Open Conference Systems

Theme: “Valuing Community and Innovation”

Registration

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Regular Registration: $150, One-Day Registration: $100

  Regular Registration includes the following:
   • Monday BBQ Dinner
   • Tuesday and Wednesday Conference Programs
   • Snacks & drinks at each break
   • 2 hot breakfasts
   • 2 lunches
   • Tuesday dinner reception at the New York State Museum--and free carousel rides! (cash bar)
   • Free shuttle to and from the New York State Museum
   • Free car parking in close proximity to the Albany Law School
   • Fun-filled social gatherings Monday & Tuesday evenings---Wii games, wine, beer, sodas, water & snacks...and great camaraderie!

Lodging

On-Campus Suite-Style Lodging: $70/Person/Night
A 4 or 5 person suite in the recently-renovated residence hall very close to the conference center. Each suite has individual bedrooms, sitting room, full kitchen, two bathrooms with showers, air conditioning, wi-fi, flat screen tv, linens, and morning coffee.

Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn at Albany Medical Center
62 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York, 12208
Phone: (518) 396-3500
$119 for 2 Queen Beds Room (Reserve by July 21 for conference rate)

Towne Place Suites
22 Holland Avenue, Albany, New York, 12208
Phone: (518) 860-1500
$114 for 1 Bedroom Suite (Reserve by July 1 for conference rate)

Transportation

By car
Albany College of Pharmacy dorms
84 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

Google maps link to dorms (Holland and Princeton Suites)

Parking is directly behind dorms; enter from Holland Ave or Princeton Dr.

If not staying in dorms, parking is available during the day in the “Senior Lot” at the Albany College of Law, which is, from the dorms, is across Notre Dame Drive. You may also refer to The college of Law’s Parking Map (pdf)

From Albany International Airport
Albany International Airport
737 Albany-Shaker Road
Albany, NY 12211

Taxi/Limousine Information
Capitaland Taxi Airport Dispatch: 518 242-4222 (Estimated fare $30)

Public transportation [Will require minimum two transfers]
CDTA ShuttleFly

From the bus station
Albany Bus Station
34 Hamilton Street, Albany, NY 12207-2815
• Taxi: Estimated fare $6
• Public transportation: Take Bus 13 Slingerlands/Price Chopper to corner of New Scotland and Holland Avenues is closest major route/stop. One block to walk to dorms or conference rooms. [Route 13 runs 7 days per week from 6 am – 11 pm] Fare $1.50.

From the Albany/Rensselaer Train Station
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak
525 East Street
Rensselaer, NY 12144
• Taxi: Estimated fare $15
• Public transportation (30 - 60 minutes): Take Bus route 214 W to Downtown Albany. Transfer to Bus Route 30 direction (West) Downtown Albany or to Bus Route 13 Slingerlands/Price Chopper.