Know Before You Go Conference Guide

Hotel Information

Hilton Albany, 40 Lodge St., Albany, NY 12207

 

Parking

Conference parking is $10 per day in the hotel’s garage. Valet services are available.

For all other parking including metered street parking and parking garages, check out https://www.downtownalbany.org/parking

 

Check-In Process
When you arrive, you will check in at our Registration table located on the First Floor (Event Level – EL) in the East Gallery. You will receive your name badge, lanyard, and brochure.

 

Resource Tables

Check out the resources on the First Floor (Event Level – EL) in the East Gallery.

 

Vendor Area (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)

Check out the amazing vendors on the First Floor (Event Level – EL) in the East Gallery.

 

Training Certificates
At the end of each session you will 5 minutes to submit a survey and enter your information to receive your training certificate. This will also allow us to track attendance. To streamline the process, QR codes will be posted around the room. Please scan the QR code and complete the survey. Your certificate will be delivered via email. A staff member will be on hand to assist anyone needing QR code assistance. A small amount of paper copies will be on hand for anyone unable to submit digitally.

 

Raffles (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)
You will receive a raffle ticket in your name badge. Check out the raffle table and place your ticket in the prize of your choice. This year there will be raffle prizes on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Plus we’re selling tickets for additional chances to win. Raffle prizes will be drawn and winners posted between sessions 2 and 3. Winner must be present and pick up prize by end of the day. Prizes will not be shipped or sent home with another person.

 

Reminders

  • Dress code is Business Casual.
  • Lunch is included with purchased conference ticket on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
  • Looking for more to do in the Capital Region? Check out more information here.
  • Presenters have been asked to share presentation materials at least one week prior to the conference. Check out the materials here.
  • We aim to make your experience as inclusive as possible. Check out our Conference Accessibility and Accommodations information here.

 

Social Media

Share your experience on social media! Use the following hashtags too!

Facebook – NetworkforYouthSuccess

Instagram – nysnetworkforyouthsuccess

Twitter – NYSYouthSuccess

LinkedIn – New York State Network For Youth Success

#empoweryouthsuccess

#communityschools

#NYScommunityschools

#NYSHealsForward

#schoolsoutmakeitcount

#AfterschoolRisingNY

 

Agenda & Full Schedule Information

See the hotel map of conference rooms, full schedule, all speakers and all sessions here. Please take note of sessions requiring a laptop for full participation experience.

Daily Agenda is located here.

 

WiFi Access Information

  • WiFi will be available within the venue and the access password will be shared onsite!

 

Questions / Contact
Should you have any questions, please contact:

Erin Broderick, erin@networkforyouthsuccess.org or 518-577-0082

Cara Sherwood, cara@networkforyouthsuccess.org or 518-212-7804

We’re truly looking forward to seeing you soon and can’t thank you enough for being a part of Empower Youth Success!

More Fun and Other Things To Do

Here’s your guide for what to do in the Capital Region during Empower Youth Success 2025.

♥ Check out the Staff Favorite Picks
♥ All Staff Favorite
♥ Kelly’s Favorite Ramen – Tanpopo Ramen, 893 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
♥ Cara’s Favorite Crepes – The Skinny Pancake Albany, 1 Steuben St., Albany, NY 12207
♥ Alli’s Favorite
♥ Timothy’s Favorite Used Record Store – Last Vestige Music Shop, 173 Quail St., Albany, NY 12203
♥ Sara’s Favorite Stroll – Washington Park – Check out the blossoming tulips!
♥ Erin’s Favorite Mac N Cheese – Druthers Brewing Company, 1053 Broadway, Albany, NY 12204
♥ Alysha’s Favorite Morning Treat – Cider Belly Doughnuts, 53 Fuller Rd., Albany, NY 12205 (also served at a number of establishments across Albany!)
♥ Gabby’s Favorite Falafel – Mamoun’s Falafel Restaurant, 206 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210
♥  Lea’s Favorite –

SHOP

DESTINATIONS

EVENTS

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