Registrant Information
Get answers to all of your conference questions here. If you don't find an answer, email your question to jhahn@cfha.net.
General Conference Information
All About Me - Getting the information you need before, during, and after the conference.
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Downtown Raleigh is about 13 miles from the airport. Once in Raleigh, you won't need a car. You may want to Uber from the airport.
Marriott Raleigh City Center
500 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
The Marriott is the main hotel for registrants. No conference events are taking place at the hotel.
Parking is available adjacent to and around the convention center.
One garage offered a discount to CFHA registrants. CFHA is sharing this information, but is not related to this organization. Use this link to purchase parking.
Save 40% savings on all-day parking at N&O Deck: 214 Salisbury Street (located 2 blocks from Raleigh Convention Center). Inventory is limited and will sell out.
The registration/information desk will be staffed during the conference. Find us on the main floor of the convention center.
Please check in at the CFHA conference registration desk to retrieve your name badge. Find and pick up your badge. If you have any questions or want the “Info Spiel” just ask the staff.
Registration and Information Desk Hours
Thursday, October 16 |
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Friday, October 17 |
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Saturday, October 18 |
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
Registration Questions? Within the mobile app and on the conference site you can find the answers to many Frequently Asked Questions regarding registration.
CFHA Staff members will be at the registration desk throughout the conference. They are happy to give this spiel in person, but you can also read it here.
Registration/Information Desk
- CFHA Staff available all day
Conference App
- Make sure you download the app. It includes our entire program.
- You can set your schedule, do evaluations, connect with people, etc.
Concurrent Sessions
- Sessions taking place on the main floor and the ballroom above.
- You can attend almost anything you want. ELOs have an extra charge. Some events are invite only.
- Evaluate every session using the link from your app
Food Included
- Coffee in the morning – Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Two receptions with light hors d oeuvres – Thursday and Friday
- Two lunches – Friday and Saturday
Special Meals
- GF, DF, Vegan, Vegetarian have a ticket in their badge
- Lunches have meals set for them
- Reception – some options are available
- Allergies – should have heard from or talk to Jackie
- Can I add a special ticket at the conference? No.
Ribbons and Lanyards
- Feel free to dress up your badge using ribbons
- Black lanyard unless you are a founder, leader, or Wingspread honoree
- 2 amazing co-chairs
- 12 Planning Committee Members
- 800ish attendees
- 429 presenters
- 176 concurrent sessions
- 8 extended learning opportunities
- 3 plenary sessions
- 55 posters
- 50+ discussion groups
- 24 months of planning
Info as of 9/19/2025
The conference registration system and the conference mobile app use the same system (Swoogo). Sessions you add on your registration form, or when you modify your registration, or in the conference app, all show up in the app. It is easier to add sessions from a computer onto your registration than from the app if you want to use filters to search for sessions. For instance, if you are searching for pediatrics sessions, or some other tag/keyword...the online system is easier.
Note: You can select more than one session during the same time period. This allows you to mark all the sessions you are interested in. Once you make your final selection you can de-select the "extra" sessions. This allows you to keep a list of sessions you attend. That will come in handy later when getting CEUs.
Adding sessions and events to YOUR agenda - from the website
- Log in to your registration using the button above.
- You will need your email address and Swoogo password.
- Select your sessions on the Registration Form on the Agenda page.
- Go to the last page of the registration form to confirm your selections. You can view a list of your selected sessions there.
Adding sessions and events to YOUR agenda - from the mobile app
- Log in to the app.
- On the schedule, select a session by tapping it.
- Add it to YOUR agenda by tapping on the small green alarm clock in the bottom right corner.
CFHA Staff uploads PowerPoints and handouts from presenters as we get them. If materials are not available, the presenter has not submitted them yet.
On our conference website
- Go to the Full Schedule tab at the top of this page.
- When you select a session the PowerPoints and handouts will be accessible.
From the conference app click the link on the description to access the resources.
Registrants - Who's coming? Groups
Registrants need to be logged in to see this list.
To log in to this conference website.
- Select the Log in to your registration form button below.
- Log in with your email address and password.
- Go back to this registration info page to view the list of registrants.
You will be able to search the registrants by name, title, company, groups to connect with, and city/state.
During registration you had the option to sign up for one of the groups listed below.
CFHA will send an email to each person within the group sharing the list of everyone who signed up. We do not set up meetings for groups, but share the list so you can set up a meeting.
GROUPS
- Academics/Researchers
- Administrators/Directors
- Early Career Professionals
- FQHC staff
- LMFTs
- MedFTs
- Medical School Faculty
- Pediatrics - people involved with
- Physicians and health care workers
- Social Workers
Mobile App - How to get it. How to access captioning for plenaries.
