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Scavenger Hunt

Home Scavenger Hunt

Details and Rules

Sunday, November 8, 2026 (2:00 p.m.) through
Thursday, November 12, 2026 (12:00 p.m)

Instructions

  1. Log in via the Settings tab in the AVS Events mobile app.
  2. Click on the “Scavenger Hunt” button on the Home screen or click on the “More” button at the bottom right of the AVS 72 event, and scroll down to and click on “Scavenger Hunt.”
  3. You should be able to see Points, Position, Leaderboard, Checklist, and About.
    • Review the official rules and learn more about the game by clicking on the About tab.
    • All tasks/clues can be found under the Checklist tab.
  4. Follow the tasks/clues to find QR codes.
  5. Scan each QR code you find to collect points and add to your score. Each activity has a listed point value that is automatically added to your total score once scanned.

Official Rules

  1. The Scavenger hunt officially “opens” on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at which point players can begin an amazing adventure!
  2. You may only receive points for each event/task once.
  3. Players must accomplish as many tasks and challenges as possible in the time available and in any order they wish. There are many tasks, so do your best to find as many as you can to ensure you receive the most points!
  4. Once a challenge has been completed, use the QR code tab in the AVS 72 app to scan QR codes provided by AVS staff, exhibitors, or designated personnel—follow the directions listed on the task to secure your points.
  5. Please continue to review the mobile app or leaderboard near the AVS Event Office to see how you compare to the competition.
  6. Be safe and sensible when you’re running around the Symposium and Exhibition. Please be respectful and courteous, and don’t endanger yourself or others or do anything illegal for the sake of acquiring points.
  7. If you have any questions during the Scavenger hunt, please email scavengerhunt@avs.org.
  8. The game officially “closes” on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. No scans will be performed after this time.
* Your Registration ID can be found on your AVS 72 Confirmation Receipt near the barcode.

 

Post-Game

  1. Winners will be announced in Exhibit Hall A: Booth 617 (Fun Zone) on Thursday @ 2:00 pm
  2. The top 5 highest point-getters will receive a prize. In the event of a tie, the winners will be determined by the time the final points are received.
  3. Winners must be present to claim their prize.

Questions or Support

For assistance, please contact scavengerhunt@avs.org.

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Key Dates

Major Awards Deadline:
TBA

Student Awards Deadline:
TBA

Abstract Submission Deadline:
May 5, 2027

Late News Abstract Submission Deadline:
September 13, 2027

Hotel Deadline:
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Early Registration Deadline:
September 20, 2027

 

Contact

Yvonne Towse
Conference Administrator
125 Maiden Lane; Suite 15B
New York, N.Y. 10038
yvonne@avs.org

 

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