Attending the Conference

Attending the Conference

Host Hotel

Our host hotel will be the International House Hotel.  Located in the heart of downtown New Orleans the International House is a boutique hotel and joyful tribute to New Orleans today – an ensemble of historic architecture, colorful characters, cheerful culture, signature food and local music unlike any other city in America.

We have secured a reduced rate for registration starting at $129.00 per night – rooms are limited so book your hotel now.

International House Hotel
221 Camp Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Toll Free 855.974.6835


Shuttles to the Conference Site

The conference itself will be held at:
Delgado Community College
615 City Park Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119

Shuttles will run from the International House Hotel to Delgado Community College starting one hour prior to the opening of the conference and continuously throughout the day.


New Orleans Airport

Voted one of the best airports in the United States, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is easy to fly in and out of as well as having up to date amenities and restaurants.

More Information – MSY Airport


Museums

The National WW2 Museum
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Entrance on Andrew Higgins Drive

The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American Experience in the war that changed the world – why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today – so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. Don’t miss Beyond All Boundaries, the spectacular 4d film narrated by executive producer Tom Hanks and featuring first-person accounts from the trenches to the Home Front read by Brad Pitt, Tobey Maguire, Gary Sinise, Patricia Clarkson, Wendell Pierce and more.

The Cabildo
701 Chartres St.
Jackson Square
New Orleans, LA 70116

The Cabildo is one of the most historically significant buildings in America. Built between 1795 and 1799 to replace a structure that burned in the 1794 fire, the Cabildo served as the seat of government in New Orleans during the Spanish colonial period and is the location where the Louisiana Purchase was signed in 1803.

The Backstreet Cultural Museum
1116 St. Claude Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70116

At The Backstreet Cultural Museum, visitors can find an amazing assortment of memorabilia indigenous to Mardi Gras, jazz funerals, and other traditions found only in New Orleans. The museum houses the city’s largest collection of brilliantly colored and elaborately designed Mardi Gras Indian costumes hand made by local artisans costing upwards of $10,000 apiece. In this simple setting, the museum also houses an enormous collection of still photos and video footage of Mardi Gras Indians, jazz funerals, and second lines.

Pharmacy Museum
514 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70130

Louis Joseph Dufilho, Jr. of New Orleans became America’s first licensed pharmacist. Dufilho’s 1823 apothecary shop on Chartres Street in the French Quarter houses what is widely believed to be the largest and most diverse pharmaceutical collection in a single location in the United States, containing patent medicines, books, and pharmaceutical equipment dating to the 1800s.

The Presbytère
751 Chartres St.
Jackson Square
New Orleans, LA 70116

The Presbytere houses an elaborate and exquisite collection of Mardi Gras artifacts and memorabilia. The story of New Orleans’ extraordinary Mardi Gras tradition is dynamically told in a high-tech, interactive, permanent exhibition titled “Mardi Gras: It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana.” The exhibit traces the celebration from its ancient origins to the 19th century emergence of New Orleans’ parades and balls to the present-day celebration that attracts millions of visitors each year.

The Historic New Orleans Collection
Throughout French Quarter

The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) is a free museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to preserving the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South. Founded in 1966, THNOC has grown to include 10 historic buildings making up two French Quarter campuses. The museum’s four exhibition spaces are free of charge and present multicultural stories of the region, from permanent displays exploring the development of Louisiana to rotating exhibitions showcasing history and fine art.


Restaurants

You’ve heard of Commander’s Palace, Galatoire’s, and Antoine’s. Here are a few restaurants you might not have heard of, but we strongly recommend:

La Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine Street
Executive Chef and Owner: Justin Devillier

At La Petite Grocery, Devillier puts his creative spin on traditional New Orleans cuisine with dishes like Turtle Bolognese, Panéed Rabbit, and Blue Crab Beignets. He has been named a James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef: South from 2012 to 2015, and was also awarded “Chef of the Year” by New Orleans Magazine in 2014.

Saba
5757 Magazine Street
Executive Chef: Alon Shaya

Meaning Grandfather in Hebrew, Saba reflects chef Alon Shaya’s heritage, a journey through food and beverage which pays homage to the culinary landscape of Israel. With influences that stem from the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa, Saba reflects a collection of moments where food and culture have crossed paths, offering a taste of this ever-evolving cuisine.

MoPho
514 City Park Avenue
Chef: Michael Gulotta

Food & Wine named Chef Michael a Best New Chef for 2016: “He’s turning out awesome, Delta-inspired Vietnamese food—like pho with oxtail and mustard greens—in a casual strip-mall restaurant that explores the seafood traditions around both Southeast Asia and the American South.” (Food & Wine)

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