Logistics
The WRRI Annual Conference will be held in person at the McKimmon Center on the NC State University campus on March 20-21, 2024.
Hotels
Special Group Rate
NC WRRI has reserved a small block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh SW for a discounted rate of $125 per night. This hotel is about a six minute drive from the conference center.
Use the link below to reserve a room at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, or call 919-854-0001 Ext 1 and request group code WRR or group title NC WRRI.
Reservations must be made no later than Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Once your reservation has been confirmed, you have until 6 pm on the day prior to arrival to make changes or cancel without a penalty.
Additional Lodging Options
Click the link below to view additional local lodging options. If you are a state employee, be sure to ask for the McKimmon Center rate or for the government rate.
Parking
There is ample free, public parking at the McKimmon Center. Please do not park in spaces indicating that a permit is required. We are not responsible for tickets or towing as a result of improper parking.
The McKimmon Center can be accessed by the NC State Wolfline Bus system and offers space to store a bike for those wishing to use alternative transportation.
Accessibility
WRRI is committed to ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually striving to make our environment accessible and inclusive. If you run into any accessibility barriers or have accessibility-related feedback, please contact Anna A. Martin (anna_arnold@ncsu.edu) to share your concerns. In order to find solutions to issues, notice one week or more before the event is appreciated.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided on both days of the conference. Heavy appetizers and beverages will be provided on the evening of day 1.
WRRI is aware that there are many dietary restrictions and needs among our participants. For every conference, we provide a range of vegetarian, vegan, dairy free and gluten free options alongside standard fare that includes meats and grains. We often avoid nut ingredients altogether to avoid potential allergic reactions. All items are labeled with ingredient cards to help participants make informed food choices. Our local caterers are very experienced with ensuring that provided meals meet our participants’ needs and celebrate cultural variety when possible.
Lactation Support
WRRI and NC State University support working mothers who desire to provide breastmilk for their babies. The McKimmon Center has established a clean, private lactation space available to mothers who may need to use such a space while participating in the WRRI annual conference. The room has a lock, outlet and is located next door to a restroom with a sink. Refrigeration is not available but ice can be provided by event caterers on request. You do not need to reserve this space in advance. Simply check with the receptionist at the front desk of the McKimmon Center and they will give you a key code to access the space. If it is in use at the time you request it, center staff will find you a suitable alternate location. If you have specific questions about the space or related needs, please call the McKimmon Center front desk at 919.515.8199.