18 INNoVATIVE, TECH-FoRWARD VENUES STOP SIX INNOVATIVE, TECH-FORWARD VENUES San Francisco is a hotbed for change-makers and disruptors, making it the perfect place for meeting attendees to think big. Engage and motivate your group by taking them far beyond the basic boardroom environment. From wireless on-demand service buttons to show-stopping audiovisual installations, these six venues offer innovative features and awe-inspiring settings that reflect the city’s cutting-edge vibe. CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES Home to the world’s largest living indoor coral reef, a four-story tropical rainforest and world-class research programs, the California Academy of Sciences is one of San Francisco’s most fascinating destinations. Choose from 15 event spaces, including the 75-foot Morrison Planetarium, which will transport your guests to the cosmos in the most accurate digital universe ever created. Not only will you be treating your attendees to jaw-dropping surroundings, you’ll also be supporting the museum’s mission to explore, explain and sustain life. The VIllage @ 969 Market THE VILLAGE @ 969 MARKET Create an immersive experience for your group at this industrial-chic former warehouse located in the booming Central Market neighborhood. Along with three floors of customizable space, the Village boasts a seamless 75-foot laser-projection video wall that packs a mesmerizing visual punch. The venue also partners with Madrone Studios, a full-service AV agency that specializes in experiential designs incorporating light, images, sound, projection and interactive technology that will wow attendees. The Playroom at Hotel Zetta AC HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT/ OYSTER POINT WATERFRONT Conveniently positioned between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, this striking modern hotel was designed to showcase the pioneering spirit of the Bay Area and create a seamless experience for meetings. In addition to planner-friendly tools like automatic reservation links and mobile check-in for guests, the AC Hotel offers meeting rooms equipped with Kallpods, a wireless technology platform that facilitates real-time, frictionless communication with the service staff at the push of a button. HOTEL ZETTA Hotel Zetta draws from San Francisco’s progressive heritage to elevate and reimagine meeting rooms as vibrant spaces that facilitate productivity and fun. The hotel’s 1,672-square-foot Playroom is equipped with shuffleboard and pool tables and blends old and new with a funky British telephone booth where you can Skype remote co-workers and clients, or call down for service. The stylishly appointed Lumen room lends itself to board meetings, presentations and blue-sky discussions, and includes a 98-inch LED smart screen that allows multiple users to present via wireless connectivity. The VIllage @ 969 Market; Bespoke; Hotel Zetta; The Pearl THE PEARL Tucked in the waterfront Dogpatch neighborhood is The Pearl, an open and light-filled space more than 9,000 square feet in size that will inspire your group to leave the ordinary behind. The artwork of contemporary sculpture artist Alexis Laurent is elegantly showcased throughout the interior, providing a striking backdrop for any event. Your vision can become reality with the Pearl’s advanced lighting and audiovisual systems, utilized for custom logo projection, intelligent lighting and pattern/texture projection. Bespoke BESPOKE Combining sophistication with state-of-the-art infrastructure, this event space can be tailored to fit your needs. Modular air walls allow Bespoke to build a totally unique environment, whether your event necessitates individual breakout rooms or space to construct an immersive installation. The venue’s digital façade includes three 14-foot gestural screens and three 84-inch touchscreens, ideal for interactive displays of your company logo, partnered sponsors or other powerful gestural content to engage attendees. The Mezzanine at The Pearl Book Outside the Box Whether you need an industrial loft, cozy gallery or glamorous rooftop for your event, our Convention Services team is here to help you find the perfect venue. Go to sftravel.com/meetingplanners or contact convention_services@sftravel.com. OFFICIAL MEETING PLANNER’S GUIDE 2020
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