Travel & Accommodations

If you are traveling to Durham for the conference, here is some information that might be helpful to you in your planning:

Flights

The local airport is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).

Depending on traffic, RDU is approximately a 25 minute drive to Duke’s main campus.

Book your flights so that you arrive in time for the Wednesday evening (January 31) Cocktail Kickoff-off Party is from 5:30-7:00pm at the Washington Duke Inn.

Transportation From the Airport to the Hotel

Taxis are readily available as are ridesharing services, such as Lyft and Uber.

If you would prefer to book a black car service, EcoStyle reservations can be made online or by calling +1-919-890-3389 (press 2 to make a reservation).

Transportation services pick up is located in the brown limo zones outside bag claim in each terminal.

Hotel

There are two hotels conveniently located on the Duke University campus, just steps away from the conference venue:

If you prefer to stay off-campus, this Discover Durham website can assist you in your hotel selection. And if you are looking for local restaurants or things to do in Durham, this site is a great resource.

Parking

Given classes are in session on Thursday and Friday, parking on campus could be difficult on both days of the conference. Therefore, we encourage you to walk if you are staying at one of the campus hotels (Washington Duke Inn or JB Duke Hotel) or consider a rideshare service, such as Lyft or Uber, if you are local. If you decide to drive, this website for Duke visitor parking may be helpful. Parking is self-pay (at $2.00/hour; cash, credit, debit and PayByPhone are accepted) and the following three lots are closest to the conference venue, Penn Pavilion:

  • Bryan Center Garage – enter off of Science Drive near the Bryan Center.
  • Science Drive Visitor Lot – enter off of Science Drive near the Fuqua School of Business.
  • Science Drive Garage – enter off Science Drive near the JB Duke Hotel. Pull an entry ticket, before returning to your vehicle, pay at an automated pay station. Daily maximum $12