Getting Around
USPTO Building
The opening reception and dinner keynote on Tuesday Nov. 15th will be held in the National Inventors Hall of Fame (Reception 5-6:30) and the USPTO main hall (Dinner & Keynote 6:45-9:00).
The entrance to these the Madison building on Dulany St.
Westin Location and Rooms
Location:
Westin Alexandria
400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA 22314
The convening will take place on the second floor of the Westin Hotel. Keynotes, panels, networking sessions and meals will take place in the Edision D ballroom, breakout sessions and design sprints will be in surrounding rooms.
Between USPTO & Westin Alexandria
The opening reception and keynote on Tuesday, Nov 15 will take place in the Alexandria VA building of the US Patent and Trade Office. The next two days of the convening will be at the Westin Alexandria Old Town. They are an approximately a 3 minute walk apart.
Hotel Parking & Shuttle Information
There is a 50% off of valet (only) parking at the hotel for those attending. Normally $38/day. Discount provided when you pay at the front desk and and inform them you are part of InventEd Convening
There is a shuttle at the hotel that will take guests within a 2 mile radius from 7 am - 10pm. Service is complementary and first come first serve.
VISITING Alexandria
The free Alexandria city trolley runs from 11 am to 11 pm 7 days a week every 15 minutes between the King St. Metro Station and City Hall/Market Square. See here for information and map.
There are many things to do in Alexandria! See the visitalexandria.com site to see the top 18.
There are many great restaurants in the area. The Westin has an extensive list of recommendations.
Take the METRO to D.C.
The Westin Hotel and the USPTO are a short walk from both the King Street Metro station (yellow and blue lines) and the Eisenhower Avenue Metro station (yellow line only).