The venue
Pier 48,
San Francisco
A waterfront space on the Embarcadero with three stages, a workshop hall, and a rooftop deck for the evening socials. Ten minutes from downtown, steps from the bay.
Pier 48, The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
Getting there
BART to Embarcadero station, then a 10-minute walk south along the waterfront. A free shuttle runs from Union Square every 30 minutes from 7:30 AM.
Capacity & layout
5,000 attendees across three stages, four workshop labs, and multiple sponsor areas.
Main Stage
2,000 seats
Track A
800 seats
Track B
600 seats
Workshop Labs
4 × 60 seats
Stay nearby
Discounted room blocks at three partner hotels — the Ferry Building Hyatt, the InterContinental, and the Hotel Emblem. Use code SUMMIT26 at checkout.
Ferry Building Hyatt
0.3 mi from venue
From $289/night
Use code SUMMIT26 for discounted rate.
InterContinental SF
0.5 mi from venue
From $319/night
Use code SUMMIT26 for discounted rate.
Hotel Emblem
0.8 mi from venue
From $249/night
Use code SUMMIT26 for discounted rate.
Accessibility
- Fully wheelchair accessible — all stages and workshop rooms
- Live captioning (CART) on all Main Stage sessions
- ASL interpretation available — request when registering
- Quiet room with livestream available throughout the event
- All-gender restrooms on every floor
- Service animals welcome
Health & safety
- Complimentary masks available at all entrances
- Outdoor and well-ventilated indoor spaces
- Hand sanitiser stations throughout the venue
- First aid team on site at all times
- Nearest hospital: UCSF Medical Center (0.9 mi)
Get in touch
Questions about group rates, sponsorship, accessibility, or CFP? Drop us a line.
Or grab your ticket directly — see ticket options.