Will Oprah make an appearance?
No. There are no plans for Ms. Winfrey to be at this event.

How do I get there?
Please see our Driving Instructions, brought to you by Lincoln, or visit the
link to BCC’s website for specific directions and parking information. 

How much does it cost to park?
Valet parking ($20) is available via Summer Street. To access, turn onto East Side Drive and the valet area will be immediately on your right. To self park ($10), drive past valet and continue straight along the side of the building. At the end of the building, make a right and go down the ramp. The South Parking Lot entrance is at the bottom of the ramp, on your left.

What time should I arrive at the event?
All attendees are subject to a check-in process the day of the event, so please plan to arrive at least one hour prior to the start of your session. Morning session attendees should arrive no later than 7:30 am (morning registration opens at 7:00 am). Afternoon session attendees should arrive no later than 12:30 pm (afternoon registration opens at 12:00 noon).

Is there an early check-in available?
Yes! You are invited to check-in the afternoon prior to the event, Friday, October 6  between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Early check-in takes place in the North Lobby of the Boston Convention Center at 415 Summer Street. Attendees taking advantage of early check-in should still plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the event (8:00 am for morning session attendees, 1:00 pm for afternoon session attendees).

Can I pick-up my pass for the afternoon session in the morning?
Yes.  We will have a designated check-in for afternoon attendees from the time doors open in the morning (7:00 am).

What if I loose my pass or it is stolen?
Due to the expected demand for the event, we will not be able to replace lost or stolen passes.

What if I am late?
We highly encourage you to be on time for this event, as you are not going to want to miss any of our speakers!  In the event that you are late, we will happily point you in the right direction upon your arrival.

Will I be able to come back into the event once I’ve left?
Attendees will enter and exit through the North Lobby of the Boston Convention Center, at 415 Summer Street. Exit and re-entry are permitted through these doors only. For security purposes all attendees will be subject to a bag check upon entering or re-entering the building.

Will cameras be allowed?
No recording devises of any kind will be allowed into the event. We will be screening bags upon entry and cameras will be taken to a check-in location. Please avoid having these items in your possession upon entering the venue.

Are cell phones allowed?
Yes, but we ask that you please turn them to vibrate or silent so as not to interfere with the workshops. We also ask that you not use your cell phone cameras.

What is the event attire?
Please dress comfortably and wear something that makes you feel your best!  You should also wear comfortable shoes.  For style tips, brought to you by Dressbarn,
click here. 

Will there be a coat/bag check?
No.  We highly recommend that you bring as little as possible with you to the event.

Will the event be handicapped accessible?
Yes, all event spaces have wheelchair access and our keynote session will be equipped for the hearing impaired.

How many people can I register at a time?
One person (one payment method) may register up to six (6) attendees. Please note that you will need to include all relevant information for each person for whom you are registering, including their choice of workshops. We will not be able to edit registrations once they are made.  If your group wishes to attend the same workshops, please be sure to sign up for the same elective and time group.

What if we don’t register together, can we still attend the same workshops?
If registrations are not purchased together, we cannot guarantee that people whom sign-up for the same elective will be in the same workshops.  There will be two groups of people in each elective at all times.  We encourage you to register together.

Is there an age restriction on attendees?
Yes, no one under the age of 18 may attend or register for O You!

Can I bring my baby/child or pet with me to the event?
No one under the age of 18 is permitted to attend the event.  Pets are not welcome to attend the event.

Are there facilities for lactation?
Yes.  We will have a room designated for lactation.

Can men attend?
Of course!

What do I get for my $95 registration?
Registration includes registration materials, event journal, three (3) keynote speakers, two (2) workshops, a tote bag and gifts from the magazine and it’s sponsors. Additionally all registrants will get a free one-year subscription to O at Home (TBC).

What’s in the gift bag?
The custom-designed O You! tote bag will include gifts from our sponsors and the current issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine.

Will food be served?
Our sponsors may provide food and/or beverage samples. The Boston Convention Center has a full-service food court that you may access from our event at your own expense.

What is my $95 being used for?
A portion of the registration fees will benefit Oprah’s Angel Network. The other portion helps to offset the costs of producing the O You! event.

Can I cancel my registration once I’ve paid?
We will refund the cost of your registration less a $25 processing fee, for cancellations made by 5pm EST on Friday, September 15, 2006. 

How long is each seminar?
The keynote session will run for two (2) hours and feature our three (3) keynote speakers. Each of your two (2) elective workshops will run for 45 minutes, with a 45 minute You! Time break in between.

Are there assigned seats in the classrooms?
No.  All seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Are the workshops interactive?
The level of interaction will be determined by each speaker. On this website we have provided though-provoking questions relative to each workshop that you can use in advance of your attendance. Speakers also have the option of providing additional materials as a part of their session.

How many other people are in each session?
The keynote session will seat 1300 attendees. Each workshop seats 325 attendees.

Can I meet or get autographs from the speakers?
One-on-one meetings and autographs will be difficult to accommodate.  Check the schedule for times that our contributors will be available to sign books at the O You! Campus Bookstore.  The event is designed to be intimate and to encourage interaction.

Can I bring a card or gift for a speaker(s)?
No.  We cannot accept gifts or cards for our contributors.

I’m traveling into Boston for this event, where can I stay?
Make the event more memorable by staying at one of five greater Boston Doubletrees. Click here for locations.


Are there other things to do while I’m in Boston?
Visit www.bostonusa.com or click here to check out some great walking
paths, brought to you by New Balance, click here.

Will there be O You! events in other cities?
Our plans are currently limited to the Boston event only.  It is our intention to continue O You! events
in 2007.

All other questions may be emailed to us at: omagazineinfo@hearst.com