Time
4:30 pm, on Monday, April 22 > > > 12:45 pm, Wednesday, April 24.
Location
The Cry of the Poor will be hosted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All conference events will be held in the University City neighborhood. Check-in and opening events will take place at the Episcopal Cathedral of Philadelphia. We’ll use several other locations in the neighborhood throughout the conference. All will be within short walking distance–we recommend bringing an umbrella, just in case.
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
3723 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Transportation
Train | University City Amtrak Station | 5 blocks from the conference
2955 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Plane | Philadelphia International Airport | 20 minute drive to the conference
8800 Essington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19153
Automobile | There is pay-by-the-hour on-street parking available in the neighborhood.
The Sheraton also has a parking garage, available to guests only. We recommend carpooling.
On-Foot | We will not be providing a shuttle during this conference.
All events will be held within one city block in accessible locations.
Bring your umbrella, just in case.
Parking
Central Parking Philadelphia in University City is about a block away from the conference site. Central Parking, University Square is located at 3901 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more information, call (877) 717-0004.
Lodging
Hotel | University City Sheraton | We’ve reserved a block of rooms at a reduced rate ($159/night) at the University City Sheraton. The Sheraton is one block away from all conference venues. When reserving a room, ask for the Bifrost Arts Conference room block to get this rate. There are single and double rooms available, as well as parking and an airport shuttle (but additional fees may apply). Call 1-888-627-7071 for reservations or more info.
Hostel | Chamounix Mansion Hostel | If you’re driving and looking to save some money, we also recommend the Chamounix Mansion Hostel. It’s about a 15 minute drive from the conference location, in a nice park just outside of town. Rooms are available for $20 a night. Call 1-800-379-0017 for reservations or more info.
Meals
Conference registration includes:
Monday | evening wine reception after opening events
Tuesday | light breakfast, mid-morning coffee, lunch
Wednesday | light breakfast, mid-morning coffee
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