March 25–28, 2023
General Information
Meeting Safety Information
- Masks recommended in meeting rooms.
- Hand sanitizing stations will be available at registration and also outside each meeting room.
Hotel Safety Information
San Francisco Department of Public Healthy
Safer Return Together Latest Updates - https://www.sfdph.org/dph/alerts/coronavirus.asp
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Abstracts
Poster abstracts can be found here: https://www.cogneurosociety.org/annual-meeting/poster-session-schedule/ .
ADA
We look forward to welcoming you to the meeting! If you have a disability or special need that may affect your participation, please contact us at meeting@cogneurosociety.org as early as possible but no later than Saturday, February 4th to allow adequate time for us to assist in meeting your needs. Attendees requesting disability services need to be registered to attend the CNS Annual Meeting before we can set up ADA services.
Hyatt Regency Hotel ADA Amenities - Emergency strobe lights and strobe light smoke detectors, Cordless phone, Closed-captioned TV, Wide doors, Lowered thermostat and light switches, Lowered peephole and door latch, Accessible bathroom. Braille on all door signage.
Hyatt Meeting Room - A ramp to the stage will be provided upon request for speakers. Please contact us at meeting@cogneurosociety.org
ASL Interpreter Services & Real-Time Captioning Services - will be provided upon attendee request for lectures within CNS 2023 Annual Meeting. Deadline to request interpreting services is February 4, 2023. We will do our best to accommodate all requests, we likely will not be have sufficient time to arrange services for requests received after March 4th. Closed Captioning / CART captioning is a speech-to-text interpreting service. Live event captioning benefits attendees who have a hearing loss, are deafened or deaf. If you require CART Transcription Services, please contact us in advance of the annual meeting to inquire about these services. To make a request visit: CART Captioning & ASL Service Request Form Here Assistive listening devices are also available upon request. Please contact us at meeting@cogneurosociety.org to arrange, or if you have any questions.
*Attendees requesting disability services need to be registered to attend the CNS Annual Meeting before we setup ADA services.
**Deadline to request interpreting services is February 4, 2023.
Gluten-free - options at coffee breaks/receptions available upon request, please contact us at meeting@cogneurosociety.org.
Nursing/Lactation Room - CNS is providing a Nursing/Lactation Room with comfortable seating in the Golden Gate Room of the San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel. Email meeting@cogneurosociety.org for more information
ATM
An ATM is located on the Atrium level of the hotel for your convenience.
Audiovisual Equipment for Talks
A Podium, Podium Microphone, Lapel Microphone, house sound & LCD projectors (e.g., for PowerPoint presentations) will be provided in all rooms where spoken sessions are scheduled; however, computers will NOT be provided. Presenters must bring their own computers and set them up BEFORE the start of the session in which they are presenting. Facilities will be provided to allow several computers to be connected to the LCD projector in a room. Presenters are strongly encouraged to arrive in their scheduled symposium room a minimum of 30 minutes before their talks so that they know how to set up their equipment. Podium & Lapel Microphones will be provided in all rooms
Baggage Check
The Bell Desk Assistance with luggage, packages and other carry-on's, is located with the Concierge, next to the front desk.
Business Center
The Business Center is located on the Bay Level adjacent to the Drum Street windows. The following services are available: Copy Services, Facsimile Services, On-Site Computers, Internet Access, Typing Services, and Shipping Services (UPS and FedEx). After staffed hours, the business center can be accessed with your room key to access computers with internet and printing capabilities
Catering
Catering will be available during the conference and is included in the registration fee. *Gluten-free options at coffee breaks/receptions available upon request, please contact us at meeting@cogneurosociety.org. Please refer to the table below for the catering times, date and times.
Saturday, March 25
Coffee Break, 3:00 – 3:30 pm, Pacific Concourse
Welcome Reception, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Atrium
Sunday, March 26
Continental Breakfast, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Pacific Concourse
Coffee Break, 3:30 – 4:00 pm, Ballroom Foyer
Monday, March 27
Continental Breakfast, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Pacific Concourse
Coffee Break, 3:30 – 4:00 pm, Pacific Concourse
Tuesday, March 28
Continental Breakfast, 8:00 – 8:30 am, Pacific Concourse
Certificate of Attendance
To receive a Certificate of Attendance please visit the Registration Counter on the Ballroom floor of the San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel at the end of meeting. If you require any changes, we will be happy to email/mail a copy after the meeting. See also Receipts.
