Travel and Accommodations 

Accommodations are NOT included in the registration fee. However, there are several hotels within 2 miles of the venue:

• Moxy Austin – .9 miles
• Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University/Capitol – 1.2 miles
• AC Hotel by Marriott – 1.3 miles

• AT&T Hotel and Conference Center – 1.3 miles

• Hilton Garden University Capitol District – 1.3 miles

• DoubleTree Suites by Hilton – 1.4 miles

• Hotel Ella – 1.4 miles

Directions to UT’s Campus: Engineering Education and Research Center (EER)

From Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS):  Located approximately 20 minutes away. Take State Hwy 71 to S Hwy 183/US-183 N. Keep right to take the TX -111 Loop toward Cesar Chavez St. Continue toward TX 111-Loop N/Airport Blvd. Turn Left on Manor Rd and continue onto E Dean Keeton St. Turn left on San Jacinto Blvd. Proceed to nearest campus parking garage. 

Parking at UT’s Campus

• San Jacinto Garage is the closest garage to EER. The rate is $18.00/day.  Payment may be made at the completion of your visit by taking your entry ticket to the pay stations or automated machines to select exits. 
• Parking Map
• Garage Rates
• Visitor Map Download (PDF) 

Visa Information

Attendees from countries that require a US visa for entry are reminded that the process of obtaining a visa may take several months.  Create an official SPE invitation letter that you can print and use in obtaining a visa. Please note that this letter does not guarantee that you will be granted a visa, nor does it commit SPE to assist you in obtaining a visa.

COVID-19 Travel Resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention US COVID-19 Information
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention US COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination
• US Domestic Travel During COVID-19
• International Travel During COVID-19