Accessibility

 

Accessibility Guide for Dreamforce 2023

Welcome. This is a sensory-inclusive explanation of what to expect during your Dreamforce experience this year.

Please scroll down the page for a walk-through of our event from your perspective.

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Accessibility
 

Accessibility Guide for Dreamforce 2023

Arriving at and Leaving Dreamforce

I’m on my way to Dreamforce.

The event runs over three days from September 12–14.

I should arrive around 8:00 a.m. PT so I can check into the event and start my day.

The event finishes at 5:00 p.m. PT.

The event is at Moscone Convention Center. The address is 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94103.

To leave, I will make my way to Howard Street, where there is signage to help direct me to the shuttle buses and rideshare pickup areas.

Thank you for attending Dreamforce.

 

I’m traveling in a taxi or rideshare, or being dropped off.

The best drop-off and pickup locations will be on the east side of Third Street between Howard and Minna Streets for northbound travel, or the south side of Howard Street between Fourth and Fifth streets for westbound travel.

For either option, I will allow six to eight minutes to make my way to Moscone West, where ambassadors will direct me to the event entrance. If I can’t find Moscone West, I can ask any ambassador for assistance.

I’m traveling on a shuttle from my hotel.

If my hotel has shuttle service, a large sign in the hotel lobby will show me the shuttle hours and pickup location. In the morning, I can catch the shuttle bus to Dreamforce every 15–20 minutes between 7:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. PT.

If I need an accessible shuttle for any kind of disability, I can call 818-428-7607 one hour in advance to schedule a ride. At Dreamforce, the drop-off/pickup location is located at Moscone West, on Howard Street between 4th Street and the Moscone West Loading Dock.

I’m arriving by public transit.

To reach Moscone West, I can take the BART or MUNI Metro to Powell Station. To reach Moscone North or South, I can take the BART or MUNI Metro to Montgomery Station.

I can also take the bus to the Mission Street and 3rd Street stop. From there, I will head northeast on Mission Street toward 3rd Street, right onto 3rd Street, and another right onto Howard Street. 

I have arrived at Dreamforce campus

 This is what I can expect at Dreamforce.
 

I will first need to go through security.

When I arrive at the venue, I will need to go through the security scanning process. This may include weapons detection screening and bag checks. Small and large suitcases are not permitted into the event, but I can use coat check facilities to store these if I need. The coat check is located next to the badge pickup area, and is free of charge for all attendees.

Next I will check in to the event.

I will go to the main badge pickup area in Moscone West on Level 1. After clearing security, I will make my way to the check-in desk. I will pull up my digital pass from my email to help me check in faster and collect my badge. If I need an accessible badge pickup line, I can go to the low-height counter to register or ask any ambassador for help.

Volunteers at the Disability Help Desk are available at the badge pickup area on Level 1 if I need more help.

Accessibility Provisions

I can find accessibility provisions throughout Dreamforce to make my journey more comfortable, including English captions in the keynote, mobility devices, charging stations, and sighted escorts. I can find detailed information in the Accessibility tile in the Dreamforce 2023 mobile app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

If I need support with finding the accessibility provisions, I can ask the volunteers at the Disability Help Desk in the Moscone West lobby during badge pickup hours. The Disability Help Desk is staffed to support guests with visible and invisible disabilities, and medical conditions.

 

I want to attend the Main Keynote with Marc Benioff.

The keynote in Hall F is in the lower level of Moscone North. I can enter the doors from Dreamforest and go through Security to enter the keynote room. There may be a long line before the doors open, so I should arrive at least 30 minutes before keynote starts. If I need an accessible entrance to the keynote, I can ask the security team at the hall doors to allow me through the accessible entrance.

If I need accessible seating, I can ask any ambassador to assist me or request help from the Disability Help Desk.

I want to visit the Campground and Dreamstore.

The Campground and Dreamstore are located in Moscone South. I can enter Moscone South from Dreamforest and signage will direct me to the Campground in Hall ABC and the Dreamstore in Hall D.

Digital maps and signage will be stationed throughout the venues to help me navigate Dreamforce.

I want to explore the rest of Dreamforce.

If I am searching for a particular location, I can use MazeMaps to get directions. MazeMaps is a wayfinding tool in the Dreamforce mobile app that will give me step-by-step directions to a point of interest.

MazeMap offers a screen reader mode, helping Dreamforce attendees get to their destination by reading aloud the directions once the map is generated.

I can learn more about MazeMap accessibility in its accessibility statement.
 

What are the food and drink options?

I can get morning coffee and a light continental breakfast on Howard Street on Tuesday from 7:15 a.m.–9:30 a.m., and Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

I can get lunch food and drinks from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. PT in:

  • Yerba Buena Gardens — This is also where any preordered special meals can be picked up.
  • Campground (Moscone South, Lower Level)
  • Codey’s Canteen (Moscone West, Level 1 near Trailblazer Forest)
  • Howard Street

I can get an afternoon snack every day from 2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. in Moscone West (all levels), Campground, and Howard Street.

There will be some lower-height counters available at the food and beverage stations on Howard Street, so I can easily access and collect my food and drinks.

Please note: Timing is subject to change.

What if I need a restroom?

I can find a restroom on each level in every building. There is signage to help with wayfinding, and I can also ask any ambassador where the closest restroom is.

Will there be rest stops if I need to sit?

I can find areas of rest strategically placed around the venue. Howard Street will have priority seating for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions, which will be indicated on the signage.
 

What if I need some quiet time?

If it is too loud or I need some quiet time, I can head to the Mindfulness Meadow. I can use this quiet zone to engage in mindfulness and perform religious practices if I wish. I can find the Mindfulness Meadow in YBCA Forum, located at 701 Mission Street.

Is there priority, dispersed-wheelchair, or unobstructed-view seating?

Accessible seating is available to me and for anyone who requires it. All sessions, ranging from keynotes to theaters, will have several seats or even rows reserved for anyone needing seating accommodations. Any ambassador can help me find the accessible seating.

If I need assistance with seating in breakout sessions, I can ask the volunteers at the Disability Help Desk.

How do I get extra help?

I can ask any ambassador across campus or visit the Disability Help Desk on Level 1 at the badge pickup area.

We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco.

 
 
 

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