2027 AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Travel Information

• Airport

  Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
  4300 Glumack Dr
  St Paul, MN 55111
  (612) 726-5555

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• Local Information

  • Currency: US Dollar $
  • Time Zone: Central Daylight Time (UTC -5)
  • Electrical Voltage: 110-120V 
  • Telephone Country Code: +1

• Safety & Security

  As with any major city, it is important to remain vigilant in Minneapolis. Be sure to:

  • Travel in groups and avoid walking alone on unlit streets at night. 
  • Pay attention when walking and using your smart phone as these devices are commonly the target of thieves. 
  • Do not leave your purse, backpack, or briefcase unattended, especially not on the back of your chair. 
  • Do not carry your passport to the convention center or restaurants. Lock your passport in your guest room safe. 
  • Be on the lookout for pickpocketing. Don't bring every credit card and move it to your front pocket or/and wear a cross-body bag rather than a shoulder strap to keep your purse in front of you. 
  • Do not display large amounts of cash in public places. 
  • Remove your name badge when leaving your hotel or the Convention Center. 
  • Ensure that your hotel room door is always closed and locked. 
  • If you need assistance while in Minneapolis, dial 911 to speak to the police.
  • Downtown Improvement District Welcome Ambassadors: Friendly and knowledgeable Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District welcome ambassadors can be found throughout downtown Minneapolis ready to assist visitors with questions!  https://www.mplsdid.com/ambassadors 

• Public Transportation

  In addition to the regular rideshare options (Uber, Lyft, etc.), there are several public transportation options in Minneapolis both in and around the city 

  

   

  Buses: Bus fares range from $2.00 to $3.25, depending on time of day. To ride a few blocks in the Downtown Zone, the fare is $.50. “Free Ride” buses will take you along Nicollet Mall.

  METRO/Trains: Catch the train on the Blue or Green line. Light-rail transit (LRT) connects downtown Minneapolis with the airport, Mall of America, Saint Paul and 43 other stations.

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• Requesting Visa Letter During Registration

  Visa letters will be issued only for registered attendees.

  Attendees can request a visa letter during the online registration process by selecting one of the two options below:

  • Attendee requiring visa letter, or
  • Student requiring visa letter (only for student attendees).

  All visa letters will be sent via email by default

  Once payment is completed, the visa letter will be sent automatically via email. There will be a link on the top of the page to retrieve the PDF version of the letter.

  A visa letter with a wet signature can be requested during the online registration process. The letter will be sent via regular mail within 2 business days to the mailing address listed on your account. There is no tracking number for this service. It may take up to 10 business days or longer to receive the mail, depending on the local postal service.

  An express shipping visa letter is available for an additional fee and can be added to the registration during the online process. The letter will be sent within 2 business days. It may take 3-5 days for the letter to arrive depending on the location and local situation.

  If you have already completed the online registration and did not request a wet signature, or would like to pay for an express shipping, please email @email. Please make sure the mailing address on your account is valid.

  The required information to request the visa letter are:

  Name as it appears on passport

  Date of Birth: Monday/Day/Year

  Passport Number

  Nationality

  As a reminder: Express Shipping for visa letter is not refundable.