Resources: Summer Institute 2024

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Agenda: View the full agendaAFIT Summer Institute Program Cover

Venue: Renaissance Phoenix Glendale

9495 West Coyote Boulevard
Glendale, AZ 85305
United States

Weather Forecast: Weather Channel for Glendale, AZ

Transportation: There is no hotel shuttle. Please arrange for a cab or ride share option, like Uber or Lyft.

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Find Your Team Table: Solana Ballroom Map

Curious to see who else is here? View the attendee list 

Team Pride Contest: Signals of Change Padlet
  • Anyone adding NEW signal tiles (clicking on the green plus in the bottom right corner) need to be logged into their organizational profile
  • Everyone can interact to the Padlet without an account (heart and comment on posts)
  • The posted signal with the most hearts at the end of Conference Day 2 (Friday at 4:30 PM) will be the winner of the contest 

Slide Decks & Resources

Things to do in Glendale

Spa Botanica at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale is a full-service spa offering massage, body treatments, facials, skin care, and nail services (styling services are available with advanced notice).  
They also provide the option for custom group specific spa events (like chair massage) for your team.

Westgate Entertainment District (walking distance from hotel)
Restaurants, specialty shops, and entertainment
Features ax throwing, an escape room, and comedy club
Live entertainment currently scheduled is Monster Truck live show on Sat, Aug 3
https://westgateaz.com 

PopStroke – Golf Oasis at Westgate Entertainment District
Restaurant, ice cream parlor, mini-golf, kids playground, outdoor games and more!
2 minute drive from hotel - 9480 W. Hanna Lane, Glendale, AZ 85305
https://popstroke.com/venues/glendale/

StirCrazy Comedy Club at Westgate Entertainment District
Live stand-up comedy – currently no events scheduled after July 26 we will check back to see if anything gets scheduled)
6751 N Sunset Blvd Suite E-206 Glendale, AZ 85305 – 1 block from hotel
https://www.stircrazycomedyclub.com 

Desert Diamond Casino
Casino, entertainment, shopping and dining
4 minute drive from hotel - 9431 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305
https://www.ddcaz.com/west-valley/events 

Wildlife World Zoo – Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park
About 20 minute drive the hotel - 16501 W. Northern Ave. Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
www.wildlifeworld.com
$48/adult, $27/child (3-12)
Group discount for 10 or more.
  • Desert Mirage Golf Course
    8710 West Maryland Ave, Glendale AZ 85340 (5 minutes from hotel)
  • The Legend at Arrowhead Golf Club
    21027 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308 (15 minutes from hotel)
  • Verrado Golf Club
    4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye, AZ 85326 (30 minutes from hotel)