When and Where will #FWNSUmmit2024 be held?

The Filipina Leadership Global Summit [#FWNSummit24] will be held from 29 October to 01 November in Sydney, Australia. The Post-Summit Tour is 01–02 November and is a separate registration.

  • All sessions and special events will be held at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park.

  • The Global FWN100™Awards Gala Dinner and Ceremony on 31 October will be held at the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park.

Are there reduced rates for hotel rooms?

Special rates are available only for Summit delegates and booked through FWN. There is limited availability of rooms and will be released on a first-come, first-served basis for single and double occupancy as well as junior suites and one-bedroom executive suites. 

To reserve and access the Hotel Special Rates for Summit delegates follow the prompts to register for #FWNSummit24 then choose your room type. Hotel rooms are not included in the All-Access summit registration.

The deadline to take advantage of the Hotel Special Rates for Summit delegates is 30 August 2024.

What is included in the All-Access summit registration?

The All-Access Summit Registration includes:

  • All meals as indicated on the FWN Schedule

  • Awards Gala Dinner

  • Learning Journey

  • Complimentary DISRUPT book

NOTE: Hotel rooms are not included in the All-Access summit registration.

what is the cancellation and transfer policy for #FWNSummit24?

NON-REFUNDABLE & NO CANCELLATION POLICY

  • All summit and special event registration fees, summit hotel reservations, tours, sponsorships, ads, naming opportunities agreements, book and magazine orders, FWN brand items orders, auction items, Visa Invitation Letters, S/H fees and wire fees are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE.

  • This policy has no exceptions and is strictly enforced.

TRANSFER POLICY

  • Summit registration, special event fees, hotel reservations and tours are non-refundable but may be transferred to another Summit delegate.

  • Summit and Special Event Registrations: Email your transfer request to filipina @ffwn.org with person's name and contact info 40 days BEFORE indicated deadline date on specific event registered.

  • Summit Hotel Reservations: Email your transfer request to filipina @ffwn.org with person's name, contact info and exact hotel booking dates 40 days BEFORE your hotel check-in date.

  • A 20% transfer fee will be assessed for all transfer requests.

Questions? Call or text us at +1.415.935.4FWN (4396) or via email at filipina @ffwn.org.  

WHAT TO WEAR?

DAILY SUMMIT SESSIONS:
Sydney Casual. Bring a shawl as the meeting rooms can get chilly. Comfortable Footwear.

GALA AWARDS DINNER AND CEREMONY:
Strictly formal. Filipiniana or long gown. Black Tie or Barong for your male guests.

What is the code of conduct for Attendees and participants? What should I expect at the #FWNSummit24?

  • Before engaging, ensure others are comfortable with handshakes and other contact greetings.

  • Follow all event signage and instructions from the Filipina Summit team.

  • Respect your fellow participants’ comfort and privacy.

  • Stay at home (or in your hotel room) if you are sick with a cough, fever, or have been exposed to COVID-19.

Most of all, we want you to engage fully in the Summit! Even in unique times, learning never stops. Whether we’re connecting online or in person, networking is the heart of our work.

When will the SUMMIT agenda be available?

The #FWNSummit24 schedule will be available beginning in August. The schedule will be updated daily, as schedule changes occur.

When the #FWNSummit24 schedule becomes available, you will receive an email inviting you log in to your #FWNSummit24 schedule app. If this is your first Filipina Summit, you will be asked to create an account. With a registered account, you can send messages to fellow delegates and speakers and create your personal schedule. You can even upload your photo and a short bio. You will be able to view the schedule on your phone, tablet or computer.

When will reservations for hotel at the special summit delegate rate end? what do i do if i miss the hotel reservation deadline?

The preferred Hotel Special Rates for summit delegates is available until 30 August 2024.

We anticipate selling out and encourage you to book early. If you miss the deadline, contact us at filipina @ ffwn.org and we will try our best to help you book your hotel but at the current market rate for guest rooms.

i’d like to spend more time in sYDNEY. can i take advantage of the preferred hotel rates?

If you are arriving early or staying after the Summit, the special room rate is available to Summit attendees beginning three days before the summit and three days after the summit, subject to the availability of guest rooms. You may take advantage of this reduced rate when you register for the Filipina Summit.

You can indicate your additional days of stay when you reserve and access the Hotel Special Rates for summit delegates at the #FWNSummit24 registration page.

what about OTHER LODGING?

