Conference Attendee FAQ


What is the best entrance to use at the Baltimore Convention Center? If you are walking to the conference or arriving by rideshare, please use the intersection of West Pratt Street and South Charles Street and enter through the Charles Street Lobby. This is the primary and most convenient entrance for conference attendees. Do not use the main Baltimore Convention Center address, as it will direct you to the opposite side of the building! The Charles Street Lobby is also the best option for attendees with accessibility needs. This location includes a street cutout that allows for easier loading and unloading from vehicles.
Where is first aid located? First Aid is located in the Charles Street Lobby, Level 100, Baltimore Convention Center. Please consult the maps in the mobile app for location details.
At what times are conference events scheduled? When can I visit the bookfair? Conference events take place in person and virtually from Thursday, March 5, to Saturday, March 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. Some evening events may also be included on the schedule. Check the conference schedule page for the most up-to-date information. The bookfair is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 5; Friday, March 6; and Saturday, March 7.
What types of events can I expect to see at the AWP Conference & Bookfair? The #AWP26 conference schedule will include readings, panel discussions, meetings, public receptions, and other pro forma events. Please review the conference schedule to learn about the specific events taking place at #AWP26.
How can I find out the detailed schedule of conference events in advance? The full conference schedule will be announced in fall 2025. The online schedule is the most up-to-date schedule of events. AWP reserves the right to modify the conference schedule, which is published as an indication only.
Is there ever a longer break scheduled between sessions for lunch or socializing? Attendees are welcome to take breaks as they wish, but to host the maximum number of events possible, programming is scheduled for the duration of the days of the conference.
Which #AWP26 events will be live streamed? The full list of in-person events that will also be available to watch via live stream will be released when the full conference schedule is announced later this fall. Please note that due to limited staff and resources, not all in-person events can be live streamed for virtual audiences.
How do I download the #AWP26 mobile app? You can access the #AWP26 mobile app on your mobile device now! To download the #AWP26 app, search “AWP Conference & Bookfair” in the App Store or Google Play store, or use the download links below: Download the #AWP26 mobile app in the Apple app store. Download the #AWP26 mobile app in the Google Play store. Please note: if you still have the conference mobile app from a previous year downloaded on your mobile device, you may need to update the app, or may need to delete the conference app and re-download it using one of the links above, to view the 2026 conference event information. If you have any trouble accessing the mobile app, please email conference@awpwriter.org for assistance.
How do I log in to the My Planner section of the mobile app? Any information you save in the mobile app can be accessed in the My Planner section on the mobile app’s bottom navigation bar. To access the My Planner section, registered #AWP26 attendees can log in with their registration email and badge ID. Your badge ID will be provided via email and will be printed on the back of your registration badge on-site. You can also find your badge ID in the Attendee Service Center by selecting the “View your registration” link. The badge ID will be at the top of the page above your registration record.
How do I build a personal schedule on the mobile app? To add a conference event to your personal schedule on the mobile app, click the event title, then click the bookmark button. To view your personal schedule, click the My Planner attendee icon on the bottom navigation bar, then click the My Schedule page for a list view of events. If you have already started building a personal schedule in the Attendee Service Center and log in with the same registration email, the personal schedule you have already built will sync to the mobile app. To remove an event from your personal schedule, click the event title and click the bookmark button again.
Will AWP ask event presenters to read specific statements? At the start of each event, AWP asks moderators to read a brief set of accessibility reminders for attendees. These reminders will be printed and available in each room at the podium. Please note that these accessibility reminders are the only statements AWP asks event participants to read. AWP will not send or require any additional statements or language for presenters. Any additional remarks read at an event are entirely at the discretion of the moderator and panelists. If an event participant chooses to read an additional statement, we ask that they consider the full audience and make clear that the statement is offered by the event participants, not by AWP. Occasionally, language circulates ahead of the conference; please note that such statements do not come from AWP unless explicitly stated otherwise.
What do I do if I’ve forgotten my password and can’t view my AWP user account? You can easily reset your password by clicking the “Forgot password?” link in the login box. Enter your AWP account username, and then click Submit to have an email sent to you with a link to a page where you can easily create a new password. Your username is the email address associated with the account. If you have any trouble resetting your password, please email webmaster@awpwriter.org for assistance.

