FAQS

• How do I register for the conference?

  I want to help out. Are there any volunteer opportunities?

  What’s the closest subway stop to the conference site?

  I am coming from out of town – is the conference providing help with travel, lodging or ride shares from the airport?

  I am traveling to the conference from outside NYC. I need train, airport, shuttle and/or lodging information.

  Is food included in the registration price?

  Will there be wi-fi available at the conference site?

  My organization is interested to co-sponsor the conference. Is it too late?

  Are the conference and performance accessible to those with mobility or hearing challenges?

  I’m having a problem viewing the live stream on the conference web site, is there another viewing option?

  Can I watch the live stream on my iPad, iPhone, and Android device?

   

   

   

   

   

   

  How do I register for the conference?
  You can register for the conference online or at the door. Advance registration is strongly recommended as there will be a limited number of seats available the day of the conference. For more information, visit our registration page here.

  I want to help out. Are there any volunteer opportunities?
  Yes, you can volunteer to help on the day-of the conference. For more information, please contact us here.

  What’s the closest subway stop to the conference site?
  The conference is located at:
  Hunter College
  68th Street Campus
  between Park and Lexington Avenues

  Directions are available here.
  
  The closest subways:
  The #6 train stops directly under the College at 68th Street station. There is an entrance to the College in the Subway station. Turn right upon exiting the turnstile and the entrance will be directly in front of you. The F Train stops at East 63rd Street and Lexington Avenue. After exiting the station, walk north on Lexington Avenue to East 68th Street. The College is located at the intersection of East 68th Street and Lexington Avenue.
  MTA Subway Map

  I am coming from out of town – is the conference providing help with travel, lodging or ride shares from the airport?
  No. We are unfortunately unable to provide housing or travel assistance. There are innumerable options to travel to and stay in NYC.

  I am traveling to the conference from outside NYC. I need train, airport, shuttle and/or lodging information.

  For train travel to NYC:
  AMTRAK
  LIRR
  METRO NORTH
  
  For airport shuttle information:
  NYCAirporter
  New York Airport Service
  Super Shuttle
  
  Hunter College can be easily reached from La Guardia, John F. Kennedy, and Newark airports.
  NYC Airports to Manhattan Transportation FAQ
  
  For discount lodging information:
  NY Magazine
  About.com
  
  Is food included in the registration price?
  No. We are unfortunately unable to provide meals at the conference for attendees. Hunter College is located on the East Side of Midtown Manhattan and there are many local food options. A list of recommended eateries will be included in the conference program.
  
  Will there be wi-fi available at the conference site?
  Yes. The conference auditorium is wi-fi enabled and we will have a new media team on site providing live blogging and Tweet updates.
  
  My organization is interested to co-sponsor the conference. Is it too late?
  Never too late. We welcome additional co-sponsors. For more information, click here.
  
  Are the conference and performance accessible to those with mobility or hearing challenges?
  Both the conference and performance are accessible to those with mobility challenges, including those in wheelchairs. The conference space does not have assisted listening devices but we hope to have ASL interpretation and will have an update here by Sept. 26th about such services. The performance space does have assisted listening devices. Please contact rh@hunter.cuny.edu or 212-396-7929 if you are in need of wheelchair or mobility-challenged seating, ASL interpretation or a listening device.

  I’m having a problem viewing the live stream on the conference web site, is there another viewing option?
  Yes. The live stream can be viewed directly from the Ustream web site here.

  Can I watch the live stream on my iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch?
  Yes, Ustream has free Apps for the iPad, iPhone, and Android devices.