Logistics

The Singularity Summit 2008 will be held October 25, 2008 at the Montgomery Theater in San Jose, California.

Sat Oct 25, 2008: Singularity Summit Venue

Built in 1936, the Montgomery Theater is an intimate "Old California" style-theater. Featuring full production capabilities, the newly renovated theater has 523 seats and is located next to the Tech Museum in beautiful downtown San Jose.

The Singularity Summit (SS08)
Saturday, October 25, 9am-5pm
Montgomery Theater
271 S. Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113

Fri Oct 24, 2008: Workshop Venue

Pre-summit workshop will be at The Tech Museum adjacent to the Montgomery Theater. The Tech Museum is full of unique, hands-on exhibits showing how technology works and how it's impacting every aspect of our lives.

SS08 Emerging Tech Workshop
Friday, October 24, 9am-4pm
Tech Museum of Innovation
201 South Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113

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Recommended Hotels

The following hotels and rates are subject to change or become full. For more options, try Orbitz or Travelocity.

Fairmont Hotel (FULL)
($149/night, 0.1 miles)
170 South Market St
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 998-1900
Sainte Claire Hotel
($140-$180/night, 0.2 miles)
302 South Market St
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 295-2000
Hotel Montgomery
($110-$160/night, 0.2 miles)
211 South 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 282-8801
Ramada Limited
($90-$140/night, 0.5 miles)
455 South 2nd St
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 298-3500

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Airport Information & Directions

Norman Y. Mineta International Airport is located in San Jose 3 miles (5km) from the Hotel and Summit (See Google Maps directions).

San Francisco International Airport is located 37 miles from the Hotel and Summit (See Google Maps directions).

Ground Transportation

Taxis

Taxis to and from San Jose's Norman Y. Mineta International Airport (SJC) are approximately $20 one way. Taxis to and from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are approximately $135 one way.

Rental Car

  • Budget: (800) 527-0700
  • Enterprise (800) 736-8222
  • Hertz: (800) 654-3131

Hertz Rental car is located conveniently underneath The Fairmont Hotel. Phone: (408) 286-6201.

Driving Directions

  • From San Jose's Norman Y. Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    • When exiting the airport make a right onto Guadalupe Parkway (HWY 87 South).
    • Continue down Guadalupe Parkway (HWY 87 South) to the Park Avenue Exit.
    • Make a left on Park Avenue and continue down 3 blocks.
    • Make a right turn on S. Market Street.
    • Make a U-Turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park.
    • The Hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando St.

    See Google Maps directions

  • From the North on Highway 101 (San Francisco):
    • Take HWY 101 south.
    • Exit De La Cruz
    • Continue down De La Cruz until it becomes Colemane Avenue.
    • Coleman Avenue will turn into Market Street.
    • Make a U-Turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park.
    • The Hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando St.
  • From the North on Highway 280 (San Francisco)
    • Take Vine Street/Almaden Boulevard exit.
    • Turn left at the first signal (Almaden Boulevard).
    • Take a right at the fourth signal (San Carlos Street).
    • Take a left at the second signal (Market Street).
    • The Hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando St.
  • From the North on Highway 880 (Oakland/Fremont/Hayward)
    • Take the Downtown/First Street exit.
    • Make a left at the bottom of the off ramp.
    • Make a right on Julian Street.
    • Make a left on Market Street.
    • The Hotel is located between San Fernando St. and San Carlos St.
    • Once you cross San Fernando St., you will need to circle Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park.
    • The Hotel is located at 170 South Market Street.

    See Google Maps directions

  • From the South on Highway 680 or Highway 280
    • Take HWY 87 North (Guadalupe Parkway).
    • Continue down Guadalupe 1 mile to Downtown/Santa Clara Street exit.
    • Make a right on Santa Clara Street.
    • Take a right at the fifth signal (Market Street).
    • Continue on Market Street.
    • Make a U-Turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez.
    • The Hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando St.
  • From the South on Highway 101 (Los Angeles)
    • Take HWY 101 North to HWY 85 North.
    • Exit HWY 87 North (Guadalupe Parkway).
    • Continue down Guadalupe Parkway 1 mile to the Downtown/Santa Clara Street exit.
    • Make a right on Santa Clara Street. Go five lights to Market Street and make a right.
    • Continue on Market Street for two blocks and circle Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park.
    • The Hotel is located on 170 South Market Street.

    See Google Maps directions

Parking

Suggested parking for the Singularity Summit and Workshop is at the City View Plaza parking garage which has entrances located on Park Ave (between S. Market and Almaden) in downtown San Jose, within one block of Montgomery Theater and the Tech Museum. The cost for all day parking on Friday is $25, and $7 on Saturday.

City View Plaza Parking
104 Park Center Plaza, San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 293 6115

See here for other parking suggestions.

Weather

San Jose in October is fairly dry and mild with the average temperature at 63F (min 59F, max 67F). You may want to bring a light jacket for the afternoons.

Dress Code

Dress is casual; ties, etc. optional. Relaxed style is fine.

Security

Event badge must be worn at all times during the event.