Sunny skies and palm-fringed beaches set the scene for adventures and uniquely Lauderdale experiences that you will enjoy at the IEEE International Symposium on EMC. Greater Fort Lauderdale is located in the center of South Florida's Gold Coast between Palm Beach and Miami, boasting 23 miles of sun-kissed beaches, weather that can't be beat, and over 300 miles of navigable Intracoastal Waterways stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Everglades and connecting the area's top attractions, hotels, shopping areas and restaurants, it truly is the "Venice of America" with its distinctive Water Taxis which serve as Fort Lauderdale's version of the gondola!
Greater Fort Lauderdale has earned national "Blue Wave Beaches" certification for its beaches. Come enjoy Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, Hollywood, and Hallandale Beach, all with their own unique style and charm.
For those who want fashion, fine cuisine and the luxury lifestyle, you need look no further than Las Olas Boulevard and Downtown Hollywood and Hollywood Boulevard. These streets are lined with 5 Star restaurants, boutiques featuring home décor, jewelry, specialty items and of course exciting nightlife. Shoppers can hunt for bargains spending all day browsing among 350 name-brand outlets at Sawgrass Mills Mall. There are more than 4,000 restaurants and a long list of entertainment venues - ranging from performing arts, to museums, to golf course, to high-stakes poker - provide multiple ways to play.
But it doesn't stop there. Greater Fort Lauderdale is known as the Yachting Capital of the World, is one of the world's largest cruise ship ports, boasts great surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, motorcycle riding/rental, parasailing, jet ski/wave runner rental, and Everglades airboat and swamp buggy rides. Yachts, water taxis, riverboats or catamarans make getting there a big part of the fun for your visit. Greater Fort Lauderdale also boasts both the International Swimming Hall of Fame and the International Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum that serve as delightful attractions. These are all part of the experience that is "South Florida".
The Everglades is one of the great ecosystems of the world and not to be missed. The exotic wildlife, like alligators and Florida Panthers, unique flora and fauna as well as the Seminole Native Americans make the Everglades a must on your visit. This is truly a once in a lifetime experience. And for those of you who prefer the pampered life you can immerse yourself in the spa scene, some of which feature "Signature Everglades Treatments" inspired by the native peoples.
We have teamed up with two great groups to make your time in Fort Lauderdale enjoyable. We have arranged for the Convention Center to provide a free Concierge Service for our event that will provide information and reservations for local events, attractions, tours and more. Our other team member is Universal/American Express Travel, they will be available to assist anyone in planning and making travel reservations for the symposium or pre or post symposium vacations or business trips. Last we have a Fort Lauderdale Survival Guide that will provide our own insight to enjoying the area.
Use the links below for details, information, and services.
