What you need to know to attend WiDS Puget Sound 2024
REGISTRATION
Registration in advance is required! We are now sold out.
Parking on Conference Day
Free parking is NOT available on the Seattle U campus, and street parking is very sparse in the surrounding neighborhood. Campus parking is $24 per space per day. Check out Parkopedia to find the best parking rates available nearby; some lots have early bird rates for arrival before 9AM. Here are some resources for planning your journey by public transit.
Venue Details
The conference venue consists of two buildings at Seattle University, with a 5-10 minute walk in between. Please reach out to team@widspugetsound.org if you have any concerns about transferring between buildings; we are happy to assist in planning an accessible conference experience for your needs.
The two buildings used for the conference are:
Student Center, located at 901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Campion Ballroom, located at 914 East Jefferson Street, Seattle WA 98122
Check-in will take place in the Student Center. The only exception is if you arrive during lunch (12:30-1:30pm), at which time you can find volunteers at a designated table in Campion Ballroom.
All morning sessions (before lunch) will take place in the Student Center
Lunch will be served in the Campion Ballroom
After lunch, technical talks will take place in the Student Center, while panel discussions & sponsor booths take place in the Campion Ballroom
Sched App
We highly recommend that you take the time to download the Sched App & to make your profile 'Public' to enable easy interaction with attendees, volunteers, and speakers. Some announcements will be made in Sched, so consider enabling notifications for the day. Some Sched tips are available here.