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CERF 2025 Attendee Know Before You GoPlease review the information below for a seamless event experience! Registration & Venue Map | Weather & Dress Code | CERF 2025 Mobile App | Schedule Registration Hours & Venue MapThe onsite registration desk will be open daily in the Registration Lobby of the Greater Richmond Convention Center (GRCC). Badges are required for entry at conference events. Be sure to plan ahead and make sure to have your badge with you at all times! If you lose your badge, there will be a $5 badge replacement fee. Saturday, 8 November: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET View Venue MapWeather & Dress CodeFor the week of 9–13 November in Richmond, Virginia, expect chilly mornings and evenings with overnight lows dipping into the 20s–30s °F (-3°C to 2°C) and daytime highs rising from the upper 40s to upper 50s °F (8-15 °C). Conference rooms may also be cool, so layering is a smart idea. The dress code for CERF 2025 is smart casual — think neat, comfortable clothing suitable for both conference sessions and evening events. View Weather ForecastCERF 2025 Mobile App Use the CERF 2025 Mobile App to access the most up-to-date information about the conference. Abstracts for oral presentations, posters, and a full author/presenter index is available. You can even customize your own schedule!
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The conference schedule on the app will display in your current time zone. All schedule times will automatically adjust to Eastern Time when you are onsite. Download the AppHow to Log InConference ScheduleWhile the full conference schedule can be viewed from the web and mobile app, there will not be a printed program provided for this conference. If you would like to print the CERF 2025 schedule on your own, PDF versions will be available for personal printing by Monday as we are finalizing sessions. View Full ScheduleDownload Printable SchedulePlease note that this excel schedule could be incorrect and that the app has the most up to date session information. WiFi InformationFree WiFi is available in all convention center meeting rooms and the exhibit hall via the CERF2025 network. The password is CERF2025. Greater Richmond Convention CenterAddress403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219 Cashless VenueTo provide a faster, more efficient transaction process, the GRCC will only accept credit/debit cards and touchless payment methods. All concessions at the Greater Richmond Convention Center operate as cashless facilities, but continue to accept credit, debit, and tap-to-pay options (including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay). No cash-to-credit conversion services will be available onsite. Parking at GRCCOnsite parking is available at the GRCC's 401-space parking garage that is located at the corner of 3rd & Marshall Streets. This deck is directly connected to the GRCC via the 3rd level. Learn MoreDining & Refreshments at CERF 2025
Receptions and poster sessions will feature light appetizers; however, attendees are responsible for their own meals throughout CERF 2025. Attendees can dine at the onsite food court/concessions or visit local restaurants near the GRCC. Select receptions will also feature cashless payment bars. There will be water bubblers for attendee use in the halls and in Exhibit Hall A. Coffee will be provided only at breaks. We encourage you to bring your own water bottles and travel mugs to reduce waste! OnsiteDuring the CERF conference, the GRCC will have the food court on Level 2 and Concessions A in Exhibit Hall A open for attendees to purchase food. The GRCC is a cashless venue and only accepts credit/debit cards and touchless payment methods. All Aramark concessions at the Greater Richmond Convention Center operate as cashless facilities, but continue to accept credit, debit, and tap-to-pay options (including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay). No cash-to-credit conversion services will be available onsite. LocalSee a collection of local restaurants curated by Richmond resident and CERF Executive Director, Susan Park! Learn MoreAre You Presenting at CERF 2025?Be prepared. Please review the oral presentation guidelines and poster presentation guidelines prior to the conference. Presenter Support will be located at the registration desk to assist all conference presenters. Oral Presentation GuidelinesPoster Presentation GuidelinesField TripsAll field trips will take place on Sunday, 9 November. Attendees will receive a separate email with more detailed field trip information. If you did not sign up for a field trip, please take a look at our self-guided options. There will not be onsite registration for field trips. Learn MoreSocial EventJoin us for the CERF 2025 Social Event on Tuesday, 11 November, from 7:00–10:00 PM at the historic Hippodrome Theater in Richmond. Enjoy light bites, a speakeasy‑style bar, live jazz, and a Virginia Reel dance. Please note: this is a ticketed event. If you don’t already have a ticket, you can purchase one at the onsite registration desk. There are only a few tickets left so it is first come, first served. Ticket Pricing$80 Regular Learn MoreCERF 2025 Inclusive Culture HubAt CERF, we are dedicated to expanding the reach and impact of coastal and ocean sciences by championing diversity in all its forms. Our commitment to inclusivity encompasses a wide spectrum of social identities, including race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, veteran status, and socioeconomic background. We also recognize and embrace the diversity within our scientific community, spanning various disciplines, career paths, and life experiences. View our Inclusive Culture Hub webpage to learn more about all of the activities that underscore our respect for and celebration of this diversity. CERF is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all who participate in CERF events. CERF prohibits and will not tolerate any form of harassment, bullying, or discrimination. Please read and abide by the Code of Conduct, and report any violations. A Conference Ombuds will also be onsite who will serve as a neutral, independent, and off-the-record resource Learn MoreRichmond ResourcesFor more details on getting to and around Richmond, visit our Richmond Travel Information page. And if you’re looking for dining options, attractions, and local favorites, explore our Richmond Guide to start planning your visit. Travel InformationRichmond Guide |
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