The health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, speakers, guests, and staff are the top priority of the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF). We are continuing to monitor the status of the COVID-19 pandemic very closely. We are in communications with other meeting/event industry professionals, as well as keeping a close pulse on what the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and local authorities are reporting and recommending for safely bringing groups together for in-person conferences.
As an organization, MPIF staff is working closely with Caesars Palace, to ensure that all safety and health measures are in-place to keep our attendees healthy throughout the duration of the conference.
Here are some of the measures that we are implementing:
- Mask Requirements – masks are not currently required in Las Vegas or at Caesars Palace.
- MPIF will continue to monitor requirements set by local and state officials. MPIF will follow the directions provided by those authorities.
- MPIF will follow the CDC recommendations regarding positive cases and quarantine guidelines for attendees that have a positive COVID-19 case prior to the conference. Participation in the conference will be granted to attendees who have met these guidelines.
- Self-monitor for symptoms daily. If experiencing any symptom (fever or chills; cough; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea), attendee agrees they will not participate in any MPIF activity or event.
- If attendee suspects they have contracted COVID-19 or experiences emergency symptoms (trouble breathing; persistent pain or pressure in the chest; new confusion; inability to wake or stay awake; bluish lips or face), please remain in your hotel room, contact the front desk, and contact MPIF’s emergency contact, Diane Haggerty, at 609-250-7849.
- Hand sanitizing stations will be set-up throughout the hotel and the event space.
- We are eliminating the Conference Guide and the Conference bags, to reduce the number of touchpoints. There will be plenty of signage around the meeting space as well as the Mobile Conference App.
- Remember the regular practice of handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds will help prevent the spread of germs.