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Timing and Location of Events

Timing: 9:00 AM on Friday, June 20th, 2025 to 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 21, 2025
Symposium Location: Special Events Hall at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213)
Closing Reunion Location: Apache pavilion at Settlers Cabin Park (608 Ridge Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15205)

Airport

Fly into Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to arrive on Thursday evening or earlier. Luggage storage options will be available on-site.

Departures should be scheduled keeping in mind that the final scheduled event will wrap up at approximately 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Ground Transportation

Uber and Lyft services are located outside of Baggage Claim Door #4.  Fees average $35-$40 one-way between the airport and the conferencing suites. 

Car Rental  

The Pittsburgh International Airport has rental counters for:

Rental counters can be located by following "Baggage Claim" signs.  Please ensure your rental agency is open upon your arrival time.

Public Transportation

Public transportation is available through Port Authority of Allegheny County.  Travel time from the airport to Oakland Campus is estimated at one hour.

  1. Take the 28X bus from the airport to Oakland Campus.
  2. Arrive in the Oakland Campus
  3. Hotels are a 2-5-minute walk from bus stops
  • Save by using ConnecTix!  A ticket vending machine is available at Lower Level Baggage Claim, Door #6
  • ConnecTix fare with a transfer is $3.50.
  • Exact change is required and bus fare is paid when boarding.
  • You are responsible for handling your bags both on and off the vehicle.
  • Tipping operators is not permitted.

Bike, Moped, Incline, and Train

Some fun ways to zip around Pittsburgh neighborhoods when you get here: 

POGOH: A Steel City gem, POGOH is Pittsburgh's bike-share program. All bikes have been recently upgraded with e-assist capabilities, for that gentle glide you crave on Pittsburgh's beautiful rolling hills!
Scoobi: Zoom through Pittsburgh's streets using these shared moped rentals, affordably provided by a thriving Pittsburgh start-up.
Inclines: These historic funicular railways are a fun way to see the Pittsburgh skyline. Do not forget to check out the free mini-museum at the Duquesne Incline and stunning views from the top of Mt. Washington!
The Train: Belovedly known as "The T", Pittsburgh's light rail train system services only a few stops in town, but it is perfect if you want to quickly hop between Downtown and Northside neighborhoods for a quick game or museum visit!