Travel Information
All costs for travel and accommodations are the responsibility of attendees. Hotel reservations are separate from conference registration.
Meeting Location
Innovation Quarter, BioTech Place Atrium
575 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Air Travel
The Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) in Greensboro, NC is 28.3 miles from the conference location and is easily accessible by Lyft or Uber or Taxi.
Other airport options:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) – 89 miles
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) – 99 miles
About Innovation Quarter
Located in downtown Winston-Salem, NC, the Innovation Quarter is a mixed-use district featuring office, lab, retail and recreational space with a mission to drive economic growth and build vibrant community. An enterprise of Wake Forest University School of Medicine – the academic arm of Advocate Health – Innovation Quarter (iQ) is the product of a deep collaboration between private developers, the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.
A founding member of the Global Institute on Innovation Districts (GIID), Innovation Quarter has been repeatedly cited as a world-leader in developing dynamic mixed-use spaces and using forward-thinking placemaking strategies to attract companies, workers and investment.
Currently, iQ is home to 130 companies employing more than 4,800 workers across 2.1 million square feet of office, lab, retail and recreational space. In addition, iQ hosts 1,800 degree-seeking students across four different academic institutions.
Restaurant and Lodging Options Available
Hotels within walking distance:
Kimpton Cardinal – 0.4 miles
Winston-Salem Marriott – 0.5 miles
Hotel Indigo – 0.5 miles
Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown Winston-Salem – 0.7 miles
Light meals and refreshments will be available throughout the conference from February 26 – 28. Listed below are nearby restaurants/nightlife/coffee shops in the district: