virtual:  Saturday, October 19, 2024

in person:  November 14 - 16, 2024

at

Hyatt Regency Rochester

125 East Main Street, Rochester, New York, United States, 14604

+1 585 546 1234

See above pictures for an outline of our schedule.

Information about Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities 

for Virtual and In-Person Conference  

CLICK HERE 

Register as a Sponsor or Exhibitor  CLICK HERE

  Information about Sponsor and Exhibitor  Opportunities for Virtual and In-Person Conference 

Register as a Sponsor or Exhibitor 

Click here for the Visit Rochester Website! 

Click here for Visit Rochester on Instagram!

Specialty Foods:

Thanks to the region’s fresh produce, historic background, and diversity, Rochester's culinary scene is an intoxicating melange of flavors. From traditional American fare to modern fusions, a local meal in Rochester will never disappoint.

A GARBAGE WHAT?

The “Rochester Garbage Plate” is a must-try for visitors, but what exactly is it? Legend has it that local restaurateur, Nick Tahou created the popular street food consisting of hot dogs, beans, home fries, dressed in mustard, onions, and meat sauce and called it “Hots & Potatoes.” The meal was a hit and remains the number one menu item. The name came from a group of college students who saw the meal and asked for a plate with “all the garbage on it.” The name stuck and though the Garbage Plate has been trademarked by Nick Tahou Hots, you can still find variations of the plate all over Rochester. Each restaurant puts its own spin on it, including healthy versions, upscale versions, and even a sushi version.

AMERICAN FARE

From the "World's Greatest Cheeseburger" at Bill Gray’s to real pit BBQ and Blues at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Rochester takes traditional American cuisine to the next level. Many of our restaurants are located in culturally and historically significant areas, giving you a taste of Rochester history along with your meal. 

INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS

Whether you’re looking for an authentic Mexican meal or craving Puerto Rican arroz con gandules, Rochester offers Latin flavors that will tantalize your palate. If you’re searching for spices from further away, our Chinese and Indian restaurants are sure to satisfy. 

SWEET TREATS

Nothing ends a meal like a wonderful dessert and Rochester has plenty to choose from! Savor a creamy custard at Abbott’s who have been making the delicious frozen treat since 1902. 

Chocolate fans in your party? Laughing Gull Chocolates offers truffles and bark that not only taste great but are ethically sourced. More chocolates and sweet treats can be found at Hedonist and Stever's Candies.

GRAB A DRINK

When you’re in the mood for a cold drink or searching for the perfect Happy Hour, Rochester’s local bars and taverns are the places to be. If you’re a craft beer enthusiast traveling through Rochester, be sure to stop by Genesee Brew House. The oldest brewery in New York State, this local spot serves cold brews, delicious meals and a stunning view of High Falls.

Jukebox tunes and Lake Ontario breezes can be found at Marge’s Lakeside Inn. Located in Seabreeze, NY, this dive bar has been a local favorite since the 1960s and is the perfect place to unwind. 

Rochester has so much to offer, check out the rest of our local favorites below.

Thank you Visit Rochester for this information!  Click here for Restaurant Recommendations!

Thank you very much for  being willing to share your time and talents with NYS TESOL.  We are excited for our virtual conference on Saturday, October 19, 2024 and in-person conference coming up on Thursday, November 14th, Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th.  We know our conference will be a great success because of the amazing support you volunteers provide!

EXPECTATIONS:

We will have a VIRTUAL volunteer meeting to briefly go over roles at the conference, questions you might have and share the in-person schedule, so that you can sign up for volunteering.  This will be scheduled closer to the actual conference date.

Each morning of the conference, you will check-in slightly earlier than others to receive important updates that will surely arise as we get closer to the event.

At the sessions you sign up for, you will greet attendees at the door, introduce the presenter, offer to give a 5 minute warning at the end of the session, and thank everyone at the end of the presentation.

Thank you for your willingness to serve!  The sign up link is live here.

We are looking for reviewers for our 2024 Annual Conference proposal submissions. Please sign up here if you would like to volunteer to read and review at least three proposal abstracts. Thank you very much for being willing to share your time and talents with NYS TESOL! 

• With questions, please contact: proposals@nystesol.org

Thank you for your willingness to serve!  The sign up link is here.