Capitol Extension

The conference will be held in the main auditorium of the Capitol Extension located within the Texas State Capitol Building on Congress Ave. in downtown Austin. Once you have entered the Captiol Building, take the elevators down to the E1 level and follow the underground hallway into the Extension. The auditorium will be located immediately on the right.

Click here for a package providing details to arriving at the conference.

Travel
The Austin Bergstrom International Airport services the Austin area.  Ground transportation between the airport and downtown Austin is available through SuperShuttle (512) 258-3826 and via the Capitol Metro Bus lines ( www.capmetro.org).
           
Parking is available at the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage on San Jacinto Blvd (see map) for $6.oo a day. Payment can be made upon exiting the garage. Free parking vouchers can be picked up daily at the check-in desk. 

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided each day of the conference and are included in registration fees.  Food may also be purchased at the Capitol Grill located within the Capitol Extension Building.

Hotel Accommodations
Several hotels are within walking distance to the Capitol (see map below).  Here are a few at various rate ranges;  many other options are available in the downtown Austin area.

La Quinta Inns at the Capitol ($)                       The Courtyard Marriot Downtown Austin ($$)
300 E. 11th St., Austin, TX                              300 East 4th Street, Austin, TX
1-512-476-1166                                              1-512-236-8008

Hilton Austin ($$$)                                            Omni Hotel ($$$$)
500 East 4th Street, Austin, TX                          700 San Jacinto at 8th Street, Austin, TX
1-512-482-8000                                               1-512-476-3700