IAESTE Pacific Fall Regional Conference 2007
University of California, BerkeleyOctober 19-21, 2007
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
IAESTE Berkeley is proud to be the host of the Pacific Fall Regional Conference of 2007! This year's conference will take place on UC Berkeley's campus and is open to all who are interested in or a part of IAESTE. We are still in the planning stages for the conference, so please keep checking in for the latest details!
COSTS
There is a registration fee of $25 which will cover two breakfasts, one lunch, and one banquet dinner. You can make your payment while making your registration.SPECIAL FOR BERKELEY STUDENTS: With partial funding from your Berkeley Local Committee, we have reduced your costs down to only $10!!
ATTIRE
We suggest business casual attire for the duration of the conference.ARRIVAL INFORMATION
By PlaneThe airports closest to Berkeley are the Oakland International Airport (OAK) and the San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
The BART is our local rail service which connects both these airports to Downtown Berkeley. From SFO, take the line towards Dublin/Pleasanton and then transfer to the Richmond line which costs $5.65 one way. From OAK, simply take the Richmond line for $2.10 one way. Although Downtown Berkeley is reachable from both of these airports, we recommend flying into Oakland as it more direct and closer to Berkeley.
For more information regarding using public transportation around Berkeley, please check out this site.
By Car
General Directions to UC Berkeley campus
From the north (Davis):
* Take CA-113South toward I-80/ Sacramento/ San Francisco
* Take I-80 West
* Take the University Ave exit towards Berkeley
* Take the University Ave ramp toward Berkeley Marina
* Merge onto University Ave towards University of California
* Continue east on University Avenue for approximately 1.5 miles to Oxford Street
From the south (Santa Barbara)
* Take 101 North (242 miles)
* Merge onto 880 North toward Oakland (38 miles)
* Keep right, merge onto 980 East toward 24 East
* Keep left, merge onto 24 East toward Berkeley/Walnut Creek
* Exit Claremont Ave
* Turn left onto Claremont
* Slightly turn left onto College Ave
* Turn left on Bancroft
From the south (San Diego)
* Take 5 North (430 miles)
* Merge onto the 580 West toward Tract/ San Francisco (55miles)
* Merge onto the 13 North
* Turn right onto College Ave.
* Turn left onto Bancroft
LODGING
If you need a place to stay, we recommend the following hotels in nearby Emeryville. Emeryville is a 15 minute drive away from Berkeley with safe and clean surroundings. There are many shops and restaurants nearby and it is just across the bay from San Francisco.Four Points Sheraton Emeryville
Marriot Courtyard Oakland Emeryville
As an alternative, the Berkeley LC members are willing to open up our apartments and houses for the weekend for any students who would like a place to stay. Some perks of this option include being walking distance from the UC Berkeley campus, getting more time to get to know other IAESTE members, and having a free place to stay! We request that visitors bring their own sleeping bags/blankets/towels. Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to choose this option and we will make the according arrangements.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any more questions or requests for the Pacific FRC2007, please do not hesitate to e-mail us at iaeste.berkeley.frc@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you at this year's Fall Regional Conference and we hope to make it the best yet!