Attendee Info Hub

• Getting Here
• Safety And Accessibility
• National Conference For Women (Virtual)

Getting Here

• Where is the Conference located?

  Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)
  415 Summer Street
  Boston, MA 02210

  Enter at Summer Street.

  Directions and travel tips

• What are the Conference hours?

  Convention Center doors open at 7:00 a.m. and the Interactive Hall opens at 8:00 a.m.

  Session I programming begins at 8:45 a.m.

  The Conference ends at 5:00 p.m.

  View the day’s schedule

• What is the best way to get to the Convention Center?

  We recommend taking public transit, taxi, Lyft or Uber.

  The BCEC is steps away from the MBTA’s Silver Line World Trade Center stop. It’s also a 15-minute walk from South Station, one of Boston’s major transportation hubs.

  If you must drive, please carefully review the parking advice on our Travel page. You’ll find maps, prices and even an option to reserve discounted parking in advance!

  Please plan ahead to account for traffic, parking, and crowded public transit.

• Where can I park?

  Parking options can be found on our Travel page. You’ll find maps, prices, and even an option to reserve discounted parking in advance through SpotHero!

Safety And Accessibility

• Is there a coat /luggage check available?

  Yes, a coat check will be available in the main entrance lobby, near the Help Desk.

  There will be an additional coat check located in the Interactive Hall.

  In both locations, the cost is $4 per item, payable via cash, credit, and Apple Pay.

• I am a nursing mother — where can I pump & store milk?

  There is a Mamava nursing pod available in the Convention Center (located across from Meeting Room 159), as well as a dedicated Nursing Mothers Room in Meeting Room 101.

  The Nursing Mothers Room also offers refrigeration. 

• Do you have accommodations in place for the hearing impaired?

  The Keynote program will be closed-captioned.

• What if I need another accommodation?

  The Conference for Women wants to create an inclusive and accessible experience for all attendees. We request 30 days advance notice of any special accessibility needs. If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected].

• Are men’s restrooms available?

  Most restrooms have been converted to women’s, with the exception of the following men’s rooms:

  • Level 0 – Exhibit Hall (east wall) & General Session (east wall)

  • Level 1 – North Lobby (east wall) and SE & SW ends of hallways

  • Level 2 – SE & SW ends of hallways

  • Level 3 – East and West sides of Ballroom

National Conference For Women (Virtual)

• Do I need to purchase a separate ticket for the March 5, 2025 virtual Conference?

  Your ticket to the in-person Conference on December 12th includes access to the March 5th virtual event. There’s nothing more to do now, and we will reach out via email with instructional information closer to March.