March 25, 2014 at 4:00AM - March 25, 2014 at 1:00PM
MIT Building E51 - Tang Center - 3rd floor classroom (E51-345)
The first annual Crossroads conference took place 10 years ago to explore the intersection between supply chain strategy and corporate strategy. Since then we have witnessed a decade of incredible change. Attendees at the inaugural Crossroads conference had never heard of iPhones, Twitter, or 3D printing. The next 10 years promise to be just as dynamic. We are at the beginning of new advances in data analytics, manufacturing technology, materials science, and robotics, and many other technologies that will likely have a profound impact on supply chain management (SCM).
Experts from MIT, the world’s foremost center for technological innovation, will convene at Crossroads 2014 to map these developments.
Learn from world-leading authorities, including Suzanne Berger (the future of manufacturing), Sam Madden (big data), Abel Sanchez (cyber security), Sanjay Sarma (online education), Julie Shah (robotics), and Skylar Tibbits (3D/4D printing and programmable materials), about innovations that are driving another decade of revolutionary change in the supply chain world.
Read the agenda here (PDF).
The one-day conference will take place on March 25, 2014, on the MIT campus, Cambridge, MA, USA. Crossroads has become the supply chain community’s most important forum for new ideas.
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FAQs
Where is the conference being held?
When does the conference officially begin and end?
What is the cost to attend?
What is the payment/cancellation policy?
Are accommodations provided?
Where should I stay?
Where is the nearest airport?
What is the best way to travel from the airport to the course?
Should I rent a car?
If I drive, how do I get there and where can I park?
What should I wear?
What if I have a dietary restriction or allergy?
Where is the conference being held?
The conference will be held in the Tang Center Building (E51) at the corner of Wadsworth and Amherst Streets*. Enter at the revolving door and take the elevator to the third floor. Room 345 is the last classroom on the left at the end of the third floor lobby. You can locate building E51 by using MIT's interactive campus map.
*Please note: There is a major construction/renovation project currently underway on Wadsworth St. Therefore, a portion of Wadsworth is closed with no access from Memorial Drive to Amherst St. Follow detour signs if you plan on driving.
When does the course officially begin and end?
Conference check-in and informal networking will begin at 8:00 a.m. and adjourn at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2014.
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.
What is the cost to attend?
The registration fee is $750. However, this registration fee is waived for CTL alumni/ae, Supply Chain Exchange Partners and their guests, ILP Members and members of the MIT Community.
What is the payment/cancellation policy?
- 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.
- 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 conference.
- Cancellations made 15-30 days prior to the program will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
- Cancellations received 14 days or fewer before the conference will not receive a refund.
Are accommodations provided?
No, each person is responsible for his/her own accommodations.
Where should I stay?
Guests are responsible for their own hotel accommodations. We do not have a block of rooms reserved. However, the hotel property most conveniently located to the campus is the Marriott Cambridge Boston.
Marriott Cambridge Boston
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 the conference?
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 Map offer excellent mapping services to get you from your doorstep to MIT. The physical address of the Tang Center is 70 Memorial Drive, Cambridge. However, the entrance to the building is at the corner of Wadsworth and Amherst Streets at the rear of the building.
The nearest self-parking garage is The Central Parking System Garage located at 4 Cambridge Center. Rates are currently $40/night or $35/ten hours. Although it is adjacent to the Cambridge Marriott, it is not owned or operated by the Marriott.
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 a dietary restriction or allergy, please email CTL Events Coordinator, Nancy Martin, nlmartin@mit.edu to let her know.