Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh was called the "Gateway to the West" from its earliest days as a frontier village. 

Easily navigable waterways with an abundance of natural resources helped Pittsburgh become the industrial center for a growing nation. Today, Pittsburgh welcomes visitors from around the globe. Its strengths lie in its authenticity as an all-American city, and it’s genuine hard-working and welcoming sense of community that has transformed it into one of the most surprisingly beautiful and progressive cities in the USA.

Visit Pittsburgh: visitor guide, food and dining, Pittsburgh deals and more

Travel

Learn more about traveling to Pittsburgh including:  

Flying 

All Transportation Options 

Accessibility in Pittsburgh 

Attendees are responsible for booking and paying for their own travel.

Lodging

The WIDA Annual Conference has negotiated a reduced lodging rate for attendees at the following hotels. Information for booking lodging will be included in the attendee's registration confirmation email. Rates will be available until the cut-off date or until the block is filled, whichever comes first.

Location: Omni William Penn Hotel
530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Rate: Rate: $219/night + tax
Reservation Cut-Off Date: Sept. 23, 2024

Location: Westin Pittsburgh
1000 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 1522
Rate: Rate: $224/night + tax
Reservation Cut-Off Date: Sept. 23, 2024 

Location: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh
620 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Rate: Rate: $249/night + tax
Reservation Cut-Off Date: Sept. 23, 2024

Conference Venue

All WIDA Annual Conference sessions on October 16-18, 2024, will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center located at 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

David L. Lawrence Convention Center website 

Directions to the Convention Center 

Pittsburgh Parking Authority website

The reception on Thursday, October 17 will also take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.