Attendee Info Hub

• Getting Here
• Tickets And Entry
• Safety And Accessibility
• National Conference For Women (Virtual)

Getting Here

• Where is the Conference located?

  Austin Convention Center
  500 E Cesar Chavez St.
  Austin, TX 78701

  Directions and travel tips

• What are the Conference hours?

  Convention Center doors open at 7:00 a.m. and the Interactive Hall opens at 8:00 a.m.

  Session I programming begins at 8:45 a.m.

  The Conference ends at 5:00 p.m.

  View the day’s schedule

• What is the best way to get to the Convention Center?

  Parking will be limited this year because of another large event being held at the nearby Palmer Events Center. (There will be NO parking at the Palmer garage for TXCFW attendees!)

  We recommend using CapMetro rail transit (get off at the Downtown stop), taxi, or carpooling.

  If you’re planning to drive, please carefully review the parking advice on our Travel page. You’ll find maps, prices and even an option to reserve discounted parking in advance!

  Please plan ahead and allow extra time for traffic, parking, and crowded public transit.

• Where can I park?

  Parking options can be found on our Travel page. You’ll find maps, prices, and even an option to reserve discounted parking in advance through SpotHero!

  Please note that parking will NOT be available at the Palmer Events Center this year.

  Instead, you can park in the garage of One Texas Center and take a free shuttle to the Convention Center. Get more details on our Travel page.

Tickets And Entry

• What is required for entry?

  The week before the Conference (on or around September 25th), your badge will be emailed to you.

  Your printed, hard copy badge is required to enter the event. You will wear your badge all day and a lanyard will be provided on-site.

• What if I forget or lose my badge?

  In the event you lose or forget your badge, you may visit the Help Desk located outside the Interactive Hall, near MR2.

  Expect a wait time of 20 minutes – avoid the lines by printing your badge at home!

• What should I wear and bring?

  Many attendees opt for a business casual look. You will be walking a lot, so we suggest comfortable footwear!

  Don’t forget your:

  • Reusable water bottle (refill stations are available throughout the Convention Center and in the Interactive Hall)
  • Resume (to take advantage of the complimentary Resume Review service in the Interactive Hall – sign up in person on Conference Day!).
• What if I need help with my registration?

  If you need assistance with your registration, please contact the primary registrant for your group, or reach out to [email protected].

Safety And Accessibility

• Is there a coat /luggage check available?

  Yes, a coat check will be available on Level 1, adjacent to the Help Desk (which is located near MR2). The cost is $3 per item.

• I am a nursing mother — where can I pump & store milk?

  There are three Nursing Mothers’ Rooms available in the Convention Center, on levels 1 (outside the Interactive Hall) and 3 (in MR 10C).

  You’ll find privacy, electricity, and refrigerators in each room.

• Do you have accommodations in place for the hearing impaired?

  The keynote program will be closed-captioned.

• What if I need another accommodation?

  The Conference for Women wants to create an inclusive and accessible experience for all attendees. We request 30 days advance notice of any special accessibility needs. If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected].

• Are men’s restrooms available?

  Most restrooms have been converted to women’s, with the exception of the following men’s restrooms:

  • Inside Keynote Hall 3&4
  • Inside Interactive Hall 1&2
  • On the 4 floor near breakout session rooms

National Conference For Women (Virtual)

• Do I need to purchase a separate ticket for the March 5, 2025 virtual Conference?

  Your ticket to the October 2nd in-person Conference includes access to the March 5th virtual event. There’s nothing more to do now, and we will reach out via email with instructional information closer to March.