The registration desk will be located in front of the Biowall in the first floor atrium of the Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building (PISB) at 33rd & Chestnut Streets. Registration times are as follows:
We encourage you to check-in early to pick up your badge. There's a lot to cover each day, and sessions start promptly each morning.
You must wear your badge during the conference to gain access to the sessions, meetings, and meals.
EBLIP9 will take place on the first floor of the Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building (called PISB for short), which is located on the corner of 33rd & Chestnut Streets on Drexel University's campus. Please use the entrance on Chestnut Street, as all other doors will remain locked.
The complete schedule is available online at http://easychair.org/smart-program/EBLIP9/ or view the Schedule at a Glance.
We're going green! EBLIP9 is a paperless conference, which means we will not provide printed copies of the conference program or paper for notetaking etc. Laptops and tablets are encouraged, and outlets for charging devices are available throughout PISB.
A mobile-friendly version of the conference program is also available online for easy access during the conference: http://easychair.org/smart-program/EBLIP9/
Dress code is business casual. Check the weather for the region before you pack so you know what to expect of the climate.
Follow the conference on social media!
Conference hashtag: The conference hashtag is #EBLIP9 -- Please add this to all your tweets and posts about the conference, and follow the hashtag to see what your colleagues are posting!
Facebook: We post news, pictures and any other conference-related updates and information on our Facebook page, and any attendee can post there too! Please visit and "Like" our page.
Twitter: We're posting at our @EBLIP9 account.
We are providing a self-service bag check space with passive oversight from the registration desk for your convenience throughout the conference. Bags must be retrieved from the bag check area immediately following the last concurrent session on Monday (4:30 PM) and/or Tuesday (5:00 PM), and by 2:00 PM on Wednesday afternoon.
We'll be serving a complimentary continental breakfast and lunch each day. Beverages will also be available throughout the show. We work hard to make sure there are options for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans, and please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
In Philadelphia, the month of June is characterized by daily high temperatures averaging from 78°F to 93°F. Temperatures rarely fall below 68°F, and there is typically a 35% chance of rain on the average day.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors, without which this conference wouldn't be possible!
2017 Sponsors: