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​Attendees: Important Information for Conference Day

Location: Westin Princeton
Address: 201 Village Blvd, Princeton, NJ 08540
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To make the most out of your day, we want you to be as prepared as we are. Read on for important logistics information…

Checking- In
The conference begins at 7:30 a.m. Please enter through the main Ballroom Doors. New this year, will be electronic check-in kiosks. A team member will assist you at the kiosk, printing out your name badge and provide you with your conference swag bag! The conference Agenda/Notebook will be inside your swag bag.

• No name changes will be accepted after October 11th. After this date, all substitutions must know the name of the person they are replacing and must check in at the "Help Desk" area of registration. 
• Absolutely NO WALK-INS will be accepted. The conference is sold out to venue capacity.
• After Party passes will be available for purchase at the Registration Desk until Lunch begins. You must have a pass to enter the after party.

Swag Bag Contents
Your conference swag bag will contain your journal/notebook and badge lanyard. The journal will have all the details for the day, including agenda, workshop overviews and speaker information. You can view a copy of this in advance here.

Food Allergies
Our main luncheon meal is Gluten Free, therefore there is no need to specially request this. If you have requested the alternate dietary meal, a food ticket will be handed to you at check in, for you to hand to your server once you sit down for lunch. ​View menu here.

After Party
For more networking exposure, directly following the conference, there will be an exclusive after party reception at Salt Creek Grille, just steps away from the Westin. If you purchased your ticket in advance, this will be shown on your name badge, which you will need to enter the After Party. To purchase your After Party pass the day of the event, please visit the main conference registration desk to upgrade your conference ticket before Lunch. After party tickets are $25 and can be purchased up until lunch that day. 

Melanie Spring Swag
Speaker Melanie Spring will be selling T-shirts and Bracelets in the Lobby.
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What should I wear/What may I bring?
Attendees generally wear business casual attire. During the day, you will be moving throughout the hotel, so wear comfortable and appropriate clothing and shoes. You will receive a tote bag to help hold any program materials. 

Directions/ Parking
The Westin Princeton is centrally located on Princeton's Route 1 Corridor and easily found on GPS systems for driving or easily accessibly by train. For specific transportation options, please click here. It is located in Princeton's Forrestal Village and offers ample complimentary self parking. 

LinkedIn Lounge
Karen Yankovich will be reviewing your personal profile and offering expert tips on how to improve it and get you noticed! You’ll definitely want to take advantage of this free benefit in our Social Lounge throughout the day.

Headshot Station
When was the last time you had your headshot updated? Stop by the Headshot Station in Foyer F for a complementary professional headshot by Kapu Patel Photography! Advanced reservation sessions are now filled.  Walk-Ups are welcomed from 1pm-2pm, appointments can be reserved in the morning that day to avoid long wait times. 

Glamour Lounge
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to wear $1 million of extraordinary jewels?  Step up to the Glamour Lounge with Hamilton Jewelers and strike a pose while a professional photograph is taken and framed for you as a keepsake of this memorable day.  

Nursing Lounge
​Nursing mothers can utilize our Nursing Lounge on the second floor of the venue in the "Mercer Room." Please take the elevator to the second floor, follow the hallway left and utilize the "Mercer Room" door on the left side of the hallway.

WiFi Information
WiFi is available for all conference attendees, provided by Stark & Stark. Please utilize the below information when onsite: 

WiFi name: Westin Conference
Password: StarkLovesWIBA

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