Venue
The conference will be hosted at the Global Learning Center (https://pe.gatech.edu/global-learning-center) in Tech Square in Midtown Atlanta, which is part of Georgia Tech’s walkable campus.
Address: 84 5th St. NW. Atlanta, GA 30308
Tel: 404-385-6203
Directions from the airport and other locations can be found here: https://pe.gatech.edu/global-learning-center/directions
Hotel
The most convenient lodging option is the Georgia Tech Hotel (https://www.gatechhotel.com/), located directly adjacent to the Global Learning Center in Tech Square. Note that while the hotel has its own conference center, FCCM will take place next door at the Global Learning Center.
Midtown Atlanta offers many nearby hotels and short-term stay options at a range of price points.
The “Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel” is the next physically closet hotel to the venue, but there are ~15-20 hotels all within walking distance of the venue.
Transportation / Parking
From Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the easiest options are rideshare or public transit via MARTA. The airport connects directly to the Midtown MARTA station, from which attendees can walk about 10–15 minutes to the venue. A one-way MARTA ticket costs about $2.50 and rideshare typically ranges from $30–$80 depending on demand.
For attendees driving or renting a car, visitor parking information for Georgia Tech can be found here: https://www.pts.gatech.edu/parking/visitor-parking/
Activities
The conference venue is located in Tech Square in Midtown Atlanta, which is directly connected to the rest of the Georgia Tech campus. We encourage attendees to explore the campus and meet with other researchers at Georgia Tech, all within walking distance.
There are also many food options in Tech Square, Midtown Atlanta, and other nearby neighborhoods around campus such as West Midtown, located just west of campus.
Additional Information
For any questions or more specific recommendations about travel logistics or sightseeing, please contact Stefan Abi-Karam, stefanabikaram@gatech.edu