CERF 2023 Family Friendliness

Enjoy the Time with Your Loved Ones

CERF strives to provide a supportive atmosphere for parents and caregivers attending our conference. Each year we try to provide specific offers for families.

Children are welcome at conference sessions/workshops, in the exhibit hall, poster sessions, and receptions (Sunday through Thursday evenings) provided they are accompanied at all times by registered adult attendees. Children can even get their own conference badges at the registration desk! Please keep in mind that alcohol will be served at evening events. Parents are asked to show consideration to the presenters and other attendees by being proactive to avoid disruptions to the scientific program.

Child Care

Families will be able to register for onsite childcare at the conference through the company KiddieCorp. Childcare and youth programs are available for children ages six months to 12 years in room G131-132 of the Oregon Convention Center. KiddieCorp has worked for over 37 years to provide safe and engaging childcare at conferences; all staff are carefully vetted for their integrity, experience, education, and enthusiasm! Snacks will be provided; however will be provided; however, parents must provide lunch.

Hours:

Monday, November 13 | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (9.00 hours)
Tuesday, November 14 | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (9.00 hours)
Wednesday, November 15 | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (9.00 hours)
Thursday, November 16 | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (9.00 hours price)

Pricing (subsidized by CERF):

Full Week: $400
Full Day: $115
Half Day: $60

Childcare Registration Will Be Available Onsite. Only 9 spots left. First come, first served.

Family Lounge

Oregon Convention Center room F152 is available to give families a place to gather. There will be two private areas for nursing or pumping along with comfortable seating, electrical outlets, a refrigerator, and tables. There are also two Mamava nursing suites on level 1 near the A and E meeting rooms. You can use the Bluetooth Smartlock through the Mamava mobile app, or request a door code from a receptionist in the Administration Office on Level 2 or by calling 503-235-7575.

Working Parent Meetup

Monday, 13 November, 2:30 PM

Grab a coffee and meet up in the family lounge to chat informally with fellow working parents (with your kids or without) about different issues working parents face in marine science and management.

Wednesday, 15 November, 2:30 PM, Kids Poster Session.

Join us in the Exhibit Hall to have time for kids to stroll the posters and learn about exciting work being done!

Sculpture Scavenger Hunt

Portland features many sculptures and street art murals around town. We’ve created a scavenger hunt for you to find these gems around the city. This Google Form has clues; submit your responses by Wednesday, 15 November, at 3:00 PM to be entered into a drawing for a prize. Share pictures of your finds on Twitter using #CERFsculpturehunt