Travel

Getting to UC Berkeley

As a member of the UC community, you may utilize the Connexxus Travel Portal for booking airfare, car rentals or tapping Uber for UC benefits. Please visit our Lodging page for direct links to book accommodations at the UC Tech discounted rate. Be sure to plan your travel so you are able to participate in all three days of the conference!

Conference Hub

UC Tech 2023 home base will be the Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Union (near Sproul Plaza), an accessible venue for all with additional campus locations for sessions. The planning team is committed to providing access to all individuals attending the conference. Use this helpful guide to navigate campus or request special accommodations by emailing the UC Tech Programming Committee

Traveling Around Campus & Beyond

UC Berkeley is a big campus but there are plenty of ways to get around, including:

  • Bear Transit - The campus shuttle runs all summer, with daytime and nighttime service. Riding the shuttle is free for all UC Tech attendees, just show the driver your badge when boarding. 

  • Rideshare - To get to the conference select zone 7, Sproul Plaza, as your dropoff location. 

  • Bikeshare - BayWheels allows you to pick up a bike from a dock station for a ride around town.

  • Public Transit - Hop on the BART to get to other nearby destinations or head into San Francisco. Browse Bartable Berkeley for tips.

  • Alternative Transportation - View all the different options available on campus.