Wikimedia Technical Conference/2019/Logistics&Travel
This page is a place holder for information about logistics, transportation, and more.
Anyone who is motivated to do some research is very welcome to improve this page!
Venue
[edit]The hotel and conference venue are both https://www.emoryconferencecenter.com/
- Emory Conference Center Hotel
- 1615 Clifton Road NE
- Atlanta, Georgia 30329
- +1 404-712-6000
All attendees will have private rooms. You do not need a confirmation number and can just show your identification to the registration desk. If you run into any issues during check in please ping rfarrand.
The venue provided us with a number of free upgraded rooms and these rooms were randomly distributed to the volunteers attending the event / so do not be surprised if you end up in a fancier room than you were expecting if you are attending in your volunteer capacity! One more way to say thank-you to our volunteer contributors. :)
Transportation to venue
[edit]Taxi
[edit]Lyft, Uber, and airport taxi is probably you best bet for getting to from ATL airport to the conference venue. You may want to download a transportation app in advance of your travels. Depending on the time of day for your arrival, your taxi should cost about $15-$30 USD per direction. This is an expense that can be reimbursed after the event by all attendees through an expense report.
Airport Shuttle
[edit]Airport Transportation is available from Atlanta Superior Shuttle. Please visit the Atlanta Superior Shuttle website for rate information and reservations. Shuttle service from Airport departs from Ground Transportation Center. http://www.superiorshuttleandlimo.com/hotel-shuttle
Public Transportation
[edit]MARTA serves the Emory Conference Center Hotel. From Hartsfield International Airport take MARTA to the Lindbergh Station. From Lindbergh take the #6 bus directly to the hotel. Visit MARTA: https://www.itsmarta.com/ . Emory Cliff Busses serve the University Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM until 7 PM. This transportation is complimentary.
Regional info and maps
[edit]- Maps: 33°48′4″N 84°19′27″W
- Guides: voy:Atlanta and specifically the north-west of the voy:Atlanta/Decatur district