Do Fellows have to present a poster?
While not required, we encourage Fellows to present a poster at the session.
What size are the poster boards?
Poster boards are 8 feet wide by 4 feet tall.
How long do I have to present my talk?
16 minutes for your presentation, 4 minutes for Q&A. (you will get gonged at the 16-min mark!)
Should I bring my own laptop or will there be one provided for me?
You may either present off your own laptop, or we will have a laptop there if you want to bring a thumb drive and load your slides.
What is the dress attire?
Our meetings are business casual, with the graduation/gala event being a bit more formal. We suggest checking out previous years’ photo albums to see what our meetings are like.
May I bring my parents/additional guests?
Fellows may bring one adult guest and their children. While we don’t pay for travel for partners and children, once they arrive, they are invited to partake in all meals and activities you are attending, and are a part of your hotel reservation. Please note that while we try to make this a family-friendly event, we ask that children not attend the presentations.
What portions of the event are open to my kids/family?
Your family is welcome to all activities and meals! While we try to make this a family-friendly event, we ask that children not attend the presentations. If you have any questions, please reach out to
Fellows@packard.org.
Will transportation be provided to/from the airport?
We strongly encourage Fellows and their guest(s) to take a Lyft/Uber to the hotel once they arrive. Ride costs are estimated to be around $35. Please note rental cars are not encouraged and will not be reimbursed.
Getting Around Colorado Springs: The Broadmoor also provides complimentary shuttles for guests to travel both around the property as well to any of their sponsored activities. If you require one during your stay, please be sure to request them with valet staff or concierge. The Broadmoor also provides a variety of Cadillac SUVs, crossovers, and sedans, each available for complimentary use through their exclusive Cadillac Driving Experience. A selection of these vehicles are made available to hotel guests for up to three hours daily, based on availability. Please read more about this service on our activity page.
May I stay an extra night at the hotel?
Yes, please work with our event team to arrange any hotel reservations outside our meeting event dates. Any additional rooms/nights/costs will be billed directly to you.
What hotel will I be staying in?
To celebrate the 35th reunion, all Fellows will be staying at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO. Our event team will be assigning rooms to Fellows based on the year of their Fellowship and family needs. We will notify you about your hotel accommodations by August 25, 2023.
May I request a(n) __________ (crib, adjoining room, rollaway, etc) for my family?
If there is space available at the hotel, we will make every effort to arrange this for you. Please be sure to note this in your registration or email
Fellows@packard.org as soon as possible.
Will the presentations be recorded?
Unfortunately, to protect the privacy of some Fellows and their preliminary research results, we are not recording the presentations.
Are there activities at the reunion I can do with my guests/ family?
Yes! There are a multitude of amazing activities offered by the Broadmoor that are made available to guests. You can access our recommendations here:
Broadmoor ActivitiesWho can I notify about my food preferences/ allergies?
We will do our best to notify the hotel of all allergy and dietary restrictions- please be sure to note this in your registration.
What are the registration hours and locations?
Tuesday, September 5th
Wednesday, September 6th
7:30 am to 3:00 pm, Broadmoor Hall
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, West Lawn
Thursday, September 7th
Friday, September 8th
Will childcare be provided?
While childcare will not be provided by the foundation, the Broadmoor does offer nanny services. Please note that this will be at your own cost (Please use your Fellowship childcare funds 😊) if you require a nanny during your stay. More information can be found here:
Broadmoor NanniesI am a new parent and will need to pump and/ or breastfeed. Will there be a place designated for this?
Yes, we will provide a Mother’s room/lactation room throughout the event equipped with comfortable seating, water, a fridge for storage, and access to an existing bathroom. It will be located in Broadmoor Hall on the 2nd floor. If you need access, please reach out to event staff to be shown where the room is located. Additionally, a mini-fridge is available in your room and please reach out if you need a microwave. The Broadmoor can help to ship your milk home, but please note this will be at your own cost. Please indicate during registration if these services will be needed.
COVID Guidelines
We are following Colorado's current COVID-19 guidelines, which you can find
here. To reference Colorado Springs’ current regulations, please click
here. If you are having symptoms and/or test positive during the meeting, please feel free to refer to Colorado's
treatment and
isolation guidelines.
Please note that COVID-19 tests and masks will be made available on-site.
If you have any questions about the Packard Fellows Reunion or need any help with your registration, please contact the Packard Foundation at (650) 917-7275 or fellows@packard.org.
