Portland - Somewhere Different

No other destination offers Portland’s mix of natural beauty, creative culture and delicious cuisine. Get outdoors in an urban forest or the nearby Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood or Oregon Coast. Taste the local bounty at food carts, restaurants, farmers’ markets, microbreweries, wineries and coffee roasters. Connect with diverse communities and discover a makers’ scene that invites you to explore your creative side. Shop — tax-free — from independent shops in neighborhoods all around the city and end every night with live music. Find yourself here, and plan to come early or stay late to enjoy all that Portland has to offer.

Conference Hotel

The Hilton Portland Downtown is at the center of all things downtown. It sits less than one block from the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and Pioneer Courthouse Square. Pioneer Place Mall, Portland Art Museum, Newmark Theatre, and several parks are within three blocks.

The AABC group rate for our conference is $169 single/double. Make your reservation by August 22nd to receive the conference rate.

  • The conference hotel is the hub of all Birth Institute activities. Staying onsite means you’re just steps away from education sessions, meetings, and countless networking opportunities with fellow attendees.

    When AABC partners with a conference hotel, we commit to filling a certain number of rooms. In return, the hotel provides discounted group rates with a lowest-rate guarantee and access to meeting spaces at no extra cost.

    If we don’t meet our room commitment, AABC must pay the difference — a cost that can run into thousands of dollars. These penalties not only impact this year’s budget but also weaken our ability to negotiate favorable rates and amenities for future conferences. Ultimately, that can mean higher registration fees for everyone.

    Without a room block, hotel rates would be higher, meeting space fees would be added, and attendees might find themselves scrambling to secure nearby lodging. The result: higher costs for participants and the conference alike.

    Your stay matters. By booking your room at the conference hotel, you help keep costs down, protect future rates, and strengthen the Birth Institute experience for all.

Banner Photo Credit: Zack Spear (@zackspear)