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Know Before You Go Information

We look forward to seeing you in Boston next week.
Please find helpful information below to enhance your experience.

Meeting Location/Hotel

Boston Marriott Copley Place
110 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02116
617-236-5800

Hotel Website

Dining Options in Hotel and Nearby

Getting Here

Airport. The Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is located 4.5 miles from the hotel.

Stations nearby the hotel:
• Bus Station: South Station
• Subway Stations: Back Bay Station (orange line), Green Line
• Train/Amtrak Station: Back Bay Station

Driving. The Massachusetts all-electronic tolling system, EZDriveMA, is used to pay tolls on the Massachusetts Turnpike, bridges, and tunnels without toll booths, barriers or gates.

Parking. The options available at the Boston Marriott Copley Place include: On-Site parking is $69 daily. On-site valet parking is available with access in/out for $69 daily. Off-Site parking is at the Copley Place Garage, located .1 Miles away. Valet parking is $69 daily.

Registration Check-In Hours

To receive your name badge and printed program, please check in at the registration desk (4th floor).

Monday, June 19, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday, June 20, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday, June 21, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday, June 22, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday, June 23, from 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM

Speaker Check-in

If you are speaking in a session*, please submit your slides at least 4 hours before the presentation. Slides can either be uploaded to the Speaker Portal before Tuesday, June 20th or onsite at the Speaker Ready Room in the Yarmouth Room (4th floor).

*Note: Member Society Symposia, industry tutorials, partner programs, and course speakers should not submit slides; please bring your slides directly to the session room. An AV tech will be available to assist with loading it into the MacBook laptop in the room.

Poster Set-Up and Take-Down Hours

Tuesday, June 20
Set up: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Take down: 7:45 PM – 8:15 PM
Wednesday, June 21
Set up: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Take down: 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday, June 22
Set up: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Take down: 7:45 PM – 8:00 PM

Wi-Fi

There is free, basic Wi-Fi access in the FOCIS meeting spaces. Due to bandwidth restrictions, only web surfing and email checking are allowed. Downloading and uploading files is not allowed.
Network: FOCIS2023
Password: immunology

Virtual Member Society Symposia (MSS)

The following list of two (2) member society symposia are available virtually only. They are viewable on the microsite and mobile app.

1. The Microbiome and Immunity of Mast Cells and T Cells in Immunotherapy. Organized by the Asian Pacific Association of Allergology and Clinical Immunology
2. Uncommon Inborn Errors of Immunity: An Egyptian Center Experience. Organized by the Egyptian Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

Mobile App

Download the FOCIS Events app to quickly access the program, abstracts, and exhibits, and your customized schedule!
The app is available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Download the app before you go! Limited Wi-Fi is offered on-site.

To begin using the app, either select “Create Account” and enter your name and email address or select “Login” and enter your username (your email) and password (access key). Please note that the login is NOT the same as your focisnet.org website login or FOCIS member login information.

Exhibitors

Visit the Exhibit Hall to network with colleagues while hearing about the latest products to help you in your research and clinical work. All coffee breaks and poster receptions will be held in the Exhibit Hall.

You may now begin browsing the exhibit hall on the microsite or mobile app. Review booth details on the online floorplan and add your favorites to your personal scheduler (login required).

Exhibit & Poster Hall Hours

Salon E & Foyer, 4th Floor

Tuesday, June 20 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Wednesday, June 21 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday, June 22 7:30 AM – 7:45 PM

Member Perks at FOCIS 2023 (FOCIS Members Only)

Not a member yet? To join, visit the registration desk.

Member Reception. Make plans to mingle with top immunologists on Wednesday, June 21, from 7:30 to 8:30 PM in the Atrium Lounge (4th Floor). Expand your network while enjoying live entertainment and a hosted bar and complimentary appetizers. Sponsored by Alamar Biosciences.

Member Lounge. FOCIS members have place to sit down, charge their devices, sip on handcrafted espresso drinks, and socialize with other members. It is open daily during FOCIS 2023 in the Atrium Lounge (4th Floor).

Tuesday, June 20, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, June 21, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, June 22, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday, June 23, 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Evaluation

During the meeting, delegates will receive emails with reminders and a link to meeting evaluations. The evaluations are linked from the mobile app as well.

The FOCIS 2023 Annual Meeting evaluation is available after the meeting. After completing the evaluation, you will receive a link to the attendance certificate request form. A certificate (PDF file) will be sent to you following submission. If needed, you can email info@focisnet.org to follow up on your request for a certificate of attendance.