Annual Conference Update

The Autism Society of North Carolina’s 2020 annual conference was slated to be the most attended ASNC conference ever. More than 500 people had registered, and our wait list was nearly 200. What an incredible response to our program lineup that included Temple Grandin, Michelle Garcia Winner, and more! Then, the COVID-19 pandemic happened and ASNC staff made the difficult decision to cancel the event.

Our goal is to always provide an informative conference where attendees, speakers, and exhibitors can connect, share, and learn from each other. We share your disappointment that the conference had to be canceled. We have worked hard to process refund requests and acknowledge those who donated their registration fee to support ASNC during this challenging period. If you need a refund or have questions regarding your registration fee or status, please contact Director of Communications David Laxton at dlaxton@autismsociety-nc. org or 919-865-5063. Thank you for your understanding and support! Looking ahead, our 2021 conference is scheduled for March 26-27 at the Hilton University Place in Charlotte. Currently, the plan is to have the conference in person. We are working with the Hilton to ensure that our attendees will be safe and that the appropriate protocols for health and safety are in place. Recognizing that there are many unknowns at this time, ASNC’s conference planning committee is exploring options that may enable us to add virtual attendees and/or make the content available online. Look for more information about the conference program and options on the ASNC website and via our email newsletters this fall.

If you are not currently receiving email newsletters, go to www.autismsociety-nc.org/contact-us and register.

We look forward to seeing you in March!

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