Overview

Venue Information

Philadelphia Marriott Old City

October 6-8, 2025

Travel Planning

Please see the travel page for room reservation links and more details.

Schedule Overview

The full program is available.

Accessibility

If there is an accommodation that will support your conference attendance, please let us know as soon as possible: usrse25-conference@us-rse.org

We are still finalizing event details and will provide more information as it is available.

  • An single-occupant restroom is available on the third floor of the hotel. Take the elevator and then turn left.
  • A small quiet room (sits about 10 people at a conference table) will be available during conference programming. This is for people who need a sensory break and opportunity to reset alone in a quiet environment. Those using this room are expected to be silent and to not engage others in the space. If you need another private space during the conference, please check at the conference registration desk about other options.
  • If you need a nursing or medical room during the event and will not have your own hotel room at the Marriott, please let us know at usrse25-conference@us-rse.org and we will ensure that one is available.
  • The hotel website includes floorplan information and 3D walk-throughs of the common spaces if you’d like to familiarize yourself with venue before attending.
  • If you need a letter to support a travel visa application, please contact usrse25-conference@us-rse.org.
  • We take the Code of Conduct seriously.
  • All speakers (including those asking questions) are asked to use a microphone so that everyone can hear.
  • The walk to the Moshulu on Tuesday evening is about half a mile and goes over a highway and along the river. If this walk is inaccessible for you, please let the registration desk know by 3pm on Tuesday.
  • See information on food during the conference below.
  • There will be a DJ at the Moshulu; there are multiple decks on the ship if you are looking for a quieter area, but if you are noise sensitive, consider bringing ear plugs.

If there is something that you’re concerned about, please contact us at usrse25-conference@us-rse.org. We want all members of the US-RSE community to be comfortable attending the event.

Food

Food restrictions shared on the conference registration form have been shared with the staff at the Marriott and the Moshulu. We have chosen menu options with dietary restrictions in mind. If you have particular concerns, or have food restrictions that require an individual meal (such as Celiac disease), please contact Christian Tabedzki. If you encounter an issue with food options during the conference, the staff at the Marriott should be able to answer questions about the food served; please come to the registration desk if you need assistance.

Conference food options listed below may change.

Sunday

  • Welcome: light refreshments (plan on eating dinner elsewhere after)
    • Soda, beer, wine (one drink included; additional cash bar)
    • Sliders (beef/pork/crab)
    • Mediterranean vegetables, bread, meats

Monday

  • Breakfast
    • Coffee, hot tea, juices
    • Fruit
    • Cereal
    • Muffins, bagels (gluten free available)
    • Egg and cheese wraps/sandwiches (pork/vegetarian)
  • Morning break: coffee, hot tea
  • Lunch
    • Iced tea, lemonade
    • Soup (includes vegan/gluten free option)
    • Salad (choose your toppings, including meat)
    • Bread
    • Dessert (gluten free option available)
  • Afternoon break: coffee, hot tea, soda, packaged snacks
  • Poster reception: light refreshments (plan on eating dinner elsewhere after)
    • Soda, beer, wine (one drink included; additional cash bar)
    • Flatbreads (chicken/cheese/veggie & hummus)
    • Dumplings
    • Mediterranean vegetables, bread, meats

Tuesday

  • Breakfast
    • Coffee, hot tea, juices
    • Fruit
    • Yogurt
    • Muffins, bagels, danish, croissant (gluten free items available)
  • Morning break: coffee, hot tea
  • Lunch
    • Iced tea, lemonade
    • Soup (vegan/gluten free)
    • Salad
    • Penne pasta (gluten free, vegan)
    • Chicken
    • Tiramisu (gluten free option available; request a fruit plate for a vegan option)
  • Afternoon break: coffee, hot tea, soda, packaged snacks
  • Moshulu: heavy appetizers/small plates
    • One alcoholic drink or non-alcoholic cocktail included (additional cash bar)
    • Soda, juice included
    • Cheese
    • Salad
    • Tacos (chicken/beef/vegetable)
    • Assorted Asian-inspired appetizers/small options (includes seafood, vegetarian)
    • Philly options: cheesesteak (beef/chicken), sausage pasta
    • Cupcakes, gluten free dessert TBD

Wednesday

  • Breakfast
    • Coffee, hot tea, juices
    • Fruit
    • Yogurt
    • Cereal, granola
    • Muffins
  • Morning break: coffee, hot tea
  • Lunch: boxed
    • Sandwich/wrap: chicken, turkey, vegetable, vegan/gluten free option available
    • Soda, water
    • Chips, cookie, fruit, bean salad