The app will be available the week before the conference.
Get the complete conference schedule, maps, and alerts on your smartphone. The CFHA mobile app allows you to…
- Highlight sessions you want to attend for a personal schedule.
- Get app notifications with highlights and reminders during the conference.
- Get links to online session evaluations
- Access online conference resources.
This app uses the same system used to register for the conference. Information on your registration form, sessions selected, groups you selected, all carry over to this app.
- Navigate to App Store or Google Play store
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Search for and download Attendee Mobile app
- Choose Event - CFHA Annual Conference 2025
- Sign in with your Swoogo credentials (email and password)
Or -
Use the QR code below to access the app.
- Log in to the app.
- On the schedule, select a session by tapping it.
- Add it to YOUR agenda by tapping on the small green alarm clock in the bottom right corner.
Sessions can be added on website. See All About Me tab above.
The app allows attendee-to-attendee direct messaging.
Apple
- iOS 14.0 and up
- Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
- Downloaded from the App store
Android
- Devices running 10 and up
- Downloaded from the Google Play store
Tablets
Swoogo Live works for tablets that run mobile operating systems (think downloading apps from the Apple App store or Google Play store). Devices such as Microsoft's Surface Pro will not work with Swoogo Live, as it runs a Windows operating system (this is a desktop system, not a mobile system). We recommend reviewing the below requirements before making any tablet purchases.
Visiting Raleigh - Things to do. Restaurants.
Restaurants
Local Favorites
Bida Manda - "Lao food combines the bold flavors of Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese cooking, enhanced by French techniques"
Dowfish Sushi Burger Bar - Offers a unique fusion of sushi and burgers.
Element Gastopub - Plant-based Gastropub
Fiction Kitchen - "Vegan cuisine highlighting local and seasonal produce."
Figulina - Italian Fare
Irregardless Cafe - "Raleigh's original neighborhood spot."
Miso Ramen Bar - "High quality ramen made from fresh, premium ingredients."
Pit Authentic Barbecue: A popular spot for traditional Eastern North Carolina-style barbecue.
Stanbury - Know for its creative, seasonal American cuisine and intimate setting.
St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar - Specializes in fresh oysters and other seafood dishes, with a lively atmosphere.
Award-winning Restaurants and Chefs
Brewery Bhavana - "a brewery, a taproom, a flower shop, a bookstore, a dim sum house and a Chinese restaurant."
Pooles - "Modern Diner with Reimagined Comfort Food"
Beasley's Chicken + Honey - Known for its Southern-style fried chicken and other comfort food.
Death and Taxes - "a contemporary restaurant dedicated to the technique of cooking with wood fire"
Crawford and Son - Features contemporary American cuisine with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients.
Food Halls
Transfer Co. Food Hall - "Raleigh's food hall, market and gathering place in downtown built around food and its power to connect."
Morgan Street Food Hall - "Food Hall / Outdoor Seating / Bars + Pubs"
Something Sweet
Andria's Ice Cream - "Local, super-premium, small-batch, award-winning ice cream."
Bars
Le Dive - "a lively bar serving delicious, non-pretentious bar food and curated cocktails in a vibrant atmosphere"
Barcelona Wine Bar - Sips & Tapas
The Davie - "local neighborhood bar located in the heart of downtown Raleigh"
The Haymaker - "a cocktail bar in downtown Raleigh Inspired by fighters and '90s rappers alike"
Urban Oak - "Raleigh's tallest rooftop bar, nestled in the skyline of the City of Oaks. Craft cocktails, curated bites, and lively energy."
Boxcar + Arcade (kids allowed during day hours) - "craft and draft beer selections, a full bar, a revolving collection of arcade games"
Speakeasies:
The Merchant - "Hidden, speakeasy-like lounge offering elevated specialty cocktails and small plates."
Foundation - "Serving up handcrafted libations from the region and beyond."
Watts and Ward- Sips
The Green Light - "Hidden behind a bookcase door, this intimate speakeasy with a vintage vibe offers bespoke cocktails."
Things to Do in Raleigh
Triangle Treasure Hunt - 60-minute walking scavenger hunt with a prize at the end
Family fun
- Dix Park
- Pullen Park
- Marbles
Live music
- The Pour House
- The Lincoln Theatre
- Kings
- Tin Roof
Downtown fitness
- The Poyner YMCA on Fayetteville St
- CrossFit Serve
- 110 Hot Yoga
- Explore the Greenway: