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Omni Fort Lauderdale
1850 SE 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Escape to the hotel in the heart of Fort Lauderdale
Perfectly positioned along the Intracoastal Waterway, Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel offers a rare blend of waterfront serenity and urban accessibility. Guests at the hotel in Fort Lauderdale will enjoy sweeping views of passing yachts, glimmering canals, and, from higher floors, the shimmering Atlantic Ocean beyond. Just moments from Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale Beach, and two major airports, the hotel places travelers at the heart of South Florida's most dynamic coastal corridor—where the city skyline meets the sea.

Upon arrival, guests at the hotel will enjoy six dining venues, an urban outdoor pool deck and Mokara spa. The property's signature restaurants include Reef 76: Kitchen & Bar, serving up fresh seafood and coastal dishes, and Fair Ketch, a lively sports and entertainment bar featuring a Topgolf Swing Suite home to two bays.

What to do/see in the area: For more information, visit this link or the hotel site.


Room Rate*: $259 (single or double)
Reservation Deadline: June 3, 2027

*Does not include applicable fees; $10 destination fee or taxes


 

Plane

Airports Near Venue

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - (4 Miles/11Min Drive)
Miami International Airport (MIA) - (30 miles/36 min drive)

Valet Parking Only: Approximately $60 to $67.80 per day with in/out privileges


International Attendees:

If you are not a U.S. citizen and plan on attending SBC 2026, you may be required obtain a temporary visitor visa, unless you qualify for admission without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program.

Though we are unable to assist directly with your application, the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs provides a variety of resources for international visitors. To see what kind of visa you will need to acquire ahead of traveling, and to verify if you're eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, please use the Visa Wizard Tool available on their website.

To find your nearest Embassy or Consulate, you may visit Official List of embassies from the U.S. Department of State.

To begin your visa application, please visit the U.S. Department of State Consular Electronic Application Center. We advise beginning this process as early as possible. An FAQ is also available for the application process, which you can access by visiting the U.S. Department of State's DS-160: Frequently Asked Questions page.

Invitation Letter

You can obtain an invitation letter in two ways:

  • On acceptance of your submission to SBC, the letter will be included in your abstract acceptance email
  • You can also request one during the registration process