COVID

NEW – If you must quarantine during the conference, we will be providing a zoom link to participate virtually from your hotel room. Any quarantined speaker will be also be able to present by zoom using this link.


Participants must follow current public health guidance and Cornell requirements related to COVID, including requirements for International travelers to the US.

IN ADDITION, masking is required during sessions and other indoor events and on conference busses. For coffee breaks and lunch, outdoor space with seating will be available if weather permits. When coffee breaks and meals must take place indoors, participants are encouraged to reasonably socially distance while eating or drinking.

An antigen self-test kit will be provided to each non-Cornell affiliated registrant, either on check in at the Marriott or the Hilton Canopy, or, for those staying elsewhere, at registration on Sunday evening. Additional test kits may be available as needed (check with registration), or they can be purchased at local pharmacies. Participants are encouraged to test on arrival, and of course should quarantine and test if experiencing any symptoms.

PCR testing and documentation required for re-entry to Japan will be available at no cost, on-site, at lunchtime on Wednesday, for registrants who have obtained a Cornell netID. This will be in time for flights departing through Saturday afternoon (i.e., within 72 hours). Participants with a Cornell netID may also make an individual appointment at any time for free PCR testing on campus. Participants without a Cornell netID may obtain a PCR  test and documentation at the Cayuga Health Sampling Center. If medically necessary, the test is paid for by insurance or by assistance programs. If elective, the cost is $99.

Please monitor this page for updates.