Scheduling
In Gaithersburg,
most conferences begin at 9:00 a.m. and are preceded by a one-hour registration
period. (Large conferences may begin registration at 7:00 a.m. on the
opening day.)
In
Boulder, conferences usually begin at 8:00 a.m. and end by 6:00 p.m.
Food
Functions
IL Creations which serves the NIST/Gaithersburg employees,
also caters food functions, including breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches,
dinners, receptions, and picnics. Conferences with 80 or more attendees
can be served set-menu luncheons in a special section of the NIST cafeteria.
In order to accommodate NIST staff and conference attendees, luncheons
usually are scheduled at 1:00 p.m. in the cafeteria or 12:30 p.m. in
the NIST Lunch Club. Also, food functions can be arranged at local hotels,
restaurants, and special locations, such as the Kennedy Center and the
Smithsonian Institution.
The
Techno Cafe, the cafeteria that serves NIST/Boulder employees, also
caters food functions, including breakfast, coffee breaks, lunches (including
box lunches), buffets, dinners and receptions. Any conference with 30
or fewer people may use this attractive facility. Conference staff can
also arrange meals at local restaurants.
Parking
While parking is available at NIST/Gaithersburg,
outside groups of more than 300 are encouraged to include bus service
from the host hotel, which can be provided by NIST. Parking at NIST/Boulder
is limited. Bus transportation can also be arranged for larger groups.
Parking permits also can be issued to attendees on a first come first
served basis.
Lodging
More than 2,900 hotel rooms are available within
5 miles of NIST/Gaithersburg. For NIST-sponsored conferences, the program
staff can negotiate special rates for attendees. Busing to and from
NIST is generally provided by the conference.
Gaithersburg
Area Hotels
More
than 600 hotel rooms are available within 3 miles of NIST/Boulder. For
NIST sponsored conferences, the Conference Assistant can negotiate special
rates for attendees. Shuttle service is available at all hotels
Boulder
Area Hotels