Venue
Gallery 308
The 2025 Economic Futures Summit will be hosted at Gallery 308 situated in the American Indian Cultural District, and on the steps of Silicon Valley, bringing these worlds together. The venue, where the maritime trade and repair shops at Fort Mason were originally located, has been meticulously rehabilitated to its original industrial aesthetic as part of a vibrant cultural hub. It offers panoramic views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Venue Address
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
Landmark Building A,
2 Marina Blvd,
San Francisco, CA 94123, United States
Catering
We are proud to serve breakfast and lunch catered by Wahpepah’s Kitchen.
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Travel
International Travel Requirements*
International travelers to the United States are required to provide a passport and, in some cases, a visa for entry.
The Visa Waiver Programs enables most citizens or nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. Travelers must have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel. The link below will provide information on countries whose citizens may enter the United States through the Visa Waiver Program.
In most circumstances, citizens of Canada and Bermuda do not require a nonimmigrant visa. Additional resources for Canadian visitors to the US can be found on the US Embassy and Consulate website. Additional resources for Bermudians can be found on the US Consulate Hamilton website under Visa Exemptions for Bermudians.
It is important to apply for a visa (B-1 Temporary Business Visitor) early as the wait times vary between countries. The current wait times can be viewed on the Global Visa Wait Times table. If you are requesting a visa invitation letter to submit along with your visa application, please note that you must be a registered participant before receiving an invitation letter. Please email your request along with your confirmation number and full address to economicfutures2025@gmail.com. We are unable to fulfill requests for visa invitation letters after September 23, 2025 (6 weeks out from the Summit start date). If we are unable to verify your corporate/organizational credentials, no visa invitation letter will be issued. Please note that a visa invitation letter does not guarantee you will be granted a visa, and it is the sole responsibility of the participant to contact their local embassy or consulate to obtain the necessary paperwork for entry into the United States.
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at the port-of-entry have authority to permit or deny admission to the United States. Learn more about admissions and entry requirements, restrictions about bringing food, agricultural products, and other restricted/prohibited goods, and more by reviewing the CBP website.
As of June 12, 2025, travel into the United States from the following countries is restricted:
- Afghanistan
- Chad
- Republic of Congo
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Iran
- Libya
- Myanmar
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Yemen
- Burundi
- Cuba
- Laos
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- Turkmenistan
- Venezuela
If you are traveling to Economic Futures from Canada, the following Canadian airports host US Customs and Border Protection preclearance facilities:
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Halifax
- Montreal
- Ottawa
- Toronto Pearson
- Vancouver
- Winnipeg
More information about preclearance and preclearance stations outside Canada, can be found here.
*The information here is accurate as of publication, it is the responsibility of each participant to review the most recent travel information from their country.
Getting to and from the event
Parking
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture provides paid parking for the convenience of visitors. Check the day’s calendar of events to see what is happening on campus. The parking lot does fill up occasionally.
Parking fees may increase on certain high-attendance dates. Overnight parking is not permitted. Parking fees are in effect from 7:00 a.m. – midnight daily.
Transit
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture is served by the following MUNI lines: 28, 30, 30X, 43, and 49. See Muni website
In addition, Golden Gate Transit stops at the intersection of Lombard and Fillmore Streets.
Accommodation
Klimpton Alton Hotel Fisherman’s Wharf
Waterfront views and vintage charm on San Francisco’s waterfront. Economic Futures Summit guests receive a discount when booking via the link below.
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Argonaut Hotel
Located in the landmark Haslett Warehouse building, Argonaut’s enduring character shines bright through the hotel’s gracious team, stellar reputation, and bountiful amenities. Economic Futures Summit guests receive a 15% discount when they book on the Argonaut website and enter the code: FRTM
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Hotel Zoe
A modern boutique hotel offering stylish rooms, eco-conscious amenities, and a relaxing courtyard retreat. A special rate of $149.00 per night + 17.695% occupancy tax and waived guest amenity fee is available to Economic Futures Summit attendees. Book via the link below or using code 11012025ECO through their website or by calling the reservation system (800)-682-3239.
Note: The booking link will expire on 10/2/2025. Beyond this date, contact Martha Qin at 415-292-4534 or mqin@hotelzoesf.com for assistance.
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