Practical Information

Location and date

July 13-18, 2013
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
USA

Find the Boston Convention Center on a map.

Time zone

Boston operates on Eastern Time. What time is it in Boston?

Language

The primary language spoken in Boston is English.

Climate

Summer temperatures in Boston are comfortable with an average 82°F (27°C).

Currency and exchange

The official currency in Boston is the U.S. dollar (USD). Determine your exchange rate. Currency exchange is available at banks and kiosks throughout the city and at the airport. Cash machines/ATMs are available in most banks, hotels, and shopping centers. For denominations under one dollar, the currency is coins.

Telephone

When calling internationally from Boston, dial the country's international access code, 1, followed by the country code of the country you are calling, area code and local number.

Transportation

The T, the mass transit system in Boston, connects the metro area with buses, the subway and boat transportation.

Taxis are prevalent in downtown Boston. When using a taxi to travel from Logan International Airport to downtown, expect the cost to be around $35 (USD).

Americans with Disabilities Act

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (i.e., physical, dietary, etc). Please contact Mara Davis prior to the live event at +1.312.335.5835.

Attire

The Alzheimer’s Association promotes business casual attire for the duration of AAIC. Consider bringing a light jacket or sweater since meeting room temperatures and personal comfort levels vary.

Security

All AAIC 2013 attendees, speakers, contractors, exhibitors, members of the media and guests must register and receive a badge to gain admittance to conference sites. Conference badges must be properly displayed at all times.

The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center is staffed, monitored and patrolled 24 hours a day by security professionals who are trained in emergency preparedness and first aid.