The L4DC 2026 conference will take place at the University of Southern California (USC).
While Los Angeles has a significant railway system, the easiest way to get to the USC campus from any airport is still by using rideshare services. Uber, Lyft and Opoli operate in Los Angeles. In LAX, travelers must first take a free shuttle (green buses labeled LAX-it) to the ridesharing area to use these services.
Metro line E connects Santa Monica to Downtown LA with three stops around USC. Specifically, “Expo Park / USC” is the closest metro station to the Bovard Auditorium. To use the metro (or any public transportation system in LA), travelers need to use a TAP card, which can be purchased at most metro stations via TAP vending machines, through the official Tap App, or can be added to the Apple Wallet app.
For attendees who want to drive, daily and hourly parking options are available in and around the campus: https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/daily-and-hourly-parking/
Check here to see if you require a visa to enter the United States. You will have the option to request for a visa letter in the registration form.
Any additional questions and requests may be directed to Lars Lindemann (llindemann@ethz.ch).
There is a variety of accommodation choices available around the venue. USC operates a hotel adjacent to the campus, which is a 10 minutes walk from the Bovard Auditorium: USC Hotel.
USC Hotel link with reduced rates: https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=5374&Chain=24206&arrive=6/15/2026&depart=6/19/2026&group=2606USCVIT
Note that a limited number of rooms are available at a reduced rate using this link.
In addition, there are several other hotels in/near Los Angeles. A list can be found below:
USC Hotel (University Park Campus)
Hotel Indigo DTLA
The Biltmore Los Angeles
DoubleTree by Hilton DTLA
Hilton Checkers
Courtyard by Marriott at LA LIVE
Residence Inn by Marriott at LA LIVE
The Westin Bonaventure
JW Marriott at LA LIVE
The LA Grand Hotel Downtown
AC/MOXY
Intercontinental DTLA
Omni Los Angeles Hotel
Hilton Pasadena
Courtyard by Marriott (Pasadena)
The Westin Pasadena
Hilton Garden Inn (Burbank)
Hilton Garden Inn (Montebello)
Embassy Suites by Hilton (LAX)
Jamaica Bay Inn (Marina del Rey)