Returning to an in-person event after two years requires taking special precautions; attendees will use the free CLEAR Health Pass app to confirm vaccination status or show proof of negative test to access to the conference

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or the first time since 2019, APEC 2022, being held at the George R Brown Convention Center in Houston, Tx, in March, will once again be held as a face-to-face conference and exhibition. To assure a safe and healthy environment for all APEC participants at the in-person event, the conference organizers are taking special precautions by requiring proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test (obtained within 72 hours of attendance) as a condition of entrance. To facilitate this screening, APEC has partnered with CLEAR Health Pass, enabling attendees to show their vaccination using a free mobile app. According to local current guidelines, face masks while indoors also will be encouraged at the event. Attendees can use the QR Code (shown here) to download the CLEAR app.
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"Although conditions are improving," said Omer Onar, APEC 2022 General Chair, "the APEC 2022 Conference Committee recognizes the unique and changing impact the pandemic has had on our practices, families and plans over the last two years. Since the health and safety of APEC attendees is of utmost importance to us, we are providing a CLEAR Health Pass app free to all attendees. Additionally, we are working closely with the George R. Brown Convention Center, as well as federal, state and local public health officials, to incorporate best practices to ensure the highest level of protection at APEC 2022."

Health Pass by CLEAR provides secure, digital proof of COVID-related health insights via the CLEAR mobile app. Attendees are encouraged to download the CLEAR app* and complete the process at least 24 hours prior to arrival at the event. The QR Code and further details can be found at http://apec-conf.org/exposition/health-and-safety.

*  The CLEAR app is intended to speed attendee access to the conference and exhibit. To avoid delays in entering, all are encouraged to download the app. Please note that CLEAR is not able to read vaccination cards from places outside of the United States. For European attendees, we will ask that they present their digital vaccine passport to the registration personnel upon arrival. All other international guests and others who unable to use the CLEAR app will be asked to present their physical vaccine card and ID upon arrival.

Provided by Greg Evans, APEC 2022 Publicity Chair

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