Who is organizing the German Conference at Harvard?
The conference is organized by students from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Harvard Business School, Harvard Law School, Harvard Medical School, School of Design, The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and Harvard College.
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Who is the conference audience and in what language will the conference be held?
We are not a conference about Germany but a conference about global issues, to which we aim to bring German perspectives. Thus, the audience is very international and all events are in English. We expect around 400 guests, mostly students, researchers, and faculty from across Harvard and other universities in North America, as well as the interested public.
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Do I need to register or can I do that at the door?
Registration on our website prior to the event is free, but mandatory. Seating will be limited, so make sure to register as soon as possible to reserve your seat.
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What does the conference cost?
Attendance of all Keynote Addresses, Panel Discussions, and lunch on Saturday is free. We charge a moderate contribution for the Dinner on Friday evening ($35) and the Closing Party and Concert on Saturday night ($20). We recommend you save by purchasing the combined ticket for $48.
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I am only interested in one particular event - do I need to come to the entire conference?
The choice is yours, but of course we would love to have you for the entire program. We have structured the program to give you the choice between panel topics so you can shape your own agenda. Even if you come to just one event, be sure to register to reserve your seat.
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What is the location of the conference?
The conference will open at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, close to Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA. Throughout Friday and Saturday, we will take you to three other locations. All are within walking distance from each other and close to Harvard Yard. For details, have a look at our directions page.
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For our guests from outside the Boston Area
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Will it be worth it to come all the way?
Yes! Make this your excuse to come see Harvard and Boston. Friday morning and all of Sunday are free for you to explore. Bring your friends along and make it a great weekend.
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Do you offer travel grants or accommodation costs?
No. As we are a student-run conference entirely dependent on partners and sponsors, this goes beyond our means.
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Will I have time to see the Harvard campus or do other things?
The conference will be held right in the middle of Harvard’s campus and you will have free time before the conference begins on Friday around noon. Also, we left Sunday entirely free, so stay for the Closing Party and Concert on Saturday night and do your own thing on Sunday.
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When should I get to Cambridge?
The opening keynote is currently scheduled for shortly after noon on Friday, February 19, 2010. The walk from the Harvard Square subway station will take around 15 minutes.
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When should I leave Cambridge again?
The program ends on Saturday evening around 8 pm, but make sure not to miss out on the Closing Party and Concert in the Harvard Faculty Club starting at 8:30 pm on Saturday night. Trust us – it’ll be worth it. Stay for the extra night and leave on Sunday.
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What kind of weather can I expect in Boston in the middle of February?
Expect cold or even freezing temperatures and short walks outside between conference locations.
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How do I best get to Harvard University from the Airport?
The closest subway stop is Harvard Square on the Red Line. For public transport in the area visit www.mbta.com. A taxi from Logan Airport to Cambridge costs approximately $35.
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Where should I stay in Cambridge?
Check out these hotels in Cambridge and Boston:
Charles Hotel at Harvard Square
1 Bennett Street, Cambridge
617-864-1200
www.charleshotel.com
Single or Double Room: $259 per night
Inn at Harvard
1201 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
617-491-2222
www.theinnatharvard.com
Single or Double Room: $219 per night
Harvard Square Hotel
110 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
617-864-5200
www.harvardsquarehotel.com
Single or Double Room: $179 per night
Chandler Inn
26 Chandler Street, Boston
617-482-3450
www.chandlerinn.com
Single or Double Room: $95-$125 per night
Cambridge Bed & Muffin
267 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge
617-576-3166
www.bedandmuffin.com
Single or Double Room: $85-$100 per night |
The Irving House *recommended*
24 Irving Street, Cambridge
617-547-4600
www.irvinghouse.com
Single/Double/Triple Room: $85 - $170 per night
We are blocking rooms if you book before January, 15
mention "German Conference at Harvard" during your booking
A Cambridge House B&B
2218 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
617-491-6300
www.acambridgehouse.com
Single Room: $79.00 per night;
Double Room: $89.00 per night
if you book before January, 18 and mention
"German Conference at Harvard" during your booking. Otherwise: $99.00 / $119.00 p.night
Boston International Youth Hostel
12 Hemenway Street, Boston
617-536-9455
www.bostonhostel.org
Single or Double Room: $113 per night;
Room for six people: $260
Harvard Faculty Club
20 Quincy Street, Cambridge
617-495-5758
www.hfc.harvard.edu
Single Room: $199 + tax per night if you mention German Conference during your booking
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All prices are estimates and not guaranteed. Conference participants must make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
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Where can I park my car near Harvard Square?
Parking in Cambridge is difficult. Most of the areas east of Quincy Street are residential parking only, meaning you will be fined when parking there without a Cambridge resident sticker.
The area south of the old Harvard Yard down to the Charles River (around Mt. Auburn Street, east of JF Kennedy and west of DeWolfe) have coin-operated parking meters (also does Massachusetts Ave, Harvard Street and Quincy Street). Those parking meters are only for parking up to 30, 60 or 120 minutes, so you would have to throw in quarters at least every two hours.
Parking garages are about $25-$30 per day. You can try:
Harvard Square
Parking Garage at 20 Eliot Street
Pilgrim Parking at 41 Church Street
Pilgrim Parking in Holyoke
The Broadway Garage in Felton Street is close to the venues but restricted, you may not be allowed to park there.
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