Getting Here

  1. From the north (via Route I-93 or Route 1)
    Take the Storrow Drive exit, and proceed to the Fenway exit. Follow signs for Boylston Street inbound, and bear right onto Westland Avenue. Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue, proceed to the third traffic light, and turn right onto Columbus Avenue. The Renaissance Parking Garage is at 835 Columbus Avenue.
  2. From the west (via Route I-90, Massachusetts Turnpike)
    Take Exit 22 (Copley Square), and bear right. Proceed to the first traffic light, and turn right onto Dartmouth Street. Take the next right onto Columbus Avenue. The Renaissance Parking Garage is at 835 Columbus Avenue.
  3. From the west (via Route 9)
    Proceed east on Route 9; it will become Huntington Avenue. Turn right onto Ruggles Street. At the fourth traffic light, turn left onto Tremont Street. At the second set of lights, turn left onto Melnea Cass Boulevard, and then turn left onto Columbus Avenue. The Renaissance Parking Garage is at 835 Columbus Avenue.
  4. From the south (via I-93, Route 3)
    Take Exit 18 (Massachusetts Avenue/Roxbury/Frontage Road). Turn left at the third light, staying in one of the two left lanes. Proceed straight onto Melnea Cass Boulevard. Continue for approximately two miles and turn left onto Columbus Avenue. The Renaissance Parking Garage is at 835 Columbus Avenue.
  5. From Logan Airport
    Exiting Logan Airport, merge onto Route I-90 West/Mass Pike/Ted Williams Tunnel. Proceed about 1.5 miles, and then take Exit 24 toward Route I-93. Merge onto Route I-93 South via the exit on the left. Take Exit 18, Massachusetts Avenue, toward Andrew Square. Bear right onto the Massachusetts Avenue connector. Proceed straight on the connector, which becomes Melnea Cass Boulevard. Continue for approximately two miles and turn left onto Columbus Avenue. The Renaissance Parking Garage is at 835 Columbus Avenue.
  6. Via public transportation
    Northeastern is accessible by subway via the Green Line of the MBTA. From downtown Boston, take an “E” train outbound to the Northeastern stop, the first stop above ground. The campus can also be reached from downtown via the Orange Line by taking any train going outbound to Forest Hills and getting off at Ruggles Station. Commuter rail lines connect with the Orange Line at Ruggles Station, Back Bay Station, and North Station.

Housing

For attendees looking for housing during the conference, we recommend getting a reservation at The Midtown Hotel. The Midtown Hotel is within walking distance of Northeastern University’s campus, and has allocated 50 two double bed rooms for conference attendees to reserve. Also, free wifi is provided. To save on costs, we highly suggest that attendees work amongst themselves to share rooms and split the fee.

A price discount is available to conference attendees when reserving a room. The price discount is only guarenteed to be available for reservations prior to February 5th. To get this discount:

  1. Guests can contact The Midtown Hotel (617-262-1000) and ask for a reservation into the block, by identifying the block name.
  2. If reserving through the Midtown Hotel website, they can log onto the hotel website and type in the indicated block code (SOCOFASIA).

Cancellations must be made by 3pm, 24 hours prior to arrival to avoid a first night room and tax penalty.


Parking

Complimentary parking passes for 1 night are available at Northeastern University’s Gainsborough and Renaissance Garages. If you require parking for an additional please specify in the parking form. Parking at the Midtown Hotel is available for $29.00/day. If you would like to park at Northeastern University’s parking garage, please fill out the Parking Pass Request form.

Maps

Looking for a non-conference building? Refer to the Northeastern Campus Map.

Explore Boston

Coming in early? Or staying a bit later? Well Boston has so many attractions and places to see! You could get lost and still find awesome things to do. Here are some of our favorite picks in Bean-Town!

  1. Faneuil Hall Marketplace
    Also known as Quincy Market, this shopping area features dozens upon dozens of hidden shops centered around a market where you can find authentic Bostonian food. Snag yourselves some lobster rolls and clam chowder!
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  2. The Northend & Waterfront
    Sometimes known as “Boston’s Little Italy,” the Northend is a mecca for Italian restaurants and cafes. There is a beautiful mix between old time shops and new boutiques.
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  3. Museum of Science
    With over 700 interactive exhibits, the Museum of science is a landmark that features a number of live presentations throughout the building every day, along with shows at the Charles Hayden Planetarium and the Mugar Omni Theater, the only domed IMAX screen in New England.
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  4. Museum of Fine Arts
    Situated next to Northeastern’s campus is one of the largest museums in the United States. It contains more than 450,000 works of art, making it one of the most comprehensive collections in the Americas.
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  5. Fenway Park
    Just North of Northeastern’s campus is Fenway park. Since 1912, it has been the home of the Boston Red Sox, the city's Major League Baseball franchise. It is the oldest ballpark in MLB!
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  6. Harvard Square
    Located at the heart of Cambridge, you will be able to find a slew of shops ranging from cafes, restaurants and bookstores.
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  7. The Union Oyster House
    Located on the Freedom Trail near Faneuil Hall is one of the oldest restaurants in Boston. Seafood can get no more authentic that this!
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