Lodging
When you send in your registration, be sure to reserve lodging immediately.  Weekends in the Stanford area can find lodgings fill up fast.  Fortunately, there are many places available at modest rates. 

Booking and Tripadvisor are handy places for information.  
http://www.booking.com/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/

The Stanford Guest House provides free breakfast, a shuttle to the university, and a coffee shop close by.  Anyone visiting Stanford is eligible to book a room.  It is bare bones, but well-run with Wi-Fi and other conveniences.
https://web.stanford.edu/dept/rde/cgi-bin/drupal/hospitality/guesthouse/index.htm