-7:50 am with Colleen Denny, MD; Sarah Prager, MD, MAS; Riley Steiner, PhD, MPH; and Robin Watkins, CNM, WHNP-BC 

Join Society community members and staff on a three mile morning run through Detroit! All paces are welcome. 

Friday community convenings

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the FDA v Alliance case and the cases related to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), we are providing convening spaces for those looking to bring community-wide collaborators together in generative meetings. Attendees are invited to apply for a limited number of meeting spaces on Friday, October 18, 9:00 am-11:00 am; 2:30 pm-5:30 pm. The deadline for requests is September 19, 2024.

Guidelines:

• Priority will be given to requests that center people whose access to abortion is constrained by systems of oppression, and the people working to provide that care.
• For security reasons, only registered attendees can attend these meetings.
• A limited number of meeting rooms are available with a capacity of 40 people or less.
• Outside food or beverage is not allowed due to our contract with the hotel and a penalty will be charged to any group that breaks the rule.
• Room set-up will be determined by attendee count.
• Meeting room requestors will be responsible for keeping track of RSVPs.
• Deadline for applications is September 19, 2024.
• Notifications will be made in late September.
• These meetings will be listed on the conference agenda.

Special Interest Group working meetings

Friday, 12:00 pm-1:30 pm

Active SIG members should arrive early to guarantee a spot

Attend a Special Interest Group (SIG) working meeting where each SIG’s active members will meet to advance a topic of their choosing.

Special Interest Group ice cream social

Friday, 1:30 pm-2:15 pm

Open to all

Attend the SIG ice cream social to learn more about the work of the SIGs, learn how to join a SIG, meet with colleagues, hear about opportunities to get involved in the coming year, and exchange ideas.

Current SIG list:

• Adolescent sexual and reproductive health
• Advocacy 
• Black, Indigenous, and people of color
• Early pregnancy assessment clinics
• Family medicine
• Medical educators
• Medically complex pregnancies
• Substance use disorders
• Telehealth practitioners
• New: Advance Practice Clinicians

Complimentary small meeting rooms

An onsite meeting room for small private gatherings of members or non-profit partners, with a seating capacity of up to 20, will be available upon request. Attendees can request the room for up to two hours, depending on availability and at no charge. The deadline for requests is September 19, 2024.

Some guidelines:

• Rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis and we will do our best to accommodate your first choice options. 
• The room has a boardroom style setup, and cannot be changed.
• Per our contract with the hotel, there is a strict policy of no outside food in this meeting space; a penalty will be charged to any group that breaks the rule.
• Audio visual and/or Society staff support will not be provided.
• These meetings will not be listed on the conference agenda.
• Groups wishing to order audio visual services or food and beverage through the hotel will incur a $500 room rental fee.

Available meeting room hours:

• Friday, October 18, 2024: 9:00 am-11:00 am; 2:30 pm-6:00 pm
• Saturday, October 19, 2024: 8:00 am-6:00 pm
• Sunday, October 20, 2024: 8:00 am-6:00 pm
• Monday, October 21, 2024: 8:00 am-11:00 am

Please note all times listed are in Eastern Standard Time, reflecting the time zone of our meeting location.

The Society honors leaders in the field of family planning with four awards at our Annual Meeting.

Research presentation awards celebrate family planning scholars through awards selected from research presentations at our Annual Meeting.

The Society of Family Planning is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

For assistance or questions about the Continuing Education credit including claiming credit for #SFP2023, please contact CME@SocietyFP.org.

Land acknowledgment

We look forward to gathering for the Society of Family Planning 2024 Annual Meeting in what is now known as Detroit.

As we come together, we humbly acknowledge that we will be meeting on occupied territories called Waawiiyaataanong, named by the Anishinaabeg and includes the Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe (Chippewa), Odawa (Ottawa), and Bodewatomi (Potawatomi); and other indigenous peoples. We honor with gratitude the land itself and the past, present, and future stewards of the land we are gathering on.

We offer this land acknowledgment at a time when we gather as a community as an invitation for reflection and learning, and to bring attention to opportunities to contribute our support.

