This section provides essential information to help participants plan their attendance at DIS 2027 in Philadelphia, including registration, accommodation, travel, the conference venue, local services, visa invitation letters, and social activities.
Additional information will be provided as conference arrangements are finalized.
Practical Information for Participants
Further information for DIS 2027 participants can be found on the following pages:
- Registration & Payment — Information about conference registration, fees, deadlines, and payment procedures. Participants will register through Indico, while payment of the registration fee will be handled separately through the Temple University payment system.
- Accommodation — Information about recommended hotels and accommodation options in Philadelphia, including locations and reservation instructions.
- Travel — Information about traveling to Philadelphia and reaching Temple University, including transportation options from Philadelphia International Airport, train stations, and other major arrival points.
- Venue — Information about the Howard Gittis Student Center Conference Centre at Temple University, including its location, access to the conference facilities, and other useful information about the venue.
- Local Information — Useful information about the Temple University campus and surrounding area, including food vendors, restaurants, coffee shops, supermarkets and convenience stores, banks and ATMs, pharmacies, and other services that may be helpful during your stay in Philadelphia.
- Invitation Letter — Details about requesting an invitation letter to support a visa application.
- Excursions and Social Program — Information about the DIS 2027 welcome reception, conference dinner, excursions, and other social activities organized during the workshop.
- Participant List — List of registered DIS 2027 participants who have agreed to have their information displayed.