Where should I stay?
What does my conference ticket cover?
Your ticket to The Ladies First or Influential Leadership Conference covers your participation in the full conference program.
Where do I park for the Ladies First or Influential Leadership Conference?
We have a parking lot available at our church offices down the street, located at 2125 19th Street. Handicapped parking is available in the small at our church building. There are also limited free parking spots on the streets nearby.
We highly recommend rideshare through Lyft or Uber!
Can my ticket be canceled or transferred?
Tickets are not refundable but you can transfer your ticket to another attendee.
Who is the Ladies First conference for?
Women from all walks of life, in all ages and stages! Entrepreneurs, pastors, non-profit leaders, ministry spouses, church staff and volunteers, and more.
Who is the Influential Leadership Conference for?
Leaders who want to be equipped for racial reconciliation, multi-ethnic ministry, and biblical justice.
What is the schedule?
You can see the full schedule for The Ladies First conference here and the schedule for the Influential Leadership Conference here.
Where is ILC & Ladies first located and what are the dates again?
Arrive a day early on Wednesday, September 20th for a day just for the women! We’ll be meeting at the same location: Midtown Church, 2225 19th St. Sacramento, CA 95818
When do I need to arrive in Sacramento ? When does the first gathering begin?
The main conference begins the morning of Thursday, Sept. 21st. We highly recommend arriving by Wednesday evening to settle in, and enjoy some great Sacramento restaurants. (we should hyperlink this to the accommodations page and add some recommended restaurants). If you’re joining us for Ladies First on Wednesday, Sept. 20th, we recommend arriving by Tuesday night.
When does the final session end?
The conference ends on Friday, Sept. 22 at 5:00pm
What is the attire for the conference?
Casual
Are there any accommodations for dietary restrictions, disabilities, or any other special needs?
We have vegan and gluten-free options for the meals we provide.Handicapped parking spots are available in our church parking lot, and we’ve designated an area for
passenger drop-off.What is included in the cost of my registration?
The conference, snacks and drinks throughout the event, Friday lunch
Restaurants to add to accommodations page:
Here are some local suggestions to get you started!
Cafeteria 15L: Casual New-American, with a large covered patio. Great for brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks
Iron Horse Tavern: Casual New-American, bar: great for brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks
Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar: great for large groups and a local favorite for sushi!
Tower Cafe: Very close to the conference. Brunch is their specialty, but a variety of international flavors (salads and more) with a nice shaded patio
Mendocino Farms: great for lunch, a large selection of salads and sandwiches
Seoul St: Modern Korean, cocktails
Zocalo: Mexican / Latin-American cuisine
Midtown’s Cantina Alley: casual mexican, cocktails
Sauced: BBQ, large space is good for groups
Fixins’ Soul Kitchen: soul food, great for brunch
Saigon Alley Kitchen & Bar: contemporary Vietnamese and cocktails
Gunther’s Ice Cream: a Sacramento Classic (gets busy!)
Cafe Dantorels: brunch/lunch/dinner. Has great crepes, omelettes, salads, burgers
Shake Shack: burgers, near conference
Ramen House Ryujin: walking distance to conference
Mast Coffee: near conference on 17th St.
Cafe Bernardo: sandwiches, salads
Uncle Vito’s Slice of NY: pizza
Mas Taco Bar: tacos with global flavors
Where should I book my hotel?
We recommend staying within the downtown/Midtown area in closest proximity to Midtown Church. With Golden 1 Center nearby, there are lots of hotel options in a range of pricing. Check out options here
Is transportation being provided to and from the hotel from the venue?
We highly recommend Lyft and Uber from your hotel to the venue
What if I cannot attend the in-person conference, will there be an option to attend virtually?
We do not have plans to offer a virtual option this year.
What is the attire for the conference?
Casual
How will you ensure the safety of attendees at the 2023 ILC & LADIES FIRST CONFERENCE ?
The Midtown Church security team will be on-site