PARALLEL DATA LAB 

RETREAT 2026   

31st Workshop & Retreat
MArch 2 - 4, 2026

INFO & Agenda


RETREAT AGENDA


Monday, March 2, 2026: CMU Campus
Morning - Registration & Continental Breakfast (8:30 am), Welcome, Guest Speakers and Industry Poster Session
Afternoon - Workshop Talks
Evening - Poster Session and Reception
Tuesday, March 3, 2026: CMU Campus
Morning - Workshop Talks
Afternoon - Social Activities and Workshop Talks
Evening - Poster Session and Reception
Wednesday, March 4, 2026: CMU Campus
Morning - Workshop Talks
Afternoon - Lunch and Feedback Session


Retreat Accommodations

We strongly suggest that you book a hotel room right away, even if you only think you might be able to attend!

The PDL Retreat will occur on the CMU campus in the Simmons Auditorium in the Tepper Building (across Forbes Ave. from the RMCIC Building, if you have visited us there in the past). It will begin the morning of March 2 and concluding the afternoon of March 4. Attendees are responsible for reserving their own hotel rooms at the retreat venue, and should do so no later than February 16 to ensure availability. Most guests should book a room for a March 1 arrival and March 4 departure. To make your reservations, contact any hotel of your choice in the campus area. For your convenience we are listing several here, with contact information.

CMU has listed these three hotels as their “preferred” lodging choices.

Ask if there is a CMU rate since pricing changes with availability / dates.


The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Distance - 0.6mi

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pitak-the-oaklander-hotel-autograph-collection/overview/
Link for CMU discounted rate: $201.00 + parking
5130 Bigelow Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-578-8500


Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

Distance - 0.9mi

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pitucgi-hilton-garden-inn-pittsburgh-university-place/
Link for CMU discounted rate: $135.00 + parking
3454 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-683-2040


Hotel Indigo (Pittsburgh University-Oakland)

Distance - 1.5mi - not an easy walk. We are hoping to arrange for a CMU shuttle for morning pick ups for any of our guests staying here.

https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/pittsburgh/pitgh/hoteldetail
Link for CMU discounted rate: $139.00 including parking; when you select your March dates, the rate will be shown
329 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-621-0880


Other hotels:

Hampton Inn

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pitokhx-hampton-pittsburgh-university-medical-center/ 
3315 Hamlet Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland)
412-681-1000


The Inn on Negley

https://innonnegley.com/ 
703 S. Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 (Shadyside)
412-661-0631


Courtyard Pittsburgh University Center

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pityu-courtyard-pittsburgh-university-center/overview/ 
100 Lytton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland)
412-682-6200


Hotels on CMU’s Visitor’s Site:

https://www.cmu.edu/family/events/travel-and-hotels.html 


Campus Maps & Directions

Retreat Venue: Carnegie Mellon University Simmons Auditorium (A&B). Please use Coulter Welcome Center doors.

Directions to CMU from the airport

Google map of the area showing CMU and hotels

 

TRANSPORTATION

Many of the hotels near CMU have shuttle transportation to the university available. There are several options available for getting to and from the airport. Please make your own transportation arrangements from the airport to your hotel / CMU.

Rental Cars

Available at the airport from all the major companies.

Airport Sedan Service

Larry Waite
Advance reservations are required
Contact Larry Waite, 412-401-LIMO (5466)

Gateway Limo

The rate for a van, a 14 passenger vehicle, is $78.00 per hour. Mention CMU when making a reservation.
Call the office at 412-782-5800 or 1-800-390-1222 (phones answered 24/7) for reservations.
Email: amydemeri@comcast.net

Harper's Transportation

Harper1084@verizon.net - 412-531-1940

Uber Pittsburgh

More information.

Supershuttle (ztrip)

https://www.supershuttle.com/locations/pittsburgh-pit/

Taxi Services
  • Classy Cab: 412-322-5080
  • Yellow Cab: 412-321-8100
  • Cab Service: 412-855-4484
Airport Shuttle

(PATransit 28X - Airport Flyer) (approximately $2.75 each way)
Schedule and map
Leaves CMU from the corner of Forbes and Morewood Avenues every 20 minutes starting at 5:00 a.m., last shuttle at 10:40 p.m. Shuttle leaves the airport from the baggage level starting at 5:45 a.m. approximately every 20 minutes.



PARKING

East Campus Garage Parking Blackout Notices:

Due to various circumstances, such as campus-wide events and the number of validation tickets already reserved, Parking & Transportation Services may place the restrictions on access to the East Campus Garage. The dates and events will be noted below.

In addition, there may be additional days when the garage will be open for lease holders and event attendees only. Please bookmark CMU Parking's homepage (https://www.cmu.edu/transportation/park/index.html) and check back frequently for any updates or changes.

Campus Parking Options

Tthere are parking machines on Schenley Drive, Frew Street, and Tech Street which are all very near to Roberts Hall. They accept currency and credit cards; and use your license plate as the timing factor. Parking is also available in the RMCIC Building Garage - P4 on the general campus map (closest) or the East Campus Garage - P7 on the map (further walk but more familiar to some of our guests). Some past attendees have also used the parking lot on Forbes Avenue at the nearby Carnegie Museum (also shown on the map). If you have any questions, please ask Karen.


Another CMU Campus Map showing parking locations.

CONTACTS:


    ,     PDL Co-Director
    RMCIC 2311


    ,     PDL Co-Director
    (412) 268-3064
    GHC 9109


    Executive Director, Parallel Data Lab


    PDL Administrative Manager
    VOICE: (412) 268-6716