FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION
1. Where is the conference located?
Atlanta Marriott Airport Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
2020 Convention Center Concourse
Atlanta, Georgia 30337
2. What are the official conference dates?
April 7-9, 2027
3. Who is hosting the conference?
SecurED is hosted by AM Simpkins & Associates (AMSA), creators of the S.A.F.E. (Student Application Fraudulent Examination) platform.
4. What is SecurED?
SecurED is a national higher-education fraud prevention conference focused on identifying, preventing, and responding to student application and financial aid fraud. The conference brings together institutional leaders, investigators, compliance professionals, and technology partners to collaborate on solutions and best practices.
5. Who should attend?
SecurED is designed for:
- Vice Presidents of Enrollment & Admissions
- Financial Aid Directors & Compliance Officers
- CIOs / CISOs / IT Security Leaders
- Registrars
- Institutional Risk & Fraud Prevention Teams
- Investigators and Compliance Professionals
REGISTRATION & PRICING
6. How do I register?
Attendees may register online at:
https://www.securedconference.com/
7. What is included in the registration fee?
Full conference registration includes:
- Access to keynote sessions
- Breakout sessions and panels
- Networking receptions and evening events
- Conference materials
- Select meals and refreshments
8. Are early bird rates available?
Yes. Early bird pricing is available for a limited time. Please refer to the registration page for current tiers and deadlines.
9. Are group rates offered?
Yes. Group discounts are available for organizations registering four (4) or more attendees.
Group participation is encouraged to support cross-functional collaboration between admissions, financial aid, and IT teams. Please contact events@amsa-consulting.com for group registration assistance.
10. What is the cancellation policy?
Registration fees are non-refundable but may be transferred to another attendee within the same organization. Please contact events@amsa-consulting.com for transfer requests.
CERTIFICATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
11. Is S.A.F.E. Certification available?
Yes. The S.A.F.E. Certified Practitioner Program will be offered as an optional add-on to conference registration.
This 4–5 hour instructor-led certification includes:
- Hands-on training sessions
- Guided platform configuration and comprehensive feature mastery
- Practical case study application
- Implementation frameworks and investigative strategies
- Official S.A.F.E. Certified Practitioner designation
- Post-conference resources and materials
12. What is the cost of S.A.F.E. Certification?
S.A.F.E. Certification is available as an add-on for $295.
13. Will CEUs be offered?
Details regarding continuing education credits (CEUs) will be announced as they are finalized.
14. When will the full agenda be released?
The full conference agenda will be released prior to the event on the official conference website.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
15. Is there a host hotel?
Yes. The official host hotel is the Atlanta Marriott Airport Gateway Hotel & Conference Center.
A conference room block is available. Booking details are available on the conference website.
16. What airport should I fly into?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
17. Is transportation available from the airport?
Yes. The ATL SkyTrain provides direct transportation from the airport to the Marriott Airport Gateway Hotel. Rideshare and taxi services are also available.
18. Will meals be provided?
Select meals and refreshments will be provided throughout the conference.
19. Is there a dress code?
Business or business casual attire is recommended.
ON-SITE EXPERIENCE
20. Will there be networking opportunities?
Yes. SecurED includes structured networking sessions, receptions, and collaborative learning environments.
21. Will vendors or exhibitors be present?
Yes. Industry partners and solution providers will be exhibiting during the conference.
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITORS
22. How can my organization become a sponsor?
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact events@amsa-consulting.com for the sponsor prospectus and details.
VIRTUAL ACCESS
23. Will there be a virtual attendance option?
SecurED is designed primarily as an in-person experience to maximize collaboration and networking. Any updates regarding virtual participation will be announced on the conference website.
