Venue Information
Location
All lectures are held in the Esmeralda Ballroom of the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa at 44400 Indian Wells Lane (off of Highway 111). Click here for a map.
This premier ballroom facility is located toward the rear of the property.
Hotel staff is stationed along the drive to help you find your way.
Parking
We suggest you arrive early and enjoy a beverage on the Rose Lawn or in the Esmeralda Ballroom lobby prior to the start of the program. The hotel has two fine restaurants, Cava and The Place. For dinner reservations, please call the hotel directly at 760.773.4444.
You may self-park or use the valet parking which is complimentary with your ticket. Plan to arrive at the resort early to alleviate the last-minute rush of cars.
Carpooling is encouraged.
Evening Schedule
5:00 pm Lecture hall doors open
6:00 pm Lecture starts promptly (Latecomers will be seated in the ballroom foyer)
7:00 pm Hosted wine reception (Dinner ticket holders only)
7:30 pm Dinner (Dinner ticket holders only)
8:30 pm Moderated Q&A (During dinner, the audience writes questions which are passed to the moderator)
Flash photography, audio and videotaping are expressly prohibited.