2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA, PA
MARCH 13-15
MAPS
Please note: To enter the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, visitors must show a valid government or school-issued photo ID that contains an expiration date. Visitors who do not hold a PennCard and who are not members of an affiliated institution will be asked to sign in. A copy of their identification documents will be made and a visitor badge will be issued. The information obtained from the ID will be used only for security and/or law enforcement purposes when necessary.
LOGISTICS
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR BADGE AND CONFERENCE MATERIAL IN MCNEIL ATRIUM (2ND FLOOR)
Accommodation
There are several accommodation options in Philadelphia, but we recommend - for logistical reasons - solutions either in Center City or University City.
While Center City is well connected with the Penn campus via public transportation, University City is where UPenn is located.
Transportation
SEPTA City Trains and Trolleys: The SEPTA Market/Frankford Blue Line (the elevated train/subway) stops at 34th and Market Streets. A 5-minute walk south on 34th Street takes you to the main conference venues (including Van Pelt Library). All SEPTA Subway/Surface Green Line trolleys except the Number 10 stop at 37th and Spruce Streets, a 5-minute walk east on Spruce Street takes to the main conference venues.
SEPTA Buses: The University of Pennsylvania can be accessed by a variety of SEPTA bus routes, including the 30, 40, 49, 42 and 21. The Route 30 bus circulates through University City and West Philadelphia, with a stop at the intersection of 33rd Street and Spruce Street. The Route 40 bus runs through campus across Center City and stretches up to the East Parkside, Mantua, Belmont, and Powelton Village neighborhoods, with a stop at 34th Street and Spruce Street. The Route 49 bus runs through campus to the north and south stretching from Strawberry Mansion to Point Breeze, with a stop at 34th Street and Spruce Street. And bus routes 42 and 21 stretch East and West across Center City and West Philadelphia, stopping at 33rd Street and Spruce Street and 34th Street and Chestnut Street, respectively.
Subway map available here.
Parking
Street parking around campus is possible (using the app MeterUP), and there are also locations for Penn Visitor Parking (a more expensive option).
Accessibility and Inclusivity Resources
Please see Accessibility and Inclusivity Resources at this link.
Food
Find here a list of dining options via Shop Penn or click here for a list of restaurants.
Room Tech Specs
Rooms are equipped with a computer and a screen. We recommend using a USB drive for your presentation or having it ready on an online shared drive that you can access from the local computer.
All info on conference registration can be found here. To register, please click below.