Hello Everyone!

We finally got to creating this entire list of all of the questions and answers we have gotten about the event! Whew! It's a super long list. As we get closer to the event, we can get 100's of e-mails with questions. Believe it or not, the number one question we get every year is "what to wear". I always think its kind of funny, because I wake up every morning to something like 20-50 e-mails from people asking me what to wear to the event. And it cracks me up every time! It's just a lot of people don't know what to wear. Anyway, that question and answer is below as well. Don't get me wrong, I get it! I have no idea exactly what I am wearing either. However, please relax, and wear what is comfortable. :) Please save this link in your notes so that you can refer back to it if you have questions, because it will be super difficult for me to answer questions one by one as we get closer and busier! As we get more questions, we will add them as well to the same link so all answers are in one place.

Q AND A LINK: https://madmimi.com/s/0273ae

Schedule at a Glance:

Saturday June 12th

8:00am -10:00am - Set up DIAMOND BALLROOM (Exhibitors)
10:00am - 4:00pm - Exhibit Hall Is Open to all DIAMOND BALLROOM
11:30am - 1:30pm - Lunch /white tickets - DIAMOND BALLROOM
4:30pm -6:00pm - Red Carpet Event - DIAMOND BALLROOM
5:00pm - BAR OPENS / DIAMOND BALLROOM
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Awards Dinner /red tickets - DIAMOND BALLROOM
6:30pm - 7:30pm - Awards Presented - DIAMOND BALLROOM
7:30pm - 8:00pm - Finish taking red carpet photos/ networking
8:00pm - EVENT ENDS / BREAKDOWN (Exhibitors)
Please exit the ballroom and take the party to the hotel lounge if desired

PLEASE VIEW THE FULL EVENT SCHEDULE, BOOTH LOCATIONS, VENDORS ATTENDING, ETC, HERE:

https://madmimi.com/s/9488df

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EVENT WILL NOW BE IN THE DIAMOND BALLROOM

Question: "What is the dress code?"
Answer: The lunch and dinner are somewhat different, the lunch is during the day and during the trade show. A majority of the people will wear either business clothing or business casual during the day. In the evening, most people will wear cocktail / red carpet event attire, ie, dresses, suits. The number one goal is that you enjoy the event and are comfortable after the year we have had. Please wear what makes you comfortable, there is no dress code at all. However, as I said, daytime, people will wear business or business causal, or just nice clean casual daytime attire, and in the evening people will wear evening, dinner, cocktail, red carpet event attire.

Question: "How do I book my room? Is there a room rate? What is the code?"
Answer: Please book your room directly with the hotel. There are no special rates. There are 2 hotels in the same exact building downtown, there is the JW Marriott and the Ritz Carlton. The address for both is: 900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90015. The least expensive rooms are around $250 per night at the JW Marriott, the Ritz rooms are around 2-3 times the cost. Book here or on your typical hotel app: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxjw-jw-marriott-los-angeles-la-live/

Questions: "Do I have to get the vaccine or Covid test to attend the event? Can I bring my Vaccine or Covid Test Negative to you on site on paper?"
Answer: Yes, you must have either the vaccine or the Covid test to enter the event. So if you have gotten the vaccine, you have automatic entry, just e-mail the vaccine card pre-event. If you have not, please just get the COVID test no earlier than June 9th, and no later than June 12th. Once you receive the results, please send them via e-mail only. We have found a very inexpensive AT-HOME COVID test that you guys can get on line delivered by CVS, and get your results right away at home. If you did not get a vaccine, and don’t plan to, please purchase the below asap. It is 2 tests for only $23.99. https://www.cvs.com/shop/abbott-binaxnow-covid-19-antigen-self-test-2-tests-for-serial-testing-prodid-550147 . We will not be accepting or viewing any paperwork for Vaccines or Covid on site due to very low staffing. Please take a phone capture and e-mail even up to the day of to: vflorez@icloud.com.

