All attendees will be asked to pass through a metal detector, as well as place any bags through an x-ray machine. Cell phones and other electronics are allowed in the meeting room for this meeting. DARPA badges will be handed out, as well as name badges. You will be asked to list your DARPA badge number next to your name on the sign in sheet. All DARPA badges must be turned in at the end of each day.
Visitor parking is not available in the DARPA building. However, street parking is available nearby, and there are paid garages in the area, including the Ballston Commons Mall, which is located directly across the street from the DARPA facility.
DARPA is accessible by Metrorail. The nearest Metrorail station is the Ballston-Marymount University station on Metro's Orange and Silver lines. The walk from the Metro station to DARPA takes approximately seven minutes. Directions can be found at:
https://goo.gl/maps/dMJniZBxgFm .
https://www.wmata.com/service/status/ .
NOTE: Metro is currently undergoing a prolonged period of maintenance that may affect commute times. Refer to Metro's “Safe Track” website for more information about maintenance plans and their anticipated impacts:
Food/beverage will not be provided, however, you may bring in your own food/beverage to the meeting space.
Each attendee is responsible for making their own hotel reservation.
A list of local hotels and restaurants is provided below for your convenience.
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Comfort Inn Ballston 1211 North Glebe Road Arlington, VA, 22203 703-247-3399 http://www.comfortinnarlington.com |
&Pizza 3924 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA, 22203 202-839-8576 https://www.andpizza.com |
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Hilton Arlington 950 North Stafford Street Arlington, VA, 22203 703-528-6000 https://www.hilton.com |
CAVA 4121 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA, 22203 703-310-6791 https://www.cava.com |
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Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston 4610 North Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA, 22203 703-243-9800 https://www.holidayinn.com |
Jimmy Johns 550 N Quincy St Arlington, VA, 22203 703-276-3036 https://www.jimmyjohns.com |
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Residence Inn Arlington Ballston 650 North Quincy Street Arlington, VA, 22203 703-310-1999 https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasin-residence-inn-arlington-ballston |
Shake Shack 4201 Wilson Blvd Suite 0180 Arlington, VA, 22203 571-620-1323 https://www.shakeshack.com |
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Westin Arlington Gateway 801 North Glebe Road Arlington, VA, 22203 703-717-6200 https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasag-the-westin-arlington-gateway/ |
Sweet Leaf Cafe 650 N Quincy St Arlington, VA, 22203 703-527-0807 https://www.sweetleafcafe.com |
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Sweetgreen 4075 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA, 22203 703-522-2016 https://www.sweetgreen.com |
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Taco Bamba 4000 Wilson Blvd Suite C Arlington, VA, 22203 571-777-1477 https://www.tacobamba.com |
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Urban Tandoor 801 N Quincy St Arlington, VA, 22203 703-567-1432 https://www.utandoorva.com |