COVID-19 Information

Anthro Northwest is actively monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Additional information will appear on this page as the situation develops. At this time the 2020 convention has not been cancelled. A major positive change in the COVID-19 situation must take place soon for the convention to be held in 2020.

At this time room bookings and memberships may be reserved. Members are advised not to book travel arrangements unless a generous refund policy is in place.

To request a cancellation and refund please send your legal name, address and phone number to . The address you supply may be used to send a refund check.

The table below shows new terms and conditions will be in effect if the 2020 convention is cancelled or rescheduled:

Hotel Room Deposit

Standard Terms:

Refundable before October 19, 2020

New Terms:

Refundable to no fewer than 60 days before the next convention.

Pricing:

Hotel base price will increase by $5.00 per day. Full deposit is still credited.

Member Registration

Standard Terms:

Refundable before October 19, 2020

New Terms:

Refundable to no fewer than 60 days before the next convention.

Pricing:

2020 pricing will be honored for memberships purchased before event cancellation.

Vendors' Room Membership

Standard Terms:

Non-refundable

New Terms:

Refundable within 60 days of notice of event cancellation, or 9 months before the next convention.

Pricing:

2020 pricing and table sizes will be honored for memberships purchased before event cancellation.

Artists' Alley Membership

Standard Terms:

Non-refundable

New Terms:

Refundable within 60 days of notice of event cancellation.

Pricing:

2020 pricing and table sizes will be honored for memberships purchased before event cancellation.

Ultimate Sponsor Membership

Standard Terms:

Non-refundable

New Terms:

Refundable within 60 days of notice of event cancellation.

Pricing:

2020 pricing and suite types will be honored for memberships purchased before event cancellation.

Volunteer/Panelist Membership Upgrades

Standard Terms:

Refundable before October 19, 2020

New Terms:

Refundable to no fewer than 60 days before the next convention.

Pricing:

2020 pricing will be honored for memberships purchased before event cancellation.

In all cases a 60-day minimum refund window will be provided. If more than one date is listed under new terms, the date most favorable to the member applies.

Notice of cancellation or rescheduling will be given through the ANW website, email, Twitter and the Anthro Northwest Telegram channel. A decision as to whether to reschedule Anthro Nothwest 4 will be made no later than October 16, 2020.

The Hyatt Regency Seattle and Anthro Northwest are creating procedures to ensure the health of all guests. If you have a condition that may cause you to have a fever or symptoms that could be mistaken for COVID-19, please bring a doctor's note explaining your condition. Medical information will not be stored, and will be handled with the strictest confidence under the Anthro Northwest confidential information policy.

Please check this page for updated information as the convention date approaches.