Attendee Information

*If you are a speaker, visit the speakers page.

Conference Venue and Hotel

Omni Amelia Island Resort
39 Beach Lagoon Road
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

To receive the special conference room rate, you must register using this link by April 19, 2024.

The conference takes place in the Amelia Ballroom and the Amelia Foyer. See the conference room floor plan.

Conference Dress Code

Dress is business casual for conference sessions.

Airport and Ground Transportation

Note that the hotel does not provide transportation to or from the airport.

The closest airport is Jacksonville International Airport in Jacksonville, Florida. The drive from the airport to the hotel takes approximately 40 minutes.

To the hotel from the airport

• Dana's Limousine and Transportation Service: (904) 744-3333
• East Coast Transportation: (904) 525-8600
• EZ Airport Service: (904) 741-3740
• Terry Transportation: (904) 535-8294
• zTrip Jacksonville: (904) 222-2222
• ECar Jax: (904) 537-5820

To the airport from the hotel on May 22:

It can be very difficult, if not impossible, to book Uber or Lyft from the hotel to the airport. On May 22, after the conference, we will provide complimentary bus transport from the hotel to the airport. The bus will depart at these times:

• 6 a.m.
• 8 a.m.
• 10 a.m.
• Noon

Parking

Omni Amelia Island Parking
Overnight self-parking: $20
Valet: $27
Valet day parking: $10
Villa: No charge

Attendees

We expect 120 to 130 senior-level financial markets professionals and policymakers to attend the conference in person, and between 100 and 200 virtual attendees

Livestream

We will livestream the Financial Markets Conference on the Atlanta Fed's YouTube channel. A recording will be available after the conference.

Media

Media will attend both in person and virtually.

Media rules of engagement

Everything in the official proceedings of the conference is on the record, including audience questions and responses. Breaks, meals and other conversations around the conference are off the record, unless agreed upon by both the reporter and the source.

Conference App and Mobile

Download the conference app to view the schedule, read speaker bios, contact attendees, participate in the Q&A, download photos, and more. We will provide a link to download the app closer to the time of the conference. We will also have people on site who can help you download, set up, and use the app.

How to Submit a Question during Q&A

Questions for the speakers will be drawn from attendees through Cvent's Attendee Hub. We will provide additional details before the conference. Moderators will have an iPad on stage to review electronically submitted questions.

As an Attendee

1. Scan the QR code on the table with your phone.
2. Open a session.
3. Submit or vote for questions.

Things to Do

To explore what's available at the hotel, visit the hotel website.

You can also explore some of the island's attractions:

• Pedego Amelia Island: Tour the island on an electric bike.
• A.L. Lewis Museum: Explore the legacy of Florida's historic African American beach. You can also learn about Mavynee Betsch, the great grandaughter of the museum's founder, and her efforts to preserve the beach.
• Amelia Schoolhouse Inn: Celebrate the area's history at this schoolhouse built in 1886, and try out the Principal's Office for a lesson in mixology.

Events

Tennis $45 free play Includes water, racket, and balls.

Since 1974, guests and professionals have enjoyed this facility set beneath a canopy of majestic live oaks and featuring 23 fast-dry clay courts, a tennis pro shop, a health and fitness center, function rooms, and the Verandah restaurant. Legends of tennis have played at the Omni Amelia Island Resort, including Andre Agassi, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Martina Hingis, Maria Sharapova and the Williams sisters.

Pickleball $45 free play Includes water, racket, and balls.

Try Pickleball, a sport that combines tennis, Ping-Pong, badminton, and racquetball. A great exercise that's fun for all ages.

Golf at Little Sandy $50 par-3, 10-hole executive course. Includes club rentals.

Little Sandy features 10 holes nestled around Red Maple Lake, ranging from 30 to 125 yards, and an 18-hole putting course. Playing through a picturesque lowland oak marsh habitat, Omni Amelia Island Resort's new short course provides a traditional, yet fun-focused golf experience for all ages and abilities.

Island History and Ecology Tour $62.60 2–4 p.m. On this Island Hopper tour, visit the three ecosystems of a barrier island. Learn about the flora and fauna of the surrounding local area, from the sandy dunes and tidal salt marsh to the lush forest of the property.

If you wish to participate in a resort activity, please let us know by Monday, April 22. All activities are scheduled from 2–4 p.m. Please gather in the lobby for a resort shuttle to take you to your activity.

Weather

Average temperatures this time of year range from lows in the mid 70s to highs in the upper 80s. Humidity is moderate. For more information, go to weather.com.

Fed Contact

For general questions or assistance, please email Kristin Scheyer at FedFMC@outlook.com.