Onsite services for SPIE Global Business Forum

Find information about how to navigate the onsite experience in San Francisco

Onsite services information

Discover details about badge pick up and registration hours, food services, and other information designed to help create a positive and easy onsite experience.

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Family care while attending the meeting

SPIE believes that individuals with significant caregiving responsibilities should have an equal opportunity to share their research and participate in conferences and symposia.

SPIE Family Care Grants are designed to supplement caregiving costs incurred by SPIE Early Career Members who are registered to attend an SPIE meeting. See hotel details in the reservation system to find hotels that offer onsite childcare. 

Find information and apply for an SPIE Family Care Grant

Helpful information while at the event

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Registration

Golden Gate Ballroom (B2 Level)
San Francisco Marriott Marquis

Registration payments

If you are planning to register onsite, please do so at the registration desk.

    • Your credit card payment will be processed during registration.
    • If you wish to pay with cash or check, you will be directed to the Cashier once you have completed registration for final payment.

Badge Corrections

Badge corrections can be made at the registration desk. Please mark your badge with your changes before approaching the counter.

SPIE Conference and Exhibition App

Search and browse the program, special events, participants, exhibitors, courses, and more. Build your personalized schedule and sync with the online MySchedule tool. Free Conference App available for iPhone and Android phones. Information about restaurants and food options also available on the App. If you have questions, visit the App Desk.

SPIE luggage and coat check

You can have the hotel hold your bags in the lobby of the Marriott Marquis.

Copy services available near Moscone Center

Check with your hotel about FedEx operational hours.

FedEx Office Print and Ship Center
55 Fourth St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415.369.9928

City Copy Print Center
837 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415.757.0673

Child care services

Sitters Unlimited
San Francisco Bay Area
408.452.0225
Rachael Osorio
Email: info@bayareasittersunlimited.com
www.bayareasittersunlimited.com

Note: SPIE does not imply an endorsement or recommendation of these services. They are provided on an "information only" basis for your further analysis and decision. Other services may be available.

Did you know SPIE offers Family Care Grants to SPIE members? Click for more information about deadlines and how to apply. 

Urgent message line

An urgent message line is available during registration hours: 415.978.3700

Food and beverage services

Coffee breaks

Complimentary coffee, decaf, and tea available all day

Lunch

Available to all registrants

Reception

Complimentary appetizers and drinks