General Information
Conference Venue
The conference will take place at the Hilton of the Americas flagship hotel in the conference center in downtown Houston, Texas. The street address is 1600 Lamar, Houston, TX 77010.
92,000 sq.ft. of flexible meeting space
Floor 4:
40,000 sq.ft. Grand Ballroom for plenary session (seats 1,000), poster session and lunches
Floor 3:
27 meeting rooms and boardrooms for smaller gatherings
up to 3 computer rooms
Floor 2:
- 26,000 sq.ft. Ballroom comprised of up to 6 breakouts for parallel session (seats 100-150 each)
Lodging
We recommend staying in the conference hotel, the Hilton. We have reserved a room block under 'QM2023' for a nightly rate of $169 plus tax (single or double occupancy). The hotel can host all of the anticipated participants.
Click here to reserve a room at the conference hotel
Students should get in touch with us (qm2023@uh.edu) to arrange for rooms in the hotel. The full lodging cost for students is covered if you apply for support (see below).
In case you plan to book another hotel nearby we show a map of the direct area on the left. As you can see the conference center of Houston includes six hotels in direct vicinity. Besides the Hilton, you can book rooms at the Hampton Inn, the Embassy Suites, the Westin, the Marriott Marquis, and the Four Seasons.
Travel Information
Flight connections direct to Houston exists from many places around the world (see map to the left). All major Asian, U.S. and European airlines have service to Houston.
Houston has two airports: for national and international flights the large George Bush International Airport (IAH), for national flights the smaller inner-city Hobby Airport (HOU). Public transportation (buses) from both airports is available, but not convenient. We suggest you use taxis or ride apps, such as UBER or LYFT. Cost depends on time and day, but the ride apps for IAH should run around $30-40, and for HOU around $15-20.
Visa Information
Check if you need a visa to enter the United States by visiting the website of the U.S Department of State
You will have to submit your visa application to the consulate in your country of residence. We recommend that you fill in your application as soon as possible – the processing and handling time may vary due to individual circumstances or other specific requirements.
To get an invitation letter for visa arrangements, please provide the requested information when you register using Indico. As soon as we receive your registration payment, we will send you a signed invitation letter.
Abstract Submission and Registration
Abstract Submission and Registration will be handled through the QM23 Indico webpage.
Abstract submission will open on March 1, 2023
Abstract submission will close on May 1, 2023
Registration will open on March 1, 2023
Early Registration will close on June 1, 2023
Registration will close on July 31, 2023
Young Scientist Support
Young scientist support will be provided in the form of free accommodations in the conference hotel throughout the conference. First preference will be given to graduate students, but young postdocs that require financial support will be considered as well.
In order to apply for young scientist support, check the relevant box when you register using Indico. A support letter is also required - click to view further details.
Daycare Options
Daycare options will be administered by Profs. Nattrass and Murray.
The hotel is coordinating with professional called Bright Horizons as one of the options.
If you require daycare please send us a message at qm2023@uh.edu and we will get back in touch with you about the details. please use the header 'Daycare Request'.
Social Events
Student Day Dinner/Drink/Music: Sunday, September 3rd, 7:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception: Monday, September 4th, 7:30 p.m.
Houston Ballet Performance: Wednesday, September 6th, 7:30 p.m.
Excursion to NASA: Thursday, September 7th, afternoon
Banquet Dinner: Friday, September 8th, 7:30 p.m.