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The San Francisco skyline is visible behind the Painted
Ladies at Hayes and Steiner streets, some of the city's
most recognizable Victorian-era homes.
Experience San Francisco
during the International Conference
WHEN PULMONARY, CRITICAL
CARE, AND SLEEP MEDICINE
PROFESSIONALS CONVENE FOR
THE ATS 2022 INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE, IT WILL BE THE
FIFTH TIME SINCE 2001 THE
CONFERENCE HAS TAKEN PLACE
IN THE CITY BY THE BAY.
" There's a palpable interest
and excitement about going
to San Francisco, " said ATS
Chief Executive Officer Karen
J. Collishaw, MPP, CAE. " People
like San Francisco. It's our most
popular city traditionally in terms
of attendance numbers. "
The conference took place
virtually in 2020 and 2021
because of the COVID-19
pandemic. This year, the Moscone
Center will host in-person
conference activities.
Yerba Buena Gardens
" For the past two years, our
community shifted to an allvirtual
environment. While
we are all grateful for
technology and the ability
to connect anywhere
at any time, we are
thrilled to welcome
our community back
to an in-person
experience in San
Francisco, " Ms.
Collishaw said.
Located in the heart
of the South of Market/
Yerba Buena Gardens
neighborhood, Moscone
Center will be a hub of activity
during ATS 2022. It is ideally
situated for easy access to oneof-a-kind
dining, shopping, and
entertainment. The convention
center is within walking
distance of multiple cultural
venues, hotels, restaurants, and
attractions, as well as public
transport.
While at Moscone Center,
visitors are encouraged to take
in dramatic city views from the
more than 25,000 square feet of
outdoor terraces and explore the
center's large collection of public
art. Adjacent to Moscone Center,
Yerba Buena Gardens is the site
of a number of cultural venues,
including the Contemporary
cocktails. The nearby Lucky
Strike San Francisco combines
food and fun. Dinner, drinks,
dancing, and friendly
competition on the lanes
all can be had at this
restaurant and bowling
alley.
Art enthusiasts
will find modern and
contemporary pieces
in the San Francisco
Museum of Modern
Art, the largest modern
art museum in the world.
Portions of the first and
second floors are accessible
without a ticket.
Trend-setting fashion, art
Jewish Museum and Museum of
African Diaspora.
Within a short walking distance,
conference attendees can satisfy
their appetites for unique flavors
with an array of dining options
such as the Mediterranean fare
in a bistro setting at Barcha
or a casual midday meal with
artisan tea at the Samovar Tea
Lounge. Grab a drink with a
story behind it at Novela. The
library-themed eatery features
handcrafted cocktails and ontap
punches. The View Lounge
serves spectacular views of the
cityscape along with its craft
galleries, theaters, and an array
of dining options make Union
Square another must-see stop.
For those who want to explore
a wider area of the city, Moscone
Center is within easy access to
public transport, including Bay
Area Rapid Transit (BART) trains
and the city's Muni system, which
operates buses, trains, cable
cars, and the historic streetcars.
The San Francisco Convention
and Visitors Bureau lists Pier
39 in Fisherman's Wharf,
the Golden Gate Bridge,
Golden Gate Park, and the
Ferry Building among the
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