The Young Males of Color Conference will be using the EventsAir app.  As you prepare for the conference, we encourage you to download the mobile app EventsAir, to enhance your in-person experience (See below).

• View the event agenda and plan your personal schedule.
• Access documents and slides shared by the organizers and speakers.
• Find who else is attending the conference and reach out to people ahead of time to schedule a meeting.
• Plan some social activities such as a morning run, coffee hour, or meet-ups with your attendees.
• Receive updates such as last-minute session changes from the organizers.

All this and more can be done on the mobile app.  Please see the QR codes and links to quickly access the app store to download the mobile app.  If you are prompted to input the Event App Code, please enter 2023YMOC to access the event.

 

After downloading, please use your email address when signing on to the EventsAir app.  If you have forgotten your password, just hit “reset.”  That’s it, and you are ready to go.

If you plan to park at the SDSU campus, paid parking is available in Parking Structure 3 (directional signage will direct you to the conference location).  Daily parking is $9.00.  You may purchase a permit online, at a parking kiosk, or via the university’s portal. For more information and to purchase a virtual permit, please click SDSU Parking Permits.

1. We recommend that you purchase a Pronto Card by downloading the app to your phone. This will allow you to avoid searching for a kiosk at the station to purchase a ticket.
2. Purchase an all-day pass for $6. This will allow you to ride unlimited times in a 24-hour period. If you plan to ride only to and from the campus once per day, you may want to purchase a one-way ticket ($2.50).
3. The Marriott is located at the Rio Vista stop (18-minute ride from SDSU), and the Doubletree is located at the Hazard Center stop (21-minute ride from SDSU).
4. When traveling to the university, exit at the SDSU stop. The conference will be held in the Aztec Student Union (3-story building to your right).
5. Please visit “How to Ride” for additional helpful information.

The Pre-Conference Reception will be held at San Diego Marriott Mission Valley. Sunday, October 8th, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The reception is complimentary for those that reserved space. Sunday, October 8th, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The reception is complimentary for those that reserved space. If you have reserved a space at the pre-conference reception, additional information will be sent via email. 

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

8757 Rio San Diego Drive

San Diego, CA, 92108

On Monday, October 9^th, we will host a bowling mixer for student registrants at the Aztec Lanes, located on the first floor of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union on-campus at San Diego State University. We will share more information about this event soon.

Aztec Lanes: 6075 Aztec Circle Drive, San Diego, CA 92182

Conference registration has now closed

CSU YMOC Consortium has reserved a room block at the DoubleTree by Hilton & Marriott Mission Valley for conference attendees. These hotels were selected for their proximity to the San Diego Trolley station, allowing easy transportation to and from the event venue at San Diego State University.

DoubleTree by Hilton
7450 Hazard Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92108

• Room Rates: $209/night single/double occupancy, plus any applicable taxes and fees. Rooms can be booked at the following link:
• Online: https://book.passkey.com/go/TheYoungMalesOfColor
• Phone: (800) 222-TREE with Group Code: YMC

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
8757 Rio San Diego Drive
San Diego, CA, 92108

• Room Rates: $189/night single/double occupancy, plus any applicable taxes and fees. Rooms can be booked at the following link:
• This room block is sold out. Please reserve any remaining hotel rooms at the DoubleTree Hilton.  

Additional Considerations for Both Hotel Room Blocks:

Cut-Off Date: In order to receive the room block rate for the DoubleTree by Hilton, reservations must be made by 5:00 pm on October 1, 2023. Please be advised that the room block could sell out before the cut-off date. Therefore, we encourage that room reservations be made at your earliest convenience. The room block at the Marriott Mission Valley is SOLD OUT.

Reservation Modifications: You may cancel or make changes to your reservations up to 72 hours prior to your check in date.

Payment Methods: Universities/organizations may pay via credit card or check for group bookings. All checks must be received 21 days prior to arrival. All guest rooms are required to be fully pre-paid at booking.

Arrival Check-In: A credit card will be required upon check-in, which each room will incur a $75 hold for incidentals on the card. Any unused funds will be reimbursed to the card. If a student does not have a credit card at check-in, all incidentals will be withheld for that room. If an incidental charge is inadvertently authorized on the room, the initial credit card holder will be held responsible for the charges.

Parking: On-site self-parking is $25/day.