The Women's Conference 2008: Logistics
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802
Website: www.longbeachcc.com
Phone Number: (562) 436-3661
Enter the Conference using the main Arena entrance located off of Seaside Way.
If you need special assistance, please contact: (800) 431-2021 or cgc@event-registration.biz.
Directions and Parking
FROM LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Take the San Diego Freeway (405) south to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot, or as advised by directional signage.
FROM LONG BEACH AIRPORT: Take Lakewood Boulevard south to the San Diego Freeway (405). Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot, or as advised by directional signage.
FROM THE JOHN WAYNE (ORANGE COUNTY) AIRPORT: Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage.
FROM SOUTHERN ORANGE COUNTY: Take the Santa Ana Freeway (5) north to the San Diego Freeway (405). Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage.
FROM NORTH ORANGE COUNTY AND THE VALLEYS: San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys take the Orange Freeway (57) or San Gabriel Freeway (605) to the Riverside Freeway (91) to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage.
PARKING
Due to the size of the Conference, we suggest that you share a ride whenever possible for your convenience. Parking is available around the Civic Center area for a fee.
Accommodations
For hotel reservations, we have arranged with local hotels for The Women's Conference 2008. Please view information below. Other accommodations in Long Beach can be found here.
Hilton Long Beach
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In the heart of Southern California and ideally located within a sophisticated urban center and vibrant seaside community, the Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center is a distinctive destination to celebrate and escape. The 15-story hotel provides a sleek, elegant, contemporary setting with scenic skyline views, multiple event venues, and is located just walking distance from the Long Beach Convention Center. During down time, guests can unwind at our outdoor heated pool, whirlpool, or 6,000 square foot health club, or relax over dinner and drinks at The Daily Grill or breakfast at Ascari Restaurant. Twice awarded Hilton's Top Guest Service Award for Excellence, the Hilton Long Beach hotel offers all the comforts and conveniences expected from a luxurious hotel.
Click here to reserve a room at Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center.
CONTACT:
Leslie McNamee
Convention Services Manager
Direct: 562-983-3426
Fax: 562-983-3478
E-mail
Coast Long Beach Hotel
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Click here to reserve a room at Coast Long Beach Hotel.
CONTACT:
Carla Dispalatro, CMP
Director of Sales
Coast Long Beach Hotel
Direct: (562) 481-3893
E-mail
Attendee Information
In order to assure the best possible experience for you and the other participants, we ask that you plan ahead and follow a few fundamental guidelines.
Change to Conference Times
Please note, due to an exciting agenda, the conference times have been extended. The morning session will now begin at 8:00 am, and we will conclude the day at 6:45 pm.
Badges
You will receive a Conference package after registering online for the event. Included in this package is your Conference badge. It is very important that you remember your badge as it is required for entrance to the Conference Center and is non-replaceable. You must wear your badge at all times during the Conference. Lanyards will be available at the entrance for your convenience.
Conference Bags
Conference Bags will be available for all participants to pick up in the Exhibit Hall on the day of the Conference beginning at 7:00am. In order to pick up your Conference Bag, you must show your Conference Bag Tag (found on your admittance badge). Please do not remove your Bag Tag before arriving at the conference, as we will not be able to give you a bag at that time.
Seating
Your seating assignment for the morning, lunch and afternoon sessions in the arena is indicated on your badge. Breakout sessions are seated on a “first come, first served” basis.
Note: If you are seated at tables on the main floor during the morning and lunch sessions, the tables will be removed for the afternoon session and sections A, B, C & D will have priority seating at the front of the arena.
What to Wear & Bring
Attendees generally wear business casual or casual attire. Whatever you find comfortable will be appropriate.
During the day, you will be moving throughout the convention center, including up and down stairs. For your convenience, please wear comfortable walking shoes and limit yourself to a moderately sized purse. We will not have a bag check, so be sure to travel light. You will receive a conference bag once you arrive for all of your program materials.
Breakfast & Lunch
The General Session begins in the Arena at 8:00 am. Prior to this, a light continental breakfast will be available in the Exhibit Hall from 7:00 am – 8:00 am.
This years’ format includes a box lunch to be enjoyed at your seat during the lunch session in the Arena. Please note that a vegetarian option is available; just ask the Usher in your Arena Section to assist you with the request.
Security & Inspections
As with all public gatherings, there will be Security present at the conference. All attendees and their belongings are subject to inspection. For your convenience, please do not bring anything other than necessities for the day. Specific items that may be confiscated are weapons, signage of any type, outside food or beverages, video cameras and any other items Security feels are not appropriate.
For the enjoyment of all participants, inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and violators will be removed from the premises.
Do not leave personal items or conference bags anywhere in the convention center, including the Arena. Unattended bags will be removed by security.
Press Kit
>> MEDIA MAP - THE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE 2008 (PDF)
>> PLANNING ADVISORY - THE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE 2008 (PDF)