Know Before You Go
The official housing room blocks and discounted conference room rates are all sold out at this time. There are still rooms available to book at host hotels at prevailing rack rates. To reserve, please visit the hotel website or contact the property directly. You may also use the below link to explore other hotel options close to the Hynes Convention Center.
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Information
Approximately 10 Miles (16.09 km)
to John B. Hynes Convention Center (HCC)
The HCC is conveniently located just minutes from Logan International Airport. You have many choices for quickly getting to the HCC after you land, and it’s easy to get back to the airport to catch your flight when it’s time to return home. Modes of transportation include public transit, Back Bay Logan Express, and taxi cabs. Additional information can be found HERE.
Arrivals
If you arrive at Logan International Airport on a domestic flight, you will be able to proceed straight into the terminal building to collect your luggage or exit the airport. If you have arrived on an international flight, you will have to go through immigration and passport control. Most of Logan’s international arrivals come through Terminal E for US Customs and Border Protection processing. For more information, visit HERE.
Attendee transportation is not provided.
General Information
Attire: Business or Business Casual
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What to do while in Boston: Click Here
Workshop Venue: The John B. Hynes Convention Center (HCC) 900 Boylston Street Boston, MA USA
Welcome Reception Venue: State Room | 33rd Floor 60 State Street, Boston, MA USA
Helpful Tips:
- Boston uses the US Dollar (USD)
- Banks in the United States usually give the best exchange rate in foreign currency. It is also possible to change money in airports, larger rail stations, and some of the larger hotels (if you are a guest)
- Most hotels, restaurants, and shops in the United States accept major credit cards such as VISA, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover
- The standard voltage in the United States is 110-120V AC, 50Hz. Ex-US appliances need an adapter
- All purchases in the United States, except for some clothing and grocery items, are subject to local sales tax, which increases the cost of an item by 6.25%
- Daily attendee transportation to the HCC is not provided
Registration and Badge Pick-up
After entering the Hynes Convention Center (HCC), proceed to Level 2, Boylston Hall and find the registration kiosks. First, print your badge from the computer kiosks then proceed to the registration desk to pick up the conference materials. Please have your confirmation with your QR code available to scan to expedite the check-in process.
Friday, October 6, 2023
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
HCC, Boylston Hallway, Level 2
Saturday, October 7, 2023
7:15 AM – 6:00 PM
HCC, Boylston Hallway, Level 2
Sunday, October 8, 2023
7:15 AM – 6:00 PM
HCC, Boylston Hallway, Level 2
Monday, October 9, 2023
7:15 AM – 2:00 PM
HCC, Boylston Hallway, Level 2
Important Notice:
- Congress Badges are required for all events, including the welcome reception, general session, exhibit hall, workshop meals, and poster reception
- Guests must be registered as a “Guest” if they want to accompany an attendee to any social events, general session, or exhibits, and participate in workshop meals. To register your guest, please visit HERE. Guest badges will be printed via the QR code provided to them in their email confirmation
- Congress badges must ALWAYS be worn within the HCC for security purposes
Program Information
To review the current program agenda, please CLICK HERE.
Friday, October 6, 2023
- Young Investigator Meeting (YIM) | 8:00 AM – 3:05 PM | HCC, MR 302/304, Level 3
- Continental Breakfast | 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM | HCC, Boylston Hallway, Level 3
- Registration for YIM is required as it is not included with your iwCLL registration. To register for YIM, please log into your registration via the link in your registration confirmation to add this option and complete payment
- Welcome Reception | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | The State Room, 33rd Floor
Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Continental Breakfast | 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM | HCC, Exhibit Hall D, Level 2
- Exhibit Hall | 7:15 AM – 6:00 PM | HCC, Exhibit Hall D, Level 2
- General Session | 8:15 AM – 5:25 PM | HCC, Ballroom ABC, Level 3
- Lunch | 12:05 PM – 12:55 PM | HCC, Exhibit Hall D, Level 2
- End of Day 1 General Session | 5:25 PM
Sunday, October 8, 2023
- Continental Breakfast | 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM | HCC, Exhibit Hall D, Level 2
- Exhibit Hall | 7:15 AM – 6:00 PM | HCC, Exhibit Hall D, Level 2
- General Session | 8:15 AM – 4:20 PM | HCC, Ballroom ABC, Level 3
- Lunch | 12:55 PM – 1:45 PM | HCC, Exhibit Hall D, Level 2
- End of Day 2 General Session | 4:20 PM
- Wine & Cheese Poster Reception | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | HCC, Exhibit Hall D, Level 2
Monday, October 9, 2023
- Continental Breakfast | 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM | HCC, Exhibit Hall D, Level 2
- Exhibit Hall | 7:15 AM – 2:00 PM | HCC, Exhibit Hall D, Level 2
- General Session | 8:15 AM – 5:10 PM | HCC, Ballroom ABC, Level 3
- Lunch | 12:35 PM – 1:25 PM | HCC, Exhibit Hall D, Level 2
- End of Workshop | 5:10 PM
Important Note:
- Daily attendee transportation is not provided to the HCC
Social Events
iwCLL Welcome Reception:
- Friday, October 6 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | The State Room*
iwCLL Wine & Cheese Poster Reception:
- Sunday, October 8 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | HCC, Exhibit Hall D, Level 2
Important Notes:
- You must register and/or pick up your conference badges prior to social events. Congress badges are required for all events. Guests must also be registered to attend
- Attendee transportation will be offered to the Welcome Reception at the State Room. Buses will begin departing from the Main Lobby of the Boston Marriott Copley Place at 6:00 PM. Return transportation to the Boston Marriott Copley Place will be offered at the conclusion of the Welcome Reception
*Off HCC property.
We wish all of the attendees traveling to Boston for the XX iwCLL workshop a safe and healthy journey. Please take note of some health and safety information pertinent to your trip to Boston.
COVID-19
iwCLL is not requiring physical proof of vaccination to attend the meeting. iwCLL encourages all attendees to be up to date with COVID-19 and boosters to maintain their safety as well as that of their colleagues.Testing for COVID-19 prior to attending the meeting is encouraged and we ask any attendee that tests positive not to attend the live program in Boston. In addition, anyone experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms should not attend in person. The virtual platform will be available to all attendees through the meeting website and App.Protective masks, are not required, but are strongly encouraged for all in-person attendees.
INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES
International attendees should always check current travel restrictions to the U.S. on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, before planning your travel, to make sure you will be able to enter the U.S. In addition, please monitor local regulations at home to ensure that you will be able to return from the U.S.