FAQs
When and where is the conference?
Analytics Frontiers is on April 22nd from 8:30am – 5:45pm. Registration begins at 7:30am. The conference is at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown at 222 E 3rd St, Charlotte, NC 28202.
What is the cost of the conference?
The standard ticket cost for AFC is $449. Special discounts apply to UNC Charlotte faculty and staff. Purchase your tickets today!
What is the dress code?
Please prepare to arrive in business or business casual attire.
Where can I park?
Parking at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown is valet only. Valet parking is available at a rate of $26.00 per vehicle for meeting attendees and $38.00 per vehicle for overnight guests. For those who prefer to self-park, there is a conveniently located adjacent garage with entrances on Third Street and MLK Blvd. Self-parking is available at $3.00 per 20-minute increment, with a daily maximum of $28.00.
We encourage you to take the light rail and get off at the Convention Center/3rd Street stop, as spots at the hotel are limited.
Is the conference being held in-person or virtually?
We are happy to be hosting this year’s conference entirely in-person! There will not be a live stream option.
I am a sponsor, can I ship my materials to the hotel ahead of time?
Your materials should not arrive at the hotel any earlier than April 20th, two days before the conference. Any packages that arrive before April 20th will incur a storage charge of $25 per box. Materials can be shipped to:
Hilton Charlotte Uptown Hotel, 222 E. Third Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Attn: Clem Pascarella / Contact-Company Name (example – Attn: Clem Pascarella / John Smith-ABC Company)
Hold for UNC Analytics Frontiers Meeting – 4/22
Please email sds-conferences@charlotte.edu for more information.
I am a sponsor, when should I arrive?
You may arrive as early as 7:15am to set up your table.
Where can I stay the night before the conference?
You are welcome to book a room at the Hilton (the conference venue) or any of the other nearby hotels, such as The Westin or JW Marriott.
What meals are included?
We will serve breakfast, lunch, and passed hors d’oeuvres and beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) at the evening networking reception.
How do I download the conference app, Whova?
If you haven’t already downloaded the conference app Whova, please do! We use this to send live updates on the day of the conference, view the agenda and speaker abstracts/bios, network, and more. Directions on how to download the app and register are here.