Thank you for being part of the February 2016 Hive Global Leaders Program!

We are excited about your commitment to creating a better world, and look forward to meeting you soon!

Hive begins with a Welcome Dinner at 7:30PM on Friday, February 12th. The location for our Friday dinner (and the main venue for the rest of the weekend) is Impact HUB San Francisco (925 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103).

Please bring government-issued photo identification (or a copy) for building security and plan your transportation to ensure that you will arrive promptly at 7:30pm on Friday evening.

For those of you arriving earlier, we will be hosting an informal reception nearby at the MaSo restaurant and bar from 5:30-7:00pm. MaSo is located in the main lobby of Park Central Hotel (50 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103).

There is an optional double decker bus tour of San Francisco for Hive attendees on Friday afternoon from 3pm before the program begins for $40. If you wish to join, you can reserve your bus tour ticket here.

The Hive Global Leaders Program will conclude at 7:00PM on Monday, February 15th, after a brief reception with Hive Alumni from past programs.

Hive Schedule:
Because we have designed Hive as an immersive experience, we do not provide a detailed agenda to attendees. We hope that this way participants can be more present within each moment of the program. Our days will begin and end at the following times:

Friday, February 12th: 7:30pm – 10:00pm (Informal Reception begins at Park Central Hotel MaSo Bar at 5:30pm)
Saturday, February 13th: 9:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday, February 14th: 9:00am – 11:00pm
Monday, February 15th: 9:00am – 7:00pm

Your attendance is expected at all sessions and essential to the Hive program due to its interactive and immersive nature and work sessions within small peer groups. Please let us know as soon as possible (asya@hive.org) if you will have any issues with attending any part of the program.

Hive Venue:
Impact HUB San Francisco
925 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Impact HUB is a co-working space for entrepreneurs, activists, creatives, and professionals taking action to drive positive social and environmental change.

Hive Attendee List

Hive Hotel Partner:
Park Central San Francisco
50 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103

About half of Hive attendees stay at home or with a friend in the Bay Area.

For those who wish to stay near the Hive venue, we are offering private rooms in the Hive block at the Park Central San Francisco at the special discounted group rate of $189/night, for a total of $567 for the 3 nights of Hive (plus taxes and fees). If you would like to reserve your own private room for Hive, please fill out our Private Room Reservation Form and we will hold a room for you.

Discounted shared rooms are also available at $107/night, for a total of $321 for the 3 nights of Hive (plus taxes and fees). If you would like to share a room with another Hive attendee, please use our RoomSync Platform to find a roommate — once you confirm a roommate, we will hold a 2-Double Bed Room for the two of you to share.

All room commitments through either RoomSync or the Room Request Form are considered binding. You (and your roommate) will need to pay the hotel directly upon checkout for the price above, plus any applicable taxes and fees. For any further issues or questions regarding lodging, please email aldi@hive.org.

Meals:
Coffee, tea, and fruit will be available each morning. All lunches/dinners will be provided by Hive (except dinner on Saturday night — we be breaking out into small topical interest groups and going to various restaurants across the city). Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free options are limited and will be available to those who requested them through registration or emailing Asya (asya@hive.org).

What to Bring?
Your amazing self! Also: San Francisco’s weather is unpredictable in February (and most months). We may see sun, we may see rain, and we will most likely see fog.  Please wear multiple layers of clothing to allow for a spectrum of 40-70 degree fahrenheit weather. We will be moving throughout each day (gentle yoga, meditation, walking outside)  and encourage you to wear whatever makes you comfortable — from a suit to yoga pants! There is no dress code — come as you are.

Getting to the Venue from SFO (San Francisco International Airport):

1. Take Uber/Lyft to 925 Mission Street: takes about 35 minutes without traffic (rush hour is 4pm to 6pm and may double commute time). Cost $~40 with UberX and ~$25 with UberPool.
2. OR Take the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transportation) Train: Follow the signs in SFO airport to BART, and get off at the Powell stop, then walk about 5 minutes to 901 Mission Street. Takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes, with trains departing every 10-20 minutes. Cost $9 each way.

Photography & Video:
Please note that we will be photographing and filming the event for use on our website and to document each session. You may take your own photos and videos however we encourage you to minimize the use of your phone during the sessions in order to be fully present.

Social Media:

We encourage you to start connecting with your peers via the February 2016 Hive Facebook Group. Click on the link and request to be to added to our Facebook group.

We encourage you to follow Hive on social media and post about the event during breaks and meals. Follow Hive on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Before, during, and after Hive, you can use the hashtag #HiveLeaders to share about your experience.