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Know Before You Go
View the Schedule At-a-Glance Here (full schedule provided in onsite program at checkin)
Icebreaker Challenge
We are again using the fun and engaging JabberYak icebreaker buttons to help get us all talking! Be on the lookout for an e-mail asking you to customize your button with 7 of your top interests - it's quick and simple. You can then start connecting with those who match before the conference. There will be an onsite human scavenger hunt to find others who match your interests, those who complete it will be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card!
Packing List
Attire is business casual, you'll be right at home in jeans and comfy shoes, and remember layers both for indoors/outdoors.
- 🦜🏴☠️️🧜♀️️Suit up for the high seas and pack yer finest swashbucklin' threads (aka pirate outfits) for the “Seas the Night” Dinner & Silent Auction on Tuesday night. There will be an award for best dressed!
- 🧥While most events will be indoors, Monterey and the conference rooms can get chilly so pack layers/jackets.
- 💪 ️️Don't forget workout clothes if you plan to join the Sunrise Energizer circuit training class or preconference pickleball.
- 💧 Keep it green and bring a refillable water bottle - hydration is key!
First-Timers/Solo Attendees Connections
We get it, attending ELEVATE for the first time or solo can be a bit intimidating, but were here to ensure you get connected and have the best experience possible. Did you know that 30% of attendees are newbies this year, so you're in good company! Check the conference program for details when you arrive.
- Monday - First-Timers Meet & Greet at breakfast you’ll sit with your ambassador and be introduced to other first-timer peers as well as hear tips and best practices for maximizing your time at the conference.
- Monday - Lunch, sit at a connection table, designated with a balloon.
- Monday - Party with The Partners - gather up and shuttle over together and walk in with a group to hang with.
- Tuesday - Lunch, sit at a connection table, designated with a balloon.
- Tuesday - Meet up for a drink before heading into Tues night’s dinner.
Getting There and Parking
Shuttle service to/from the Monterey Airport will be provided.
Please visit the hotel & travel page for more details.
Pre-Conference Activities
If you signed up for Hit the Court - Pickleball, Meritage Mission Impossible, or Whale of a Time - Whale Watching plan to meet your group in the Marriott lobby on Sunday for departure. More info.
Arriving later on Sunday? Join us at the Welcome Happy Hour from 4-6 pm. Enjoy catching up at this casual meetup for appetizers and a no-host bar in Fin + Field onsite at the hotel.
Download Education Session Handouts
Click here to access session handouts provided by the ELEVATE speakers. Materials will be added the week of the conference and continue to be added as they are received.
Party with The Partners
This event is for association professionals and conference partners (your badge will be designated with "P" in the corner). The Monterey Bay Aquarium does have a security scan as you enter the building. Please review their guest guidelines for prohibited items and more info.
Cheers with Peers
For our industry partners not attending Party with The Partners, we have a fun alternative for you - meet up with your peers for an evening at Dust Bowl Brewing Company (appetizers provided).
Stay in the Loop with ELEVATE Text Updates
Want real-time updates and reminders during the conference? Just go to your Member Compass profile and check yes in the “Text Updates Opt-In” field, then ensure your mobile # is current. We promise no spam or selling your info.
Silent Auction Bidding
Bid now - Tues, April 8 at 8pm. Items include an Esacpe to O'ahu package plus many more hotel stays, gift baskets, ELEVATE speaker sessions, and more!
Get Involved…Volunteer On Site!
We need your help to keep the conference running smoothly. Check out the variety of volunteers opportunities and sign up by March 31.
ELEVATE is all About Connections
Take time to genuinely connect with your peers, be open to sitting with people you don't know, and don't be afraid to speak up - voice your challenges and ask your burning questions. See who's coming!
Explore Monterey During Your Stay
Check out what there is to eat, drink, and do around Monterey (many within walking distance from the hotel)! Download the ELEVATE HipMaps App, then enter access code: ELEVATE25. Also, get exclusive discounts and promotions with local restaurants and merchants while you're in town with Flash Your Badge! Plus discover more of Monterey County while at ELEVATE.
We look forward to seeing you at ELEVATE 2025!
As always please stop by the registration lounge at any time and CalSAE staff will be available to assist you.