Logistics

Hotels

WRRI will reserve a small block of rooms with a group rate for the 2026 conference. Please check back for updated lodging information

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.

Accommodations

WRRI is committed to ensuring accommodations for people with disabilities. We are continually striving to make our environment welcoming to all. If you run into any barriers or have 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. If you have a dietary-related request, please include that information in your registration and/or reach out to Anna Martin at anna_arnold@ncsu.edu.

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.