MEETING VENUE
The SCEC Annual Meeting will be held at the Hilton Palm Springs in Palm Springs, CA.

 

Fly into Palm Springs Airport (PSP), just 2 miles from the venue. The Hilton Palm Springs offers a free airport shuttle—call 1-760-320-6868 in advance to schedule a ride.

 

A room block is reserved at the Hilton Palm Springs at the federal per diem rate of $141 per night. Additional taxes and fees may apply and will be shown at booking. No resort fee will be charged. On-site parking is $30/night. The hotel may charge the first night’s deposit at check-in. Participants are responsible for any hotel penalties (e.g., no-show or early departure), so please book carefully.

 

Use the group code “SCE” to book your reservation via the Hilton Honors website or by calling 760-320-6868 (extension 422). You can also use this direct link to reserve a room.

 

The venue is ADA compliant and offers guest rooms with accessibility features. For specific needs, please contact the hotel directly. All rooms are close to meeting spaces; therefore, no separate Multi-Faith, Family, Low-Sensory, or Lactation Rooms are designated. If you require these accommodations and cannot secure a suitable room, contact scecmeet@usc.edu for assistance.

 

Group meals will be buffet-style with options for most diets. For specific dietary concerns, please inquire with hotel banquet staff or contact scecmeet@usc.edu in advance to connect with the banquet manager for special arrangements.

 

The CDC has updated Respiratory Virus Guidance for protections against spread of COVID-19, RSV and Flu. While community transmission rates are low and vaccination rates are high, the nature of this event (dense gatherings in indoor spaces) requires everyone to commit to common sense hygiene and prevention strategies.