MPS Conference on Higher Dimensional Geometry, May 8-12, 2023

Participation in the meeting falls into the following three categories. An individual’s participation category is communicated via their letter of invitation.

Group A – PIs and Speakers
The foundation will arrange and pay for all air and train travel to the conference as well as hotel accommodations and reimbursement of local expenses. Business-class or premium economy airfare will be booked for all flights over five hours.

Group B – Out-of-town Participants
The foundation will arrange and pay for all air and train travel to the conference as well as hotel accommodations and reimbursement of local expenses. Economy-class airfare will be booked for all flights.

Group C – Local Participants
Individuals in Group C are considered local and will not receive financial support, but are encouraged to enjoy all conference-hosted meals.

Air and Train
The foundation will arrange and pay for all air and train travel to the conference for those in Groups A and B. Please provide your travel specifications by clicking the registration link above. If you are unsure of your group, please refer to your invitation sent via email.

Personal Car
Parking is included with your stay at Danfords. Participants may drive to and from SCGP (a 15-minute drive) or take the shuttle bus. SCGP has a gated parking lot. If you intend to use your car each day, please contact Emily Klein who will provide you with an entrance code for the gate.

Hotel
Participants in Groups A & B who require accommodations are hosted by the foundation for a maximum of 5 nights (check in May 7, check out May 12) at Danfords Hotel & Marina. Any additional nights are at the attendee’s own expense. To arrange accommodations, please register at the link above.

Danfords Hotel & Marina
25 E Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 928-5200
www.danfords.com
For driving directions to Danfords Hotel & Marina, please click here.

Local Ground Transportation to Port Jefferson

From NYC Penn Station:
Board a Long Island Railroad train bound for Port Jefferson. Exit at Port Jefferson Station.

From John F. Kennedy Airport:
1. Take the AirTrain JFK towards Jamaica
2. Transfer at Jamaica Station to a Long Island Railroad train to Port Jefferson
3. Travel to the Port Jefferson Station
4. Once you have arrived you can walk, take a taxi or call Danfords (631-928-5200) and a free shuttle will be sent for you. Please note that the free shuttle can take a while to pick you up, so taking a taxi or walking may be faster.

From La Guardia Airport:
For those flying into LGA you will have to catch the Long Island Railroad at Jamaica Station in Queens. You can take public transportation to Jamaica via the Q33 bus and then the E train; however, taking a taxi may be more convenient. Once you arrive at Jamaica Station follow the directions above starting at #2.

From Newark Airport:

Take the Air Train to the New Jersey Transit and then take the New Jersey Transit to NYC Penn Station. Once at Penn Station, board a Port Jefferson- bound Long Island Rail Road train. Exit at Port Jefferson Station.

Bus Transportation
Hired coaches will transport participants from the hotel to SCGP and back daily. The bus will depart from the hotel at 8:00 AM each morning. Please see the agenda for the daily departure time from SCGP.

Parking
SCGP has a gated parking lot. If you intend to use your car each day, please contact Emily Klein who will provide you with an entrance code for the gate.

Individuals will be reimbursed for meals not hosted by the Simons Foundation as well as local expenses, including ground transportation. Additional information in this regard will be emailed on the final day of the meeting.

Receipts are required for any expenses over $50 USD and are due within THIRTY DAYS (30) after the conclusion of the meeting. Should you have any questions, please contact Emily Klein.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all participants at the SCGP Café.

Registration and Travel Assistance
Ovation Travel Group
sfnevents@ovationtravel.com
(917) 408-8384 (24-Hours)
www.ovationtravel.com

Meeting Questions and Assistance
Emily Klein
Assistant Manager, Events, MPS, Simons Foundation
eklein@simonsfoundation.org
(646) 751-1262