Logistics
Lodging
The following hotels are located within 15-20 minute walking distance to the Summit venues, and complimentary shuttle service will be provided. Go to Transportation for more information.
NOTE: Complimentary Private Shuttle Service is being provided to and from the Host Hotels to the Summit. See the Transportation page for details.
Hilton Orrington/Evanston and Conference Center
1710 Orrington Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Direct phone: (847) 866-8700
Details:
- Single and double rates: $280+/night and applicable taxes
- Cancellation policy: Reservations may be cancelled without penalty provided that the hotel is notified a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the confirmed arrival date, by 3:00 p.m. CDT
- WiFi/internet included in room rate
- Check in: 3 p.m. Check out: 12 p.m.
Reserve a room:
By phone: Hilton Central Reservations at: 1-800-HILTONS (1 (800) 445-8667)
Online at: Hilton Orrington Reservations
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston
1818 Maple Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Direct phone: (847) 475-6400
Details:
- Double rates: $290+/night applicable taxes
- Cancellation policy: Reservations may be cancelled without penalty, provided that the hotel is notified a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the confirmed arrival date, by 3:00 p.m. CDT.
- WiFi/internet and parking: included in room rate
- Check in: 3:00 p.m., Check out: 11:00 a.m
Reserve a room:
By phone: (847) 475-6400 or toll-free at: 1-877-STAYHGI (1-877-782-9444)
Online: Hilton Garden Inn Reservations
FAQs
Transportation
Host Hotels Shuttle Service
Please allow up to 20 minutes transit time to the Global Hub due to the large volume of traffic around the building entrance during the event. The shuttle schedule is the same for all host hotels.
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From the hotel to the Global Hub |
From the Global Hub to the hotel |
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TUESDAY |
From 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. |
From 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
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WEDNESDAY |
From 6:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. |
From 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
Walking maps will be available at all hotels. Walking time is 15 to 20 minutes.
NOTE: We expect a large number of attendees driving to the Summit so please add 40 minutes to your drive time.
Summit Location
The Kellogg Global Hub is located at:
2211 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL
Directions for taxis and ride-shares
Please arrive by way of Lincoln Street and follow the signs to the Kellogg Global Hub circular drop-off/pick-up area.
Self-driving and parking information
Please arrive by way of Lincoln Street and follow signage to the circular drop-off/pick-up area in front of the Kellogg Global Hub.
Parking is being handled by a professional valet service located at the circular drop-off/pick-up area in front of the Kellogg Global Hub. Valet parking is free and no tipping is permitted.
Airport distances
O'Hare Airport is 20 miles, and a 43 minute drive (without traffic) from Evanston
Midway Airport is 30 miles, and a 1+ hours drive (without traffic) from Evanston
Cabs
Best Taxi: 847-864-2500
Northshore Cab: 847-864-7500
American Taxi: 847-673-1000
Yellow Cab: 312-829-4222
Ride-Share
Limo Services
Pontarelli Chicago Limousine Service: 312-226-5466
Public Transportation
CTA (train)
RTA Trip Planner
Metra (train)
Union Pacific North Line (Central, Davis and Main stops)
Virtual participation
CAN ANYONE VIEW THE LIVE-STREAM?
Yes, the live-streamed sessions are open for all to view.WHICH SESSIONS ARE BEING LIVE-STREAMED?
Select sessions from the Global Women's Summit will be live-streamed on Tuesday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 9. Please see below for a list of the sessions, times and respective live-stream links. If you have any questions regarding live-streaming, please email globalwomenssummit@kellogg.northwestern.edu.Tuesday, May 8
Opening Sessions:3:30 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Dean's Welcome – Navigating the Key Career Pivot Points for Women
3:55 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.
