COVID-19 Protocol - 2021

Protocols to Protect the Health of TEDxOshkosh Participants

This document details our protocol for presenting TEDxOshkosh while we are still within the COVID-19 pandemic. At the outset, we feel it’s important to share our motivation in establishing this protocol. Beyond the necessity to be in conformity with the requirements mandated by our event facility, we have established these policies because we care about your health, that of your family and friends, and that of our communities. Simply put – we care about people and their health.

Our event facility, The Grand Oshkosh, has announced a number of COVID protocols, both for audience members, and for "artists and their team" (in our case, speakers and our TEDxOshkosh team). We support The Grand's protocols and add an enhancement to them for audience members bringing the protocol to a uniform position for each person entering the theater.

Protocol for Everyone Entering the Grand Oshkosh for TEDxOshkosh 2021, and at the Oshkosh Convention Center for the Included Lunch

Masks, covering nose and mouth, are to be worn at all times, except when speaking on-stage, eating, or drinking AND
Either proof of a complete COVID vaccination series OR a negative rapid antigen or PCR test within 48 hours of entry to the theater - to be shown when arriving at the theater

We recognize that some may find masks undesirable, or may have concerns about the vaccine, yet we feel these protocols strike a very reasonable position to protect you and those around you.

NOTE: Due to ongoing changes in the nature of COVID-19, this protocol is subject to change at any time.

Testing & Vaccination Location Reference

Testing (source: Winnebago County Health Department)
Vaccination (source: Winnebago County Health Department)

Last updated: Friday, September 17, 2021, 12:30pm