SBDC Summit Tickets
Summit Ticket (Mar 4)
- Entry to AI Summit (Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Ave)
- Complimentary Lunch
- Meet Local & National Speakers
- Access to Summit Speaker Materials
Icebreaker Reception (Mar 2)
- Entry to Warm Spot (Out North Theater, 411 D St)
- Live Stream of Iditarod Start
- Drinks & Light Refreshments
- Exciting Surprises!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Join us at the SBDC Summit: Exploring Artificial Intelligence and discover how AI can drive innovation and boost efficiency in Alaska! Have a question? Let’s get in touch!
What if I’d like to register a group?
We can help! Contact our Summit team via email, and we’ll help take care of everything.
What is your refund policy?
Life happens, and we understand! Please reach out to the Alaska SBDC team to make your cancellation 48 hours before the event.
What if I have a Summit idea or pitch to share?
We would love to talk with you. We are accepting submissions through a Google Form here. You are also welcome to reach out to our team via email!
What hashtags should I use at the Summit?
We encourage sharing pictures, videos, and takeaways at the Summit! Use #SBDCSummit for us to share the event through your lens.
Where is the Hotel Captain Cook?
The Hotel Captain Cook is in the heart of downtown Anchorage at 939 W. 5th Avenue in Anchorage, AK.
Learn more about the “the Cook” on our Venue page!
What should I know about Fur Rondy?
Fur Rendezvous, or “Rondy,” is a winter festival with a significant place in Anchorage’s history. Established in the mid-1930s by Vern Johnson and friends to coincide with the town’s mining and trapping season, the festival began as a three-day sports tournament featuring skiing, hockey, and a children’s sled dog race. Learn about Rondy here!
Can I attend the Iditarod Ceremonial Start?
Yes! The Ceremonial Start is Saturday, March 2; festivities begin at 10AM in Downtown Anchorage at the corner of 4th and D street. Summit attendees are invited to our Icebreaker Reception to warm up and celebrate at well!
The Iditarod is an annual sled dog race covering 1,000+ miles of challenging terrain and named after the Iditarod Trail, a historic dogsled route used during the 1925 vaccine run to Nome. Learn more here!
What is the Icebreaker Reception?
What can I expect for parking?
EasyPark Alaska: Parking meters must be paid Monday-Friday, 9 am – 6 pm. Rates: 2-hour meter $1.75 per hour; 10-hour meter $1.25 per hour; Handicap – different rates apply. If you want a receipt for a transaction at a street meter, click here.
Parking Garage: 5th and B (420 B Street): Height Restriction: 7’ 0” (8’6” on Level 1 – Entry on 4th Ave). Rate: $2.00 Per Hour. Security Contact (24/7): 907-297-4471
Parking Garage: 6th & H (700 West 6th Avenue): Height Restriction: 6′ 9″. Rate: $2.00 Per Hour.
What type of weather can I expect in Anchorage?
March is the first month of spring in Anchorage. March is still freezing, with an average temperature ranging between a high of around 29 °F (-2°C) and a low near 18°F (-8°C). Learn more at Visit Anchorage and Weather Underground.
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