SPIE Registration Desk
3rd Floor, Junior Ballroom Foyer - Open during registration hours
Registration payments
If you are planning to register onsite, please do so at the “Need to Register” laptop station. Your credit card payment will be processed during registration. If you wish to pay with cash or check, you will be directed to the SPIE Registration Desk once you have completed registration for final payment.
If you have already registered and wish to add a course, workshop, or special event, you may do this online by signing into your SPIE account.
Receipt and Certificate of Participation
Preregistered attendees who need an SPIE-stamped receipt or attendees who need a Certificate of Participation may obtain those at the SPIE Registration Desk.
Badge Corrections
Badge corrections can be made at the SPIE Registration Desk. Please mark your badge with your changes before approaching the counter.
Speaker check-in and preview station
3rd Floor, Blue Whale Room - Open during registration hours
All speakers must stop at Speaker Check-In to upload and preview their slide presentation files at least two hours before their scheduled session or the day before if they present in the first session. Speakers are not able to present using their own devices. All conference rooms are equipped with a laptop, projector, screen, lapel microphone, and laser pointer.
Internet access
Hotel lobbies, meeting rooms, and registration area
Complimentary wireless internet access is provided in meeting rooms and lobbies on the conference room levels. Instructions will be posted onsite.
SPIE Conference app and event information
This useful tool allows you to search and browse the program, special events, participants, courses, and more. It is free and available for iPhone and Android phones. If you don't already have it,
Download the SPIE App.
Luggage & coat check
Sheraton Wall Centre - Hotel Lobby
| Complimentary luggage, package, and coat storage are available. |
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Business Center Office
1st floor
| Printing services are available. |
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Child Care Services
West Childcare Connection - 778-991-4443www.childcarevancouver.com
SPIE does not imply an endorsement or recommendation of these services. They are provided on an “information only” basis for your further analysis and decision. Other services may be available.
SPIE Family Care Grant program
SPIE believes that individuals with significant caregiving responsibilities should have an equal opportunity to share their research and participate in conferences and symposia.
If you are planning to attend a meeting and need dependent care, consider applying for an SPIE Family Care Grant.
Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restrooms are available on the first and second floors. Please ask the hotel or SPIE staff for directions.
Mother's Room
4th Floor, Blue Whale - Open during registration hours
The Mothers' Room is a lockable room intended for nursing mothers. There is no storage or running water. There is a refrigerator available in this space. The key can be picked up from the SPIE Registration Desk.
Quiet Room
3rd Floor, Beluga - Open during registration hours
The Quiet Room is intended for silent meditation, reflection, and prayer. No mobile devices or computer use is allowed, and no food or beverages are allowed.
Lost and found
3rd Floor, Pavilion Ballroom FoyerFound items will be kept at the SPIE Registration Desk in the Registration area during the meeting and available only during registration hours.
At the end for the meeting, all found items will be turned over to the Sheraton Wall Centre. Visit ileftmystuff.com and use hotel identification number 26256 to locate your lost item or call the hotel directly at +1 604-893-7366."
Food and beverage services
Coffee Breaks
3rd Floor, Pavilion Ballroom Foyer
Complimentary coffee
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Monday - Thursday
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7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Food and refreshments for purchase
Sheraton Wall Centre, Hotel Lobby
Starbucks
Recharge with a specialty Starbucks drink and grab a breakfast sandwich or pastry to-go. Open 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Cafe One
Enjoy refined Canadian cuisine with an emphasis on West Coast dishes. Open 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM daily
In-Room Dining - See hotel instructions
Relax in the comfort of your room as you enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a late-night snack from our In-Room Dining Menu.
Restaurants and entertainment
Vancouverites know their city’s culinary scene. They know where to find the best tower of fresh seafood, the finest house-made charcuterie, the most delicious taco truck, and the best list of B.C. wines. They are entirely capable of having a stand-up argument about which sushi restaurant is the best, even if both restaurants are exquisite.
And the city’s restaurants, wine bars, tasting rooms, cocktail dens, food trucks, farmer’s markets and bakeries are absolutely deserving of this passion. Visit Destination Vancouver for local listings.
