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Digital Disruption Travel, Hotel & Venue

The city of San Jose is located in the heart of Silicon Valley. California’s 3rd largest city is known as the business mecca. San Jose is a compact walkable downtown that has diverse dining, recreation, nightlife and attractions.

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Event location

San Jose Convention Center
150 West San Carlos Street
San Jose, CA 95113
+1 408 295 9600

Hotel Accommodation

The San Jose Marriott is the host hotel for the event and is connected to the San Jose Convention Center. For attendees looking for informal networking both during the event, and after hours, this is the place to stay offering a selection of in-house bars and dining, and great local restaurants all within walking distance while at the same time, offering the convenience of a 2 minute stroll to the conference each morning.

To book your hotel room, visit the San Jose Marriott website.  The special room rate is now closed, attendees will get the best possible rack rate.

Getting to San Jose

San Jose is served by three international airports in the Bay area to choose from.

  • San Jose International Airport is 4 miles from downtown San Jose
  • San Francisco International Airport is 47 miles from downtown San Jose
  • Oakland International Airport is 41 miles from downtown San Jose

Getting Around

 Taxi

  • San Jose Airport to Marriott will cost you $24 and will take 14 minutes.
  • San Francisco Airport to Marriott will cost you $120 and will take 45 minutes
  • Oakland Airport to Marriott will cost you $120 and will take 45 minutes

**All fares and times are estimated.

 Super Shuttle – Shared Ride Van Service

  • San Jose to Marriott will cost you $19
  • San Francisco Airport to Marriott will $39
  • Oakland Airport to Marriott will $69

Private non-stop Van service is available at an additional cost.

 Caltrain

Caltrain runs between San Jose and San Francisco. Tickets can be purchased from the ticket vending machines at any station. A one way ticket will cost you $8.75.

Schedule:

  • First train:
    4:30 am (weekdays); 7 am (Sat); 8 am (Sun)
  • Last train:
    10:30 pm (weekdays & Sat); 9 pm (Sun)

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes.

 Restaurants

Below is a list of some of TM Forum staffs’ favorite restaurants in walking distance from the host hotel.

  • Original Joe’s Restaurant (American, Italian)
  • Gorden Biersch (Bar and gril)
  • Nemea Greek Tavern (Greek)
  • House of Siam (Asian)
  • Grill on the Alley ( American Steakhouse)
  • San Pedro Square Bistro & Wine Bar
  • Mezcal (Mexican)

 Health and Safety

Even though San Jose is one of the safest cities in the county, you should take the following steps whenever you travel:

  • Make a copy of your passport, and pack it in a place separate from where you are carrying the original.
  • Leave a copy of your itinerary with family or friends at home.
  • Be especially cautious at crowded subways, train stations, bus stations, tourist sites, market places, festivals, and crime- ridden neighborhoods.
  • Don’t use short cuts, narrow alleys, or poorly lit streets.
  • Try not to travel alone at night- if you have no choice, let a colleague know where you are going.
  • Avoid public demonstrations and other personal matters with strangers.
  • Try not to wear conspicuous clothing and expensive jewelry, and do not carry excessive amounts of money or unnecessary credit cards
  • Familiarize yourself with emergency exits and procedures at the venue, and your hotel

For anyone traveling to United States from another country to attend Digital Disruption you are advised to check with your country’s appropriate government agencies for VISA and travel information.