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

	Meeting Guidelines
	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
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