April 8-12, 2024
IEEE MicroRad 2024
The Local Organizing Committee of the MicroRad 2024 Specialist Meeting enthusiastically invites you to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for the biennial meeting in Alexandria, Virginia! We look forward to hosting you in this historic city that George Washington once called home, located just across the Potomac River from D.C.
MicroRad provides a unique, intimate gathering of international scientists and engineers to share and highlight cutting-edge research and development in the field of microwave radiometry and applications. We can’t wait to see you in April!
Lodging
The Westin Alexandria Old Town
With over 20,000 square feet of meeting space, complimentary shuttle service to the King Street Metro and the largest ballroom in Old Town Alexandria, the Westin Alexandria Old Town offers exceptional service for conference attendees.
Directions
The Westin Alexandria Old Town
400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA, 22314
Metro from Reagan National Airport (DCA) to The Westin Alexandria (~12 minutes):
- The Metro is an elevated station connected to the concourse level of Terminal 2.
- Follow signs for the Metro and take one of two pedestrian walkways to the escalators up to the outdoor platform.
- Take the Blue Line toward Franconia-Springfield OR the Yellow Line toward Huntington.
- Get off at the King St-Old Town Metro station or at the next stop, Eisenhower Avenue. It’s an easy 8-minute walk to The Westin from either stop—the hotel is equidistant to both.
Metro from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to The Westin Alexandria (~1.5 hours):
- Head from the terminals to Parking Garage 1. The Metro station is on airport property.
- Take the Silver Line toward Largo and get off at the Rosslyn stop in Arlington, VA.
- Do not leave the Rosslyn station as you need to transfer here. Follow signs for either the Blue Line toward Franconia-Springfield OR the Yellow Line toward Huntington and take one.
- Get off at the King St-Old Town Metro station or at the next stop, Eisenhower Avenue. It’s an easy 8-minute walk to The Westin from either stop—the hotel is equidistant to both.
WMATA Metro cards are purchased from the machines near the station’s entrance before the turnstiles. The cards can be loaded with however much is needed and can be added to. The Metro system here charges a rate per stop (vs one charge no matter how long you ride, like in NYC). Be sure to load your card accordingly!
The Alexandria Amtrak station is located on King Street, just above the King Street Metro stop in Old Town Alexandria.
Getting Around Alexandria
The Carlyle neighborhood of Alexandria where the Westin is located celebrates the spirit of science and innovation with museums, restaurants and a host of outdoor activities. For those who wish to explore Old Town Alexandria on wheels, the free King Street Trolley starts at the King St Metro. It runs every 15 minutes from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day of the week. There are stops along both sides of King Street until Market Square, at which point it turns around. The Westin’s shuttle is also complimentary and goes anywhere within ~2 miles, except to the airport.
You can also take the free city DASH buses, with stops around the city. Click here for a DASH bus service map.
For more information, visit our Getting To & Around Alexandria page.
Show Your Badge Program Deals and Discounts
As part of the Show Your Badge program, attendees receive special perks and offers from participating local Alexandria restaurants and breweries, up to 15% off. See below, or visit the Show Your Badge program page for a full list of deals and discounts.
Check out the Top 18 Things to Do in Old Town Alexandria, also available for download in these languages: English, Español, Deutsch, Français, عربى (Arabic) or አማርኛ (Amharic).
