2024 ANNUAL MEETING LOCATION:

This year’s IESALC Fall Technology Meeting will be held at the Westin Charlotte in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Queen City lives up to its name, offering visitors and locals the finest experiences. We welcome transplants as readily as we welcome travelers, and our constant growth is a reflection of that. With major industries and Fortune 500 headquarters based here, we’re a city that works hard but also knows how to play hard. That’s why you’ll find funky watering holes, mouthwatering fare and endless entertainment options in the heart of our business districts.

For starters, quick, direct flights and short drive times from many major cities make accessing Charlotte a cinch. The thousands of hotel rooms located in Uptown are known for their plush amenities, stunning skyline views, and proximity to restaurants, entertainment hubs, museums and more. Situated within the compact and walkable convention district, they offer guests and event attendees direct and easy access to the Charlotte Convention Center and other major city facilities.

When you’re off the clock, the city’s numerous public transportation options make navigating to neighborhoods outside of Uptown easy, too. Plus, our vibrant nightlife scene invites you to continue networking after hours.

RESERVE YOUR ROOM:

Hotel room reservations are available now through the following link for $229+tax (currently 15.25%) through October 4, 2024.

For United States federal government employees who are required to use government rates, we have a limited number of rooms in our block available. These rooms require manual processing and may require proof of federal government employment upon check-in. Please reach out to chair@iesalc.org for more information on government room reservations or to reserve your room.

 Information about the online hotel registration site:

Please remember to reserve your room through the link provided above. This enables us to control the overall costs of the Fall Technology Meeting year after year.

Don’t be left out! Hotels will fill up, so reserve your room early.

The Westin Charlotte is located approximately 7 miles (see map below) from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). CLT offers service to 180 destinations around the globe and is home to eight major air carriers, fifteen regional carriers, and three foreign flag carriers. Click TRAVEL above for more information on transportation options to the conference venue.

The Westin Charlotte, 601 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

There is on-site parking for $35/day, and valet parking available for $45/day. An electric car charging station is available.

CEU / PDH CREDITS: Learn about new airport lighting technologies and the latest design and maintenance standards during the Technical Presentations and the Airport’s User Group Session. This year’s Technology Meeting will offer PDH through IES for actual contact hours¹ for those who attend the entire event.  
NOTE 1: Actual contact hours as evaluated by the Illuminating Engineering Society. We anticipate this will exceed the fifteen hours required by many state professional engineering licensure boards.

DAY SHOW – Learn about the latest advancements in airfield lighting equipment at the Day Show. Join manufacturers from around the world and get a “hands-on” display of the latest in airfield product design. As you interact with representatives and experts from each of the manufacturers, you get a real “one-on-one” opportunity to understand how new airfield lighting products can be implemented at your airport  Click DAY SHOW above for more information.

SUNDAY GOLF OUTING: Join friends and peers at Sunday’s golf tournament – Click GOLF OUTING above for more information.

SOCIAL GUEST TOUR – Sign up for this year’s Social Guest Day Tours. We’re doing the social tours a little differently this year to make them easier to join! One thing is certain, though, you can count on lots of interesting activities around Charlotte. – Click SOCIAL GUEST TOURS above for more information.

BANQUET – Join us for our closeout event at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.  This can’t miss event is included in the registration fee. When registering, you must indicate if you will be attending the banquet for the 2024 Technology Meeting.

See you in the Queen City!