Logistics

Conference Dates/Times

September 21, 2023
9:30 AM–5:30 PM EDT

September 22, 2023
8:30 AM–3:30 PM EDT

Conference Location

Ruth Kirschstein Auditorium
Natcher Conference Center (Building 45)
NIH Main Campus
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD

Note: The conference will also be livestreamed for those joining virtually. Comments from virtual participants will not be monitored regularly throughout the conference, but questions that come in from virtual participants may be addressed if time allows. At this time there is no option to present virtually.

Hotel Accommodations

A limited number of rooms for meeting participants have been reserved at the following nearby hotels:

Hyatt Regency Bethesda
7400 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Telephone: 301-657-1234
Reservation Rate: $257 per night plus 13% tax
Reservation Deadline: August 30, 2023
Reservation Link: Coming Soon

Residence Inn Bethesda Downtown
7707 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Telephone: 301-276-7707
Reservation Rate: $199 per night plus 13% tax
Reservation Deadline: August 30, 2023
Reservation Link: Book your group rate for HINTS Data Users Conference

Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ
707 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Telephone: 301-276-7707
Reservation Rate: $257 per night plus 13% tax
Reservation Deadline: August 23, 2023
Reservation Link: Book your group rate for HINTS Data Users Conference

Getting to the Natcher Conference Center

Public Transportation

To get to the NIH campus via Metro, take the Red Line in the direction of Shady Grove to the Medical Center stop. The Natcher Conference Center is a 5-minute walk from the Medical Center station (it is located on Center Drive directly behind the Medical Center Stop). Information about the Metro transit system, including fares, schedules, and estimated travel times from other stops, can be found at http://www.wmata.com/.

Driving

Please note that there are very few visitor parking spaces at NIH, and it is strongly recommended that attendees take public transportation or a taxi to the meeting. However, if you must drive, you can take the Wisconsin Avenue exit from the Capital Beltway (Rte 495) and go 1.5 miles south on Wisconsin Avenue toward Bethesda to the 5th traffic light at Center Drive/Jones Bridge Rd. Turn right onto Center Drive. The Natcher Building is at 45 Center Drive and is located across from the Library of Medicine.

Due to increased security on the NIH campus, a guard or policeman will stop you at the entrance to South Drive and ask for your driver's license and the purpose of your visit. You will be sent to a parking lot nearby and your car will be inspected. After the inspection, you will receive a visitor pass. Continue down South Drive to the intersection with Center Drive. Turn left, and then make the third left into the visitor parking lot. This turn is immediately after the turn into the plaza in front of the William H. Natcher Building (Building 45) and just before a large intersection and traffic light.

A map of the NIH campus can be found here: https://www.ors.od.nih.gov/maps/Pages/NIH-Visitor-Map.aspx

Security

You will be required to go through NIH security and present a government-issued photo ID. Please plan to arrive 30 minutes early to allow sufficient time to get through security.

Food

Please note that food and beverages will NOT be provided during the meeting; attendees will be responsible for getting their own meals at their own cost.

COVID Safety

Information regarding COVID-19 safety precautions for in-person attendees will be provided closer to the meeting date.