KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

To help you prepare for the conference, we’re sharing the below tips so you can make the most out of your conference experience. Please read this page in its entirety. 

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  • Updates and Notifications
  • Venue Details
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  5. Click on the icon for the 2024 Conference

Conference Program

Conference App & Hashtag

We encourage everyone to download the Conference App. Use event hashtags #ProsperityStartsWithPlace and #PurposeBuiltCS on Social Media to share information, ideas, and thoughts during the conference. 

Hotel Accommodations

If you reserved a room at the Sheraton Birmingham or Westin Birmingham, you should have received an email confirmation from the hotel. If you have not received an email confirmation, please contact the hotel directly. 

Please contact the hotel directly if you are unable to make your scheduled check-in date or need to cancel your trip. Hotels will typically cancel the entire reservation if you do not check-in on the expected date. Additionally, they will charge one night’s room and tax to the credit card on file for a no show. 

Hotel Check in/Check out

Check-in time is 4:00 PM and Check-out is 11:00 AM for both the Sheraton and Westin Birmingham Hotels. If you are arriving on Tuesday, 4/23 prior to being able to check-in, please contact the bell captain’s desk to arrange your luggage being held until your room is ready.

For those departing on Thursday, April 25, we recommend checking out prior to the opening session at 9:00 AM. The bell captain’s desk can hold your bags until you depart.

Hotel Parking

Daily Parking:  $29 (self) | $39 (valet). On-Site: 4 hours and under- $20, Overnight Self-Parking- $29. Valet: 4 hours and under- $20, Overnight- $39. 

Transportation

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located about 5 miles from the hotel. There are various transportation options available including the following: 

Uber/Lyft - Uber and Lyft may pick up passengers at the Airport’s Arrivals/Lower-Level terminal curbside 

Taxi - Taxi service from the airport is available 24/7, with cabs located on the ground level directly outside the baggage claim area 

Shuttle Buses - Limousine and shuttle services operate by reservation only. To make arrangements for a shuttle or limousine service, please click here for a list of the companies prior to your arrival at the airport. 

Conference Attire

Attire for the Conference is business casual. We recommend bringing a light coat/sweater for the cooler Birmingham mornings/evenings, and comfortable shoes. Please note that all our meals will be indoors (except the Woodlawn Neighborhood Tour and Block Party). The weather is forecasted to be in the high 70s during the day and mid 50s in the early mornings and evenings.

Nearby Restaurants

List of recommended Birmingham Area Restaurants. On Wednesday, when you return from the Woodlawn Neighborhood Tour and Block Party, you will have the opportunity to experience “The Dinner Table of the South”. On this night you will be able to enjoy delicious Birmingham cuisine. Be sure to check out this list of restaurants and make your dinner reservations soon! 

Hotel Restaurant, Bar, Coffee Shop Hours

*Please note, room service (in-room dining) is not available at the Sheraton or Westin hotels.

Hotel Food & Beverage Options April 15-29, 2024

All outlets are open 7 days a week

Westin
Westin Lobby Bar
7:00am-10:30am : Breakfast Buffet
11:30am-11:00pm : Grab & Go Food Items, Cocktails
5:00pm-10:30pm : Dinner Buffet

Sheraton
Moretti’s Coffee & Lobby Bar
7:00am-10:30am : Grab & Go Breakfast
11:30am-11:00pm : Grab & Go Food Items, Cocktails

Atrium Café
5:00pm-10:30pm : Dinner Buffet

Check In / Badge Retrieval

The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel is the conference hotel. All meetings and sessions will take place at the Sheraton and the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC).  

Upon arriving at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, head to Registration located on the lobby level in the pre-function space (follow signs from the lobby to the Birmingham Ballroom). The registration desk will open on Tuesday, April 23 at 9:00 AM. We recommend checking-in and picking up your conference materials as soon as possible. 

Access to Events

Keep your name badge with you at all times. You will need your name badge to enter sessions and all conference events and meals. 

Things To Do In Birmingham

If you will be arriving in Birmingham prior to the start of the conference or staying a day or two after the conference, we highly recommend visiting the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a cultural and educational research center that promotes a comprehensive understanding for the significance of civil rights developments in Birmingham. Additionally, here is a list of attractions

Download a List of Attendees

List of attendees as of April 1st Click here to Download 

Walk/Jog/Run (Optional)

Bring your walking shoes and join us on Wednesday, April 24 for an early morning, walk, jog or run! Meet us in the lobby at 6:00 AM and get some exercise while meeting fellow attendees and enjoying the beautiful scenery of City Walk Birmingham

What to Pack

Make sure you check the weather and pack accordingly to enjoy your trip to Birmingham! Below is just a suggested list of items to pack:

  • Pack light layers/raincoat or poncho
  • Walking/running shoes
  • Business cards for networking
  • Sunscreen / Sun glasses
  • Phone Chargers
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Athletic wear for walks/runs