MARCH 10-12, 2026 | RALEIGH, NC
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  VENUE & LODGING  


A visit to Raleigh, N.C. is more than a trip to a blossoming Southern metropolis—you will feel enriched and energized the instant you're warmly welcomed by smart, savvy locals! Raleigh's bright minds head top-tier technology, education and life science institutions; its artists create a bevy of cultural and culinary touchstones; and its storytellers proudly carry on the collective heritage of a rich, historic capital city.



Venue

Raleigh Convention Center
500 S. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone 919-996-8500
Fax 919-996-8550

LODGING:

Marriott Raleigh City Center
500 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, 27601
Telephone: +1 919-833-1120


Conference room rate: $249 + tax
Conference rate rooms are first come, first served. Once this block is full it will close.

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Government room rate: $131 + tax, or prevailing government rate.
Federal government ID must be present at the time of check-in to receive the prevailing government rate. Should proper ID not be available the attendee will be charged the Run of House rate (if available) or best available rate. Government rate rooms are first come, first served. Once this block is full it will close.

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Rooms must be reserved by FEBRUARY 1, 2026, to receive the special conference rates.

Room rates shown do not include 13.25% Room Taxes + Fees Per Night (subject to change). Total charges presented on the website will include all room fees and taxes.

All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guarantee with a major credit card. If a guest does not cancel a reservation within 48 hours before the guest's check-in date, the Hotel may charge the credit card one night's room fee plus any applicable taxes.


 

IMPORTANT – HOTEL ROOM FRAUD ALERT !

A variety of travel companies contact our attendees and exhibitors to assist with hotel reservations in the Raleigh, NC area. These companies ARE NOT affiliated with our event in any capacity. If you are contacted by travel booking agencies, we strongly urge you not to utilize their services. Please only book hotel accommodations through hotels web page or contact hotel directly.


   Map and Directions  

Raleigh Convention Center
500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Tel: +1 319-996-8500


Public Transportation
The R-Line is Raleigh's free downtown bus. It has a stop in front of the Raleigh Convention Center's main entrance on South Salisbury Street and runs seven days a week, with each stop being serviced every 15-20 minutes.

The R-Line bus hours of operations are:
Monday-Wednesday: 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
Thursday-Saturday: 7-2:15 a.m.,
Sunday: 1-8 p.m.

The regional bus system, GoTriangle, offers service and stops throughout the Greater Raleigh and Triangle area. This bus system can take visitors to areas such as Cary, Morrisville, Research Triangle Park, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

Plan Your Bus Trip

Ride Sharing
Ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are available in downtown Raleigh and throughout the Triangle area. Please use the pick-up and drop-off lane at the main entrance of the Convention Center when using these services.

Airport Transportation
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 20 minutes northwest of the RCC. Ground transportation to and from the airport is provided by the Raleigh-Durham International Airport Taxi Service, GoTriangle, and local limousine and shuttle companies. Many hotels also offer shuttle service to and from the airport.

Parking
For parking information, please visit the Raleigh Directions and Parking page.











































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