Location
Accommodations | Transportation | Directions | Parking | Registration
Conference Location
This year's conference will be held in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Visit Pittsburgh's Cultural Trust for more information and to find out about events happening in the immediate area.
Visit the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to download a free walking tour of the Cultural District.
Accommodations
Emergence has arranged for accommodations at the Hilton Pittsburgh. Click on Hilton Pittsburgh below to make your reservations at the Emergence rate.
Hilton Pittsburgh
600 Commonwealth Place
Gateway Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Ground Transportation
From the airport to downtown Pittsburgh (17 miles)
- Airport Flyer 28x (Public bus): $2.25
- Hotel Courtesy Shuttle: $17
- Taxi: $32
- Limousine: $33
- Car rental
Driving Directions
From Pittsburgh International Airport
PA -60 S to US-30 E becomes I-279 N through the Ft. Pitt Tunnels and across the Ft. Pitt Bridge. Take Exit 6C Ft. Duquesne Blvd. Follow sign to Convention/Strip District on 10th Street Bypass. Convention Center on right.
From East/PA Turnpike
I-76 W (PA Turnpike) to Exit 57 Pittsburgh. Take I-376 W to Exit 2B Blvd. of the Allies. Take I-579 N to Seventh Ave/Convention Center Exit. Take Seventh Ave. Turn right onto William Penn Way. William Penn Way becomes 10th St. Convention Center straight ahead.
From West/PA Turnpike
I-76 E (PA Turnpike) to Exit 28 Cranberry. Follow signs to I-79 S to I-279 S across Ft. Duquesne Bridge to Convention Center/The Strip District Exit. Convention Center on right.
From North
I-79 S to I-279 S across Ft. Duquesne Bridge to Convention Center/The Strip District Exit. Convention Center on right.
From South
I-79N to Exit 59A Pittsburgh to I-279N through Ft. Pitt Tunnel across Ft. Pitt Bridge. Take Exit 6C Ft. Duquesne Blvd. Follow sign to Convention/Strip District on 10th Street Bypass. Convention Center on right.
Parking
There are 17 parking garages within a 15 minute walk to the Convention Center (View map [PDF]). Daily rates range from $5 on weekends to $18 on weekdays. Some of the closest parking facilities:
Parking at the Convention Center
Operated by Alco: $10 prepay ($5 weekends)
Covered parking operated by the Pittsburgh Parking Authority
$10 4–24 hours ($5 weekends)
Off-street lots
- 10th Street & Penn Avenue
- 11th-16th Streets & Smallman Street in The Strip District
Directions to Emergence REgistration
Once at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center
From Convention Center parking garage
10th Street and Penn Avenue
Take the garage elevators, which are located right beside the parking garage entrance on 10th Street. Take these elevators to the 3rd floor (it is labeled ballroom and meeting rooms). Once on the 3rd floor, turn to the left and take the escalators up to Emergence on the 4th floor, where the registration will be.
From East Lobby
10th Street between Penn Avenue and Fort Duquesne Blvd.
Enter the East Lobby through the sliding glass doors and either take the elevator or escalator to the 3rd floor. A guard sitting behind a desk can help you; signs will be posted as well. If going by escalator, make a left (go right if by elevator) on the 3rd floor and walk across the wide corridor that crosses over the main convention space. At the end of the walkway, make a right and go up the escalators up to Emergence on the 4th floor, where the registration will be.