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Executive Conference Guest Information

We're looking forward to seeing you in just a few days at the SISO Executive Conference! For the latest information, please visit the Executive Conference page on the SISO web site.

A few reminders:

Executive Conference Registration
The Executive Conference registration is located in the Northeast pre-function area of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center – outside of Meeting Room 150. If you are arriving after the start of the opening reception and dinner on Monday, we will have badges available at the Towne Stove and Spirit Restaurant and Hynes Convention Center. 
               
Executive Conference Registration Hours
Monday – August  9th                         Noon – 5:00 pm
Tuesday – August  10th                  7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday – August 11th              7:30 am – 4:00 pm

All sessions will take place in Meeting Room 151 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

The Reception and Dinner on Tuesday, August 10th will be held in the Ballroom at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Dress for this event will be casual.
 
Cyber Café
The Cyber Café will be located in Meeting Room 154 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, and will be open the same hours as registration.
 
Opening Night Reception and Dinner
Beginning at 7:00 pm, Monday, August 9th we will be at Towne Stove and Spirits restaurant. Transportation from the Westin Waterfront, Seaport and Renaissance hotels begins at 6:30 pm SHARP! If you miss the transportation, or if you are staying at other local hotels, you will need to taxi over to the restaurant and Hynes Convention Center located at: 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215. Dress is business casual.

Dress Code
The entire conference dress code will be casual and comfortable with the exception of the opening reception and dinner, where business casual would be appropriate. However, as the meeting rooms tend to get chilly, be sure to bring along a sweater.
 
Floor Plan
Click here to see the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center layout and the location of the meeting space that we will be utilizing during our event.

Hotel Information

Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel
425 Summer Street
Boston, MA  02210
Phone: 617-532-4600

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Maps, Parking, Public Transportation & Directions


Self parking approximately $32.00 per day and valet parking approximately $42.00 per day.

Rooms: The Westin Boston Waterfront is a AAA Four Diamond hotel and is a non-smoking hotel and is the only hotel connected to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center via a skybridge from the mezzanine level of the hotel. Check in time is 3:00 pm. Check out is 12 pm (noon). There are hair dryers, robes and slippers in each room as well as flat screen televisions, and coffee maker with Starbucks Coffee.  For additional information on what is provided in your room please click here
 
Internet: Free for all guests. You will be given a instructions to connect at check-in. 
 
Fitness Center: Enjoy a work out in the WestinWORKOUT® Gym, equipped with Whirlpool/Hot Tub (Fitness Facility) and Indoor Heated Pool.

For those joggers and walkers, the Westin has designed and is certified by Runner's World Magazine, Runner's World Maps which are available to guests and feature 3-mile and 5-mile jogging/walking routes from our hotel as well as local running tips.

There are additional fitness facilities and beaches nearby, as well as Granite Links Golf Club.

Business Center: There is a Business Center where you may send or receive faxes.  The Business Center is open Monday – Friday – 7 am to 6 pm and Saturday, Sunday and after hours – ask for the A/V agent on duty. Click here for information about shipping to the Westin.
 
Seaport Hotel

One Seaport Lane
Boston, MA 02210
Toll Free: 888.982.4683
Front Desk Phone: 617-385-4000
Front Desk Fax: 617-385-4001
Concierge: 617-385-4500
Self park approximately $ 31.00 per day and valet approximately $41.00 per day

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Internet: Free WIFI access throughout the entire hotel, including in guest rooms.

Shipping: Seaport Boston gladly accepts receipt of packages within three days of arrival. A handling charge will apply to those packages that need to be moved from the Trade Center to the Seaport or vice versa. Please check the address prior to shipping by calling the hotel at 888-982-4683 or 617-385-4000.

Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel

606 Congress Street
Boston, MA  02210
Phone: 617-338-4111
Fax: 617-338-4138

Internet: Public areas and meeting rooms have free WIFI. For a daily rate of $12.95, the following features are available in your guest room: high-speed Internet access, unlimited local and long distance calls.

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Maps, Parking, Public Transportation & Directions
  

Transportation and Driving Directions
Transportation to and from the hotels from the airport will take approximately 10 minutes from the airport. The taxi ride costs about $20. SISO will not be providing transportation.

For driving directions, rail & public transportation and parking at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, please visit the Advantage Boston web site

Dining
For a list of local Boston restaurants, please click here.

Weather
Weather in Boston has varied from the highs in the low- to mid 80s with lows in the mid-to upper -60s.There may be showers or scattered thunderstorms, so be sure to bring an umbrella.
 
Assistance/Contact
Should you require assistance either prior to arrival or while on site my cell phone is 310-991-2601 and I may also be reached by email at aosnower@shomex.com.
 
We look forward to seeing you soon in Boston and wish you safe travels.
Best regards,

Anna Osnower
SISO
P: 310-450-8831, ext. 109
C: 310-991-2601


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