The conference talks will be presented in Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium in Howe Hall on the campus of Iowa State University. Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium seats 240 and is equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual resources. The conference breaks, meals, and poster session will be held in the Howe Hall Atrium, which is adjacent to Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium.
Driving time between The Des Moines International Airport and Iowa State University is approximately 45 minutes. Some options for ground transportation between the airport and Ames include
Conference attendees can take advantage of a room block held at the Gateway Hotel. To reserve a room, please call 800-FOR-AMES or 515-292-8600 and ask for the "Statistics" block. Alternatively, you may book a room online. Room rates are $109 plus tax per night (current tax rate is 12%). The block expires April 15 or when the block is full.
Some other lodging options within three miles of the conference venue include