TRAINING LOCATION AND TIME

The WomenTech Train-the Trainer Workshop will take place on Thursday and Friday, July 23 & 24, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the 23rd and 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the 24th at the San Francisco Bay Bridge Four Points Sheraton, 1603 Powell Street, Emeryville, California 94608. Registration and a continental breakfast 8:30am to 9:00am.

CONFERENCE HOTEL

The conference hotel is the Sheraton Four Points Hotel. The conference rate is $109. To receive the special conference rate, call (510) 547-7888 for reservations and say you are attending the IWITTS WomenTech Workshop by June 19, 2009. The hotel is only 6 miles from Downtown San Francisco by car or 15 minutes via BART (rail). It is less than 10 miles from UC Berkeley, Downtown Oakland, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, SF Chinatown, and Alcatraz. Shops and restaurants are available within walking distance.

DIRECTIONS FROM AIRPORT TO CONFERENCE HOTEL

By Shuttle

From Oakland Airport Shuttle service is available from Oakland International Airport via Bay Porter Express Shuttle or 1-510-864-4000 for approximately $19 each way.

From San Francisco International Airport Those arriving from San Francisco International Airport can arrange for transportation through the Bay Porter Express Shuttle or 1-510-864-4000 for approximately $19 each way.

By Car

From Oakland Airport (12 miles) Take HWY 880 North/Oakland to 980. To 580 West. To 80 East/San Rafael-Berkeley. Take first exit, Powell Street. Turn right. Go to the first light and turn right on Christie - the hotel is on your left. Parking is free.

From San Francisco Airport (16 miles) Take 101 North/San Francisco. Once in San Francisco, take 80 East to the Bay Bridge/Sacramento. Once you've crossed the Bay Bridge stay to left and remain on 80. Once through the inter-change go to far right lane to the first exit which is Powell. (You will see the blue IKEA building on your right before you exit). Turn right. Go to the first light and turn right on Christie - hotel is on left. Parking is free.

Closest Airport

Both the San Francisco and Oakland airports are close to the hotel. The Oakland airport is an easier, less busy airport than SF International and is preferred by many local residents.

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