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Scientific Sessions
Travel and Transportation Information
Attendees who reserve their room within the Scientific Sessions housing block through ADA’s official Housing Company, CMR, will receive a complimentary shuttle pass, enabling them to ride the ADA shuttle between ADA Official Hotels and the Convention Center, except for those noted that are within walking distance.
You will not need the shuttle pass to take the shuttle from the hotel to the convention center. However, you will be required to show the shuttle pass for the return trip from the convention center to your hotel.
Shuttle passes will be available for purchase in advance when you register for the meeting and onsite at the meeting at a cost of $75 per person if you reserved a hotel through other means. The pass is valid throughout the duration of the meeting.
A shuttle schedule and route listing will be available later.
If you are a group or an exhibitor requesting boarding space at the convention center for any bus moves (drop-off/pick-up) during the meeting, please fill out the Boarding Space Request Form and submit your request to ADA for review and approval.
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
View the location in Google Maps.
We encourage participants to dress comfortably in business casual attire. The temperature in meeting rooms will vary so we suggest you bring a sweater or light jacket for your comfort.
Airport Information
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Located 15 miles away from the convention center and is approximately a 25-minute drive (depending on traffic).
Transportation from the Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport:
Taxis:
Taxis pick up passengers in a dedicated taxi loading zone on the Arrivals Curb outside of Level 1 Baggage Claim Door 7.
Taxi rides cost $36.00 from the airport to the Central Business District (CBD) or French Quarter (west of Elysian Fields) for up to two (2) passengers. For three (3) or more passengers, the fare will be $15.00 per passenger. Taxis are required to accept credit card payments.
Ride-Sharing Apps:
KREWECAR—rideshare redefined.
Lighten your load – ride with KreweCar. We provide car seats for your family adventures. Traveling without kids? That’s no problem. Our drivers keep their cars clean and are the most thoroughly vetted rideshare drivers—background checks and drug screens are required.
How it works:
- Download the KreweCar rider app. Reserve your ride with KreweCar when you are planning your trip and booking your flight. All rides with KreweCar are booked in advance. Rides can be booked anywhere from 6 hours to 2 months in advance.
- Put in the ride request information.
- A driver will accept the ride. Your flight is tracked based on the flight information you provide, so your driver will know if your flight is early or delayed and will be there on time. When the driver is on the way, you will be able to see his or her photo and license plate number in your app.
- KreweCar riders should exit Doors 9-11, cross the walkway to the middle curb, and be ready for pick up by the KreweCar sign at the end of the rideshare lane.
Safety Tips: When using any ride app service, ensure that you are getting into the right car by following a few simple steps. Always be sure that the automobile’s license plate, make and model, and driver photo match the information provided in your app. Ride app services can only be requested through the app, so never get in a car where the vehicle’s appearance or driver’s identity doesn’t match the information displayed in your app.
*A parent or guardian must be present in the vehicle with any minors. Parents/Guardians are responsible for selecting the appropriate car seat for their child (ren) in addition to securing the child (ren) in the car seat, ensuring the proper installation and position for the child (ren).
For more information, email hello@krewecar.com.
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To ride with Lyft, exit Doors 7-9, cross the walkway to the middle curb, and join the queue. Click here for detailed instructions for Lyft.
Lyft Fast Match is available at MSY.
How it works:
- Enter your destination and request a standard Lyft ride.
- If available, you’ll see a new screen pop up in your app. Tap Get code to get your unique four-digit code.
- Follow the directions and join the Lyft Fast Match line. (A friendly Lyft ambassador will be there to assist you.)
- When you get to the front of the line, show your code to the driver. Once you’re matched, hop in, and be on your way.
Safety Tips: When using any ride app service, ensure that you are getting into the right car by following a few simple steps. Always be sure that the automobile’s license plate, make and model, and driver photo match the information provided in your app. Ride app services can only be requested through the app, so never get in a car where the vehicle’s appearance or driver’s identity doesn’t match the information displayed in your app.
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Uber riders should exit Doors 9-11, cross the walkway to the middle curb, and join the queue. Click here for detailed instructions for Uber.
How it works:
- Request an UberX trip to receive a 6-digit personal identification number (PIN).
- Walk to the Uber pickup zone, and join the line.
- Share your unique PIN with the first available driver.
- Verify vehicle and driver details before you get into the vehicle.
For non-Uber X requests, request when you have your bags and are ready to go. You will meet your driver on the middle curb outside of Baggage Claim at Zone 3. Verify vehicle and driver details before you get into the vehicle.
Uber Reserve is now available at MSY!
After you book your flight, you can reserve your ride up to 30 days in advance, so you know your ride is taken care of before you arrive.
Uber will automatically adjust your reservation based on the flight information you provide, so your driver is ready and waiting at the airport when your flight lands –whether it’s on time, early or delayed.
Even though your ride will be requested for you when you land, it’ll only come pick you up when you’re ready. With options for pickup in 20 minutes, 10 minutes or as soon as possible, Uber’s “Ready When You Are” feature allows riders to select a pickup time depending on how long they think it’ll take for them to get off the flight and gather their luggage.
Shuttles:
Courtesy Shuttle
Courtesy shuttles for off-airport parking, hotels, and motels in the immediate vicinity of the airport are located in the Ground Transportation Center, outside of Level 1 Baggage Claim Doors 1 through 5.
Rental Car & Economy Garage Shuttles
These shuttles pickup outside of Level 1 Baggage Claim Door 9 at the far curb near the Long-Term Parking Garage.
Conveniently located near the Crescent City Connection, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center owns and operates multiple parking lots located on the South end of the Convention Center across from Halls H, I and J. Our current daily parking rate is $23.00 per vehicle and $42.00 per oversized vehicle with no in and out privileges. We are a cashless venue. Parking fees are paid through the ParkMobile app.
Click Here to view a map of available parking. Download (.pdf)
Attendees from outside the United States may need to apply for a visa at the American Embassy, Consulate, or other visa-issuing office in your country of origin. Please begin your visa application process as soon as possible. Some countries take several months to process applications. Go to the U.S. Department of State website for information on obtaining your visa.
Use our letter generator or templated letter to produce a visa invitation. The invitation letter (in PDF format) will print with American Diabetes Association letterhead and include an electronic signature. It should be accepted as an official document. If you have any questions regarding the letter, please email conventionoperations@diabetes.org.
Please note: Invitation letters imply no obligation by the American Diabetes Association to cover registration fees, accommodations, travel expenses, or any other costs associated with participation in this meeting. The American Diabetes Association is not able to contact U.S. Embassies or Consulates on behalf of any individual attempting to enter the United States to attend the Scientific Sessions.
Regulations for Countries That Do Not Require Visas to Enter the United States
International travelers from countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) may apply for admission to the United States online. The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) requires that international travelers go to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website and fill out an electronic application before coming to the United States.
Summer in New Orleans is very warm and humid. The weather for the month of June averages between 74 and 92 degrees F (23 and 33 degrees C).