The conference hotel is on the intracoastal waterway, which runs along the coast inside a series of barrier islands; a water taxi service connects the hotel via the intracostal waterway to various destinations in Ft. Lauderdale. There are also a number of restaurants in easy walking distance on the hotel grounds.
The hotel will provide free internet access to conference attendees, and also runs a complimentary shuttle to the nearby public beach. The hotel does not have a shuttle to MIA or FLL; they recommend a taxi from FLL.