Guide to Attending #PolicyLabForum2022

PolicyLab Forum 2022, “Bridging New Partnerships, Creating Change” is only a couple days away! We can't wait to see you all May 9-10 at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia.

We recently released our full speaker program, which includes an exciting lineup of leaders in children’s health. Keep reading for a few important reminders for all attendees as we prepare to gather together.

ARRIVAL TIMES

Doors open at?1 p.m. on May 9?(Day 1) and?8 a.m. on May 10?(Day 2). The evening reception will take place on Day 1 from 5-7 p.m. Find the full event agenda?here.

GETTING TO THE KIMMEL CENTER

• The Kimmel Center is located at?300 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
• Parking is paid and very limited at the Kimmel Center, so we recommend those who are driving identify a?lot nearby for parking.
• If you’re local, we highly recommend utilizing public transportation. The Broad Street Subway’s Walnut-Locust Station is located two blocks from the Kimmel Center, and regional rail’s Suburban Station is a 15-minute walk away.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

• Please be prepared to?show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (vaccination card, photo or digital copy of proof of vaccination) and a form of ID?upon arrival.
• Bring a mask. All guests are?required to wear masks inside the venue at all times (except when consuming food or beverage). Find more information on the Kimmel Center’s current COVID-19 protocols?here.
• Clip-on name badges will be provided. If you’d like to use a lanyard to hold your badge, please bring your own.
• This is largely a?paperless event, but if you’d like to bring a bag to hold any personal items, we encourage you to do so.
• The attire for PolicyLab Forum 2022 is?business casual. There will be?no?coat check.

OTHER ITEMS TO KNOW

• Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Day 2. Water, other beverages and snacks will be available throughout the event on both days.
• Lactation spaces are available at the Kimmel Center.

EVENT APP

This will be your one-stop shop for the Forum agenda, speaker bios, related resources and much more. We encourage you to download the app in advance. Details on how to do so are included below.

• Search for “AgendaPop” via the App Store and click “Download”
• Once downloaded, open the application & enter “CHOP” as the organizer code
• Enter the email address you used to register for the Forum
• You’re signed in!

After signing in, you can set up your personal profile, which will be helpful in connecting with other event attendees, and build your own schedule with the sessions you plan to attend.

DONATION DRIVE

We are partnering with Jane Addams Place—an organization that gives families in Philadelphia a safe, welcoming and dignified place to live while they plan for their next steps—to collect donations for their residents. Jane Addams Place is always in need of care items for children and families and have specifically requested the following to help families in the summer months:

• Flipflops of all ages (children)
• Sunglasses
• Sunblock
• Deodorant
• Feminine products
• Children’s visors
• Children’s umbrellas

If you are interested in supporting Jane Addams Place, please bring your item(s) with you to PolicyLab Forum 2022. We will have a drop-off area for your donations. We will also be collecting digital book donations for Reach Out and Read at the time of the event.

Thank you in advance!

Be sure to share about your participation in the event on social media using the hashtag #PolicyLabForum2022!