Location
We are thrilled that Roundtable 2025 will be hosted this year in the heart of Boston at Suffolk University, adjacent to the Massachusetts State House, Beacon Hill, Boston Commons, and near the Public Garden and the Charles River!
For those who remember, Suffolk was the site of the popular 2022 Roundtable. In the meantime we've held memorable Roundtables at Johns Hopkins University in 2023 (thanks to Kathy McDonald, Jill Marsteller, Christina Yuan and colleagues) and at UC Berkeley in 2024 (thanks to Amanda Brewster, Steve Shortell, Hector Rodriguez and colleagues).
Many thanks to Lauren Hajjar, Brenda Bond and their colleagues at Suffolk University's Sawyer Business School for hosting us this year - with special thanks to their leader, Dean Amy Zeng!
Arriving at Suffolk
All program events will be held at the following address except for welcoming activities and the Thursday Informal Welcoming Receptions: Suffolk University, Sargent Hall, 120 Tremont Street, Boston, MA.
Upon entering David J. Sargent Hall, please check in at the Campus Security booth directly on your right in the breezeway.
Here, you will need to provide a form of photo identification and let the security staff know that you are attending the Relational Coordination Collaborative Roundtable. Proceed ahead into the building.
The event is taking place in the 5th Floor Commons. Proceed straight ahead to the elevator lobby. Take an elevator to the fifth floor. When exiting the elevator, turn left. The Commons is ahead and through the set of glass double doors.
Transit and Parking Within Boston
Public Transit: Take the Red or Green Line to Park Street (0.1 mi. walk) or the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing (0.2 mi. walk). Click here for link to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) website where you can find maps and schedules. You can also download the MBTA app on your phone.
Parking is limited on campus. Please let us know ahead of the event if you will need accessible parking. For others who plan to drive, there are numerous garages in the area (you may wish to call ahead for availability and reservations).
Area Garages:
73 Tremont Street Garage
Enter on Beacon Street across from One Beacon
617-742-5923
0.1 miles from Sargent Hall
$25 – mention you are attending a Suffolk event.
Boston Common Garage
Entrance on Charles Street (between the Boston Common and Public Garden)
617-954-2098
0.5 miles from Sargent Hall
Student/Faculty Rate $26 full day: reserve here. $38 full day w/o student/faculty discount
Center Plaza Garage
Entrances on Somerset and Tremont Streets
617-742-7807
0.3 miles from Sargent Hall
Weekdays $45 full day, Weekends $25
Or you can use the Spot Hero app to find the best rate and reserve your spot.
Boston is a walkable and bikable city, with bikes available for to rent, right in front of Suffolk University. It's an easy and fun way to get around if you are a biker - and you can take a morning bike ride along the beautiful Charles River!
Getting to Boston
You can fly into Boston Logan International Airport, a 10-15 minute drive from Suffolk and also accessible using the T (the Boston subway).
Or you can take the Amtrak to Boston's South Station, a 15 minute walk to Suffolk.
Hotels
Please see below for hotels that offer a discount for Suffolk events. The best rate is currently about $250/night at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, but it changes from day to day.
Hotels with special rates for Suffolk University Events
Feel free to check Priceline and Expedia for potentially lower rates. You might also consider getting an Airbnb with friends, or sharing a hotel room with a friend. Contact us at relationalcoord@brandeis.edu for help in finding people to share with.
Places to Visit
Suffolk is centrally located near many historic and outdoor attractions including:
Boston Freedom Trail
Boston Commons
Boston Public Garden - a work of art with a duck pond in the center!
Charles River Walkway and Charles River Basin
Beacon Hill
Charles Street
Newbury Street
Check out these websites to plan your visit
- Meet Boston: for area attractions and things to do in the city
- City of Boston Visitors Guide: getting around the city, value passes and more!
- Best of Boston 2025: food and dining guide
Restaurants
Zuma Boston (Japanese)
2nd Floor Four Seasons Hotel, Boston, MA 02115
Row 34 Seaport (Seafood)
383 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Alden and Harlow (Subterranean, Vegan options)
40 Brattle St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138
Bova’s Bakery (North End pastries and baked goods)
134 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113
Gustazo Kitchen and Bar (Cuban, vegetarian options)
2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Faccia a Faccia (Italian, GF options, outdoor patio with Wine Bar Pallino below)
278 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
Ma Maison (French)
272 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114
Taco Azul (Mexican)
21 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
James Hook & Co (Lobster rolls, “Best in Boston”)
440 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110
Snowport Holiday Market (Seasonal outdoor market in Seaport District, open November 7-December 28)
Boston Public Market (Year-round indoor market in Faneuil Hall- food, drinks, shopping)