If you are NOT staying at the official FWN hotel, or staying with friends or family, make sure you know all the times that you need to be at the hotel and other venues for all the activities.

What airport should I fly into?

Sydney Airport (SYD) is the international airport serving Sydney, New South Wales in Australia.

HOw to i get to the hotel from SYDNEY AIRPORT?

The Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park is 12 kilometers from Sydney Airport or about 20–25 minutes by car.

By ride share

Rideshare services are available from Uber, Ola, DiDi, Shebah and InDrive. Request a ride from your preferred rideshare service and get picked up from either the domestic or international terminals. Simply send the request once you've exited the terminal, and your driver will meet you at the designated pick up zone for your terminal.

  • T1 International - Exit Arrivals Hall A and follow signs to Rideshare

  • T2 Domestic - Exit the terminal and follow the green signs for Priority Pick-up

  • T3 Domestic - Passengers will be collected from the kerbside, directly outside of T3 Domestic terminal

By taxi

Each terminal has its own sheltered taxi rank with supervisors on hand during peak times to ensure a smooth flow of taxis for travelers.

If you need assistance, curbside supervisors can also organize taxis with baby capsules, wheelchair access, five-seaters and maxi taxis for larger groups or station wagons for large amounts of baggage.

Drivers are required to accept all fares, small or large, from the airport. The curbside management team will help you and your driver with this request.

Please note that taxis are not permitted to pick up passengers away from a taxi rank.

Taxi fares to Sydney City are approximately AUD $45–$55 one way. A $5.45 airport toll is payable by all passengers (per car) taking a taxi from any of Sydney Airport’s taxi ranks.

By train

Sydney Airport is located just 13 minutes by train from the city. Airport Link offers a fast and convenient way to reach the city and suburbs, with trains running approximately every 10 minutes. The train station nearest the hotel is the St. James Station.

The International station can be accessed from the arrivals level of the terminal, past Arrivals Hall A. The Domestic station can be accessed from the arrivals level of the T2 and T3 Domestic terminals. To use this service, you can either purchase an Opal Card from the station or WH Smith, or tap on with your Amex, Visa or Mastercard.

For more information about airport transportation options, visit the Sydney Airport transporation page.

is HOTEL PARKING available?

  • Hotel on-site parking is available at a daily rate of AUD $60. For valet service, the daily rate is AUD $85. The in-house guest self parking fee is AUD $60 AUD daily.

How can I get around San Francisco?

In addition to using rideshare apps and taxis, you can also use public transportation.

  • Sydney has an extensive public transport system of buses, trains, metro rail, light rail and ferries. To use the network, you’ll need to either purchase an Opal card or use a contactless credit card, debit card or mobile device.

    • Use an Opal card or your preferred payment method on public transport services in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Illawarra and the Southern Highlands.

    • Purchase an Opal card and load it with funds at participating retailers such as newsagents, convenience stores and supermarkets, and at Sydney Airport. There are also top-up machines at some train stations, light rail stops and ferry wharves.

    • Tap your Opal card on the reader when you board your selected mode of transport, and be sure to tap the reader again when you disembark.

    • Tip: If you are using a credit card, debit card or mobile device instead of an Opal card, be sure to tap on and off with the same payment method.

  • Sydney’s train network is an efficient way of traveling around the city. Take the City Circle to connect to the harbor ferries at Circular Quay, the retail precinct around Town Hall Station, and Central Station. NightRide bus services replace trains between midnight and 4.30am.

  • Sydney’s light rail network has three main lines. 

    • The L1 line runs from Central Station through harborside Pyrmont to the inner-west suburb of Dulwich Hill. 

    • The L2 and L3 lines depart from Circular Quay and travel to Central Station on their way to the city’s eastern suburbs.

  • Sydney has a comprehensive bus network. Many buses travel through the city from Wynyard and Circular Quay, and beyond to Sydney’s suburbs, beaches and regional areas. Selected bus routes run 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  • With its sparkling harbour, Sydney was made for ferry travel. Ferry services operate around Sydney Harbour from Circular Quay, cruising to destinations such as the beachside hotspot of Manly, Taronga Zoo Sydney, Luna Park, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and more. Check out the map guide to see all the routes on the Sydney ferries network.

  • The latest addition to the Sydney public transport network, driverless Metro trains operate on the Metro North West Line from the northern suburb of Chatswood to Macquarie University and Tallawong in the north-west of Sydney.