2019 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA
 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Charlotte • June 24-27, 2019

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

CONFERENCE HOTEL

Westin Downtown Charlotte,
600 S. College St.,
Charlotte, NC 28202

If you need to make any adjustments to your hotel reservation, please call 866-837-4148 or 704-375-2600.  Marriott rewards (Bonvoy) members can take advantage of the express check-in through Marriott mobile app.  For more information, click here.

ON-SITE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION CHECK-IN HOURS:
Monday, June 248:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, June 257:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday, June 267:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, June 277:30 AM – 12:00 PM

The Registration Desk is located in the Stonewall Foyer (near Fed-EX) on the 2nd Floor of the Westin Downtown Charlotte.

ON-SITE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION CHECK-IN HOURS:
Monday, June 248:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, June 257:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday, June 267:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, June 277:30 AM – 12:00 PM

The Registration Desk is located in the Stonewall Foyer (near Fed-EX) on the 2nd Floor of the Westin Downtown Charlotte.

PARKING

Overnight self-parking for hotel guests is offered at the discounted group rate of $25/night on hotel property. Valet parking is $30/night. Guest will be able to use the room key to enter and exit the parking garage.

  • Hourly Parking:
    • $9 first hour
    • $3 every additional 20 mins
    • $26 total for the day
GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE HOTEL FROM THE AIRPORT

There are Ride Share (Uber and Lyft), Taxis, and public transportation options to get you from the airport to the Marriott. Ride Share estimated at $15/one-way.  Taxi estimated at $20/one-way

INTERNET ACCESS

Complimentary internet access is available in the conference meeting space June 24– 27.
Network: WestinMeeting
Password: BBBS2019 (case sensitive)

CONFERENCE MAPS

Download the conference map here to find Registration, Workshop Rooms, General Sessions, and meal locations.

EXHIBIT HALL

This year's Exhibit Hall is located on the Westin’s 2nd Floor outside of the Grand Ballroom. Featured in this year's Exhibit Hall is the Bigs of the Year Booth and over 20 other partners and national vendors, available on June 24-27. The ZEN Juice Bar Suite, located in the Stonewall Boardroom, will have juices and coffee from June 26 - 28. Carolina Complete Health will host a Hydration Station and Relaxation Lounge on the 1st Floor Providence Foyer throughout the conference as well. Download the Exhibitor Map here.

EXPLORE CHARLOTTE

If you wish to explore Charlotte during your downtime, check out the top things to do. Click here.

SPECIAL EVENTS

June 26: Harvey B. Gantt – DEI Summit Reception Centene and Carolina Complete Health will be hosting an ALL-ATTENDEE reception on the evening of June 26th to cap off our Diversity Equity and Inclusion Summit at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African- American Arts + Culture.  The Gantt celebrates the contributions of Africans and African- Americans to American culture and serves as a community epicenter for music, dance, theater, visual art, film, arts education programs, literature and community outreach. Across the street from the Westin, all staff are welcomed to enjoy an evening full of food, beverages, and live entertainment.  Thanks to the staff helping with being human directional, greeters and hosts for the night of this special event.

June 27 - Awards Gala (5:30PM Reception and 6:30PM Gala) If you are attending this year's National Awards Gala presented by Comcast NBCUniversal on Thursday, June 27, you will receive a ticket and one complimentary drink coupon. The attire for the Gala is business formal/cocktail. Seating is general seating for the exception of Award Winners, Corporate Partners, Speakers, and Conference Sponsors.

NURSING MOMS

Nursing moms can collect a key from the Conference Registration desk in the Stonewall Foyer for the Nursing Mom’s room.

SOCIAL AND VIRTUAL

Be sure to use #BIGGERTOGETHER on your social medial posts and share you photos, insights, and inspirations throughout the week.

This year's conference general sessions and Awards Gala will be livestreamed on Facebook Live on Workplace. On BBBSA’s public Facebook page, there will also be off-stage interviews and other special events featured throughout the conference. Stay tuned for links and the schedule on the conference website.

Stay updated and get connected with Workplace by Facebook. Join the 2019 National Conference Group by downloading the app or learn more at connect.bbbs.org/workplace.