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Logistics
In-Person Location
American Geophysical Union (AGU) Conference Center
2000 Florida Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
2000 Florida Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Virtual
CMS virtual participants will be able to join both plenary and breakout sessions via Webex.
The Webex link is available from your 'My Account' and will be emailed each morning as well.
Lodging
A block of sleeping rooms for meeting attendees has been reserved at the Washington Hilton at the government per diem rate of $259.00 per night, plus tax.
NASA Room Block
Start Date: Monday, Sept 16, 2024
End Date: Friday, Sept 20, 2024
Last Day to Book: Saturday, Aug 17, 2024
End Date: Friday, Sept 20, 2024
Last Day to Book: Saturday, Aug 17, 2024
Washington Hilton (0.2 miles from the AGU Conference Center)
1919 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009
Reservation Link
Additional Details
- Check-in time: 4:00 pm
- Check-out time: 11:00 am
- Self-parking is available at the hotel for $56 a day. There are no in and out privileges. If you leave the garage and re-enter, you must pay again.
- Each room must be secured with a valid credit card, along with a first night's deposit, refundable up to 3 business days in advance of arrival. Rooms cancelled for any reason less than 3 business days in advance will incur an individual cancellation fee equal to one night's room rate plus applicable tax.
Parking
Parking near the AGU Conference Center ranges from $10 - $20 daily. Several garage options are listed below. Parking apps such as https://spothero.com/ can also be utilized to identify and schedule parking in real time based on your destination. Or you can find metered street parking in the general area. Be sure to check signs for residential restrictions.
Most Convenient Parking Garage:
- Colonial Parking at the Universal Building
1825 Connecticut Avenue NW
Mon-Thurs: 7am-10pm
Fri-Sun: 7am-11:59 pm
Starting daily rate is $10.00
The garage is accessible from two points:- Universal North, accessed from 2012 T Street NW, across from the side entrance of the Washington Hilton. NOTE: Vehicle Height Limited to 5'4"
- Universal South, accessed from Florida Avenue NW, across from the front entrance of AGU. NOTE: Vehicle Height Limited to 6'2"
Metro Access
The Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red Line) is the closest Metro Station to the AGU Conference Center, located approximately three blocks north (~6-minute walk).
AGU Conference Center Access
- All in-person registered attendees' names will be submitted to AGU so they can enter the building. Upon entering the AGU building, you will only be required to provide your name.
- The AGU Conference Center currently does not require visitors to present proof of vaccination nor require a signature on the Assumption of Risk & Waiver Form; however, they do strongly encourage all visitors to be up to date on all vaccinations and/or to confirm a negative COVID test within 24 hours before arrival to the AGU building.
- Any guest who is ill or feeling unwell should stay home and refrain from participating in any group functions. Currently, indoor masking is optional. AGU may update its protocols and procedures at any time at its sole discretion.
Transportation
Three airports are located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area:
- Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) ~6 miles
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) ~27 miles
- Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) ~33 miles
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FROM AIRPORTS
There are several transportation options available to and from each airport including taxis, app-based rides (Lyft and Uber), and rental cars to meet your travel needs. Taxi Service
There are several transportation options available to and from each airport including taxis, app-based rides (Lyft and Uber), and rental cars to meet your travel needs. Taxi Service
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport taxi service is on a first-come, first-served basis. Taxi drivers are licensed, obtain safety inspections, and have received customer service training. Estimated taxi cost to the meeting venue is approximately $30 one way. For more information click here.
- Washington Flyer taxi service offers transportation services from Washington Dulles International Airport exclusively, with 24-hour service to and from the airport. Estimated taxi cost to the meeting venue is approximately $70 one way. For more information click here.
- BWI Airport Taxi offers taxi transportation services from the Baltimore Washington International Airport and has taxicabs stationed at the airport 24-hours a day ready to serve your transportation needs. Estimated taxi cost to the meeting venue is approximately $80-$90 one way. For more information click here.
- Ronald Reagan National Airport app-based rides with Lyft and Uber are approximately $20-$27 one way. Use your smartphone to select the pickup zone and coordinate directly with the driver. Green flags located outside on the outer terminal curb designate the appropriate pick-up loading zones. For more details on Ronald Reagan National Airport Ride App information, click here.
- Dulles International Airport app-based rides with Lyft and Uber cost approximately $48-$54 one way. A dedicated pick-up curb for Uber and Lyft is located on the ground level outside of Baggage Claim. The area is accessible via doors 2, 4, or 6. For more details on Dulles Airport Ride App information, click here.
- Baltimore Washington International Airport app-based rides with Lyft or Uber are approximately $70 one way. Pickup and drop off areas for Uber and Lyft are located at the terminal curbs on the Departures/Ticketing Level of all terminals. For more details on BWI Airport Ride App information, click here.
- Wait to request your ride until after you have claimed your luggage at the baggage claim, or you have arrived on the ground level.
- Ride app drivers should not solicit customers; payment is made through the mobile app.
- Verify that the license plate, car make and model, and driver's name match what is in the app before you get into the vehicle.
- Verify that the driver has the correct address for your destination. The Washington Hilton's address is 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009 and the meeting venue's address (AGU Conference Center) is 2000 Florida Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20009.
Lunch
This year, AGU has provided the option for individuals to order their own lunch from Chopt through a provided QR code, and all lunches will be delivered to the conference center together. There is no delivery fee and each individual pays for their own lunch. This option is available to save you time during the lunch break and allow more time to connect and socialize with others.
Other options include bringing your lunch, grabbing takeout from a nearby restaurant, or ordering ahead through a food delivery app.
Various seating is available throughout the conference center on the main floor and lower level lobbies, as well as on AGU's beautiful rooftop!