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Conference Venue and Hotel

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

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

Attire

Sunday evening's reception will be held outside. The weather should be warm. Reception attire is resort/smart casual, and comfortable (flat) shoes are recommended. The remainder of the conference will be business/business casual attire. The conference center tends to be cold. We recommend that attendees bring/plan for "layers" given the heat outside, and the air conditioning inside.

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 45 minutes.

To the hotel from the airport

Taxis, Uber, and Lyft are available around the clock from the airport. Below are some local transportation options. Call to confirm availability and rates.

• 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 21

It can be very difficult, if not impossible, to book Uber or Lyft from the hotel to the airport. On May 21, after the conference, we will provide complimentary bus transport from the hotel to the airport. The bus will depart at these times:

• 4 a.m.
• 6 a.m.
• 8 a.m.
• 10 a.m.
• Noon

Parking

Omni Amelia Island Parking
Overnight self-parking: $25
Valet: $40
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

For a multimedia experience, we encourage you to download the conference app Attendee Hub to access the agenda, speaker bios, and, during the live sessions, and to ask panelists questions during live sessions.

1. Search for and download 'Cvent Events' in your Android or Apple App Store.
2. Once downloaded, open the app 'Cvent Events' and search for the event Financial Markets Conference.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts, which include entering your first name, last name, and email address (use the email you registered with).
4. Next, you will be asked to enter a verification code. Depending on your preference, this will be sent to either the phone number or email you included in your registration.
5. Phone verification is recommended as email may take longer or get caught in your spam/other folder.
6. Once your verification is complete, proceed to log into the Attendee Hub.

Need help logging into the hub? Use this FAQ for additional tips and tricks.

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 Attendee

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

Afternoon Activities

Monday and Tuesday afternoons include time for networking and a variety of activities both on and off the Omni Hotel property. Use the links below to register and pay for any of these activities directly with the hotel. (If you need to cancel, please email tracye.seales@omnihotels.com by May 12.)

Monday, May 19

Fernandina Beach Drive and Shop Around (3:00–5:00 p.m.)
Meet in the lobby of the Omni at 2:45 p.m., and a shuttle will take you to the Downtown Historic District for shopping and sightseeing. At 4:45 p.m., the shuttle will return you to the hotel. Please register for the Fernandina Beach excursion by May 15. Cost is $31.50 per person.

Tuesday, May 20

Golf Outing at Little Sandy (3:00 p.m.)
Little Sandy features 10 holes nestled around Red Maple Lake, ranging from 30 to 125 yards, and an 18-hole putting course. The course offers an idyllic setting as nearly all holes are played along Red Maple Lake. Please register for the golf outing by May 15. (To cancel your registration, call the Little Sandy Pro Shop at (904) 277-5910 no later than May 16 to avoid cancellation fees.) The cost is $55.64 per golfer and includes event fee, clubs, and tax.

Island History and Ecology Tour (3:00 p.m.)
During this customized ecology tour, you'll learn about the three different ecosystems found on the island—the maritime forest, the beach, and the marsh—and how each contributes to the vitality of the island and its inhabitants. You will ride in golf carts and take some walks, so comfortable footwear is a must. Please register for the island tour by May 15. The cost is $69.30 per person.

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 granddaughter 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.

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.