Conference Policies

When you check in, you will receive a conference package with a name badge. It is very important that you remember your badge as it is required for entrance to the sessions. If you lose your badge it can be replaced for a small fee. You must wear your badge at all times during the Conference.

What to Wear & Bring:

Attendees generally wear business casual or casual attire. You may want to bring along a light jacket or sweater, as the temperature in meeting rooms is often difficult to control. During the day, you will be moving throughout the hotel, which is a large facility. For your convenience, please wear comfortable walking shoes. We will not have a bag check, so be sure to travel light. You will receive a conference bag once you arrive for all of your program materials.

Security:

For the enjoyment of all participants, inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and violators will be removed from the premises.

Do not leave personal items or conference bags unattended anywhere in the convention center, including the foyer. 

Please note that for the security of conference attendees, the The Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel has security cameras located throughout the facility.

Smoking:

Hotel: The Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel  is a smoke free community. There are designated smoking areas both outside the plaza and tower buildings. Smoking is prohibited inside sleeping rooms. Individuals found smoking in sleeping rooms may be assessed with a charge for deep cleaning the room.

Medical Marijuana:

We will post more information on medical marijuana shortly.

Substance Use:

We recognize that everyone at the conference is working to change drug-related laws and might have differing philosophies regarding drug use than the current administration. However, please remember that most drug use is illegal and we must respect the laws of the community we are in.

Photo / Recording Waiver:

There may be photography, audio or video recording at the conference. By entering the event premises you give consent to the use of your photograph, likeness or video or audio recording in whole or in part without restriction or limitation for any educational, promotional, or any purpose for distribution in Drug Policy Alliance online and printed publications or any publication in other media and release DPA, their officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings. A full release can be found in the terms and conditions of your registration. If you do not want to be photographed or videotaped, please notify the individuals capturing the information.