Chair People
Please ensure that you are available in your presentation room at least thirty minutes before the start of the session. Persons chairing sessions are asked to keep the talks on time.
Closed Captioning / CART Services
CART captioning is a speech-to-text interpreting service. Live event captioning benefits attendees who have a hearing loss, are deafened or deaf. Streaming text can be viewed on many smart phones, tablets or on the web via laptop. To view the streaming text provided, please visit us at the Registration Counter on the Ballroom floor of the San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel to obtain the direct link to view the streaming text. * No special software is required.
Code of Conduct
The Cognitive Neuroscience Society is committed to providing a safe and professional environment during our annual meeting. All CNS members are expected to conduct themselves in a business-like and professional manner. It is unlawful to harass a person or employee because of that person’s sex or race. Harassment is defined by any situation that creates a hostile or offensive work environment.
Communications Open House
CNS Public Information Officer Lisa Munoz will answer your questions, give advice, and talk about the communication and press services CNS offers. No appointment needed. Just grab some breakfast and drop in.
Monday March 27, 8:00 am - 10:00 am, Regency A Room * Subject to Change
Contact Us
To contact us onsite, visit the Registration Counter on the Ballroom floor of the San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel or send an email to meeting@cogneurosociety.org We will respond to your email at our soonest opportunity.
Dance Party
The 30th Anniversary Dance Party will be held in the Grand Ballroom, Saturday, March 25, 8:00-11:00 pm. You must wear your badge to gain entrance. We will start off the night with a local DJ from 8:00PM - 9:30PM followed by a special appearance from Pavlov's Dogz from 9:30PM - 11:00PM
Dietary Restrictions
Gluten Free options are available during Coffee Breaks and at the Welcome Reception upon request. If you have any severe food allergies please contact us and let us know at meeting@cogneurosociey.org .
Disclaimer
The Program Committee reserves the right to change the meeting program at any time without notice. Please note this program is correct at time of print.
Exhibit Hall
The conference exhibit is located in Pacific Concourse Exhibit Hall of the San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel. Located in this room are the posters, exhibit booths, and catering. The Exhibit Hall is open to all attendees at the following times:
Saturday, March 25
Open, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Closed, Closed for the Day- No Entry hours 6:00 pm – Sunday, 7:30 am
Sunday, March 26
Open, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Closed for lunch- No Entry hours 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Closed for the Day- No Entry hours 7:15 pm – Monday, 7:30 am
Monday, March 27
Open, 8:00 am – 5:45 pm
Closed for lunch- No Entry hours 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Closed for the Day- No Entry hours 5:45 pm – Tuesday, 7:30 am
Tuesday, March 28
Open, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Closed for the Day- No Entry hours 12 noon.
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Hotel
The San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel is our exclusive Hotel for the CNS 2023 Annual Meeting and where all CNS 2023 meeting events will be held. Hyatt Regency San Francisco, 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco CA 94111
Hotel Restaurants
Eclipse Restaurant & Lounge. Whether you are in the mood for quick refreshment or a full meal, the culinary offerings at Eclipse will satiate you with an unforgettable interpretation of global dining.
Limited service available -
- Food & Bar service
- The Market is open 7 days a week open from 6:00am-10:00pm Sunday-Thursday and 6:00am-11:00pm on Friday - Saturday.
- The Eclipse Bar & Restaurant open Monday – Friday: 6:30am -11:00am and Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am -Noon. (Saturday/Sunday for buffet only $36/ per person.)
- Bar service
- Eclipse Lounge is open Monday – Sunday: 5:00pm -Midnight, with food service until 10:30pm. Happy Hour: Sunday – Thursday: 5:00pm – 6:30pm.
Internet Access
CNS attendees will receive complimentary wireless internet in their guest room. We are pleased to offer free basic wireless internet in all meeting rooms. Ideal for web browsing, social networking, app usage, and checking emails only. NOT FOR DOWNLOADING OR STREAMING. Doing so will cause the system to slow down for everyone. Please be courteous.
