Travel
All costs for travel and accommodations are the responsibility of attendees.
Meeting Venue
Houston Hall | University of Pennsylvania
Meeting Room: Hall of Flags
3417 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Building Access
We recommend entering Houston Hall via Penn Commons, located on the north (Walnut Street) side of the building. This entrance provides the most direct and accessible route into the building.
If traveling by Uber, Lyft, or taxi, please plan to use Walnut Street at 34th or 36th for drop off and pick up, as access along Spruce Street may be limited or delayed due to ongoing construction.
To help you navigate campus, please refer to the Penn campus map.
Once inside Houston Hall, follow posted signage for the Hall of Flags. Registration tables will be located just outside the Hall of Flags, where staff will be available to assist with directions or questions.
Air Travel
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL / KPHL) in Philadelphia, PA is 7.1 miles from the conference location and is easily accessible by Uber, Lyft, or Taxi.
Other airport options:
- Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN / KTTN) - 34 miles away
- Wilmington International Airport (ILG / KILG) - 38 miles away
Lodging and Restaurant Options
Hotels within walking distance:
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel - 0.4 miles
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel - 0.4 miles
- The Study at University City - 0.4 miles
- Homewood Suites by Hilton - 0.8 miles
Light bites during the networking hour on February 25; breakfast, lunch, and snacks on February 26; and breakfast on February 27 will be provided. Listed below are nearby restaurants and coffee shops in the area:
- Starbucks - 3901 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (0.2 miles)
- Louie Louie - 3611 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (0.2 miles)
- The Board and Brew - 3200 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (0.2 miles)
- CO-OP - 20 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (0.3 miles)
- Sang Kee Noodle House - 3549 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (0.3 miles)
- White Dog Cafe University City - 3420 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (0.4 miles)
- Lascala's Fire University City - 3200 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (0.4 miles)
- New Deck Tavern - 3408 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (0.4 miles)
- Renata's Kitchen - 3940 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (0.6 miles)
- Madis Coffee Roasters - 3527 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (0.6 miles)