Parking
The nearest parking lot to Paul Brest Hall is
Parking Structure 6, a 0.2 mile walk
(approx. 5 minutes) to the venue. Parking is first-come, first-served.
There are spaces reserved for XLDB on the lower
level only of Parking Structure 6. On May 19 there will be a parking attendant
present at the entrance from 7am - 10:00am to help direct attendees to the lower level.
If all reserved spots fill up, please get a parking placard "scratcher" from the attendant to
use in any non-reserved lower level only spot. These scratchers need to be marked with the correct date
and displayed on your dashboard. Please note: XLDB parking is in the lower level only to avoid being ticketed.
Invitational Workshop Parking (Thursday Only)
Please come to the registration desk on Tuesday or Wednesday to pick up your free parking pass
for Parking Structure 6 if you are registered for the Invitational Workshop on
Thursday, May 21. We will also have passes on hand at the registration desk on
the morning of the workshop.
Disability Parking
For guests with disabilities, disabled person placards issued by any state are honored in
most marked parking spaces on campus, including meters, designated blue spaces
(accessible disabled parking is located near all facilities), Service Vehicle
spaces and permit lots. State issued disabled placards are not honored in red zones,
Resident Fellow (RF) spaces, “Special Permit Only” or
Special Area Permit parking, “No Parking” areas, or beyond the posted time limit.
For additional information please
contact us.
Alternate Parking at Stanford
For guests arriving later who wish to park in alternate fee-based spaces,
visitor parking information can be found on Stanford's
Parking & Transportation page.
Check out their maps page
for Visitor Pay Parking marked with a "P".
Getting to Stanford Campus
Check out the Travel & Directions page for
links to local maps, public transit, car rental and the
Marguerite - Stanford's complimentary shuttle.
Registration Location
Registration will be located in the lobby of Paul Brest Hall. Registration will be
open at 7:30am on Tuesday and Wednesday and 8am on Thursday.
Arrive Early
Early arrival will allow time for parking and walking to the venue, picking up your badge and having a continental breakfast.
Visitor access to campus does not require a form of identification.
Internet Access
Paul Brest Hall is equipped with a complimentary wireless network. If you plan to bring a laptop, please note that there are few power outlets within the facility; we recommend bringing extra batteries.
With the Stanford Visitor network, you can use the university's wireless network to access the Internet while on-campus. The visitor network offers limited bandwidth and sessions are limited to 12 hours. Services
are limited to email, web browsing, VPN, and SSH.
Weather / Attire
The weather for Palo Alto at this time of year is temperate with an
average high temperature of 75°F and an average low
temperature of 49°F. As this event will occur both inside an
air-conditioned facility and outdoors in the elements, we strongly encourage
dressing in layers. We also recommend comfortable walking
shoes as there will be some walking and standing outdoors involved.
Sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrellas and hats are optional, useful items.
Last Minute Lodging
For last minute reservations, the lodging guide provides links and phone numbers
to accommodations near campus.
Seeing Stanford
For those extending their visit, Stanford offers a variety of
options for touring the main campus. Stanford offers a
podcast tour and a
Visit Stanford app
for iOS devices like the iPhone. Please see Stanford's
Visitor Information
page for more information.
Nearby Sightseeing
For those with extra time to explore the area, check out the
Santa Clara Convention Visitors Bureau website for local attractions or find out where to go in San Francisco on the San Franciso Travel site.