ATTENDEE
ABOUT PAS 2025 MEETING
The PAS 2025 Meeting will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center, located at 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii from Thursday, April 24 through Monday, April 28, 2025.
CHILD CARE
KiddieCorp Child Care at PAS 2025
Locations Provided to Registrants
Children ages 6 months – 12 years
Registration Form – Deadline to register: March 28, 2025
Thank you for your interest in the Pediatric Academic Societies children’s program staffed by KiddieCorp, a provider of high-quality childcare at pediatric conventions, trade shows, and special events for over 39 years. KiddieCorp engages your children in a program they love while giving you critical peace of mind so you can make the most of the event!
Activities
Age-appropriate activities include daily themes, arts & crafts, group games, music & movement, board games, storytime, and self-directed play using safe, sturdy equipment that you can feel comfortable with. Snacks and beverages are provided; meals must be supplied by parents or purchased when checking in your child each day.
Commitment
KiddieCorp team members are selected according to their integrity, experience, education, enthusiasm, and rapport with kids. In addition to carrying ample liability insurance, their low staff-to-child ratio ensures every child has a comfortable, safe, and happy experience.
Child Age — Staff Ratio
6 – 11 months — 1:2
1 – 2 years — 1:3
3 – 5 years — 1:5
6 -12 years — 1:7
The advance registration deadline is March 28, 2025. Register early, as availability is limited and handled on a *first-come, first-served basis.
*KiddieCorp must receive both the registration form and payment in full to hold reservations. Although every effort will be made to accommodate on-site registrations, there is no guarantee and it is not recommended.
LUGGAGE CHECK
Luggage checks will be available in the Hawaii Convention Centre.
INTERNET ACCESS
Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available to all meeting registrants in the Convention Center’s public lobbies and meeting spaces.
LOST AND FOUND
Please visit the PAS Information Desk onsite.
NURSING MOTHER’S LOUNGE
The Nursing Mothers Lounge will give parents and children a place to relax during the meeting. The room will be equipped with comfortable furniture and separate private areas for nursing mothers. Located in the Hawaii Convention Center: Room 309.
SAFETY AND FIRST AID
As you travel, please be aware of your surroundings and take common-sense measures to protect yourself and your personal items. If necessary, PAS or local authorities will share security-related information via the PAS App, announcements, or other channels.
First Aid is available during meeting hours in the Hawaii Convention Center– Room TBD.
SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE
Assistance for Attendees with Special Needs
PAS is committed to assisting attendees with special needs. We urge individuals requiring assistance to contact us in advance of the meeting by emailing info@www.pas-meeting.org with your specific request, using the phrase “Assistance with Special Needs” in the subject line.
ADA Transportation Information
Please check the appropriate box on the hotel reservation form to indicate any special needs such as wheelchair, vision-impaired, and hearing-impaired accessible rooms. ADA transportation is available for attendees with Special Needs. Please call 346.258.6216 if you require transportation to and from the convention center.
PAS ADVANTAGE LETTER
Draft a PAS Advantage Letter to share with your department head
- Focus on what you will bring back to your home institution (lab, department, academic institution, hospital, etc.).
- Identify sessions that both strengthen your professional development AND support your university/hospital goals.
- Target attendees and speakers, whom you are interested in creating future collaborations with.
- Explore innovative technologies and products in workshops and on the exhibit floor that could be implemented when you return.