July 29–August 2, 2019
Participant Information
Location & Directions
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Upton, NY 11973 USA
Participants will meet at the following locations:
- Berkner Hall (Bldg. 488), Room B, located on Brookhaven Avenue.
- Physics Dept. (Bldg. 510), Room 3-191, located on Pennsylvania Street.
See agenda for more details.
Directions to the Berkner Hall (https://www.bnl.gov/maps/488map.php), Physics Dept. (https://www.bnl.gov/maps/510map.php) and Brookhaven Lab (www.bnl.gov/maps/).
Workshop Events
Registered participants are invited to attend the following optional no-host events:
- Thursday Night Dinner
- New York City Train Trip
- Circle Line Excursion
Please note, there will be an additional fee for each event. All train and Circle Line tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE and are for those 21 years and older unless accompanied by BNL employee/parent. View Details
Accommodations
When booking your reservation, you may need to guarantee your room with a credit card. Check with your hotel about their cancellation policy and if they offer shuttle service.
Our Values and Expected Conduct
At Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) or BNL-sponsored events, discriminatory behavior or harassment of conference participants or presenters will not be tolerated.
Visa Information
Participants should check if they require a visa to enter the United States on the U.S. Department of State's U.S. Visas website.
Foreign travelers, who are citizens from certain eligible countries, may also be able to visit the U.S. for business (e.g. attend a scientific conference) or tourism for 90 days or less without a visa if they meet the Visa Waiver Program requirements. All eligible travelers who wish to travel under the Visa Waiver Program must apply for authorization on-line through ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization).
If you require a visa to enter the U.S., we strongly recommend that you start the visa application process as soon as possible. View visa appointment and processing wait times.
Participants who require a letter of invitation for this event should contact Erica Lamar (elamar@bnl.gov) and provide the following information:
- Your full name (as it appears in your travel documents)
- Your home institution name and address
- Your position at your institution
For those with a J-1 visa status, a verification letter will be required and must originate from Immigration Sponsor or Designated School official with a sentence regarding remuneration as well
