Attendee Experience
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Room Capacity
Please note that the keynote and session rooms have a limited capacity and will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Location
Hula Lakeside, 50 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Parking Location: 125 Lakeside Ave
We are hosting this conference at Hula Lakeside, a technology-driven co-working campus, business incubator, and venture capital fund focused on elevating Vermont-based start-ups and entrepreneurs. If you are an in-person ticket holder for this conference, you will have access to the public Hula workspaces for the day. Some of the work spaces you will see are reserved for Hula members only, so please observe all posted signage! If you have any questions, you are welcome to check in with the Hula staff at the front desk. If you require special accommodations then please contact mollyr@vbsr.org.
Check-in
When you enter Hula, you will find the VBSR check-in table in the lobby. You must purchase your ticket ahead of time. We are not prepared to sell tickets onsite.
Restrooms & Lactation Room
Hula has all-gender restrooms available in the front of the building. You will see directional signs pointing towards them to the right of the check-in table/entrance. Each bathroom stall has a private full-length door. Hand washing stations are communal and outside of the stalls. There is a lactation room available in these bathrooms as well. The lactation room is first come, first serve.
Exhibitor Tables
Along the eastern and western wings of the lobby we will have exhibitor tables. Be sure to check them out throughout the day for demonstrations, interactive art, and swag! You won't want to miss the graphic recording of the Keynote Conversation by Iceberg Consulting, located in the central lobby!
Pay a visit to The Coco Bar to enjoy a FREE coconut, complete with a straw and ready to enjoy! You will also have a chance to connect with Prince Awhaitey as he shares his training and knowledge about the nutritional benefits of the coconut and how nutrition can help you to achieve your goals!
POP Fusion LLC creates custom gourmet lollipops for all occasions. We can cater unique confections for customers or constituents and garnish your guests with some flavorful favors. Have the best swag in your bag with POP Fusion gourmet lollipops! Curious about our flavor fusions?
BIPOC Affinity Space with Vermont Professionals of Color
Enjoy refreshments and a mental break in an affinity space hosted by the Vermont Professionals of Color Network for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color. Follow signs from the lobby! This space will be open from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Reef Room
The Reef Room is on the first floor directly behind the check-in table. It will host three sessions on our main stage in addition to the Welcoming Remarks and Keynote Address. Seating in the Reef Room is limited to 180 attendees, so seating will be available on a first come, first served basis. There will be an overflow live stream in the Isthmus Room for the Keynote Address.
Thank you to our Keynote Underwriter
Thank you to our Reef Room Underwriter
Isthmus Room
The Isthmus Room is on the first floor of Hula to the left of the check-in table. We will have three sessions in this room throughout the day.
Thank you to our Isthmus Room Underwriter
Sunset Room
The Sunset Room is on the second floor of Hula and features wrap around windows with an incredible view of Lake Champlain. We will have two sessions in this room throughout the day. Please use the stairs on the west wing of the building to access the second floor and follow our directional signs to find the Sunset Room. Please note, unfortunately there is no elevator to access the second floor.
Food & Drinks
Gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options will be available for all meal offerings. We encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle and/or coffee cup to help us make this a low waste event.
Coffee
Complimentary coffee and tea will be available in the lobby, courtesy of Brio Coffeeworks, from 8:00 - 9:00 am! After 9:00 am you will still have the opportunity to purchase delicious lattes and more from Brio Coffeeworks throughout the day!
Lunch Break
For those who pre-purchased a lunch ticket, you will be treated to a delicious buffet from Preppi Market and Eatery, now located in Hula’s café space! The menu includes:
• Chicken Tikka Masala (GF)
• Chickpea Tikka Masala (Vegan, GF)
• Fragrant Basmati Rice (Vegan, GF)
• Indian Summer Salad (Vegan, GF)
• Green Salad (Vegan, GF)
If you did not purchase lunch in advance, you're welcome to buy from Preppi Market and Eatery's grab-and-go cold case, which includes prepared meals, wraps, and charcuterie snack packs. You're also welcome to bring your own lunch or checkout the Micro Mobile Kitchen cart on the outdoor patio!
After Party
Celebrate the end of an inspiring day with connections new and old over locally sourced appetizers, a full cash bar including delicious beer from Lawson's Finest Liquids, signature cocktails from Barr Hill, and non-alcoholic options from Tonique Mobile Bar! See the bottom of the Agenda page for the drink menus. If you have inquiries about specific dietary restrictions, please contact mollyr@vbsr.org.
Thank you to our After Party Underwriters
Parking/Getting There
The visitor parking lot for Hula is in the front section at 125 Lakeside Avenue and guests can overflow into Hula Tenant Parking as needed. The parking lots are metered via license plate reading technology.
When you park, please look out for signs with instructions on how to pay for your parking via ParkMobile. The parking rate will be $1 per hour.
If you are able to carpool, we encourage you to do so via our carpool coordination spreadsheet.
Accessible parking is available adjacent to the building entrance at 50 Lakeside Avenue. These spots are first come, first serve.
Please note: Guests are STRONGLY DISCOURAGED from parking in the Lakeside Neighborhood side streets. Conger Ave, Central Ave, Wright Ave, and Harrison Ave are for resident parking only. Despite these streets being public, Hula tenants and guests are not permitted to park on these side streets to minimize neighborhood traffic and respect the neighbors who rely on access to street parking.
Guests will want to arrive 15-20 minutes early, as there is a short walk to the building's entrance and there may be a line at the check-in desk. From 125 Lakeside Avenue, cross the street and continue toward the lake. Hula is the large building on your right after the underpass. Enter at the main entrance (50 Lakeside Ave) and check in at the conference check-in table.
ADA/Accessible Parking at Hula
There is ADA Accessible parking available right outside the main entrance to Hula at 50 Lakeside Avenue. Please note, the first floor of Hula, where the majority of this event is taking place, is wheelchair accessible. The building does not have an elevator to the second floor, which will have at least two workshops in the Sunset Room.
Please contact mollyr@vbsr.org with any questions or requests regarding accessibility and accommodations.
EV Charging Stations
Hula has 10 EV charging stations, marked below in turquoise. If you are planning to use one of these spots, please plan to move your vehicle once it is fully charged to a spot in the lot at 125 Lakeside Ave.
Bus Routes
Closest Bus Stop - Pine Street at Lakeside Avenue (Cumberland Farms) - 0.3 miles away
Biking to Hula
Closest bike path - Island Line Trail - 0.0 miles away
Bike racks are available by the front entrance of Hula, both indoors and outdoors.
Accessibility & Accommodations
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. Please inform us of any special accommodations you may require in order to participate in this event fully. You will have the opportunity to disclose accommodation requests when you purchase your ticket or you can email mollyr@vbsr.org with the subject "Conference Accommodation Request."