SBC Summit North America 2022 – Health & Safety

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HEALTH & SAFETY

The wellbeing of our community is the most important aspect of any SBC event and we are working closely with the venue and local suppliers to ensure SBC Summit North America can take place in a safe environment. We will adhere to all federal, health, and state recommendations and requirements, but without hindering the exchange of knowledge and ideas, business meetings and networking that make SBC’s betting and igaming industry events so valuable.

PLEASE NOTE: While we do not require proof of vaccination to enter the conference and exhibition, NYC bars and restaurants require proof of at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccination. You will need to provide proof at the door for any SBC networking event taking place in NYC. For details please visit: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccines-keytonyc.page

SBC EVENTS COVID SAFETY PLAN

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Government guidelines will be followed at all times

SBC will make available preventions materials like
- Face Masks
- Disposable Tissues
- Disinfectant Gel

PHYSICAL DISTANCING/SOCIAL DISTANCING

SBC has worked with the venue to introduce crowd control measures that will allow attendees to feel safe and comfortable at all times, and importantly still enjoy the event. Measures include floor markings to indicate space regulations in areas where queues might form, such as:

Entrance and registration area
Catering areas
Outside conference rooms
Toilets & washrooms
Feature areas

Extra Space between booths, so that even during busy times it is easy to manage physical distancing. Conference room layouts that allow for physical distancing, including:

Leaving gaps in seating
Chequerboard seating

Larger Stages to allow speakers to distance themselves

Eliminating handshakes
Extensive signage to reinforce physical distance measures

ACCESS CONTROL AND HEALTH SCREENING

95% of attendees at SBC Summit North America will pre-register, so we know how many people will attend ahead of the event. This allows us to put in place measures and controls, such as:

Combined attendee badge scan and temperature checks at event entrance
Implement print your own name badge to lessen physical contact

SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT

Hand Sanitiser Stations positioned in key locations throughout the event with regular use encouraged to all attendees. Enhanced cleaning regime focusing on key touchpoints, such as:

Catering areas
Feature areas
Conference rooms
Toilets and Washrooms

Increased Exhibitor Stand cleaning

Disinfectant provided for exhibitors to clean their stands and exhibits.
Increased frequency for the collection and removal of waste bins

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

As part of SBC’s commitment to giving all attendees an all-inclusive VIP experience at SBC Summit North America, delegates receive complimentary breakfasts and lunches. To ensure this is done safely:

Food will be served in packaged closed containers – cool bento box style catering
Seating and networking areas will also be set up to allow physical distancin

TRAVEL GUIDELINES TO UNITED STATES

Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination at NYC Bars and Restaurants
NYC bars and restaurants require proof of at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccination. You will need to provide such proof at the door for any SBC events taking place in NYC. For details please visit the NYC.gov website here.

Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers
If you are a non-U.S. citizen who is a nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to the United States on an immigrant visa), you will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before you travel by air to the United States from a foreign country. Some categories of noncitizen, nonimmigrants are excepted from this requirement. If you meet the criteria for one of these categories, you will need to fulfill additional requirements to travel by air to the United States.

Entry rules in response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Negative COVID-19 test required for all air passengers coming to the United States.

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires all air passengers entering the United States (including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents) to present a negative COVID-19 test, taken within three calendar days of departure or proof of recovery from the virus within the last 90 days. Airlines must confirm the negative test result or proof of recovery for all passengers two years of age and over prior to boarding. Airlines must deny boarding of passengers who do not provide documentation of a negative test or recovery.

Please see the CDC website for answers to questions about the requirement for proof of negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19 for all air passengers arriving in the United States.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors are not required to quarantine after entering the United States.

Details and exceptions
Travelers are recommended to quarantine between 7-10 days after arrival in the United States.
Travelers are recommended to take a COVID-19 test 3-5 days after arriving in the USA.
If the test is negative, it is recommended that travelers quarantine for 7 days.