PARALLEL DATA LAB 

RETREAT 2024   

30th Annual Workshop & Retreat
October 14 - 16, 2024

INFO & Agenda

RETREAT AGENDA


A detailed schedule of events and talk list will be announced closer to the retreat, but it will be similar in style to last year's retreat schedule.


Monday, October 14, 2024: Omni Bedford Springs Resort
Morning - Registration & Continental Breakfast (8:30 am), Welcome, Guest Speakers and Industry Poster Session
Afternoon - Workshop Talks
Evening - Poster Session and Reception
Tuesday, October 15, 2024: Omni Bedford Springs Resort
Morning - Workshop Talks
Afternoon - Social Activities and Workshop Talks
Evening - Poster Session and Reception
Wednesday, October 16, 2024: Omni Bedford Springs Resort
Morning - Workshop Talks
Afternoon - Lunch and Feedback Session


RETREAT Accommodations - OMNI BEDFORD SPRINGS

The entire PDL Retreat will occur at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford Springs, PA, beginning the morning of October 14 and concluding the afternoon of October 16. Attendees are responsible for reserving their own hotel rooms at the retreat venue, and should do so no later than September 13 by 5 pm to ensure availability and pricing. Most guests should book a room for a October 13 arrival and October 16 departure. To make your reservations, contact the Omni Bedford springs using this link or call +1-877-409-6664, and reference the group's name CMU PDL Retreat (IPO Rooms) and event dates to access the special rate for the room block.

Directions

The Omni Bedford Springs resort is located in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania, just outside of the historic town of Bedford Springs. The hotel's physical address is 2138 Business 220, Bedford, Pennsylvania, 15522 (map to the property).

You may decide, based on scheduling and available flights that flying into an airport other than Pittsburgh International suits your plans better. Here is an overview map of directions and driving times from the five airports nearest to the Bedford Springs Resort.


Transportation AND Parking

Retreat attendees should plan on being present at the Omni Bedford Springs for an 8:30am start on Monday, October 14.

There are several options available for getting to and from the Omni Bedford Springs and the airport. Please make your own transportation arrangements from the airport to the Omni Bedford Springs hotel.

If you are renting a car and driving from a regional airport, you can either self park at the Omni, or use their complimentary valet parking service.


Car Services

Rental Car available at the airport from all the major companies.

Airport Sedan Service (Larry Waite)
Advance reservations are required
Contact Larry Waite, 412-401-LIMO (5466)

Gateway Limo
The rate for a van, a 14 passenger vehicle, is $78.00 per hour. Mention CMU when making a reservation.
Call the office at 412-782-5800 or 1-800-390-1222 (phones answered 24/7) for reservations.
Email: amydemeri@comcast.net

Harper's Transportation
Harper1084@verizon.net - 412-531-1940

Uber Pittsburgh

More information.

 

PITTSBURGH ACCOMMODATIONS

If you plan on extending your stay and visiting Pittsburgh before or after the retreat, the following hotels are located near CMU. Please feel free to contact any of these hotels and ask for the CMU rate, though your corporate rate may be better.

Hilton Garden Inn - University Place
3454 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
Phone: (412) 683-2040
FAX: (412) 688-1986
Rates on inquiry, parking extra		 Hampton Inn - University Center
3315 Hamlet Street
Pittsburgh PA 15213
Phone: 412-681-1000
FAX: 412-681-3022
Rates on inquiry, parking extra
Courtyard by Marriott - University Center
100 Lytton Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15213
Phone: 412-682-6200
FAX: 412-682-5745
Rates on inquiry, parking extra
Mention: CMU Visitor		 Residence Inn by Marriott - Oakland/ University Place
3341 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-621-5600
Rates on inquiry, parking extra
Mention: CMU Visitor

 



CONTACTS:


    Director, Parallel Data Lab


    Executive Director, Parallel Data Lab


    PDL Administrative Manager
    VOICE: (412) 268-6716