HOTEL AND TRAVEL
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ASCLD advises attendees to review the following information carefully, as hotel information is different than in previous years.
EVENT VENUE
All ASCLD Symposium events will take place in the East wing of the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. The complex is connected via skywalk to the event hotels, the Sheraton and the Westin. The complex is also accessible via the public street. Parking is available at the BJCC; details will be provided in the Know Before You Go in April 2024.
2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
SHERATON BIRMINGHAM HOTEL
Sleeping rooms for the ASCLD Symposium will be hosted at the Sheraton Birmingham hotel - "your hotel home base when visiting downtown Birmingham". The newly renovated, pet-friendly hotel is connected via skywalk to the event space at the BJCC. Rooms will be available at the prevailing government per diem rate.
Important to note:
- Attendees will only be permitted to make one hotel reservation. You will not be able to book a hotel room for multiple members of your team and change the names at a later date.
- Only Symposium attendees will be permitted to make hotel reservations. Individuals coming for CFFLD, ASCIA, or other affiliate programs that do not stay for the Symposium will not be able to book in the hotel room block.
- The hotel room block link will only be available to those that have registered for the conference. You will not be able to reserve a hotel room without registering for the event.
2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
WESTIN BIRMINGHAM
Additional sleeping rooms for the ASCLD Symposium will be hosted at the Sheraton Birmingham hotel - "the ideal choice for business travelers and event attendees". The new, pet-friendly hotel hotel is connected via skywalk to the event space at the BJCC. Rooms will be available for $159 per night.
Important to note:
- Attendees will only be permitted to make one hotel reservation. You will not be able to book a hotel room for multiple members of your team and change the names at a later date.
- Only Symposium attendees will be permitted to make hotel reservations. Individuals coming for CFFLD, ASCIA, or other affiliate programs that do not stay for the Symposium will not be able to book in the hotel room block.
- The hotel room block link will only be available to those that have registered for the conference. You will not be able to reserve a hotel room without registering for the event.
2221 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Birmingham, Alabama, is known as the "Dinner Table of the South." From the country's best barbecue to global dishes with the influence of the American South, Birmingham's dining scene is one to relish. A talented and energetic music community entertains in clubs and music venues all around the area. Birmingham was Ground Zero for the American Civil Rights Movement, now drawing visitors from around the world to immerse themselves in the historic events. Golfers come to play Birmingham's courses on the world - class Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Birmingham was named among the 22 Best Places to Visit in 2022 by Conde Nast Traveler.
Want to experience all that Birmingham has to offer? ASCLD will be offering paid excursions on Sunday and Monday before the conference begins for those wanting to explore the city. Visit registration to learn more and book your spot on the tours.
Birmingham is easy to get to and easy to get around. Two major interstates and the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport located 10 minutes from the city center make it easy to get to town. Transportation is not provided by ASCLD, individuals are responsible for getting to and around the city on their own.