Question: "Do I have to get a COVID test from place A and not B? Does it have to be a PCR Test?"
Answer: People are asking about “which one they are supposed to get” and “can they get one from here and not there”. I just want to say, all of these questions are TOTALLY unnecessary. You can get your COVID test anywhere you need to, anywhere they offer it. Starting June 9th in the morning, please take the test, and send the result. I have to have COVID tests from everyone that does not have a VACCINE card. If you didn’t send a VACCINE card, you MUST send me a COVID test. In the Q and A, I suggest that people can get a COVID test at CVS, due to they are very cheap, you can get them over the counter, etc. Please note, this is not the “required test”, you can get one free at a testing center, you can get one paid at a doctors office, you can get one wherever you want, any kind. It does not have to be a PCR test.

Question: "How do I Check in to the event?"
Answer: I just want to mention to everyone once again that for COVID, we will have no contact check in. What you will do is assign one person in your group, to text me at 310-754-0257 on June 12th, once you arrive. Your group manager will text me the following: HELLO, it is: ( name, company name). I am here to get my tickets and badges for my group. I have x number of people, x number of lunches, and x number of dinners. I would like to pick them up at (MY ROOM #___, BALLROOM, OTHER). If the one person from each group can text the above, it will make my life a lot easier as I will be dropping these off for over 100 people. I will be doing a no contact handoff of your package either to your room, or to be picked up at a location in the hotel. The pack will have your badges and your white tickets for lunch and red tickets for dinner. You will distribute them to your own group. Make sure you let your group know, you are the designtated person to pick up the packge so there is no confusion with people texting me because they can't find you. Make sure to text your team and let them know once you have the packet. You can give each person their badge and their tickets. You must each wear your badges, and hand your waiter your tickets for the meals.

Question: "What if I mess up my badge or write on it wrong, or lose it, can I get a new one?"
Answer: Yes, please ask your group manager to text me for new badges and will deliver them as per the above.

Question: "Are masks and social distancing required for the event?"
Answer: Yes, masks and social distancing are required for the event. The mask mandate will not be lifted until June 15th unfortunately, so we have to continue to obey the public health guidelines until then.

Question: "Can I walk around in the event drinking my water or my beverage?"
Answer: Unfortunately not due to COVID restrictions your mask must be worn in the hotel and in the event. Please be sure to sit at your table either in the lounge or in the event to drink beverages and eat.

Question: "Do I need to wear my badge at the event?"
Answer: Yes, please wear your badge at all times while in the event. If you see someone not wearing a badge, please text me immediately, as this is the only way we know if someone is not supposed to be there.

Question: "What vendors will be at the event?"
Answer: Please view the schedule to see the vendors attending as well as where they will each be located. https://madmimi.com/s/9488df

Question: "For Exhibitors, what are limitations on furniture pieces, lighting brought in, etc?"
Answer: The trade show part is only 6 hours 10am-4pm, so we prefer people bring minimal items so they can easily set up and breakdown. But you can do what you need to do to have a nice booth. I just would not over do it.

Question: "For Exhibitors, Electrical outlets, how many can I have?"
Answer: There are outlets on the walls, however if you need more power and a strip, please order in advance. The cost is $200 add on fee for electrical at your booth. Please message me if you need it.

Question: "For Exhibitors, Is Internet available in the room?"
Answer: Yes an additional $200 add on fee for in room wi-fi is available. Please message me if you need it.

Question: "Can I buy products on site?"
Answer: Yes you can. Anyone who is selling on site can sell to you whatever you are qualified to purchase. If the item requires you to be a physician to purchase, or a nurse, or an aesthetician, then you can purchase that item only if you have your license with you. If the booth has a consumer or OTC product, and you have no license, you can purchase that product on site. Please check with each booth on what you can buy on a case by case basis.

Question: "What is the red carpet event? Can I attend it?"
Answer: The Red Carpet will be set up all day from 10am-8pm and you can get photos at any time during the day. The red carpet event is 4:30pm - 6:00pm, this is a great time to get photos before the dinner in cocktail outfits. The red carpet will still be up until 8:00pm. After you receive your crystals, you can go to the red carpet and get photos with your crystals. Please post your photos on the red carpet on social media so that you can get some great content for your followers. The red carpet is not limited and is for everyone, so please feel free to go to the red carpet to get your photos at any time.

