Safety Resources

2022 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference COVID-19 Health and Safety Policy
Updated 12/8/2021

The health and safety of our Conference participants is a top priority. With the risk of COVID-19 still present, the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference will be abiding by the most up-to-date safety protocols to protect the health and safety of Conference attendees, speakers, and staff. This policy details the health and safety protocols that all Conference attendees and staff will be asked to adhere to in order to participate in the event. These protocols include full vaccination against COVID-19, health checks upon arrival at the event, and proper wearing of a face covering/mask when indoors.
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Our policies related to COVID-19 are subject to change based on the evolving nature of the pandemic and in accordance with mandates put in place by the City of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and MIT Sloan School of Management. To ensure the most updated information, please make sure you are signed up for our newsletter.

Vaccination Requirement
‍All Conference attendees, speakers, and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference will accept all vaccines that have received either Emergency Use Authorization or final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, as well as those vaccines with an emergency use listing from the World Health Organization. Proof of vaccination must be submitted in advance using our secure document verification platform. You will receive a QR code upon completion which will be scanned and verified with your ID upon arrival at the conference.  
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Health Checks Upon Arrival
‍All Conference attendees, speakers, and staff must complete a series of basic health checks upon arrival at the venue. 

Face Coverings / Masks
‍Well fitting and properly worn face coverings must be worn indoors at the Conference at all times except when actively eating or drinking or presenting on stage at a safe distance from other speakers and the audience. Face coverings will be provided to all Conference attendees, speakers, and staff as part of the Conference welcome package.

Waiver of Liability
‍Given the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, these health and safety policies implemented by the Conference organizers cannot eliminate the risk that you are exposed to, contract, or spread COVID-19 while attending the Conference. By purchasing a ticket, each attendee releases and forever discharges and holds harmless 42 Analytics Educational, Inc. (“42 Analytics”), its employees, owners, directors, agents, and affiliated entities (the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, and demands which the attendee  or any of its heirs, assigns, next of kin or legal representatives may have which arise from the exposure, transmission, or spread of COVID-19 as a result of the attendee’s  participation in the Conference.