Attendee Guidance Checklist
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Get ready for the 2025 Bridge Conference by taking the following actions:
Take care of yourself.
- SOWA seeks to create a welcoming environment for all attendees. Please review our Health, Access, & Safety Resource Guide for more information about what that means for us.
- The Bridge Conference does not have a universal masking policy, but everyone is encouraged to do what they need to take care of themselves.
- Take breaks – there will be a curtained-off area in Hall B (1st floor) for Self Care & Interfaith Prayer.
Plan your route, including location details and parking information.
- There is a parking lot on site at the Meydenbauer Center for a fee. Check out our Travel & Lodging page for additional transportation options.
- The Meydenbauer Center is approximately 12-minute walk or 5-minute drive from the W Bellevue Hotel.
Review our online Conference schedule, including workshop descriptions, and choose your top three sessions for each workshop period.
- You will receive a paper program at the Conference with workshop titles and presenter names. The rest of the workshop details will be found on our Sched platform.
Make a plan for meals.
- If you’re joining us for breakfast, we strongly recommend you arrive by 8:30 AM so that you have time to eat before sessions begin at 9:00 AM. Breakfast is buffet style and will be available both days from 7:45 AM-9:45 AM on the main floor.
- Breakfast, lunch, coffee, and afternoon snacks are provided, with ingredients listed.
Check out amazing resources at our Exhibitor Showcase.
- Preview and learn more about this year’s exhibitors by visiting our Exhibitor Showcase page.
- Visit the Exhibitor Hall (Hall A on the first floor) throughout the conference to engage directly with representatives from each organization.
- Attend our Exhibitor Showcase & Networking Social on Monday, October 27 from 4:30 PM-5:30 PM.
Don’t forget the essentials!
- Bring a notebook, writing utensil, water bottle, business cards (consider a digital business card like HiHello), and anything else to make sure you’re ready to engage and connect!
Questions on the day of the event? The Info Booth and/or the Registration Desk in the 1st floor lobby area and on the 4th floor of the Meydenbauer Center will be staffed throughout the event.
Need more support? Email our Customer Service Team or call 206-336-6922.