13th Peptoid Summit Details

Accommodations:

Through a special arrangement, we have reserved a block of rooms for Summit attendees at the LBNL Guest House. Please use the special booking code and instructions here to reserve your room.

LBNL Guest House
23 Cyclotron Rd.
Berkeley, CA 94720
‍ ‍reservation@berkeleylabguesthouse.org
(510) 495-2800

The Berkeley Lab Guest House is a comfortable, serene hotel located on the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory campus, just uphill from UC Berkeley. There is a convenient and frequent LBNL shuttle bus service to the Brower conference center and BART.

There are numerous other options close to downtown Berkeley. We also recommend the Graduate Hotel and the Hotel Shattuck.

Map marked with a large red location pin.
Green logo of Berkeley Lab Guest House, featuring a stylized house with two windows and a roof, accompanied by the text "BERKELEY LAB GUEST HOUSE" beneath it.
The Berkeley Lab Guest House building with large glass windows, a curved roof, and a staircase leading up to the entrance, with a clear blue sky overhead.

Conference venue:‍ ‍

The Summit will be held again at the David Brower Center in Downtown Berkeley
2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, California 94704

The Brower Center advocates for the beauty, diversity and ecological integrity of our planet and people. Named after Berkeley native David R. Brower, who is considered by many to be the father of the modern environmental movement. All lectures will be held in the beautiful Goldman Theater, and poster sessions, exhibitor tables and food will be located in the atrium, outdoor terrace, and the Tamalpias room.  Located one block from the BART subway system.

Food:

On-site catering is provided by ACT Catering, bringing a unique blend of local, seasonal, and delightful fare. Light breakfast, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, and lunch will be provided for all attendees.  Vegan and gluten free options available.

Sign for ACT Catering highlighting that it is local, seasonal, and delightful.

Banquet Dinner:

We have rented out Gather restaurant for our Banquet dinner on Wednesday evening, located adjacent to the David Brower Center. Gather offers local, organic, ethically sourced food and drink in a warm, sustainably-created space.

Logo with the word 'GATHER' and the subtitle 'Kitchen Bar Events' surrounded by decorative borders
A simplified digital map with a red location marker on a park or residential area with streets, green spaces, and water bodies.
An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, decorative panels, hanging pendant lights, indoor plants, and a sign that says 'Gather'.
Interior of a busy restaurant with hanging woven pendant lights, large windows, and patrons dining at tables.

BBQ and Frisbee Fest:

On Friday afternoon, after the final session of the meeting, we will migrate to a local park to enjoy a delicious BBQ, and frisbee session!