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Lost & Found
The meeting Lost and Found is located at the Registration Counter on the Ballroom floor of the San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Member Services
The member services desk is located at the Registration Counter on the Ballroom floor of the San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel. The member services desk will be open at the following times (* Subject to Change):
| Saturday, March 25 | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Sunday, March 26 | 7:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Monday, March 27 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday, March 28 | Closed |
Message Center
Messages for meeting registrants can be left and retrieved at the Registration Counter on the Ballroom floor of the San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Mobile Phones
Attendees are asked to silence their mobile phones when in sessions.
Name Badges
The San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel and Convention Center is open to public access. For security purposes, attendees, speakers and exhibitors are asked to wear their name badges to all sessions and social functions.
Entrance into sessions is restricted to registered attendees only. Entrance to the Exhibition will be limited to badge holders only. If you misplace your name badge, please go to the Registration Counter on the Ballroom floor of the San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel for a replacement.
Nursing/Lactation Room
CNS is providing a Nursing/Lactation Room with comfortable seating in the Golden Gate Room of the San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel. Email meeting@cogneurosociety.org for more information
Parking
The Hyatt Regency San Francisco offers indoor valet service with in-and-out privileges (Drumm Street entrance) as well as self-parking (3 Embarcadero Center). Please note this information was correct at time of print.
- EVC Charging Stations - Self-Park Garage has 2 Sema Connect charging stations for self-parking. Rates - $2.00 for the first 4 hours, $6.00 for every hour after
- Self Parking - Self-parking is currently in Embarcadero 3 and is $35 overnight, no in and out privileges. $35 /Overnight
- Valet Parking - In and out privileges. $80 (inclusive of taxes)
Personal Belongings
The San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel and Convention Center is open to public access. For security purposes, keep your personal belongings secure at all times. Do not leave anything in meeting rooms or the exhibit hall.
Phone Charging Station
There will be a small phone charging station located at the Registration Counter on the Ballroom floor of the San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Photo Disclaimer
Registration and attendance at, or participation in, the Cognitive Neuroscience Society meetings and other activities constitute an agreement by the registrant/attendee to CNS’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant's or attendee's image in photographs of such events and activities.
Poster Sessions
Poster sessions are scheduled on Saturday, March 25, Sunday, March 26, Monday, March 27, and Tuesday, March 28. The presenting author must be present during the assigned session and other authors may be present to answer questions. The poster sessions are in the Pacific Concourse Exhibit Hall of the San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel. Badges are required at all times. Do not leave personal items in the poster room.
Quiet Lounge
CNS will be providing a quiet lounge area in the Market Street Foyer with comfortable seating.
Receipts
You received two receipts via email, one at the time of purchase and a second with your registration confirmation. Please email the registration desk if you require an additional copy. See also Certificate of Attendance.
Reception
The Welcome Reception will be held in the Atrium, Saturday, March 25, 6:00-7:00 pm. You must wear your badge to gain entrance.
Registration
The Registration Counter is located on the Ballroom floor of the San Francisco Hyatt Regency Hotel. The Registration Counter will be open at the following times (* Subject to Change):
Saturday, March 25, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, March 26, 7:30 am – 12:15 pm & 1:15 pm – 6:30 pm
Monday, March 27, 8:00 am – 12:15 pm & 1:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, March 28, 8:00 am – 12:15 pm & 1:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in or outside any of the meeting rooms or the exhibition hall.
Speakers
All speakers must register and wear name badge to present. Please ensure that you are available in your presentation room at least thirty minutes before the start of the session. See also Audiovisual equipment for Talks.
Transportation
Taxis - There is a taxi stand at the front of the Hotel. A Taxi to or from SFO is about 20-30 minutes and is approximately $50-55.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) -Please visit www.bart.gov for fares and schedules. Station is located within steps of the hotel's front entrance. Approximate one-way fare from San Francisco International Airport $8.65 each way.
Lorrie's Shuttle - Offers service to the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. Shuttles depart every 20 minutes. Board shuttles just outside of the luggage carousels on the lower level of SFO. Fare is $17 from the airport to the hotel.
*Fares subject to change without notice.
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