Onsite Info
- Venue Floor Plans
- Onsite Registration Hours
- 2017 AIChE Annual Meeting Exhibit
- Coffee Breaks
- Receptions
- Transportation
- WIC Family Accomodations Room
- Coat Check at the Convention Center
- Shipping & Printing in Minneapolis
- Recording & Photography Policy
- Code of Conduct
Venue Floor Plans
Need help finding your way between sessions? Download the Floor Plans here!
Lost and Found
For questions and help with Lost and Found, please go to the registration desk located in Exhibit Hall B
Onsite Registration Hours
Registration will be located in the Minneapolis Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B, Saturday, October 28 - Thursday, November 2.
*A registration table will be available near the Minneapolis Information desk on Friday, November 3.
| Saturday, October 28 | Noon - 5:00pm |
| Sunday, October 29 | 8:00am - 8:00pm |
| Monday, October 30 | 7:00am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday, October 31 | 7:00am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday, November 1 | 7:00am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday, November 2 | 7:00am - 5:30pm |
| Friday, November 3* | 8:00am - 10:00am |
2017 AIChE Annual Meeting Exhibit
Location: Exhibit Hall B, Minneapolis Convention Center
| Sunday, October 29 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Monday, October 30 | 9:30am - 6:00pm |
| Tuesday, October 31 | 9:30am - 6:00pm |
Coffee Breaks & Refreshments
Coffee Breaks
Location: Exhibit Hall B, Minneapolis Convention Center
| Monday, October 30 | 10:30am - 11:00am |
| Tuesday, October 31 | 10:30am - 11:00am |
Refreshments
Refreshments will be available at the following events:
Tuesday, October 31
2017 Andreas Acrivos Award for Professional Progress in Chemical Engineering Lecture
11:15am-12:15pm, Ballroom B, Minneapolis Hilton and Convention Center
Wednesday, November 1
John M. Prausnitz AIChE Institute Lecture
11:15am-12:15pm, Ballroom B, Minneapolis Hilton and Convention Center
Receptions
Annual Meeting Opening Reception
Enjoy cocktails and food while networking with friends and colleagues at the Annual Meeting.
Location: Exhibit Hall B, Minneapolis Convention Center
Dress up and join us for some Halloween fun during Tuesday's Halloween-themed poster reception.
| Monday, October 30 | 3:15pm - 4:45pm |
| Tuesday, October 31 | 3:15pm - 4:45pm |
| Wednesday, November 1 | 3:15pm - 4:45pm |
The 2017 Annual Meeting Poster Session Receptions will feature a cash bar and light snacks.
University Receptions
See a list of university receptions
Transportation
Ground Transportation from MSP Airport
Light Rail Transportation
Light rail transportation is available from MSP Airport Terminal 1 & Terminal 2 to Downtown Minneapolis. Fare is $1.75 during off-peak times and $2.25 during peak times.
SuperShuttle
SuperShuttle of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Inc. provides an opportunity to save money and time when you arrive in Minneapolis. SuperShuttle service provides convenient, reliable and economical transportation between the airport and all major hotels with departures from the airport every 30 minutes and departing from major hotels every half hour. The cost is $15.00 one way and $24.00 round trip for AIChE attendees.
You can also book when you arrive in Minneapolis. A professionally-staffed SuperShuttle desk is located on the right side of the Ground Transportation Center, one level below Baggage Claim.
Taxi/Uber
All taxi fares are metered at a rate of up to $2.50 per mile, a $2.50 flag fee, and include a $4 airport access fee that is added to the final metered fare. Taxicab fares to downtown Minneapolis average from $39-$49.
WIC Family Accomodations Room
A family accomodations room will be available in the Hilton Minneapolis.
Directors Row 4, Hilton Minneapolis
Sunday, October 29 - Friday, November 3
6:30 AM - 6:00 PM (ends at 5:00 PM on Friday)
Coat Check at the Convention Center
Coat check is open in the Minneapolis Convention Center, near the Dunn Brothers Coffee, attached to the Visitor Information Center.
Fees:
- $2 / Coat
- $3 / Bag
| Saturday, October 28 | 9:30am - 6:30pm |
| Sunday, October 29 | 7:30am - 6:30pm |
| Monday, October 30 | 7:30am - 10:30pm |
| Tuesday, October 31 | 7:30am - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday, November 1 | 7:30am - 8:30pm |
| Thursday, November 2 | 7:30am - 6:00pm |
| Friday, November 3 | 7:30am - 8:30pm |
Shipping & Printing in Minneapolis
Please note that both the UPS and FedEx will be open for some additional hours for the 2017 AIChE Annual Meeting and hours may differ slightly from what is normally advertized on their sites.
Minneapolis Convention Center
There is a UPS Store located in the Convention Center.
| Saturday, October 28, 2017 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Sunday, October 29, 2017 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Monday, October 30 - Friday, November 3, 2017 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Minneapolis Convention Center UPS Store
Minneapolis Hilton
There is a FedEx Store located in the Minneapolis Hilton.
| Saturday, October 28, 2017 | CLOSED |
| Sunday, October 29, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Monday, October 30 - Friday, November 3, 201 | 7:30 am - 5:30 pm |
Minneapolis Hilton FedEx Store
Recording & Photography Policy
AIChE Meetings are one of the primary ways the Institute fulfills its mission to advance the development and exchange of relevant knowledge. The content presented at the AIChE Annual Meeting is the property of the presenters and the firms where they work. Recording of sessions or taking photos of slides is strictly prohibited.
