ACC2026 COMMUNITY Before You Arrive Slack, dinner recommendations, and workshop setup Dear ACC2026 attendees, We are excited to welcome you to the AnVIL Community Conference 2026. Before the event begins, we wanted to share a few useful resources: the ACC2026 Slack channel, nearby dinner recommendations, and AnVIL setup instructions for attendees joining Day 1 workshops. Join the ACC2026 Slack Channel<https://join.slack.com/t/anvil-community/shared_invite/zt-486u5t5ur-v8THaC3nbqGFO80OBAg1UQ> View the Schedule<https://anvilproject.org/events/anvil2026-community-conference#agenda> Join the ACC2026 Slack Channel We invite all attendees to join the ACC2026 Slack channel to connect with other participants, coordinate informal meetups, continue conversations, and ask event-related questions. Day 1 Workshop Setup If you are attending the Day 1 hands-on workshops, please complete the attached AnVIL signup instructions before the workshop. The setup should take less than 15 minutes and includes creating an AnVIL account and submitting the email address you used to sign up so the workshop team can add you to a temporary workshop billing account. Friendly reminder: Day 1 workshops are for in-person attendees only. We look forward to welcoming virtual attendees online for Day 2 talks and community programming. Self-Organized Dinner After Day 1 programming, attendees are welcome to self-organize dinner plans. We have included a few nearby restaurant ideas below, and a more detailed recommendation sheet is attached. Please check restaurant websites or call ahead for current hours, availability, and dietary restrictions. Event Location Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, 415 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142 Nearby Restaurant Ideas Eastern Edge Food Hall 290 Main St | Walk: ~3–4 min | Cost: $–$$ Multi-vendor food hall with burgers, bibimbap, bánh mì, tacos, vegetarian/vegan-adaptable options, and good flexibility for mixed dietary needs. Mamaleh’s Delicatessen 15 Hampshire St, One Kendall Square | Walk: ~5–6 min | Cost: $–$$ Casual Jewish deli with sandwiches, matzah ball soup, bagels, and vegetarian options. Closes at 8 PM, so better for earlier plans. Area Four 500 Technology Square | Walk: ~6–8 min | Cost: $$ Wood-fired pizza, bakery, coffee, and casual dinner options. Good for groups, with vegetarian, vegan topping, and gluten-free crust options. Shy Bird 390 Third St | Walk: ~5–6 min | Cost: $–$$ Rotisserie chicken, sandwiches, salads, and brunch-style options in a modern casual setting. Flat Top Johnny’s 238 Main St | Walk: ~6–7 min | Cost: $ Casual pub food with pool, darts, and pinball. Best for a lively hangout; less ideal for strict dietary restrictions. Row 34 314 Main St | Walk: ~3–4 min | Cost: $$$ Seafood-focused restaurant with raw bar, lobster rolls, fish dishes, and a more polished dinner setting. Attachments: ACC2026 Self-Organized Dinner Recommendations and AnVIL ACC2026 Workshop Signup Instructions. See you at ACC2026! Best, The AnVIL Program Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/anvil-community/shared_invite/zt-486u5t5ur-v8THaC3n... Schedule: https://anvilproject.org/events/anvil2026-community-conference#agenda Event page: https://anvilproject.org/events/anvil2026-community-conference