KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
We’re excited to have you attend the SYTA Summit 2020. Here’s a brief overview of what you need to know before arriving in Puerto Rico. Explore the summit website and mobile app for more details.
SUMMIT PROGRAM
CLICK HERE to review the Summit Program! You will be provided with a printed program on-site.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
SYTA Summit would not be possible without the support of our sponsors! Courtesy of our sponsors – attendees will receive a fedora hat and a reusable water bottle! Don’t forget to wear your fedora Friday evening’s Noche de Encanto for our Summit group photo.
SUMMIT YEARBOOK
Wondering who’s coming to SYTA Summit this year? Check out the Summit Yearbook!
STAY CONNECTED! DOWNLOAD OUR SYTA APP TODAY!
Meeting Space Wireless Internet
Connect to “Fairmont” network
Meeting Wireless code is: SYTA
Mobile App – We now have a SYTA mobile app!
Go to your App Store and search ‘SYTA’
Once the SYTA app is downloaded on your device, you’ll open the SYTA Summit 2020 event from the Current & Upcoming event list.
Please accept Push Notifications, as this is how we’ll notify you of any changes during the event.
Get started by signing in and letting everyone know you’re attending. Use the Activity Feed to communicate with all attendees and share your Summit 2020 experience.
DRESS ATTIRE, CLIMATE & TIME ZONE
Education Sessions: Business Casual
Thursday Evening: Business Casual
Friday Afternoon: SYTA Olympics – Activewear
Friday Evening: “Tropical” Resort Chic
Saturday Afternoon & Evening: Outdoor Casual
Climate in San Juan: In January, the average high temperature is 82 degrees and the average low temperature is 74 degrees, with possible light rain.
Time Zone: Puerto Rico is located in the Atlantic Standard Time (AST) zone.
EDUCATION
The Summit Committee developed this year’s program to offer high caliber presenters, business to business workshops, and a variety of other learning opportunities.
CLICK HERE to review the education sessions.
REGISTRATION DESK & HOURS
The SYTA Summit registration desk is located in the Gold Ballroom Foyer on the lobby level. Attendees may pick up their registration materials during registration hours. If registration is closed, please go directly to the scheduled event and staff will provide you with your badge. Name badges must be worn at all times. The lanyards are color-coded to designate registration types and help with networking!
Wednesday, January 22: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, January 23: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday, January 24: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, January 26: SYTA staff will be available in the hotel lobby for attendee departures
GROUP PHOTO
The traditional group photo will be taken on Friday evening coinciding with our Noche de Encanto Reception & Dinner! All attendees & guests are asked to be present for the photo! The photo will be provided onsite to attendees. Don’t forget your fedora!
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
Touristic cabs charge according to the zone. The fare is approximately $10 each way plus the cost for baggage. If paying by credit card, there may be additional services fees added to the fare. Uber shared ride service is now available departing the airport.
HOTEL INFORMATION
El San Juan Hotel
6063 Isla Verde Avenue
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979
P: 888-579-2632
Click here to visit the hotel website.
Check-in time is 4:00 pm. If you arrive prior to 4:00 pm, the hotel will store your bags until your room is available. Check-out time is at 11:00 am. Complimentary WiFi service is available throughout the El San Juan Hotel. El San Juan Hotel is now a Fairmont property.
SYTA STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
Carylann Assante, CAE, Chief Executive Officer
703-625-0172
cassante@syta.org
Becky Armely, Director of Operations
703-887-0753
barmely@syta.org
Cate Marr, Meetings Manager
571-242-1403
cate@teamprecision.com
Hazel Mejia, Senior Program Manager
571-337-7411
hmejia@syta.org
Betty Ford, Director of Meetings
651-238-4179
bford@teamprecision.com