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Registration

For your convenience, there are two registration locations:

San Diego Convention Center, Lobby D (Ground Level):
This location includes Express Registration, Assisted Registration, Membership Desks, Information Desks, and ADA Accessible counters. Express Registration is designed for attendees who are ready to pick up their badges. Assisted Registration provides on-site support for attendees who want to make changes to their registration.

San Diego Convention Center
Lobby D (Ground Level)
Registration Dates & Hours

Thursday, May 16 5 - 7 p.m.
Friday, May 17 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 18 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 19 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m
Monday, May 20 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Attendees staying at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina can register for the conference at the hotel. This location includes Express and Assisted Registration Desks. Express Registration is designed for attendees who are ready to pick up their badges. Assisted Registration provides on-site support for attendees who want to make changes to their registration.

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Registration Dates & Hours

Sunday, May 19 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m
Monday, May 20 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 22 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Badges

Name badges must be worn for admittance to all ATS 2024 events. Please return to registration if you have lost your name badge. There will be a $50 fee for replacement badges.

Conference badge holders are coded as follows:

Blue Attendee
Purple International Attendee
Yellow Exhibitors
Brown Spouses/Partners/Guest
Green Postgraduate/Early Career Professional Courses
Respiratory Innovation Summit (RIS)
(Friday and Saturday Only)
Clear Press

ATS International Conference Office

The ATS International Conference Office is in the Room 26 B (Upper Level) of the San Diego Convention Center.


Session Locations

ATS 2024 sessions, special events, assembly meetings, and committee meetings will be held at the San Diego Convention Center and the following hotels:

  • Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
  • Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Industry Supported Evening Symposia

The ATS encourages Industry Supported Evening Symposia in conjunction with the ATS 2024 International Conference. These programs will take place at the following hotels:

  • Hilton San Diego Bayfront
  • Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
  • Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Exhibits

Exhibits are in the San Diego Convention Center, Halls C-G (Ground Level). Badges must always be worn for admittance to the Exhibit Hall.

Children under the age of 12 are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall. 


Child Care Facilities

On-site child care is available through Accent. Please click here for more information and to register.


First Aid

ATS Hotels: Contact the hotel’s front desk for any emergencies. 

San Diego Convention Center: There is one first aid station located in Lobby C (Ground Level)


Networking and Coffee Break Area

Coffee & Connections booths are located inside the Exhibit Hall at booths 824 and 3324. Here you can network with colleagues in a comfortable lounge-style setting.


Press Office

The press office is in Room 23BC (Upper Level) in the San Diego Convention Center and is open to members of the press.

Press Room Hours

Friday, May 17 2. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 18 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 19 7 a.m. - 6 p.m
Monday, May 20 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Speaker Ready Room

All speakers are required to check in at the Speaker Ready Room at least four hours before their presentation. Speakers can view, edit, and upload presentations. This area is restricted to speakers only; conference name badges must be worn for admittance.

For your convenience, ATS offers two speaker-ready room locations:

  • San Diego Convention Center, Room 22 (Upper Level)
  • Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Temecula 3-4 (Ground Floor, North Tower)

Hours of Operation:

San Diego Convention Center, Room 22 (Upper Level) Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Temecula 3-4, (Ground Floor, North Tower)
Thursday, May 16 1 - 6 p.m. Not Open
Friday, May 17 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Not Open
Saturday, May 18 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Not Open
Sunday, May 19 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, May 20 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22 6 a.m. - 12 p.m. 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.

International Money Exchange

Most major banks offer currency exchange services. San Diego International Airport has currency exchange by Travelex. Services include currency exchange, travel insurance, travelers' checks, Western Union money transfer, copy and fax, and prepaid phone cards. There are two locations:

  • Terminal 2
    Kiosk in the baggage claim across from carousel 3
    Daily hours 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. 619-260-1921
  • Terminal 2
    Mobile unit past checkpoint near gate 22
    Daily hours: 5:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. 619-200-3530

Telephone cards are available for purchase at most major convenience stores throughout the city.


Translation Services

Translingua
Tel: 760-635-5757
Email: info@translingua-translations.com
Website: translingua-translations.com/

Native Interpreting
Tel: 619-767-8877
Email: info@nativeinterpreting.com 
Website: nativeinterpreting.com/

Climate

San Diego in May averages temperatures between 55-70 degrees Fahrenheit (14-21 degrees Celsius). Typically, the city is sunny and mild with a gentle breeze and little-to-no rainfall.