Travel and Accommodations

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Conference Venue

The 23rd International Coating Science and Technology Symposium will be held at the The Lofton Hotel Minneapolis.

Hotels and Transportation: Attendees are encouraged to arrange accomodation according to personal preferences. Please refer to the links below to find hotels, flights, and/or lodgings near the conference venue. 

Hotel

• The Lofton Hotel Minneapolis- $183/night discounted room rate available until August 1st, 2026
  • Take advantage of our hotel venue and save yourself commuting time!
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Flights

• 13 miles from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

Area Transportation

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Public Transport

• In downtown Minneapolis, the Skyway connects us to sporting and entertainment venues and there is a Metro light rail stop is a block away! Please plan accordingly if you are commuting locally, or not planning to stay at the connecting hotel.

  • Skyway Pedestrial Bridges: https://skywayaccess.com/

  • Metro Blue Line: Warehouse District/Hennepin Ave 0.1 miles away 

Travel Justification Letter

Requesting travel funds from your institution? Please use our Justification Letter to help make your case. 

Travel and Visa

Attendees are responsible for their own travel plans and visas, as required. Please allow extra time for visa processing.

Visa invitation letters can be provided, upon request, via InvitationLetters@aiche.org. To help expedite the request, please research the particular requirements of your country of citizenship and provide all relevant information in your request.