Travel Information
Airport
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Denver International Airport (DIA) is the fourth busiest airport in the US. It is located northeast of downtown Denver and it takes about 25 minutes by cab or shuttle to get to the airport. The city's public transport system, Regional Transportation District (RTD), operates five bus routes under the frequent airport express bus service called skyRide. Transportation is also available to ski resorts and attractions. DIA is a hub for United and Frontier. Most major airlines fly into DIA. There are more than 130 direct flights to U.S. and international destinations (Cananda, Europe and Mexico). Currently, British Airways and Lufthansa have flights from European airports. |
Ground Transportation
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From the airport you can take taxis or shuttles to get to the hotel. For details on ground transportation options, click here. You can get more information from the SuperShuttle website. First get to Level 5 / Baggage Claim in the Main Terminal. To reach the main terminal you can take the train from concourses A, B, and C, or take the walkway from concourse A. Once you have claimed your luggage, you can proceed to the SuperShuttle Denver counter, which is open daily 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. The counter is across from the water feature under the Ground Transportation signs. SuperShuttle's counter staff will direct you to the appropriate shuttle loading area on Island 3. |
Hotels
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The conference will be held in the Hyatt Denver Tech Center. |
Transportation
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Denver has a light rail system in addition to lots of buses. The conference hotel (Hyatt Denver Tech Center) is located close to the Bellevue station (a 7 minute walk). The E line takes you to downtown Denver. |
Attractions
Click here for the Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau, and here for the Colorado Visitors Bureau. Here is a list of some of the attractions in and around Denver:
- Museums: Click here for a complete listing.
- Zoos and aquariums
- Around Denver
Request for letters to support visa applications
Visa letters will only be issued to attendees who have paid their registration fee in full and are not from one of the countries embargoed by the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control. For more details regarding US visas, please click here.
Visa letters will state only the facts:
- Conference title, dates, and location
- That the requester has paid the required registration fee in full
- If they are either a committee member, speaker or presenter.
If you need would like to request a letter for your visa application, please fill out the following form and contact the general co-chair, Robert Pettit, by email: rpettit [at] gmu [dot] edu.
All submitted information will be verified prior to producing the letter. It will take approximately 7-10 business days to process and email your requested letter. All letters will be sent using email. If you would like us to mail or FAX the letter also, please indicate that on the email request.
Request for Visa Assistance Please Print or Type all Information Full Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________________________ Workshop/Conference Title: ___________________________________________________ Dates: _______________________________________________________________________ Are you an IEEE Member? Yes No If Yes, Your IEEE Member Number:_______________ Indicate whether you are an author, presenter, committee member or general conference attendee. ______________________ For general attendee, please include your main area of interest and at least 2 sessions you plan to attend. __________________________ If you are an author/presenter, please name the session where you are speaking/presenting: ____________________________________________ Do you want the letter emailed, faxed, or mailed?________________ Mailing address: Street: _____________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________________________________ State/Province: _____________________________________________________ Postal Code _________________ Country: ______________________________ Telephone: __________________________________________________________ Fax number: _________________________________________________________
Photo credits: Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau