University of California Emergency Management and Business Continuity Conference 2024

October 15-16, 2024 | UC Berkeley

This is a 1½ day in-person interactive conference, where we will connect through collaborative discussions, cohort breakout sessions, and informative speakers. Note: This is an in-person event. Only register if you plan to attend in person.


GENERAL INFORMATION

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DATE/TIME

Tuesday, October 15 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Wednesday, October 16 (8:00 am - 1:00 pm)

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Auditorium in The Magnes
UC Berkeley Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life
2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA

FEES

There is no registration fee. However, travel costs and meals are the responsibility of the attendee.

AGENDA

(in development)


TRAVEL DETAILS

AIRPORT

Oakland/San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK): The Oakland Airport is closest to Berkeley. 

GROUND TRANSPORTATION 

The conference location is a 3-minute walk from the Downtown Berkeley BART Station and a 4-minute walk from the Residence Inn. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

The Downtown Berkeley BART station is located just around the block from the conference site, on Shattuck Avenue between Allston Way and Addison Street.

PARKING

  • Parking on campus is very limited. UC Berkeley utilizes the PayByPhone App for parking payment.

  • Reciprocity for parking permits from other campuses is available as follows: 

    • Any valid UC Campus Faculty/Staff permit is valid for short term use in "F" Lots, subject to lot posting restrictions.  

    • Please e-mail your proof of parking permit purchase to prktrans@berkeley.edu and include your visit date and where on campus you are visiting and our staff will create a guest parking account for you.

    • For complete information about reciprocity, visit the UC Berkeley Transportation & Parking Services website.

  • Hotel Parking 

    • Valet only at a rate of $54/day. (0-3 Hours $20.00, 3-6 Hours $40.00, >6 hours $54.00). Key fob for vehicle required.

CAMPUS MAP
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Meals & Lodging

MEALS

UC Berkeley will be hosting the following meals:

  • Tuesday: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Refreshments, Social Hour Bites

  • Wednesday: Breakfast and Lunch

There will be a group social hour on Tuesday from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Residence Inn’s Study Hall Rooftop Lounge.  Dinner on Tuesday will be on your own.

Please note that meals provided by UC Berkeley are not applicable to travel reimbursements.

LODGING

The Residence Inn by Marriott, conveniently located a block away from campus, has extended a reservation link for all UC partners, linked in the table below. To ensure you have a hotel room, please book it as soon as possible.

If a guest needs to cancel their attendance at the conference, they are also responsible for canceling their own individual hotel booking.

Note: The UC per room lodging cap is $333 per night excluding taxes/ fees (as of 01/01/2024).  

Residence Inn Berkeley

2121 Center Street, Berkeley, CA
3 minute walk from conference site
$262/night*
Book rooms / University of CA corporate rate
*Rate discount is based on availability at time of reservation. Rate is typically $262 per night but subject to availability and may be higher or lower depending on the hotel's inventory.  

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA
3 minute walk from conference site
Approx $225/night

Graduate Berkeley

2600 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA
1 mile from conference site
Approx $267/night