What is the best entrance to use at the Baltimore Convention Center?

If you are walking to the conference or arriving by rideshare, please use the intersection of West Pratt Street and South Charles Street and enter through the Charles Street Lobby. This is the primary and most convenient entrance for conference attendees. Do not use the main Baltimore Convention Center address, as it will direct you to the opposite side of the building!

The Charles Street Lobby is also the best option for attendees with accessibility needs. This location includes a street cutout that allows for easier loading and unloading from vehicles.

Where is first aid located?

First Aid is located in the Charles Street Lobby, Level 100, Baltimore Convention Center. Please consult the maps in the mobile app for location details.

At what times are conference events scheduled? When can I visit the bookfair?

Conference events take place in person and virtually from Thursday, March 5, to Saturday, March 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. Some evening events may also be included on the schedule. Check the conference schedule page for the most up-to-date information.

The bookfair is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 5; Friday, March 6; and Saturday, March 7.

What types of events can I expect to see at the AWP Conference & Bookfair?

The #AWP26 conference schedule will include readings, panel discussions, meetings, public receptions, and other pro forma events. Please review the conference schedule to learn about the specific events taking place at #AWP26.

How can I find out the detailed schedule of conference events in advance?

The full conference schedule will be announced in fall 2025. The online schedule is the most up-to-date schedule of events. AWP reserves the right to modify the conference schedule, which is published as an indication only.

Is there ever a longer break scheduled between sessions for lunch or socializing?

Attendees are welcome to take breaks as they wish, but to host the maximum number of events possible, programming is scheduled for the duration of the days of the conference.

Which #AWP26 events will be live streamed?

The full list of in-person events that will also be available to watch via live stream will be released when the full conference schedule is announced later this fall. Please note that due to limited staff and resources, not all in-person events can be live streamed for virtual audiences.

How do I download the #AWP26 mobile app?

You can access the #AWP26 mobile app on your mobile device now! To download the #AWP26 app, search “AWP Conference & Bookfair” in the App Store or Google Play store, or use the download links below:

Download the #AWP26 mobile app in the Apple app store.

Download the #AWP26 mobile app in the Google Play store.

Please note: if you still have the conference mobile app from a previous year downloaded on your mobile device, you may need to update the app, or may need to delete the conference app and re-download it using one of the links above, to view the 2026 conference event information. If you have any trouble accessing the mobile app, please email conference@awpwriter.org for assistance.

How do I log in to the My Planner section of the mobile app?

Any information you save in the mobile app can be accessed in the My Planner section on the mobile app’s bottom navigation bar. To access the My Planner section, registered #AWP26 attendees can log in with their registration email and badge ID. Your badge ID will be provided via email and will be printed on the back of your registration badge on-site. You can also find your badge ID in the Attendee Service Center by selecting the “View your registration” link. The badge ID will be at the top of the page above your registration record.

How do I build a personal schedule on the mobile app?

To add a conference event to your personal schedule on the mobile app, click the event title, then click the bookmark button. To view your personal schedule, click the My Planner attendee icon on the bottom navigation bar, then click the My Schedule page for a list view of events. If you have already started building a personal schedule in the Attendee Service Center and log in with the same registration email, the personal schedule you have already built will sync to the mobile app.

To remove an event from your personal schedule, click the event title and click the bookmark button again.

Will AWP ask event presenters to read specific statements?

At the start of each event, AWP asks moderators to read a brief set of accessibility reminders for attendees. These reminders will be printed and available in each room at the podium.

Please note that these accessibility reminders are the only statements AWP asks event participants to read. AWP will not send or require any additional statements or language for presenters.

Any additional remarks read at an event are entirely at the discretion of the moderator and panelists. If an event participant chooses to read an additional statement, we ask that they consider the full audience and make clear that the statement is offered by the event participants, not by AWP. Occasionally, language circulates ahead of the conference; please note that such statements do not come from AWP unless explicitly stated otherwise.

What do I do if I’ve forgotten my password and can’t view my AWP user account?

You can easily reset your password by clicking the “Forgot password?” link in the login box. Enter your AWP account username, and then click Submit to have an email sent to you with a link to a page where you can easily create a new password. Your username is the email address associated with the account. If you have any trouble resetting your password, please email webmaster@awpwriter.org for assistance.

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