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Venue — The Sheraton Station Square Hotel is located at 300 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA (phone 412-261-2000; fax 412-261-2932). The Sheraton Station Square Hotel - Pittsburgh's only riverfront hotel - is situated just steps away from downtown corporate and retail centers. Located in renowned Station Square, the Sheraton is adjacent to over 30 shops, restaurants and nightclubs. The Station Square Dock of the Gateway Clipper Fleet - a collection of America's premier riverboats offering sightseeing, dining and dancing cruises along Pittsburgh's three rivers - is also only a short walk from the hotel.

Dress: Casual attire for sessions.

Airport — Pittsburgh International Airport is located approximately 18 miles (30 minutes) from the hotel.

Airport Shuttles — Transportation to/from the airport is approximately $16 one way, or $30 round trip.

Taxi — Taxi fare from Pittsburgh International Airport is approximately $35 one way.

General Directions
From Pittsburgh International Airport: Take 60 South (Pittsburgh) to Interstate 279 North to Exit 5-C. Bear right and continue for approximately one mile. At the second light, turn right onto Carson Street (837). The hotel is approximately 1.5 miles on the left.

From East: Take Interstate 376 West to the Grant Street Exit (1C). Turn left at the first light onto Fort Pitt Boulevard. Stay in the left lane and go one block to Smithfield Street. Turn left at the light onto the Smithfield Street Bridge, and the Station Square entrance is at the end of the bridge.

From North: Take Interstate 79 South to I-279 South to Fort Pitt Bridge. Stay in the far right lane and exit 5-C (just before the tunnel). This will put you on Carson Street. (Route 837). Turn right at the first light and follow the access road to the hotel.

From South: Take Route 79 North to I-279 North (Pittsburgh). Take Exit 5-C (West End) and bear to the right. Continue for approximately one mile and at the second light, turn right onto Carson Street (837). The hotel is approximately 1.5 miles on the left.