FAQs
Where is the Annual Partner Meeting and/or Crossroads being held?
The Annual Partner Meeting will be held at the MIT Industrial Meeting Center in Building E90 room 1208b, located on the 12th floor of One Main Street, Cambridge. The Crossroads Conference will be held in the Wong Auditorium in the MIT Tang Center Building (E51) located at 70 Memorial Drive.
When does the Annual Partner Meeting and/or Crossroads officially begin and end?
Annual Partner Meeting check-in and informal networking will begin at 11:00 a.m. and adjourn at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017. Crossroads check-in and informal networking will begin at 8:00 a.m. and adjourn at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2017.
When booking your return flight, take into consideration the following recommendations for travel time and security checks at Logan: allow two hours for a domestic flight and three hours for an international flight.
Are accommodations provided?
No, guests are responsible for their own hotel accommodations.
Where should I stay?
Boston Marriott Cambridge
Two Cambridge Center
50 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02142
617-494-6600
For additional accommodation listings, please see Visiting CTL; however, please note that the room rates do not vary greatly for those hotel properties in proximity to MIT.
Where is the nearest airport?
Boston's Logan International Airport.
What is the best way to travel from the airport?
To get to MIT from the airport, we strongly suggest taking a cab. The trip will take anywhere from 15-30 minutes, and the fare is roughly $30-35. The cab fare from Logan is always a bit more than the return, because a surcharge at the airport and a tunnel toll add approximately $5 to the total fare.
If you live locally and prefer public transportation, take the MBTA Red Line to the Kendall/MIT stop. It is a short three block walk from the T.
Should I rent a car?
We do not recommend renting a car. The expense on top of poorly marked streets and lack of available parking makes having a car more of a nuisance than a convenience.
If I drive, how do I get there and where can I park?
If you are renting a car or will be driving, MapQuest and Google Maps offer excellent mapping services to get you from your doorstep to MIT. The physical address of the Media Lab is 75 Amherst Street, Cambridge, MA.
The nearest self-parking garage is The Green Garage, adjacent to the Cambridge Marriott (50 Broadway). Rates are as follows:
- 3 Hours $30.00
- 10 Hours $35.00
- 24 Hours $40.00
This garage is not owned or operated by the Marriott.
Addresses for your mapping requests: 50 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA and the nearest parking garage is adjacent to 50 Broadway, Cambridge.
What should I wear?
Appropriate attire is business casual; no ties or suit coats are necessary.
What if I have a dietary restriction or allergy?
If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please email MIT CTL Events Coordinator, Nancy Martin, nlmartin@mit.edu to let her know.
What is the payment policy?
- You will be invoiced after your registration has been processed.
- Payment is due upon receipt of invoice.
- Payment can be made on-line using an American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa credit card. Complete payment information and options will be included on the invoice.
What is the cancellation policy?
Due to program demand and the volume of pre-program preparation, the following cancellation policy has been established:
- All cancellations must be made in writing to nlmartin@mit.edu.
- A full refund will be granted up to 30 days prior to the start of the program.
- Cancellations made 14-30 days prior to the program will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made within 14 days of the program start date are subject to a full tuition charge and no refund will be issued.