Conference Venue:

Institute of Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF)
Partnership II Building
3100 Technology Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32826
UCF Campus Map with IST highlighted

If driving from the Airport to IST, ensure that you have $5.00 cash for tolls.
Directions from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to IST

Hotel Information:
No room blocks have been reserved at any hotels, so we encourage you to book your rooms early. Suggestions for hotels are listed below:

1) La Quinta Inn & Suites Orlando UCF (0.8 mi – 2 minutes drive) Recommended
11805 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826
Phone: 1-407-737-6075
Directions from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to La Quinta Inn
Directions from La Quinta Inn to IST

2) Courtyard Orlando East/UCF by Marriott (1.82 mi – 4 minutes drive)
12000 Collegiate Way, Orlando, FL 32817
Phone: 1-407-277-7676
Directions from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Courtyard
Directions from La Quinta Inn to IST

3) Holiday Inn Select Hotel Orlando-UCF (1.88 mi – 4 minutes drive)
12125 High Tech Ave., Orlando, FL 32817
Phone: 1-407-275-9000
Directions from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Holiday Inn
Directions from Holiday Inn to IST

4) TownePlace Suites Orlando East/UCF by Marriott (2.13 mi – 4 minutes drive)
11801 High Tech Avenue, Orlando, FL 32817
Phone: 1-407-243-6100
Directions from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Towne Place
Directions from TownePlace Suites to IST

5) Residence Inn Orlando East/UCF by Marriott (2.37 mi – 5 minutes drive)
11651 University Blvd., Orlando, FL 32817
Phone: 1-407-513-9000
Directions from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Residence Inn
Directions from Residence Inn to IST

Orlando Transportation:
The best option is to rent a car. You can make your car rental reservation online. Car rental companies at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) include:

Alamo (1- 800-327-9633)
Avis (1- 800-831-2847)
Budget (1- 800-527-0700)
E-Z Rent-A-Car (1- 800-277-5171)
L and M Car Rental (1- 800-277-5171)
National (1- 800-227-7368)

Taxis are also available from Orlando International Airports Terminal A and Terminal B at the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1) commercial lanes A5-A8, A28-A31, B5-B8, and B19-B24. Taxis accept Visa/MasterCard/American Express. Estimated fare is $45.00.

Yellow/City Cab (1-407-422-2222)
Ace Metro/Luxury Cab (1-407-855-1111)
Diamond Cab Company (1-407-523-3333)
Star Taxi (1-407-857-9999)
Town & Country Transport (1-407-828-3035)

Orlando Attractions:
Orlando is one of the world’s most sought-after tourist destinations. For more information, visit www.orlandoinfo.com and www.cityoforlando.net/visit.htm
Some of the attractions are listed below:

I-Drive Tour Trolley
SeaWorld
Discover Cove
Universal Orlando (Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Wet ‘n Wild)
Walt Disney World Parks
Downtown Disney
Kennedy Space Center
Downtown Orlando
Cirque du Soliel
Gatorland
Leu Gardens
Orlando Science Center
The Mall at Millenia
The Florida Mall

 

 

This workshop is sponsored by SIGEVO, the ACM Special Interest Group on Genetic and Evolutionary Computation.
You can join SIGEVO here.