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Safety Notice

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By attending SFWC, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and agree to follow the guidelines set in place by the SFWC team.

Masks:

Everyone in attendance at SFWC, whether inside or outside, must wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth, regardless of vaccination status. This applies to all conference events and activities except meals. We will have some masks available if you forget yours.

ALL Events:

In accordance with public health guidance, all attendees at ANY SFWC event (including panels, keynotes, and free and paid events), will need to provide proof of full vaccination* or proof of a negative COVID-19 result within 48 hours before they arrive at the conference. Find test centers near you here.

*Second vaccine dose/boosters to be administered at least two weeks pre-event.

All staff, volunteers, sponsors, and authors will be fully vaccinated or have received a negative COVID-19 test result within 48 hours before they arrive at the conference.

As the pandemic evolves, the San Francisco Writers Conference is preparing to accommodate whatever official safety guidelines are in place at the time of the event. While we can’t know exactly what they will be, participants should be prepared for a proof of vaccination requirement and indoor mask mandate as we believe these are likely. The city of San Francisco is about 80% vaccinated and expects to be open for guests with updated cleaning protocols in place at all publicly accessible facilities. Since February has always been flu season, we are accustomed to keeping everyone safe and healthy. Covid has necessitated scaling up these precautions and creating backup plans but we are confident in our ability to do so and expect the 2022 conference to be our best ever. 
Laurie McLean, Director
San Francisco Writers Conference
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

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The San Francisco Writers Conference (“SFWC”) enjoys a rich literary culture. Over the course of four days, over 500 attendees and renowned keynote authors, presenters, editors, and agents, attend SFWC, combining the best of both the traditional publishing industry with the latest technology to empower authors to publish anywhere. Situated just north of Silicon Valley, the SFWC is truly a one-of-a-kind celebration of craft, commerce, and community.

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Thank you for your decision to support the San Francisco Writers Conference. Your donation will help us provide free programs and scholarships. The San Francisco Writers Conference, a non-profit charity 501(c)(3).

Funding has been provided by California Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

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