Event Details

For Coaches & Mentors

Event OVERVIEW

We anticipate a full schedule of quality workshops, roundtables and panel discussions Saturday and Sunday and coordinated dinner locations for networking on Friday night.

 

Event Location

The FIRST Mentor Conference will be taking place at

Blue River Technology
3303 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Anticipate warm, sunny California summer weather during the event!

Recommended Accommodations

Accommodations need to be self-arranged by attendees. Registered attendees are able to join the #housing channel in the FMC 2025 conference slack (access given upon registration) for ease of discussing sharing hotels, Airbnbs, etc. Below are some nearby hotel options; be sure to check back often.

 For available discount codes – click on the boxes below – labelled “Click for Booking Information.”

Marriott, TownePlace Suites
San Jose Santa Clara
0.3 miles from the venue

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Arrival: Friday, August 22, 2025
Departure: Sunday, August 24, 2025

TownePlace Suites, San Jose Santa Clara for $149.00 USD per night

Booking link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1753899485503&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Marriott, AC Hotel
San Jose Santa Clara
– 0.3 miles from the venue

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Embassy Suites by Hilton
Santa Clara Silicon Valley
– 0.4 miles from the venue

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We have a room block reserved at Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Clara Silicon Valley for August 22, 2025 through August 24, 2025. Booking your room is simple, just select “Book a Room” to receive your group’s preferred rate.

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SPECIAL CONCESSIONS:

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access in guest rooms
  • Complimentary made-to-order breakfast daily
  • Complimentary Evening Reception daily
  • Overnight parking available at a discounted rate of $10.00

We’re looking forward to seeing you in August! We hope you enjoy your stay and your group’s event!

Dates & Rates

August 22, 2025 – August 24, 2025
Book by: August 15, 2025

Rooms and rates information

  • 2 Room Suite – 1 King Bed – $149.00
  • 2 Room Suite – 2 Double Beds – $149.00
Hyatt, Centric Santa Clara
Silicon Valley
– 0.7 miles from the venue

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Marriott, Delta Hotels
Santa Clara Silicon Valley
– 1.5 miles from the venue

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Friday Event Opportunities

We are currently organizing company tours expected to take place between 1:00 – 3:00pm.  There will be a link provided in the 2025 FMC Slack Workspace to RSVP when the list is complete.

We are currently coordinating with local robotics teams for lab tours for FMC attendees to be able to interact with local teams, see different lab configurations, and network with each other. These will be scheduled for 5:00-9:00pm and will be announced in the 2025 FMC Slack Workspace.

After the tours, attendees and guests are welcome to meet at Guildhouse Bar to socialize pre-conference. Please check the attendee 2025 FMC Slack Workspace (and upcoming attendee emails) for details about the lab tour locations and specific times.

Saturday evening is reserved for you to connect with attendees outside the conference.