Meetings
SWAFDE Joint Meeting with ASQDE
August 18-20TH, 2025
LAS VEGAS, NV
SWAFDE will be joining ASQDE for the 2025 annual meeting at Harrah’s in Las Vegas, NV.
AGM REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Register now at this link 2025 ASQDE/SWAFDE Meeting Registration
Early registration (through July 8):
ASQDE/SWAFDE MEMBERS: $375
INVITED GUESTS: $475
TRAINEES/STUDENTS: $250
Late registration (July 9-Aug. 10):
ASQDE/SWAFDE MEMBERS: $450
INVITED GUESTS: $575
TRAINEES/STUDENTS: $300
At the door registration (Aug. 11-18):
ASQDE/SWAFDE MEMBERS: $500
INVITED GUESTS: $650
TRAINEES/STUDENTS: $325
The 83rd Annual General Meeting will be three full days of learning and networking Aug. 18-20 at the Harrah’s Resort in Las Vegas, NV. Make your reservations now to take advantage of our special rates, which are good for three days before and three days after the conference. Plus, everyone who registers for the meeting and books in our hotel block has a chance to win a free room upgrade!
Consider arriving by Sunday afternoon, Aug. 17 so you can check in to your room and then pick up your conference packet in the meeting area between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. (EST). You’ll save time Monday morning when the conference begins.
PROGRAM
The theme for the meeting is Sharing Solutions, appropriate for our joint meeting with SWAFDE. To date, these workshops are confirmed:
Indentations & Visible Writing Sequencing.
Error as a Learning Tool.
Evaluative Reporting.
Trainees and Junior Examiners.
If you have a topic or research that you would like to present, please submit your abstract as the program is filling up. All abstracts will be vetted anonymously by committee, and decisions made by end of May.
When you submit your abstract, be sure you have all the information ready, as you can’t re-turn to the form once you’ve started. NOTE: Short bios must be submitted ONLY for those who will actually be making the presentation. All co-authors should be listed, but provide bios only for those speaking.
Final presentations are due July 20. A Dropbox link will be sent so presentations may be uploaded directly there.
More details on the program, including the workshop topics and theme for this year’s Trainee Session, will be posted on the ASQDE website as soon as available, along with agenda updates.
GUEST INVITATIONS
Regular, Corresponding and Life members may submit a guest invitation request at this link to colleagues they know. Please submit as soon as possi-ble so guests who need to participate have time to submit an abstract by the May 1 deadline.
Any member can also provide potential guests this link to the non-member guest invitation re-quest form. Guests answer the questions and up-load their own CV for consideration by the EC.
If you have questions about the program, please contact Brett Bishop at bbishop@bdes.us.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The ASQDE has arranged for special room rates of $120/night (plus tax and a reduced daily resort fee) for registered attendees and exhibitor show participants. This rate is valid for single or double occupancy, and is available for attendees for up to three days before and three days after our conference dates.
Reserve your hotel room at this link. Phone reservations will be charged a $15 fee (+tax). Reference group code SHASQ5.
PLEASE NOTE:
These registration rates above are for those who have guaranteed they will be in the ASQDE hotel block (or those who live locally).
Attendees who are not staying in our room block will be charged an additional $150 registration fee.
Payment of invoices must be received within 5 days of the billed registration level or the higher amount will be due.
NEW THIS YEAR: Filling our hotel room block is a critical part of ensuring our conference’s financial viability. To encourage attendees to reserve rooms in our block, we are offering a lower registration fee (see block at right) for those who guarantee a reservation at Harrah's Las Vegas by July 25 using our group code SHASQ5. Attendees who are not planning to guarantee their reservation in the hotel room block will be charged an additional $150 registration fee. Registrants who live locally and cannot book a hotel stay may pay the reduced Hotel Room Block conference registration rate. In addition...every registered attendee who books a room in our hotel block is eligible to win a FREE upgrade to a Junior Suite. Register and reserve your room early! Details on the drawing dates(s) will be sent by email to all members and invited guests.
SITE AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Harrah’s Resort is located on the Las Vegas Strip, about 15 minutes from the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). The hotel does not offer a shuttle, but you can take a taxi, uber, private car or bus. Get details on airport transportation options here. The Las Vegas Strip is the place to be for dining and entertainment. You can do a lot of sightseeing in easy, safe air-conditioned comfort by using the Las Vegas Monorail to see the best sights on the Strip, from the Sahara Las Vegas Station to the MGM Grand Station. Discount tickets are available online. Monorail trains arrive approximately every four to eight minutes. Learn more at www.lvmonorail.com
The President’s Reception will be held Monday evening, Aug. 18 and the cocktail hour and the banquet is set for Tuesday evening, Aug. 19, so those who must fly back right after the conference ends on Wednesday afternoon won’t miss it. When you register, you’ll choose either a beef, chicken or vegetarian entree. We are hoping to arrange a group outing one evening — stay tuned for details! Check the ASQDE website (and your email) for updates.
See you in Las Vegas!
