Venue
Welcome to Durham!
This year's venue is the Durham Convention Center! Located just 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, the Durham Convention Center provides the perfect setting.
Due to the combination of a Duke home football game on October 14 and another tech conference right after ours, hotel space will be extremely limited in 2023.
Staying at the Durham Marriott City Center
Our group rate has expired, but there are still rooms at the hotel. Please don't wait to book your room!
- Free Wi-Fi
- Room for hallway hacking
- In the middle of downtown
Other Hotel Options
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Closest option:
21c Museum and Hotel
$350/night -
Most inexpensive and walkable option:
Unscripted Durham
$226/night -
Inexpensive and close (but not walkable) option:
Holiday Inn Express Durham
$151/night -
Nearest Hilton brand option:
Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center
$191/night
All rates are "the last time we checked" and may be outdated.
Around Durham
Public transportation is available via the GoTriangle and GoDurham systems which includes transit via bus to/from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and the Durham Station (approximately 1/4 mile walk from the station to the hotel). Popular ride sharing services are also available. While you're cruising around town, be sure to check out our favorite spots:
21C Museum, Hotel, and Restaurant
Website:
21C Museum, Hotel, and Restaurant
Distance:
2 blocks (0.1 miles) away
Address:
111 Corcoran Street
A boutique hotel with a restaurant and rotating art displays that are open to the public even if you're not staying at the hotel.
Boxcar Bar & Arcade
Website:
Boxcar Bar & Arcade
Distance:
5 blocks (0.4 miles) away
Address:
621 Foster Street
A dog-friendly bar and arcade with 70 games, 24+ craft beers on tap, a large outdoor patio, and a Neapolitan-style pizza kitchen.
Cocoa Cinnamon Old North Durham
Website:
Cocoa Cinnamon Old North Durham
Distance:
6 blocks (0.5 miles) away
Address:
420 W. Geer Street
A popular local coffee shop using beans from local roaster Little Waves Coffee Roasters. One of our local organizers recommends that you try the Dr. Durham latte.
EverLou Coffee Company
Website:
EverLou Coffee Company
Distance:
4 blocks (0.3 miles) away
Address:
506 N. Mangum St., Suite 102
A popular local coffee shop with vegan and gluten free bakery options. One of our local organizers calls it their "personal fave for a good latte."
Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas
Website:
Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas
Distance:
1 block (less than 0.1 miles) away
Address:
112 W. Main St
Restaurant featuring South American bowls, empanadas, and cocktails with a casual atmosphere and lots of outdoor seating.
Neomonde Mediterranean
Website:
Neomonde Mediterranean
Distance:
2 blocks (0.1 miles) away
Address:
202 Corcoran St
Restaurant featuring Mediterranean fare since 1977. Try a pick-four dish and enjoy four different items.
The Parlour
Website:
The Parlour
Distance:
1 block (less than 0.1 miles) away
Address:
117 Market St
Hand-made ice cream made from local dairy plus vegan options.
Pure Soul
Website:
Pure Soul
Distance:
4.5 miles away
Address:
4125 Durham-Chapell Hill Blvd
100% Vegan Soul Food from a local Black-owned business with lots of outdoor seating
Simons Says Dip This
Website:
Simons Says Dip This
Distance:
3 blocks (0.2 miles) away
Address:
117 W Parrish St
Vanilla soft-serve ice cream (dairy or vegan) with 20 different dip options and countless toppings.
An Accessible Experience
We're working with the staff at the Durham Convention Center to accommodate the diverse needs of our attendees.
Are we missing something? Let us know.
- There is step-free access to all parts of the venue.
- All public restrooms have accessible stalls.
- The convention center does not provide gender-neutral restrooms. Please use the restroom for the gender with which you identify.
- Service animals are welcome, and there is a grassy area outside the hotel and convention center where they can be walked.
- The Quiet Room will be available on all conference days. This room is not for socializing.
- A Lactation Room will be available as needed Sunday-Wednesday. .
- Sponsored childcare will be provided.