Conference Logistics

The Friday Center

100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1020, USA 

For in-person attendees, we look forward to seeing you at the Friday Center! Please visit the Friday Center website for more information about the space. https://fridayconferencecenter.com/about/

Virtual Meeting Space

For virtual attendees, we look forward to engaging you on the Zoom platform. Please ensure that you have downloaded Zoom on the device you will be using to access the institute and have tested the sound/mic before attending the institute.

Accessibility

There will be a ‘live’ captioner and American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter for the keynote and plenary sessions on May 7, 2024. All pre-conference and concurrent session presentations will have auto closed-captioning and handouts will be 508-compliant. 

All attendees in need of accessibility accommodations (e.g., interpreters, large print, etc.) can note this on their registration form. You may also contact Lindsay Holland at Lindsay.holland@unc.edu if you have additional questions.

Hotels

We have negotiated group rates for institute presenters and participants at the following 6 hotels. Hotels are listed by distance from the Friday Center. Please note that the cut-off date for the group rate at all the hotels is April 4, 2024.

Courtyard by Marriot Chapel Hill

Address: 100 Marriott Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Across the street/within walking distance of the Friday Center

Reservations: Book your room here! Or call 919-883-0700 and mention “Inclusion Institute.” 

Rate: $161/night plus taxes. Cut-off date for reservations under the group rate is April 4, 2024. 

Check in: 3:00pm
Check out: 12:00pm

Amenities:

  • Free high-speed WiFi
  • Complimentary parking
  • Fitness center
  • Meeting space
  • Restaurant on-site

Accessibility: Accessible guest rooms with 32″ wide doorways are available

Holiday Inn Express

Address:
6119 Farrington Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
2.2 miles (~5 min drive) to the Friday Center  

Reservations: Book your room here! OR call 919-489-7555 and provide group code “IIG” or “Inclusion Institute”

Rate: $129/night plus taxes. Cut-off date for reservations under the group rate is April 4, 2024. 

Check in: 3:00pm
Check out: 12:00pm

Amenities:

  • Free high-speed WiFi
  • Complimentary parking
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Fitness center
  • Meeting space & business center
  • Digital key access

Accessibility: Accessible guest rooms with 32″ wide doorways and mobility features are available

Hampton Inn-Chapel Hill/Durham

Address: 6121 Farrington Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
2.5 miles (~5 min drive) to the Friday Center

Reservations: Book your room here! and use group code: INC 
Or call 919-403-8700, and provide group name “Inclusion Institute” 

Rate: $139/night plus taxes. Cut-off date for reservations under the group rate is April 4, 2024.

Check in: 3:00pm
Check out: 12:00pm

Amenities:

  • Free high-speed WiFi
  • Complimentary hot breakfast
  • Complimentary parking
  • Fitness center
  • Meeting space & business center
  • Digital key access

Accessibility: Accessible guest rooms with 32″ wide doorways and mobility features are available

Sheraton Chapel Hill

Address:
One Europa Drive 
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
4.4 miles (~8 min drive) to the Friday Center

Reservations: Book your room here! Or call 919-968-4900 and mention the group code “INC” or “Inclusion Institute

Rate: $154/night plus taxes. Cut-off date for reservations under the group rate is April 4, 2024.

Check in: 3:00pm
Check out: 12:00pm

Amenities:

  • Free high-speed WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Business Center
  • Fitness Center
  • Restaurant on-site

Accessibility: Accessible guest rooms with 32″ wide doorways and mobility features are available

Tru by Hilton-Chapel Hill

Address:
1742 Fordham Blvd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
4.6 miles (~10 min drive) to the Friday Center

Reservations: Book your room here! Or call 984-291-7200 and mention the group code “INC” or “Inclusion Institute

Rate: $134/night plus taxes. Cut-off date for reservations under the group rate is April 4, 2024,

Check in: 3:00pm
Check out: 12:00pm

Amenities:

  • Free high-speed WiFi
  • Complimentary hot breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Fitness center
  • Business center
  • Pet-friendly rooms

Accessibility: Accessible guest rooms with 32″ wide doorways and mobility features are available

Hampton Inn-Carrboro

Address:
370 East Main Street, Unit 100
Carrboro, NC 27510
5.4 miles (~11 min drive) to the Friday Center

Reservations: Book your room here! Or call 919-969-6988 and use the group code “INC” or “Inclusion Institute”

Rate: $159/night plus taxes. Cut-off date for reservations under the group rate is April 4, 2024.

Check in: 3:00pm
Check out: 12:00pm

Amenities:

  • Free high-speed WiFi
  • Complimentary hot breakfast
  • Fitness center
  • Meeting space & business center
  • Digital key access

Accessibility: Accessible guest rooms with 32″ wide doorways and mobility features are available

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