GETTING THERE What airport should I use? You have multiple flight options for this Annual Conference. Palm Springs (PSP) is the most convenient. (The open­air design of this airport is fascinating.) You can literally walk to the conference center from there. Or catch the complimentary shuttle to either the Renaissance or Hilton. Ontario International Airport (ONT) is an active, larger option. It’s a quick hour west of Palm Springs. There are plenty of shuttles, but the cheaper options are Uber, Lyft, or a rental car (which you can keep or turn in once you get to Palm Springs). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), a mega hub with great rates, is another hour west. Ground transportation options are plentiful. If you are coming early to visit Skid Row, LAX or Burbank (BUR) are excellent options. You can still fly home from Palm Springs or Ontario. SO-CAL Palm Springs, California, is where it will all be happening in 2019. The primary dates are June 3–6, with a very special (optional) preliminary gathering taking place in Los Angeles on June 1–2. If you haven’t been to Palm Springs, California, it’s a must­see setting: The land of pools and palm trees and more golf courses than you can shake a five­iron at. A walk down North Palm Canyon Drive—just three blocks from where our event will be—offers the quintessential California experience: Trendy shops and boutiques, amazing restaurants, and an occasional movie star. OUR DIGS Our meeting venue is the Palm Springs Convention Center and Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel (attached properties). Our second hotel option, located one block away, is the Hilton Palm Springs. The single/double rate at the Renaissance is $135; it’s $125 at the Hilton. State and local taxes apply. Visit www.citygatenetwork.org/2019hotel to book your room. Please note that hotel reservations require a non­ refundable first­night charge. Carefully evaluate your anticipated hotel room usage to avoid cancellation penalties. THE LOCALS Our local ministry for this conference will be Coachella Valley Rescue Mission in nearby Indio, California. We’re offering a tour of their impressive facility on Wednesday, June 5. This ministry is doing some unconventional things with great results. 14 “ ” Your event was a life­ transforming investment that has brought about a change in my mind and spirit. “ ” As a young professional it was so amazing to connect with others in the field who are making mission work their career path.