Key Event Information: 

  • Hotel Parking: Self-Parking is available at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown (entrance is on 7th Street) at a rate of $24/vehicle. Valet parking is also available at the 7th Street entrance at a higher rate. (View Parking Directions)

  • Public Transportation: The Metro Red Line – 7th St/Metro Center stop is located just a few steps away from the InterContinental Hotel for $1.75 per ride. Plan your trip. 

  • Check-In, Breakfast, and Start: Registration/Check-in both open at 8:30 am on the 5th floor of the hotel in the Wilshire Grand Ballroom Foyer. Please have your vaccine card (physical or digital) or negative COVID test ready at check-in. Coffee and Connection time begins at 9:00 am in the Foyer area. Our Opening Performance starts at 9:30 am. 

  • Agenda & App: You can view the full conference agenda, build your schedule for the day, and connect with other attendees by downloading our conference app in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. 

  • Follow the Conversation: Follow us on Twitter at @socalgrantmaker, and use our conference hashtag #SCGNarrativePower to join the conversation. 

 

Detailed Travel & Parking

InterContinental Front Entrance Address:

900 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Self-Parking & Valet Parking Address:

937 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017

We encourage all conference attendees to use the Self-Parking available at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown at a rate of $24/vehicle. Valet parking is available at the hotel. Self-Parking and Valet Parking can be accessed on 7th Street, between Figueroa & Francisco. (View Parking Directions)

Once a vehicle has been dropped off at the valet entrance, proceed to the EVENTS door entrance. 

Additional Parking Options: 

The closest public self-parking lot can be located at the shops/dining areas at FIGat7th. The parking structure is located at the 945 W. 8th Street parking structure adjacent to the retail center. Entrances are located on both 7th and 8th Street. The parking structure is open 24/7 and is managed by ABM Parking. With validation, parking rates are $4 for 3 hours. For more than 3 hours, the rate is $4 plus $3 every 10 minutes ($35 maximum rate). 

PLEASE NOTE: For discounted parking rates at FIGat7th, patrons MUST have parking tickets validated in a store/restaurant and ONLY park on garage levels L1, L2, or L3. Overnight parking is not permitted. 

Additional self-parking is available at The Bloc, at 700 S. Flower Street. Parking rates are $2.75 for every 10 minutes ($35 maximum rate). Early Bird rates are offered from 6:00 am – 9:00 am for an $8 flat rate fee.

Public Transit: 

The Metro Red Line – 7th St/Metro Center station is conveniently located just a few steps from the InterContinental Hotel. Metro fare is set at the affordable rate of $1.75 per ride. Plan your trip here.

 

COVID-19 Health & Safety Requirements

SCG requires that every person attending or participating in events be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and its variants, including any boosters recommended by the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Proof of vaccinations (physical copy, photocopy, or digital) must be provided at check-in. 

SCG will waive its vaccination requirements, including recommended boosters, for religious or medical reasons. Individuals requesting an exemption must notify an SCG team member or email programsrsvp@socalgrantmakers.org as soon as possible but before 9/20. Individuals who do not have proof of vaccination must provide a negative COVID-19 test taken no earlier than the day before our conference (9/19). 

On the honor system, the SCG team also encourages all attendees (regardless of vaccination status) to take an at-home rapid test before arriving at the conference. We will have a limited number of rapid antigen tests on-site that will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe!

Additionally, except when eating and drinking, SCG requires that every person participating in or providing services for the event wear masks over the mouth and nose during all event activities. 

REVIEW HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS

 

Download SCG's Conference App

Search for “SCG Virtual” in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store to download our conference app, build your schedule, connect with other event attendees, and receive live conference updates direct to your mobile device. Our conference app is once again hosted by Swapcard, so if you’ve attended a previous SCG virtual conference, you can use your same login as before. If this is your first time on Swapcard, input the credentials you used to register for the conference to log in. 

 

Additional Event Information

Accommodations for People with Disabilities

We will provide closed captioning, and American Sign Language interpretation during the conference and are committed to making the conference as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and require accommodations to participate fully in our event, please get in touch with our programs team at programsrsvp@socalgrantmakers.org or (213) 680-8866. An SCG staff member will contact you to discuss your specific needs. We also invite you to visit our registration booth on the day of the conference to discuss further questions or needs. 

Dress Code

Most attendees dress in business casual attire, but we invite you to prioritize your comfort. However, we recommend bringing a sweater or jacket as the space is air-conditioned.

SCG Program Policy

Please note that SCG has a no-solicitation policy to allow candid peer discussions among philanthropic professionals. SCG is a nonpartisan organization. Conference attendees may hear comments from speakers or peers in the room that reflect personal opinions and do not represent the opinions of SCG. We endeavor to create spaces for civic discourse and request that you frame questions and perspectives in a way that is respectful to all participants.  

Transfer/Cancellation Policy

If your plans change, your registration may be transferred to another individual within your organization. All transfer requests must be submitted via email to programsrsvp@socalgrantmakers.org. To cancel your registration, sign in to your SCG website account, and click on “My Account.” Next, click on “Registrations” and then hit the “Cancel” button next to the event you cannot attend. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds due to preexisting hotel charges based on registration numbers. 

Photography/Recording/Livestreaming

By participating in SCG’s 2022 Annual Conference, participants grant SCG permission to photograph, make a video, and/or audiotape of any or all parts of the 2022 Annual Conference at the InterContinental Los Angeles. 

We invite you to join our conversation on Twitter, and to use the #SCGNarrativePower on all your posts. However, we ask that you refrain from recording or live streaming from your own device during candid conversations with your peers to create a safe learning environment.