Practical Information

Hotels

Have you already booked your hotel? If you have not yet done so, you can make a reservation in one of the 3 official hotels we have chosen for the Americas Conference. 

Venue

Cintermex
Address: Av. Fundidora No. 501 - Col. Obrera
Monterrey, N.L., México, C.P. 64010
Contact: T. +52 81 8369 6969; info@cintermex.com

Transportation Hotels - Venue - Social Activities

Due to the proximity of the hotels to the venue and in order to encourage sustainable practices, we will not provide vehicle transportation from the hotels to Cintermex.

Walking Directions:
From Antaris to Cintermex (1 minute, 17 meters)
From Holiday Inn Express to Cintermex (3 minutes, 200 meters)
From Tru by Hilton to Cintermex (10 minutes, 750 meters).

For the social activities (Welcome Reception at Baseball Hall of fame, City Tour, and Closing Dinner at Showcenter) we will offer transportation in the evening, buses will depart and return to/from the 3 official hotels.

Transportation schedule

September 10 - Welcome Reception

7:30 pm - Buses depart from the official hotels to Baseball Hall of Fame
11:00 pm - Return to the official hotels from the Welcome Reception

September 11 - City Tour

3:00 pm – 3 minute walk from the venue to Parque Fundidora
5:00 pm - Return to the official hotels

September 11 - Closing Dinner

7:30 pm - Buses depart from official hotels to Showcenter Complex
11:00 pm - Return to hotels from the Closing Dinner
Note: Transportation will be limited exclusively to those delegates staying at the official hotels designated for the event (Antaris Cintermex, Holiday Inn Express Fundidora and Tru by Hilton). If you are staying at a hotel other than these, you will need to arrange a cab service or other type of transportation of your choice to attend the Conference and other social activities.

Registration area and opening times

In order to attend the UFI Americas Conference and social activities, pick up your badge at Cintermex on September 10th at 8:00 am, 
before the official opening of the event.

Bear in mind your registration fee must be paid at the time you pick up your badge. Failure to pay before the start date of the event will result in the cancellation of your registration. 

Matchmaking Session

This session, powered by Expoplatform, does not require prior registration. Simply arrive to room 308 at 12:00 pm on September 10.

Your 7 matchmaking meetings will be scheduled on the spot. Please make sure you have access to the email address used for your event registration and arrive promptly at the start time. Note that once the activity has begun, we won’t be able to include new participants.

Social Activities

  • Welcome Reception, September 10, 8:00 pm
Location: Basebal Hall of Fame
Address: Calle Gregorio Torres S/N, Colonia Centro CP.64010

  • Closing Dinner, September 11, 8:00 pm
Location: Showcenter Complex
Address: Av. Batallón de San Patricio 1000, Zona San Agustín, 66266 San Pedro Garza García

For the social activities (Welcome Reception at Baseball Hall of fame, City Tour, and Closing Dinner at Showcenter) we will offer transportation in the evening, buses will depart and return to/from the 3 official hotels.

Sports Club

As is tradition at UFI events, our delegates will gather for a 15-20 minute run or bicycle lap around Parque Fundidora. You don't have to be a great athlete, just enjoy the fresh morning air and some time out with your colleagues.

Please confirm your assistance via email at juanita@ufi.org and specify if you are attending as a runner or bicyclist.

Date: September 11
Meeting Time: 6:30 am
Start at 6:45 am
Meeting place: Antaris Cintermex Hotel Lobby

City Tour, September 11, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Tour sites:
– Embarcadero Crisol Fundidora
– Paseo Santa Lucia
– Museo de Historia
– Palacio de Gobierno
– Macroplaza
– Explanada de los heroes
– Teatro de la ciudad
– Fuente de la vida
– Faro del comercio
– Banco de México
– Pasaje Morelos
– Barrio Antiguo
– Catedral metropolitana
– Museo Marco
– Letras de Monterrey
– Plaza Zaragoza
– Presidencia Municipal
– Capsula del tiempo

Post-Conference Tour

On Thursday, September 12, we will enjoy a post-conference tour in San Pedro Garza and the Huasteca Canyon.

If you have not registered yet for the post-tour, click here to book a spot and send proof of payment to juanita@ufi.org

Departure from official hotels: 10:00 am
Return to official hotels: 3:00 pm
Cost: $55 USD per person

Note: this activity is not included in the registration fee and must be booked and paid directly to Monterrey Tour tourism agency.

Accompanying Persons

We have established a special rate for accompanying persons of $180 USD which includes participation in: 
  • Welcome Reception on September 10
  • City Tour on September 11
  • Closing Dinner on September 11.

Dress Code

We suggest Business Casual attire for both the sessions at the Convention Center and the evening social activities on September 10 and 11.

For those joining the Post-Conference tour, we suggest casual attire and comfortable walking
shoes. The city tour taking place on the afternoon of the 11th includes a 20 minute walk. Women, please avoid heals.

Bear in mind the temperature in Monterrey during this time of the year will range between 18⁰C to 26⁰C.

Access Your Event Pictures

Memento is our preferred partner for providing you access to all the pictures taken at the event.

Here is a simple set of instructions on how it works:
  • Click on the Memento button on our event app.
  • You will be redirected to the event pictures.
  • Upload a selfie and enter your email address and thanks to facial recognition, you will be able to access your photos in real time throughout the event.

AI Translation

As we have 3 official languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese, and some speakers will use those, simultaneous translation, powered by Wordly, an AI user friendly app will be provided while the event takes place in Cintermex.

How to use it?

You just need to scan the QR code on your mobile or copy paste this link on your computer browser and it will redirect you to the Conference session (Session ID: CQSN-4538). Then just select your language, click the blue “attend” button below, and voilá!
In case you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask the UFI Team or check out this User Tutorial.

Venue Layout and Conference Rooms

Main Conference: Room 301 -303
Matchmaking Session: Room 308
Xchange Sessions: Room 307
Round Table Discussion:: Rooms 304 (English) & 305 (Spanish)
Networking Coffee Breaks, Lunches and Exhibition Floor: Salón/Terraza la Silla
Chapter Meeting CSA: Room 101
Chapter Meeting North America: Room 102
Associations Committee: Room 112
AMPROFEC Members Meeting: Rooms 107 & 108

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Get the event photos live and network with your colleagues and peers attending the event.
The UFI Events app is the easiest way to stay informed about this year's event. Stay up to date with programming, sessions and social activities. Use it to make new connections and network with colleagues and industry peers.


When you download the event app, follow these steps:

1. Enter your email address, the one you used to register for the event
2. You will then receive a code by email
3. Submit it in the dedicated box
4. Select the UFI Americas Conference event
5. ENJOY! 
 
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