Frequently Asked Questions

No, however there will be a handful of virtual sessions presented in the fall, featuring some of the most popular keynotes and sessions from the in-person conference.

PMDMC 2022 is an in-person experience.

Yes, all PMDMC22 attendees will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination when checking in to the conference. If you cannot verify your vaccination status on-site, you will not be able to attend PMDMC sessions or events. For more information, please visit our Health and Safety page.

The PMDMC is a business-casual event; what’s most important is that you’re comfortable and able to focus on the great content we have planned for you. Hotel conference rooms can be chilly so we recommend that you pack layers to stay comfortable.

Tuesday, July 19: Lunch is not provided. Light hors d’oeuvres are provided for general conference attendees at the evening opening reception.

Wednesday, July 20: Conference attendees will receive breakfast and lunch. The evening event will have light hors d’oeuvres.

Thursday, July 21: Conference attendees will receive breakfast. Lunch is on your own. The closing event will feature light happy hour munchies.

Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free dietary restrictions will be accommodated. When you check in, you will receive information about the process for receiving your meals for sit-down meals.

Once you complete your conference registration, you’ll receive a link to use to complete your hotel reservation.

Rooms that are part of our discounted room block at the Hilton Chicago are $219 per night + taxes and fees (about 17%). 

You will be charged at the time of booking for one night, including the tax deposit. Then, upon arrival in July, you will be charged the remainder of their stay plus incidentals with the card that you provide. 

Rooms booked within the conference block prior to June 27th are fully refundable up to 72 hours prior to arrival. Cancellations made within 72 hours of arrival will forfeit one night’s room and tax.

The last day to book your room at the reserved block rate is June 27, 2022. But keep in mind that our room block in the past has sold out before the early bird deadline, which is May 5, 2022.

You can fly into Midway International Airport (MDW), which is 12 miles from the Hilton Chicago, or into Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) which is 18 miles from the Hilton Chicago. Masks must be worn inside all U.S. airports per federal regulation. For more information please visit our Hotel & Travel page.

Wi-Fi is free in the meeting spaces. If you’re booked in one of the conference-block rooms, you’ll receive complimentary standard Wi-Fi in your room, discounted from $12.95 per day.

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We recommend that attendees download the PMDMC 2022 mobile app before you arrive in Chicago. To download the visit our mobile app download page.

Please note: To access the PMDMC 2022 mobile app you will need to register using the same email you used to register for the conference.

Networking with colleagues is a huge part of the value of the PMDMC. The PMDMC22 mobile app will include a list of all attendees, along with job title and organization. In order to respect people’s privacy, we give each attendee the option to opt in/out of sharing an email address and allowing direct messaging within the app. That said, go ahead and bring along some old fashioned business cards to share.

The hotel will provide gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan meals; you can let us know of your needs in the conference registration form. When you check-in at the conference, you’ll receive instructions on how to communicate your dietary restrictions to hotel staff. If you have additional needs (i.e. Halal, Kosher, allergies) please contact us and we’ll be happy to arrange a special meal program with the Hilton.

When you register, check the box that reads “I require accommodations for a disability.” We’ll get in touch with you a few weeks before the conference for information about the services you require.

For health and safety reasons, we will not be offering guest passes to conference events.

The Hilton Chicago is located at 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605. We recommend you use the common-sense precautions you’d exercise in any large city.

Yes. Don’t miss the Conference Cohort Day on Tuesday, July 19. This event is designed for small groups, creating a space to meet new colleagues with similar challenges in public media. Also, keep an eye out for facilitated networking and additional newcomer opportunities.