2023 CONFERENCE LOGISTICS

2023 blackcomputeHER.org Conference (AGENDA)

Date: April 14 -16, 2023

Location: Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA (Campus Map)

Registration: $250 until April 3; $300 after April 3

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Hotel Accommodations

Colonial Heights Hotels

There are several hotel options in the Petersburg/Colonial Heights area. We are happy to share the following options.

 

Hilton Garden Inn Richmond South/Southpark 
800 Southpark Boulevard 

Colonial Heights, VA 23834

804-520-0600 

 

Holiday Inn Petersburg North- Fort Lee 
401 East Roslyn Rd.

Colonial Heights, VA 23834

804-520-5880

 

Hampton Inn Petersburg-Southpark Mall  

403 East Roslyn Road 

Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834

804-520-7333

 

Comfort Suites Southpark 

931 South Avenue

Colonial Heights, VA, 23834

804-451-1589

Transportation

The closest airport to the VSU is Richmond International Airport (RIC), which is about 25 miles away, off Interstate 95.

Ground Transportation

The Petersburg/Colonial Heights area offers a range of transportation options, including car rental, ride-sharing, and local bus.

Campus Parking

Free on-campus parking will be available in lots for the conference venues: Gateway Event Center (2804 Martin Luther King Dr, Colonial Heights, VA 23834) and L. Douglas Wilder Building (Carter G Woodson Ave, Petersburg, VA 23806). Friday's workshops be held in the Wilder Building, and conference sessions on Saturday & Sunday will be held across the bridge in the Gates Event Center. There is ample parking in the lots for both buildings that will accommodate your accessibility needs. No vehicle passes are required.