Kellogg's Investment in Women
4:35 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
A Conversation with Hollywood Leading Lady, Sherry Lansing
Session 1: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Letting Go of Perfection
Positioning Yourself for a Board Seat
Wednesday, May 9
Session 2: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
How Bold Moves Can Make Your Career
Session 3: 9:10 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
Interacting Effectively with the Board
Managing Well – Up, Down, and Across
Session 4: 10:20 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Negotiating for Yourself on Your Way In, Up, and Out
Session 5: 12:50 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work
Session 6: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Creating a Powerful Second Act
Generating Capital for Female Founders and CEOs
Closing Sessions:
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
What We Wish We Had Known: Lessons To and From Our Children
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dean's Closing and Call to Action
WILL THE LIVE-STREAMED SESSIONS BE AVAILABLE FOR LATER VIEWING?
No. The live-streamed sessions will not be available at a later time.
WILL THE HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO BE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE?
No, the only content from the Summit that will be available for viewing on the website are the selected sessions to be live-streamed.
WILL OTHER SESSIONS BE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE AT A LATER DATE?
No, there are no plans to make sessions available at a later date. Please tune in for the live-streaming of sessions on Tuesday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 9.
Instructions for live-streaming:
What browsers are supported?
For the best experience when viewing a Livestream broadcast, we recommend the following:
To watch an event on Livestream, please ensure you have the following:
- System Requirements: Windows 7 or higher, Mac OS X 10.6 or higher
- Supported desktop browsers: Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, Safari 8 or higher, Microsoft Edge, **Internet Explorer 11
- Supported mobile browsers: Chrome, Safari (iOS)
- Adobe Flash Player: http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ (Not required for Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari)
- Internet Connection: 5-10mbps download speed is recommended. Check your connection at www.speedtest.net.
**Please see Microsoft's statement regarding Internet Explorer support.
If you find that you are experiencing issues while viewing with Internet Explorer, click here for troubleshooting steps.
What kind of Internet connection do I need to view?
We recommend viewing Livestream from a wired connection with a download bandwidth of at least 700Kbps. If the event producer is encoding at a higher bitrate you will likely need a higher speed.
To test your speed, go to www.speedtest.net. Bandwidth fluctuates constantly (especially on Wi-Fi and mobile internet), so running 3 tests is recommended.
As a general rule your download bandwidth must be greater than the bitrate of the event broadcast you're trying to view.
Can I view Livestream on a mobile device
To view an event on a mobile device, just go to the event page via your mobile browser or Livestream Mobile app.
Open the browser on your mobile device. You can either type in livestream.com and use the search tool to find an event you are looking for, or type in the full URL of the event you are looking for if you know it.
When you arrive to the event page, click the play button on the player in the browser to open the live player.
Need additional help?
Please send an email to KIS@kellogg.northwestern.edu or call 847-467-2200
Attendees
Who is invited?
This event is not open to the public, nor is it open to everyone in the Kellogg community. This is an exclusive event for:
- Kellogg alumnae
- Current Kellogg female students
- Senior women who are long-term friends of Kellogg and Northwestern
Cost/Donations
How much does it cost?
Thanks to a group of generous donors, there is no charge for the event itself. You may have to pay for travel and accommodations depending on your plans, but the event is free.Content and Sessions
WHEN WILL I KNOW WHO THE SPEAKERS ARE AND WHAT SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE?
We will continue to update this website with new information. We encourage you to download the mobile app, which will help you stay connected before, during and after the Summit. We will let you know as soon as the app is available.
HOW DO I SELECT MY SESSIONS?
Session selection for all registered participants was due on April 2. If you are notified that you have been selected from the waiting list, please follow the following instructions:
Visit the Select Your Sessions registration page.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- When you enter the Select Your Session site, you will be asked to enter your email address. You must use the email address you used to originally register for the Summit in order to recognized.
- Once you have selected your sessions and clicked on FINAL on the REGISTRATION SUMMARY page, you will not be able to make any changes.
- If you are on the REGISTRATION SUMMARY page, and have not clicked on FINAL yet, you can click on CANCEL and start the session selection process over again.
- Many of the sessions have limited capacities with spots filled on a first-come, first-served basis.