Conference Support Spaces & Attendee Resources

Jazz & Jambalaya: Nurturing Harmony and Health in Higher Education

Our Conference Offers Special Areas for Our Valued Attendees

The conference can be an exciting and busy atmosphere. AEJMC has prepared special spaces for our attendees to accommodate their specific needs. Be sure to visit these designated areas for you during the conference.

• All support spaces are open during normal conference hours. Spaces are not open during social hours in the evening. 
• Tables with charging stations will be available in the Expo Hall.
• Gender Neutral Restrooms are available on each floor.

Child/Family Friendly Policy

AEJMC is a Caregiver and Child Friendly Culture. The AEJMC Commission on the Status of Women has created a policy supporting this practice. Read the statement

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Conference Childcare

AEJMC is proud to partner once again with KiddieCorp, a nationally recognized leader in convention childcare, to offer safe, engaging, and professionally supervised childcare services during the 2026 AEJMC Conference in New Orleans. With successful past collaborations in 2018, 2024 and 2025, we're thrilled to continue our commitment to creating a family-friendly, inclusive conference experience. (Location will be emailed directly to participating parents before the conference.)

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Lactation Room

The Lactation Room is a private space for parents/caregivers to be able to attend to their child’s immediate needs - including feeding and changing. There will be private individual areas within the room. (Location: 4th Floor in Rhythm)

Students’ Lounge

This is a special space for our student members to relax, recharge, grab a snack/lunch, & connect with other student members. Charging stations available. The location will be shared directly with student members. (Location will be emailed directly to student members before the conference.)

Quiet Room

This room is a designated quiet and comforting space where attendees can relax, take a break and recharge. This room is not intended to be used for meetings, networking, conversations, phone calls or digital communication. (Location: 4th Floor in Blues)

Merch Store

The AEJMC Merch Store supports the AEJMC Cares Program which is designed to aid our members with unique needs. The program helps with resources for conference support spaces, student member assistance and conference childcare. Purchase items online now and pickup at the conference or visit us near conference registration at the hotel. (Location: 2nd Floor in the Preservation Hall Foyer)