Question: "Can I post photos and videos of the event on social media? What is the Instagram that I tag and what hashtag can I use for my event posts and stories?"
Answer: You can tag instagram handle: @aestheticeverything1 https://www.instagram.com/aestheticeverything1/ and use the hashtags #AEAWARDS2021 #aebeautyexpo #aestheticeverythingawards

Question: "I have a special diet, are there any options for me (Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Keto, etc.)?"
Answer: The below are the lunch and dinner that will be served at the event. If for any reason you cannot eat the below meals, please let me know so we can replace it with another meal. We have to have these in ASAP. After June 4th, we will no longer be able to replace your meals:

Plated Lunch 11:30am -1:30pm Mediterranean Salad Little Gem Lettuce, Chickpeas, Cucumber, Artichoke Hearts, and Champagne Vinaigrette, Sea Salt and oregano-Seared Chicken Breast, Roasted Yukon Potato Mash, Garlic French Beans, Shallots, Balsamic Jus, Pre-Set Bottled Water Coffee and Mighty Leaf® Tea Service and Iced Tea with Sweeteners

BAR 5:00pm - 8:00pm Cocktail Reception Hosted Beer, Wine, Champagne Imported Beer Stella Artois, Corona Extra, New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale, Angel City IPA, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, O'Doul's (non- alcoholic) Domestic Beer Budweiser and Bud Light Wine Stone Cellars Pinot Grigio, Copper Ridge Chardonnay, Copper Ridge Merlot, Copper Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Anna de Cordorniu Brut Still and Sparkling Water and Soft Drinks

Plated Dinner 6:00pm - 8:00pm Duet Filet Mignon and Shrimp Scampi Caesar Salad, Baby Romaine Hearts, Purple Endive, Shaved Parmesan, Herb-Olive Oil Toasted Focaccia Shards and Creamy Garlic Dressing, Grilled Petite Filet Mignon and Shrimp Scampi, Sage-Nutmeg Rubbed Filet, Jumbo Shrimp, Creamy Parmesan Polenta, White Wine-Garlic Roasted Asparagus and Caramelized Shallot Butter Sauce, Crema Catalena Dessert Jars, Bottled Water, Coffee and Mighty Leaf® Tea Service and Iced Tea with Sweeteners

Question: "I have a friend, client, staff member, family member that I want to attend the event. Can I get them in?"
Answer: We are SOLD OUT of all meals and beverages. I can get you on the waitlist for meals if anyone cancels. There are FREE no meal passes available for those not needing meals. However, please do not bring them to the event unannounced, as I have signed legal paperwork which requires me to know each person attending and have their vaccine or COVID paperwork prior to the event. I can accept any new people (based on availability as we have a max capacity limit) you want to invite, as long as they do not need meals up until June 9th with prior e-mail request only. Please send the following before June 9th, 2021 if you have any guests. E-mail to vflorez@mac.com SUBJECT: Guest Request, Your Name, Guest Name, Guest is (friend, client, staff member, family member).

Question: "Is there CME at the event?"
Answer: There is no CME

Question: "Who is speaking at the event? Who will do event interviews? Can I still speak or get an interview?"
Answer: We had to cancel the speaking and interviews for this event based on the number of people who confirmed, the safety regulations and the costs involved. There will be no speakers or interviews at this event as we have normally had in the past few years. The best way to get educated will be to go to each individual booth and learn direct from the companies at their booths. In addition, please try to network and meet as many people as you can as this will be the best way to gain knowledge and expertise in the industry. Networking is the life force to this industry.

Question: "Is there a badge form to fill out, how do I get my badges?"
Answer: Badges will be given out onsite when your group manager checks in your group. You will write your names on your badges with the pen in the bag you receive. We did not pre print badges this year due to costs.

Question: "Where do we get our lunch and dinner tickets? Are they required to get my lunch and dinner?"
Answer: The lunch tickets are white and the dinner tickets are red and they will be in the group bag that your group manager gets at check in. Please be sure to have your tickets on you at the meals. You will hand the tickets to your server. If you lose the tickets, please have your group manager contact us asap. We cannot have any added guests to the meals, because they are only preparing the exact number of meals we pre-ordered. So we need to be sure no one else orders your meal.