As part of our Annual Meeting, the Society of Family Planning is integrating a practice of acknowledging the stewards of the land we are gathering, and inviting our community to join us in taking steps beyond land acknowledgment. Join us by:

• Reviewing why land acknowledgments are important and the key components of land acknowledgment. 
• Learning about the Indigenous communities of Detroit and the land we will be gathering on by exploring the official websites of Michigan’s Tribes and/or reading the history of the people.
• Continuing this commitment outside of the Annual Meeting by building authentic relationships with Indigenous peoples and Indigenous-led organizations, supporting Indigenous-led calls to action, and encouraging others to take action and provide their support.

Thank you all for joining us in these necessary efforts.

Touring Detroit!

While attending the Annual Meeting, we invite you to immerse yourself in a dynamic, urban playground surrounded by culture, history, and innovation. To learn more about our host city, explore the Visit Detroit page and:

• Organize a dinner at one of these amazing restaurants
• Stroll around the many and varied neighborhoods
• Discover Detroit’s rich cultural heritage
• Make time for outdoor activities
• And more!

Review submission dates for the 2024 Annual Meeting session proposals, scientific abstracts, and award nominations.

Will there be a virtual component to the Annual Meeting? 

• No. We will be focusing our attention on an in-person convening. For on-demand virtual content, visit Society Education (Login required) where we offer low or no-cost access to accredited continuing education programming.

What security measures do you have in place for attendees? 

• The safety of meeting participants is of the utmost importance to us. To help ensure your safety all conference attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and volunteers will receive a thorough security vetting check and security procedures will be in place on-site.
• Security at the Annual Meeting may feel a little different than other conferences. All attendees are asked to keep the meeting location confidential, wear their badge throughout the meeting spaces and remove it as they exit, and follow session-specific social media guidelines.

What is the conference hotel? 

• For security reasons, hotel information is not public. This information will be released to registered attendees cleared by our security vetting procedures. It may take approximately ten business days after registering to receive confirmation. We encourage you to register early to ensure you have this information to book. 

What are the room rates? 

• We have secured a discounted rate of $233 per night plus taxes. The deadline to reserve your room in the block is September 24, 2024. Please note, the block will likely sell out prior to that date. Once your registration is confirmed, we will release booking information.

How are sessions and abstracts chosen for the Annual Meeting? 

• All sessions and abstracts are reviewed and selected through a rigorous process conducted by peer reviewers, the Annual Meeting Committee, and the Board of Directors. The peer reviewers and the Annual Meeting Committee are selected through an open call recruitment period once a year.

If I am not a member, should I apply to be a member before I register for the meeting to get the discount? 

• You can apply for membership right in the registration form! Once you submit your application, you will be taken directly to the Annual Meeting registration form and will automatically receive the member discount.

What is your refund policy? 

• Refunds, less a $50 processing fee, will be given to those who submit a written request to Info@SocietyFP.org no later than October 4, 2024. Refunds may take as many as ten days to process. Refunds will not be given after that date for no-shows. Registration to the Annual Meeting is non-transferable. 

Can my child attend #SFP2024? 

• We are able to offer onsite childcare for children ages six months to 12 years for October 17-21 at no additional cost to attendees. To express interest in enrolling your child in this service, please fill out the corresponding section on the Annual Meeting registration form. Availability is limited and handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Advanced sign-up is required.

How can I request ADA accommodations? 

• We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation that would support your participation in this event, please provide details when registering for the Annual Meeting and contact Info@SocietyFP.org by September 26, 2024.

Do you have a letter I could use to demonstrate the importance of attending this meeting to my employer? 

• You can view and download a template that you can download for your employer.

How do I know if I signed up for a pre-conference session? Can I change to a different session? 

• You must be registered for the meeting to attend a pre-conference session. You can sign up for a specific session using the registration form for an extra cost of $50. Please check the summary on your confirmation email to see which session you have registered for. You can change sessions by emailing Info@SocietyFP.org.

How can I ask a question about Continuing Education credit(s)? 

• For assistance or questions about Continuing Education credit, including claiming credit for the Annual Meeting, please contact CME@SocietyFP.org.

When will I be notified about session and abstract submissions for #SFP2024?

• Notifications will be made by July. You will be notified if accepted or declined.

When is the 2025 Society of Family Planning Annual Meeting?

• Check back here; we will be releasing this date soon!

When will session and abstract submissions open for #SFP2025? 

• Submissions for the 2025 meeting will open in the spring of 2025. Check the submissions page for the most up to date information.

How can I hear the latest news? 

• You may sign up for email updates. You may also keep up to date on all Society activities by visiting our website.