{"id":147,"date":"2024-04-24T13:56:39","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T13:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/?page_id=147"},"modified":"2024-10-17T18:10:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T18:10:14","slug":"attend-sigdoc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/registration\/attend-sigdoc\/","title":{"rendered":"Attending SIGDOC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"intro-card-container\">\n  <section role=\"region\" \n        aria-label=\"Quick links regarding hotel and registration, as well as info about why one should attend the conference.\">\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel__preface\">\n      <div class=\"thumb\">\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n\n          <div class=\"drop_case_second_paragraph_letter__container\">\n            <div class=\"basic_info\">\n<h3>Quick Links<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Book your hotel via <a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hilton.com%2Fen%2Fattend-my-event%2Fdcavahf-sig24-d62a89b1-fec4-4853-9332-274298b01e0f%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clindgren%40vt.edu%7Cfbe253e162284362563c08dc63b70a01%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C638494885020592128%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0LIB3vvsD23%2B4xx2yNJgytqLo%2Brd5esaxjG2%2BWc6hfQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Arlington Hotel Rate Link<\/a><\/li>\n<li>View conference location on Google Maps: George Mason U&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Van+Metre+Hall,+George+Mason+University\/@38.8851403,-77.1036571,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b7b6828b5be0d7:0xc90a1e6e91b89ed5!8m2!3d38.8851362!4d-77.1010822!16s%2Fg%2F11c2pr4km2?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Van Metre Hall<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Register for the conference via <a href=\"https:\/\/cvent.me\/KDyV9B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cvent.me<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/join\/types-of-membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join SIGDOC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"main__sub_wrapper\">\n<section id=\"attending-information\">\n<h3 id=\"why-attend\">Why Attend SIGDOC?<\/h3>\n<p>SIGDOC is a lively, productive conference for sharing insights about the present and future of design of communication. Professionals and researchers at the cutting edge of practice and theory come together to discuss topics such as information design, user experience, content creation, and documentation.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attend hands-on workshops on cutting edge topics in design and research.<\/li>\n<li>Experience keynote talks from leaders in the field discussing diversity and inclusion in the tech industry and broadening the boundaries of design.<\/li>\n<li>Choose from dozens of panels and presentations.<\/li>\n<li>Gain access to the published proceedings highlighting the latest academic and industry research in communication design.<\/li>\n<li>Connect with other professionals and academic researchers from across the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <!-- Start list of conference committee -->\n          \n        <\/div><!--\/inner-->\n      <\/div><!--\/thumb-->\n    <\/div><!--\/panel-->\n    \n  <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"article-wrap\">\n  <article class=\"article\">\n    \n    <div class=\"article__description\">\n      <h3>Conference Location and Presentation Information<\/h3>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-326 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sigdoc-2024-van-metre-hall-google-map-e1729002863757-300x300.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Google Maps view of the Van Metre Hall on GMU campus.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sigdoc-2024-van-metre-hall-google-map-e1729002863757-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sigdoc-2024-van-metre-hall-google-map-e1729002863757-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sigdoc-2024-van-metre-hall-google-map-e1729002863757-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sigdoc-2024-van-metre-hall-google-map-e1729002863757-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sigdoc-2024-van-metre-hall-google-map-e1729002863757-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sigdoc-2024-van-metre-hall-google-map-e1729002863757.png 1307w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<p>This year\u2019s SIGDOC takes place in Van Metre Hall, which is on George Mason University\u2019s Mason Square Campus in Arlington, Virginia. (View <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Van+Metre+Hall,+George+Mason+University\/@38.8851403,-77.1036571,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b7b6828b5be0d7:0xc90a1e6e91b89ed5!8m2!3d38.8851362!4d-77.1010822!16s%2Fg%2F11c2pr4km2?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Van Metre Hall on Google Maps<\/a> (external outbound link).)<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested, we\u2019ve compiled a <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1CjHzlWBtdKEutd8w60lQdxF6Iw029-NWTeRaN4CpH90\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local area guide<\/a> with information about Arlington, transportation, restaurant options, the venue, and the conference hotel, which you are welcome to refer to.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Below you will find more resources about presenting at this year\u2019s conference and navigating the conference space.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Registration<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Registration: Van Metre Hall (outside Founders Gallery)\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Enter Van Metre Hall from Fairfax drive and turn left.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Follow the signs to SIGDOC registration.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">The registration table is outside the Founders Gallery, near the entrance to the auditorium.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Times: Sunday, October 20 (8 a.m.\u20135 p.m.) and Monday, October 21 (8 a.m.\u20135 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can review the program&#8217;s map on the <a href=\"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/registration\/accessibility-guide\/\">Accessibility Guide page<\/a> for a more detailed view of the conference hall.<\/p>\n<h3>Hotel Information<\/h3>\n<h4>Address<\/h4>\n<p>Hilton Arlington<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Hilton+Arlington%2C+950+North+Stafford+Street+Arlington%2C+VA+US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">950 North Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22203 USA<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Contact<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone<\/strong>: +1-407-841-1000<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.hilton.com\/s\/contactsupport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Contact page<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Booking Overview<\/h4>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hilton.com%2Fen%2Fattend-my-event%2Fdcavahf-sig24-d62a89b1-fec4-4853-9332-274298b01e0f%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clindgren%40vt.edu%7Cfbe253e162284362563c08dc63b70a01%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C638494885020592128%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0LIB3vvsD23%2B4xx2yNJgytqLo%2Brd5esaxjG2%2BWc6hfQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Arlington&#8217;s block rate page for SIGDOC<\/a> to reserve your room.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$261\/night<\/li>\n<li>Group dates: October 19-22, 2024<\/li>\n<li>Group code: SIG24<\/li>\n<li>Reservations must be made by September 20, 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/article>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":377,"parent":139,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/t-generic.php","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-147","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/147","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=147"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/147\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":391,"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/147\/revisions\/391"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/139"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sigdoc.acm.org\/conference\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=147"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}