Joint Genome Institute

JGI Annual User Meeting

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to stay in Berkeley

Residence Inn Berkeley

Hotel Shattuck

LBNL Map

Shuttle Service

There will be a designated event shuttle running from the /Residence Inn Berkeley to LBNL, dropping off at the IGB building.

Shuttle Schedule:

  • Morning Schedule:
    • 7:45AM – 9:30AM  Pick up from the Hotel Shattuck approximately every 20 minutes
  • Afternoon Schedule:
    • Monday, August 29th – 5:00PM – 7:30PM – departing the IGB and returning to the Hotel Shattuck approximately every 20 minutes
    • Tuesday, August 30th – 4:00PM – 5:30PM – departing the IGB and returning to the Hotel Shattuck approximately every 20 minutes
    • Wednesday, August 31st – 5:00PM – 7:30PM – departing the IGB and returning to the Hotel Shattuck approximately every 20 minutes

NOTE:  Once onsite attendees have received their event badge it can be used to ride any LBNL shuttle.

How do I submit an abstract?

The deadline to submit a poster is August 15th at 11:59PM (PDT).

How do I have my poster considered for a short talk?

If you would like to be considered for presenting a short talk, register and submit your abstract by Friday, July 15th at 11:59PM (PDT).  Your registration confirmation email will include a link to submit your abstract.  All short talks will have a 15 minute time slot during the meeting.

Is there a poster competition this year?

There will be a poster competition with the following categories: Best Communicated Science, Most Impactful Science, Best Student Poster, and Audience Choice.

How can I register to attend a workshop?

Your registration confirmation will include a link to register for workshops that will be held Thursday, September 1st and Friday, September 2nd.  There are both in person and virtual attendee options.

Refunds

All refunds are subject to a $50.00USD administrative fee. If canceled up to four weeks before the event, 100% of the registration fee (less the administrative fee) will be refunded.

No refund is given if canceled within two weeks of the event. If canceled between four and two weeks before the event, 50% of the registration fee (less the administrative fee) will be refunded.