Logistics

Lodging

Exterior view of the Hilton Garden Inn

We have arranged a room block with the Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center (linked here) located at 2102 W. Main Street, Durham, NC 27705. We highly encourage attendees to stay at this hotel due to its proximity to Duke's West Campus, Friday's dinner venue, and Duke transportation services. 

Please note: Lodging is not included in the registration fee and must be arranged separately by each unit or attendee.

Transportation

Duke University Swift/Blue Light Shuttle Route

Transportation will be accomplished primarily via Duke University Parking and Transportation Services. MIDN will primarily be using the BlueLight/Swift shuttle to travel between the conference venue and the hotel. More information about the bus service can be found here. We also encourage attendees to download the free TransLoc app for real-time bus tracking. 

For attendees who require parking information, please contact our Program Coordinator, Kolette Back at kolette.back@duke.edu.

 

Navy & Marine Corps 250th Birthday Dinner

Parizade storefront

Following our guest speakers on Friday evening, all conference participants are invited to attend a formal dinner at Parizade, located in downtown Durham [2200 W Main St, Durham, NC 27705]. All attendees should remain in Service Dress Blues (SDBs) for the duration of the event. The evening will conclude with a casual cake-cutting ceremony in celebration of this historic milestone.