Please see ASQDE website for more information and abstract submissions:
The Annual ASQDE Conference - ASQDE
ASQDE and SWAFDE Meeting Schedule
Las Vegas 2025 Tentative Meeting Schedule
Sunday, Aug. 17 Early Meeting Registration ....................................................................... 3:30 pm—5:30 pm
Monday, Aug. 18 Exhibitor Show and Posters All Day ................................................. 7:00 am—5:00 pm
Meeting Registration .............................................................................. 7:00 am—8:30 am
Opening Remarks............................................................................ 8:00 am—8:15 am
Technical Session ............................................................................ 8:15 am—12:00 pm
Morning Break ........................................................................................... 9:45 am—10:00 am
Lunch Break ................................................................................................ 12:00 pm—1:15 pm
Technical Session ............................................................................ 1:15 pm—5:00 pm
Afternoon Break ........................................................................................ 2:45 pm—3:00 pm
President’s Reception ............................................................................. 5:30 pm—7:30 pm
Tuesday, Aug. 19 Exhibitor Show and Posters All Day ................................................. 7:00 am—5:00 pm
Exhibitor introductions/Technical Session ............................. 8:00 am—9:00 am
Workshop .......................................................................................... 9:00 am—1:00 pm
Morning Break ........................................................................................... 10:45 am—11:15 am
All Guests excused for the afternoon ................................................. 1:00 pm
SWAFDE Business Meeting ................................................................... 1:00 pm —2:00 pm
ASQDE Member Lunch & Business Meeting .................................. 1:00 pm—4:00 pm
Trainee/Jr. Examiner Lunch & Workshop....................................... 1:00 pm—5:00 pm
Afternoon Break ........................................................................................ 2:45 pm—3:15 pm
Cocktail Reception & Banquet ............................................................. 6:00 pm—10:00 pm
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Exhibitor Show and Posters .................................................................. 8:00 am—3:15 pm
Technical Session ............................................................................ 8:00 am—12:00 pm
Morning Break ........................................................................................... 9:45 am—10:15 am
Group Photo ................................................................................................ 11:15 am —11:45 am
Lunch Break ................................................................................................ 12:00 pm—1:15 pm
Workshop .......................................................................................... 1:15 pm—5:00 pm
Afternoon Break ........................................................................................ 2:45 pm—3:15 pm
Closing remarks and thanks ................................................................. 5:00 pm—5:15 pm
Please respect our dress code: business casual.
Cocktail attire for the Tuesday evening banquet.
Past Conference Schedule
2024 September 20 -22 Las Vegas, NV
2023 October 6 - 8 Los Angeles, CA
2022 August 8 – 10 San Antonio, TX (Joint with ASQDE)
2021 October 8 – 10 Scottsdale, AZ
2020 No meeting
2019 October 11 – 13 Denver, CO
2018 August 18 – 23 Park City, UT (Joint with ASQDE)
2017 October 6 – 8 Sacramento, CA
2016 October 7 – 9 Phoenix, AZ
2015 June 5 – 7 Los Angeles, CA
2014 April 24 – 27 Las Vegas, NV
2013 April 4 – 7 San Diego, CA
2012 April 13 – 15 Monterey, CA
2011 May 19 – 22 Scottsdale, AZ
2010 Aug. 28 – Sept. 2 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (joint with ASQDE)
2009 April 23 – 26 Los Angeles, CA
2008 April 11 – 13 San Diego, CA
2007 October 5 – 7 Los Angeles, CA
2007 April 20 – 22 Monterey, CA
2006 September 22 – 24 Tempe, AZ
2006 April 28 – 30 Pasadena, CA
2005 October 14 – 16 Salt Lake City, UT
2005 May 13 – 15 Palm Springs, CA
2004 October 8 – 10 Golden, CO
2004 March 12 – 14 Monterey, CA
2003 October 24 – 27 Albuquerque, NM
2003 April 4 – 6 Anaheim, CA
2002 October 3 – 6 Honolulu, HI
2002 April 26 – 28 San Diego, CA
2001 September 7 – 9 Tempe, AZ
2001 March 23 – 25 Monterey, CA
2000 Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 Park City, UT
2000 April 7 – 9 Marina Del Rey, CA
1999 October 1 – 3 Santa Fe, NM
1999 April 23 – 25 Las Vegas, NV
1998 October 9 – 11 Breckenridge, CO
1998 May 8 – 10 San Diego, CA
1997 October 10 – 12 Salt Lake City, UT
1997 April 25 – 27 Burbank, CA
1996 October 15 – 20 Tucson, AZ (joint meeting with SWAFS)
1996 April 26 – 28 Reno, NV
1995 October 13 – 16 Las Vegas, NZ
1995 April 28 – 30 San Diego, CA
1994 October 7 – 10 Honolulu, HI
1994 April 22 – 24 Catalina Island, CA
1993 October 22 – 24 Albuquerque, NM
1993 April 16 – 18 San Francisco, CA
1992 October 9 – 11 Denver, CO
1992 April 24 – 26 San Diego, CA
1991 October 11 – 13 Phoenix, AZ
1991 April 19 – 21 Las Vegas, NZ
1990 October 5 – 7 Long Beach, CA
1990 April 27 – 28 Park City, UT
1989 October 6 – 8 Oakland, CA
1989 April 21 – 23 Tucson, AZ
1988 September 10 – 14 Aurora, CO (joint meeting with ASQDE)
1988 May 27 – 29 Reno, NV
1987 October 9 – 11 Palm Springs, CA
1987 May 22 – 24 Santa Fe, NM
1986 October 10 – 12 Sacramento, CA
1986 May 23 – 25 Aurora, CO
1985 October 11 – 13 San Diego, CA
1985 May 24 – 26 Salt Lake City, UT
1984 November 9 – 11 Phoenix, AZ
1984 February 24 – 26 Anaheim, CA
1983 October 7 – 9 Albuquerque, NM
1983 May 27 – 29 San Bruno, CA
1982 October 8 – 10 Las Vegas, NV
1982 May 28 – 30 San Diego, California
1981 October 9 – 11 Phoenix, AZ