Attendee Info
Conference Program
There will be a printed copy of the program onsite. Please note that the agenda will have information about all three days of the symposium, including the classified day at The MITRE Corporation so be sure to hold onto your copy when you arrive on site.
Unclassified Days at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
Registration Hours
Registration will be located in the Foyer of International Ballroom A. Breakfast will open at 8:00 am on Tuesday, March 6 with welcoming remarks beginning at 9:00 am.
Please note the dates and times that registration will be open for the symposium:
- Tuesday, March 6: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday, March 7: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
At registration check-in, please be prepared to present a valid picture ID or military ID if you are registered as active duty. Each attendee will receive a name badge that must be worn at all times.
Sli.do
Questions? We want to hear from you! We will be using an audience interaction platform called Sli.do during all sessions. Sli.do allows you to submit your questions as well as upvote the questions of other participants. You will be able to access Sli.do by visiting www.slido.com and then enter the event code, “CET18”.
Wi-Fi
Wi-fi will be provided at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner:
- Network: HILTON-MEETING
- Password: 9251
Attire
Appropriate dress for the symposium is business attire for civilians or uniform of the day for military personnel.
Hotel Parking
Parking is free and abundant at the hotel, there is no valet parking available.
Metrorail
The McLean and Tysons Corner Stations (silver line) are both located just one mile from the hotel. A complimentary shuttle is available to take from the hotel to the metro station. Please stop by the concierge desk to ask for assistance in using the shuttle. You can find more details here.
Classified Day at The MITRE Corporation
Registration
Registration will be located in the Foyer of Robb Auditorium. Registration and breakfast will open at 7:00 am with welcoming remarks at 8:00 am. Please allot an extra 45 minutes to get through MITRE’s security.
At registration check-in, please be prepared to present the following at security and registration:
- Government: Government employee ID badge
- Industry and Academia: Government issued form of ID (driver’s license or passport)
Each attendee will receive a name badge that must be worn at all times.
Attire
Appropriate dress for the symposium is business attire for civilians or uniform of the day for military personnel.
Special Information
NO electronics or mobile devices, including any GPS enabled watches or fitness trackers, are allowed in the meeting space for the classified section. It is best to leave them in your vehicle. Lockers or holding table will be available if you must bring electronics inside.
Parking
Parking is available in the garage underneath MITRE 4. A QR code is included in the pre event email to all attendees. Please make sure the code can be scanned from your phone or print it out beforehand.
After parking, please enter through the MITRE 4 Lobby so that you can go through security and are closest to Robb Auditorium.
Detailed directions to the MITRE 4 building can be found on page 4 here.
Metrorail
- Take the Metro Silver Line train to the McLean Station.
- After exiting the fare gates, stay to the right and follow signs for “South Entrance/Buses/Parking/Kiss and Ride.”
- Cross the pedestrian bridge over Dolley Madison Blvd. (Rt. 123) and then take the escalator/elevator down to street level before walking uphill on Colshire Drive toward the main MITRE campus.
- Walking from the fare gates to the MITRE 4 lobby takes about 6 to 10 minutes.
You may also ride the MITRE Metro/Interoffice Shuttle from the kiss-and-ride area of the station. Look for a white van with a red sign on the door that reads “MITRE Metro Shuttle.” Note that the MITRE Metro A shuttle travels to the MITRE 2 and MITRE 4 buildings and returns to the Metro while the MITRE Metro B shuttle travels between the Metro station and the Kiss-n-Ride parking area. Please consult the shuttle schedule to help you board at the right time to minimize your trip. Be prepared to show your MITRE or government ID or related MITRE correspondence (event registration or invitation, etc.) to the shuttle driver.
Area Airports
Below is a list of area airports with estimated mileage and timeframe to arrive at the hotel. You can find more detailed directions here.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - DCA
- Hotel direction: 13 miles
- Drive time: 30 minutes
- Estimated taxi fare: $45 (one way)
Washington Dulles International Airport – IAD
- Hotel direction: 13 miles
- Drive time: 20 minutes
- Estimated taxi fare: $35 (one way)
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport – BWI
- Hotel direction: 40 miles
- Drive time: 50 minutes
- Estimated taxi fare: $90 (one way)