Eating and drinking is not allowed in any ACC meeting room. Eating and drinking is only allowed in spaces open to the public near food outlets and restaurants. Masks should be worn at all times within the convention center, even in these spaces, except while eating and drinking.

We encourage all attendees to maintain a distance of 6' when possible. Signage onsite will encourage this practice wherever queue lines are formed. Within meeting rooms, attendees will have the option to sit in typical theater style chairs or in a special section of seating that allows for extra spacing between seats.

Everyone issued an ACC badge will be vaccine verified. There can be no exceptions. Those who are not vaccinated will not be allowed to enter the building. Review the vaccine verification procedures.

Proof of a negative COVID test will not be considered in place of COVID-19 vaccine verification. In order to attend the ACC.24, and gain access to the convention center, you must show proof of vaccination.

An individual is considered fully vaccinated:

Two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-does vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine. The final dose of COVID-19 vaccine must be administered at least two weeks prior to arrival.

Although a booster vaccination is not required to attend ACC.24, it is very strongly encouraged by the American College of Cardiology.¹

Safe Expo will be providing a convenient, onsite COVID-19 testing service (walk in or by appointment) for those participants who may want to or are required to be tested prior to traveling home. Schedule an appointment.

Testing Center Hours:

Saturday, April 2: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 3: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, April 4: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This service is not associated with access to the convention center and is only provided as a convenience for attendees who have already had their vaccines verified. Fees are payable directly by the participant to Safe Expo and this service is not connected with ACC, who cannot be held liable for the results. The ACC.24 senior team lead will be notified only in cases of positive test results.

For additional information, visit the Health & Safety page.

Please be sure to bring your mask with you. A limited supply of masks will be available at the Health and Safety checkpoints as you enter the building if you need one. In addition, you will be given a mask in your attendee bag.

Review the detailed instructions for submitting your COVID-19 vaccination verification using either CLEAR Health Pass or Safe Expo.

Please verify your vaccination as soon as possible and prior to travelling to Washington, DC. You will have the option to bring your vaccination card onsite for verification, however we strongly recommend that you verify your vaccination in advance of the meeting to avoid delays in entering the convention center. You will not be allowed to enter until you have received a vaccination verification.

If you have not performed your COVID-19 vaccine verification in advance, you will need to be prepared to show your vaccination card at the meeting to the Safe Expo staff at one of the Health and Safety Checkpoints. There may be delays associated with in-person verifications, so we strongly encourage all participants to confirm their verification in advance of travelling to Washington, DC.

For attendees who register on site at the Convention Center, Safe Expo will accept the original vaccination card OR a digital photo of the official vaccination card from the Department of Health, their city/state, or their medical provider. The card must include the individual's name, the brand of vaccine, and all dates administered.

In the event an ACC.24 participant falls ill with COVID-19, ACC will adhere to local, state and federal guidelines and will coordinate with Washington, DC Public Health authorities to ensure the proper steps are taken and protocols are followed for positive test results.

ACC is working in close collaboration with an on-site health and safety support team from Safe Expo. Safe Expo will offer onsite testing, for a fee to attendees, and if an individual tests positive Safe Expo will notify the individual and work to triage impacted individuals and provide appropriate care escalation and support.

ACC only receives confirmation that an attendee satisfied the vaccine requirements and never has access to an individual's private health data. Learn more about CLEAR and Safe Expo.