Question: "How do I know if I am on the lunch and dinner list? How do I know where my meal table is for lunch and dinner? Can I sit where I want or move tables?"
Answer: The lunch and dinner list of attendees is in the link below. Your name will not be on it, just the name of your group and the number of people. The number of your table is also listed on the sheet. You cannot sit anywhere, however if for any reason you need to move, please contact me because we need to move you to a table that is open. TABLE SEATING: https://madmimi.com/p/95ff221

Question: "How do I know if I am getting my award presented to me at the awards dinner? Is there any way to get my award crystals at the show if I have not ordered them yet?"
Answer: We have produced this list of everyone receiving an award at the event. If you are not on the list, unfortunately we cannot present your award crystal to you at the show. However, we are bringing some mock award crystals to pose with for those who did not order their crystals in time. You may use the mock crystals to pose on the red carpet. View award winners list here for those who will be announced and receive awards at the dinner: https://madmimi.com/s/2600621

Question: "How many attendees will be at the event?"
Answer: We have around 100 registered due to Covid, this is well below our usual event attendance of around 1000-2000 people. We recommend that you try your best to network as much as possible with those that are attending in order to get the most out of the event.

Question: "For exhibitors that need shipping: does the Hotel Charge to ship our exhibit items or bring them in through the shipping area of the hotel?"
Answer: Please contact Nicole at the hotel and let her know you are with our group. You can explain to her what the items are and what the options are to get them into the hotel. This will be different on a case by case basis. CONTACT: Nicole: nicole.borisoff@marriott.com

Question: "Are food and beverages available in the hotel outside of the meals I ordered, such as where will the coffee be in the morning?"
Answer: We will only be providing lunch, dinner and the bar at the scheduled times. We have no coffee or breakfast scheduled. The hotel has restaurants and coffee shops that will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and there is also room service. You can also order from Uber eats, Postmates or another Delivery service. There are also 100's of restaurants in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills and some in walking distance from the hotel. Please check with the hotel for local restaurants.

Question: "Is there parking and is there a charge?"
Answer: There is valet day rates and overnight rates. The individual is responsible for costs. Please contact the hotel directly for Parking Fees, mention the event you are with as there may be a discount depending on how long you park. My understanding is, all night parking is included in your room fee and day parking is at the event rate. You may also stay at a different hotel and take an Uber or Lyft to the event and pay no parking fees.

Question: "Are there still exhibit tables available?"
Answer: No, we are sold out.

Question: "What are the Los Angeles Health guidelines?"
Answer: Please view for your own knowledge: COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/coronavirus/docs/protocols/Reopening_LiveIndoorEvents.pdf

Question: "What do I do if I have an emergency at the event, or at the hotel?"
Answer: Please contact 911 for any emergency. If you are not sure of a person who is at the hotel or at the event, please text me first and let me know your concerns. As always and in any city, please watch your surroundings wherever you may be, be careful especially in areas where there may be a lot of transients. If you pull up to park somewhere, or get gas, look around and make sure you feel safe. If not, just leave the area and find a safer area to get gas or shop.

Question: "When is the next event, will there be an event in 2022?"
Answer: No, this is unfortunately our last event due to time and costs involved. Sorry about that!

Question. "What other marketing do you do? Will you be doing anything to help aesthetic companies and practices after the event?"
Answer: YES! I have marketing options available to help you post event. Take a lot of photos at the event, as we have ways to promote you after the event on our vast social media of over 1 million followers. We will continue doing awards as we have done for the past 12 years, but they will only be awards voting on line, announced via on-line, Press releases, social media, newsletters and shipping awards to your office, etc. But we also have an amazing Instagram growth program which can help you grow your account every day. We work with 100's of amazing influencers as well as the Kardashian and Jenner families. Please view IG growth programs here: https://madmimi.com/s/797e521

We look forward to seeing you all soon!

If you have any questions before the event, please send them by June 9th!

Many thanks, Vanessa