15–18 Dec 2026
Duke University
America/New_York timezone
Artificial Intelligence for the Electron Ion Collider (2026)

Lodging

Where to stay recommendations:

The following accommodation options are available in the Durham area. 

  • JB Duke Hotel
    230 Science Drive
    Durham, NC 27708 
    • Shuttle: Free, by reservation, 7am-6pm within Duke campus
  • Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
    3001 Cameron Boulevard 
    Durham, NC 27708
    • Shuttle: Free, by reservation, 7am-6pm within Duke campus
  • Millennium Hotel 
    2800 Campus Walk Ave
    Durham, NC 27705
    • Shuttle: Free, by reservation, M-Fr 7am-3pm within 3 miles (includes venue) 
  • The Lodge
    2306 Elba St
    Durham, NC 27705
    • Shuttle: Free, by reservation, M-Fr 7am-7pm within 3 miles (includes venue) 
  • AC Hotel Durham
    2800 Erwin Rd
    Durham, NC 27705
    • Shuttle: None, 10 min walk to venue 
    • The AC Hotel Durham offers $159/night for Duke University if you use this link: AC Hotel booking link
  • University Inn
    502 Elf St
    Durham, NC 27705
    • Shuttle: Free, on demand, M-Fr 7am-7pm within 3 miles (includes venue) 
  • Hilton Garden Inn Durham
    2102 W Main St
    Durham, NC 27705
    • Shuttle: Free, on demand, M-Fr 7am-7pm within 3 miles (includes venue) 
Getting to the workshop:

Duke buses are free. The LL stops at Circuit Drive near the North Building, about a two-minute walk from the venue; the LNC and PR1 stop at Science Drive Circle, about a ten-minute walk away. Check the live Duke bus tracker before traveling, especially during holidays or schedule changes.

Other options include GoDurham Route 6 (free) and GoTriangle routes 400 and DRX which stop near Duke Hospital, about a 15-minute walk from the venue. Check GoDurham or GoTriangle for current routes, schedules, and fares. The GoTriangle bus system fee is 2.50USD and requires exact change in cash, or payment to be made by card through the Umo Mobility App. 

Visitor parking is available at the Bryan Center Parking Garage at USD 2/hour. The nearby Circuit Drive lot is approximately USD 11/day with a visitor parking permit purchased in advance.

Some hotels offer shuttle service to the workshop. We have included hotel shuttle information with the recommended hotels above. 

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