Travel
We look forward to hosting you in Durham for All Things AI!
We’ve done our best to include all relevant travel information below. However, contact us directly at info@allthingsai.org with questions.




The Carolina Theatre & Durham Convention Center
The conference will take place Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Carolina Theatre and Durham Convention Center in downtown Durham, NC. Durham is a tech hub located in the Research Triangle Park (RTP) and is home to Duke University.
Parking / Directions
Parking is located just across the street in the Durham Centre Parking Garage. Event parking is $7. Daytime parking (non-event) is available in the garage at a rate of $2.25 per hour.
Metered parking has been installed on many streets in downtown Durham. However, street parking is free after 7 p.m. and all day on Saturdays and Sundays.
Durham Convention Center Information
Other parking locations convenient to the Carolina Theatre are the Morgan-Rigsbee Garage and the Chapel Hill Street Garage.
*Please note, parking is the responsibility of attendees and must be paid by credit card only. Parking is not included with registration.
Hotels
There are many hotel options in the downtown area of Durham including several within walking distance listed below. Visit the Discover Durham website for a complete listing. Please note, conference hotel blocks will be published soon.
- Durham Marriott City Center – Next door to the Carolina Theatre
- The Durham Hotel – 4 minute walk to the Carolina Theatre
- 21C Museum Hotel – 4 minute walk to the Carolina Theatre
- Aloft Durham Downtown – 10 minute walk to the Carolina Theatre
DiscoverDurham.com
Looking for something to do while in downtown Durham? You’re in luck! A complete guide to downtown Durham is available on the Discover Durham website.
Durham Dining
Looking for a great place to eat while in Durham? Click here to visit Durham’s Dine and Drink. Looking for a great place within walking distance to the Carolina Theatre with lots of food and beverage choices? We highly recommend the Durham Food Hall!