Travel

Flights

The recommended airport is Hartford's Bradley Airport (code BDL), which is only 15 miles from downtown Hartford and serves the top airline carriers in the U.S., as well as International flights from from Dublin by Aer Lingus, and Toronto by Air Canada. The Bradley Flyer bus provides a quick and easy connection to downtown Hartford seven days a week. The Flyer stops directly in front of the Convention Center. Taxi fares to downtown Hartford are around $45. The airport is served by all major rental car companies, and Uber/Lyft services are available.

Alternative airports, may be suitable to those using rental cars or unable to get connections to Bradley Airport:

All of these airports are within 2-2:30 hours drive and all are served by major rental car companies. There is also the possibility of using Connecticut Limo which provides transportation from JFK and Newark to Hartford, either as a shared ride or as a private service.

Driving and Parking

The Convention Center is at 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT 06103 USA. Parking at the convention center is free for participants (via validation)

Hartford

Connecticut's capital city is one of New England's oldest cities, and has expanded rapidly into a redeveloped downtown purposely built for meetings and conventions. Home to the nation's oldest public art museum, the oldest public park, and the oldest continually-published newspaper, Hartford is a destination that has seamlessly woven a rich historical past into a vibrant modern city.

Hartford's new entertainment hub is a redeveloped historic area buzzing with activity. Restaurants, entertainment and world-class attractions are easily accessible for attendees and guests with the free dash shuttle. Explore downtown on foot with the city's above-street pedestrian walkway. Plus, the newly completed convention district, Front Street, is directly across the street from the Center. In addition, the UConn Hartford campus is right next door.

Weather

The typical weather in Connecticut in the Fall is mild and dry with cool nights (typical maximum temperature of 18 C and minimum of 6 C). Typically 50% of the days have clear or mostly clear skies, and 30% of the days will be wet. More details on weather in Hartford here.