Frequently Asked Questions

What are “tracks” at the Digital Quality Summit?

Tracks are concurrent sessions. This year there are five tracks of interactive, hands-on working sessions where participants and the track lead and faculty develop new ways to solve quality measurement issues.

Am I required to choose a track before the Summit?

No! But we do ask for your track preference, so we can assign the meeting space accordingly.

You are welcome to switch between tracks during the Summit. To help you understand what tracks have done in previous working sessions, session summaries will be posted on the wall in each track room.

Will slides be available after the Summit?

Yes. Some slides presented during the Summit will be provided to attendees at the end of the Summit. Watch for an email from dqs@ncqa.org with a link to the evaluation survey and a link to download all slides.

Will there be Wi-Fi at the Summit?

Yes. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the meeting area. You will receive login information when you check in at our registration desk.

What should I bring to the Summit?

We encourage you to bring your laptop to the Summit, to participate in working sessions. Power outlets are available in working sessions to charge your devices.

Is there a dress code for Digital Quality Summit?

The dress code for the Summit is business casual. Remember that hotel conference rooms can be cool. You might want to dress in layers.

Do I need a copy of the confirmation email or registration confirmation number to check in at registration?

No. We only need your first and last name for your Summit badge.

What meals are included with registration?

July 16: Reception (5–6pm)

July 17: Breakfast and lunch

July 18: Breakfast and lunch

Coffee, tea and snacks are available during the Summit, as well.

Where is the Sheraton Boston Hotel?

The Sheraton Boston Hotel is on 39 Dalton Street in Boston. It is located in the historic Back Bay neighborhood and is connected to the Prudential Center Shops and the Hynes Convention Center.

Is there parking at the Sheraton Boston hotel?

Yes. Self-parking at the Sheraton Boston Hotel is $42 daily; valet parking is $58 daily.

Where in the hotel is the Digital Quality Summit taking place?

All general sessions and working sessions are located on the second floor of the Sheraton Boston Hotel.

Where is the overflow hotel, the Hilton Boston Back Bay, and how do I get to the Summit from there?

The Hilton Boston Back Bay is on 40 Dalton Street, directly across the street from Sheraton Boston Hotel.

To get to the Summit, cross Dalton Street and proceed to the second floor of Sheraton Boston Hotel.

How do I get to the Sheraton Boston Hotel or Hilton Boston Back Bay Hotel from the Logan Airport?

The hotels do not provide shuttle service, but Boston Logan Airport is only 4 miles away. They are easily accessible by taxis, rideshares and the Logan Express Back Bay (free from Logan Airport, stops at Hynes Convention Center, which is next door to the Sheraton Boston Hotel; $3 from Hynes Convention Center to Logan Airport, runs every 20 minutes).

The Prudential stop is the closest T stop to the Sheraton Boston, served by the Green Line.

I won’t be able to check in before the Summit starts at 1pm. Where can I leave my luggage?

Attendees are encouraged to leave their luggage at the bell desk at the Sheraton Boston.

What’s there to do in Boston?

The Sheraton Boston has an onsite spa and 24-hour fitness center, which includes a heated indoor pool with a retractable roof.

Here are some nearby activity options:

• Visit Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox
• Shop and dine at Prudential Center (attached to Sheraton Boston)
• Visit Faneuil Hall Marketplace (3 miles from Sheraton Boston)
• Visit the Boston Public Gardens (0.9 miles from Sheraton Boston)
• Visit Newbury Street (0.2 miles from Sheraton Boston)
• Visit Boston Public Library (0.8 miles from Sheraton Boston)
• Visit historic North End (3.5 miles from Sheraton Boston)
• Play golf at the William J. Devine Municipal Golf Course (5.3 miles from Sheraton Boston)
• Swim at Castle Island, South Boston (6.2 miles from Sheraton Boston)
• Join a tour: Boston Duck Tour, Boston Brew Tour, Beacon Hill & Back Bay Tours and Old Town Trolley Tours

Go to the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau for more suggestions.

Check out their directory for nearby restaurants.

Have a question that isn’t answered here? Email us at dqs@ncqa.org.