Conference FAQ page

  • This year, conference will be a two-part hybrid event—June 16 (virtual) and June 23-24 (in person in NY). Students are expected to attend both sessions.

  • Our in-person conference this year is Thursday June, 23rd and Friday June, 24th.

  • Conference will be held in Tarrytown, New York. You will be housed at the Sleepy Hollow Hotel & Conference Center.

  • Arrival for Plane and Train Travelers:

    If you are flying or taking Amtrak, you should arrive in the New York area by 1 pm ET on June 23rd.

    Arrival for Local Travelers:

    If you are local to NY/NJ/CT and are driving or taking Metro-North, you should arrive at the hotel by 3 pm ET, on June 23rd.

    Shuttle Service:

    We will be providing shuttle services to and from NY airports or Penn Station in Manhattan.

  • For train and plane travelers, the conference will end by noon on Friday, June 24th. To account for shuttle/bus travel and traffic, you should book flights and trains that depart after 3pm ET.

    Note on departure: If you choose to remain in the NYC area following the conference on June 24th, just note that EBF will not provide housing or additional shuttle service after the 24th.

  • If you are local, you should book travel by train (Metro-North or Amtrak) or drive directly to the hotel.

  • No, you do not have to book your own hotel accommodations. Hotel accommodations are already taken care of and covered by EBF, please contact Claribel Nunez, claribel.nunez@nbcuni.com to coordinate your room or if you have questions.

  • Yes, you will be reimbursed for your travel to conference within approximately two weeks of submitting your receipts.

  • Ranges for Reimbursement (based on region):

    i. West Coast: $450-$600 max

    ii. Southwest: $400-$550 max

    iii. Midwest: $350-$500 max

    iv. Southeast: $350-$500 max

    v. Amtrak: $50-$70 max

    These are round trip costs. You will be reimbursed for anything below the maximum. If your ticket is above the maximum, please contact Claribel Nunez, claribel.nunez@nbcuni.com before booking.

  • After you book your travel please fill out the confirmation form below and stay tuned for more details!

EBF 2022 Summer Conference

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