Meeting FAQ

#ABM24 Media Kit

General FAQ

What are the dates and times of the meeting?

The live sessions and virtual sessions will be held on November 14 – 17, 2024, Central Standard Time, USA (CST) UTC-6, beginning with pre-conferences on Thursday, November 14. Sessions begin on Friday and go through Sunday. See the schedule or meeting app for specific times.

ABM Education Platform:

Click on the daily email link and then go to the Sessions Tab, and click the "live session" button, which will take you to the link for the live session.

When will I get the links to the meeting?

Each day, you will receive an email from ABM Education (from [email protected]) with your link to the conference site, the schedule for the day, and access to handouts and the session evaluation forms.

Conference App (see below for instructions on how to download the app):

Once in the app or webpage, click on the "Schedule" to see session information.

How many CME/CNE hours are available?

The live meeting has been designated for a maximum of 25.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits / 25.00 ANCC contact hours. Additional credit will be available once the on-demand recordings are released for the live meeting.

How many CERP credits are available?

ABM will be applying for CERPs for the meeting. Details will be available here and on the schedule page once we have information to share.

Where can I find a program schedule?

The program schedule is available here.

Will the educational sessions be available after the live event?

All educational sessions will be recorded and made available to attendees who register until February 17, 2025.

Virtual Platform (Planstone) FAQ

How do I access Planstone?

You will be able to access Planstone from the Know Before You Go email and in your daily emails during the event.

How will I access the live sessions in Planstone?

The live sessions will be included on the "Sessions" tab. You will click on the Live Session button and then click on the Zoom link that is included on the next screen. Also visible will be the meeting ID and Passcode.

What Platforms are Planstone compatible with?

Planstone supports the latest version of Chrome and the current and previous releases of Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft browsers. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled to use Planstone.

Virtual private networks (VPNs) can slow down your connection, so make sure to disconnect from your VPN before entering the ABM Annual International Meeting.

How long will the session recordings be accessible on Planstone?

The sessions will be accessible in Planstone a few weeks after the conference until February 17, 2025. These sessions will be housed under the "Sessions" tab.

How do I access a pre-recorded session?

All pre-recorded sessions will be under the "Sessions" tab.

How do I know how many credits I have earned?

You will be able to see how many credits you have earned at the top of the "Sessions" and "Posters" tabs. A credit will be added after you have completed a session evaluation for every presentation you watch/participate in. Important: Please download and save your CE/CERPs certificates.

How do I get my CME/CNE/CERPs, and how long will it take?

Click on the "Certificates" tab and choose the certificate you are looking to obtain. A new screen will open, and click the "Evaluate Now" button to start the evaluation. Once you have completed the evaluations for the sessions you attended, you will be able to download your certificate(s) immediately.

Conference App

Download the conference app for your phone or access it through your browser on the desktop. Go to your app store and visit “Eventsential” and search “Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.” Then, log in using the email you registered with for the meeting. You will be able to view the schedule, session locations, connect with other attendees, and more! Also included will be links to the live sessions should you prefer to watch them virtually. Please note that the conference event will not be launched in the app until a few weeks before the meeting.

Code of Conduct

ABM is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and ABM staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, ABM staff members, service providers, and all others are expected to abide by the In-Person Policies or the Virtual Annual Meeting Code of Conduct.