NEW REGISTRATIONS WILL BE HANDLED ON-SITE
Plan Ahead: Tips for a Successful Summit!
The 2012 Science of Eliminating Health Disparities Summit Is Going Green! This year we will not provide program books at the Summit. We strongly encourage you to review the Program Agenda prior to arriving at the Summit, as there will be over 100 sessions offered to participants over the course of three days.
Internet Access Will Not Be Provided in the Conference Area at the 2012 Science of Eliminating Health Disparities Summit.
Check-In: Check-In for Summit attendees will be available in the Potomac Foyer.
Monday, December 17: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tuesday, December 18: 7:00 am to 3:45 pm.
Food and Beverage: Due to Federal regulations, complimentary food or beverage will not be provided. Concessions will be offered at the hotel throughout the conference in Exhibit Hall E. Breakfast, lunch, and beverage items will be available for purchase on the following days:
- Monday, December 17: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, December 18: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday, December 19: 7:00 am to 11:00 am
Additionally, The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center is within walking distance of more than 30 restaurants.
Parking: Parking is available on site for $22/day. Cash or credit card payment is accepted. There are public parking lots within walking distance to the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center; the average daily rate is $11/day.
Getting to the Summit: There are several transportation options available to Summit participants:
- Public Transportation: For bus schedules, route maps and current pricing, please visit the WMATA website for information.
- Shuttle Information: The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center provides a daily shuttle from downtown DC every 90 minutes. The shuttle picks up at the Old Post Office (1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) and Union Station (H Street and 2nd Street NE) from 9:00 am – 7:30pm. The cost is $13 one-way, or $20 roundtrip. Please click here for more information and to make reservations.
- Driving Directions: The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center is accessible by car.
- Water Taxi: Water taxis depart regularly from the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center and go to Old Town Alexandria, Georgetown, and Mount Vernon. Trips are on average $16/roundtrip. Click here for more information.
Hotel/Travel: The 2012 Summit on the Science of Eliminating Health Disparities is being held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. The physical address is:
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745
Telephone: 301-965-2000
The hotel is situated within a 15 minute drive from Reagan National Airport, and within 45 minutes of Baltimore Washington and Dulles International Airports. Please visit the Directions and Transportation page of the hotel website for detailed location information.
We Need Your Input! Your input is especially important to us, so please be sure to fill out your evaluation upon receipt. Evaluations will be distributed electronically at the end of the 2012 Science of Eliminating Health Disparities Summit.
Contact Information
Questions and Correspondence
2012summit@mail.nih.gov
For the period December 17 – December 19, 2012
Joan Kim
(240) 395-0549
jkim@thehillgroup.com
Registration Deadlines
- General Registration:
Closed - Sessions Registration:
Closed
Event Details
- Date:
December 17 - 19, 2012 - Location:
Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center - Hotel Reservations:
December 7, 2012 - Abstracts Submission Deadline:
June 29, 2012
