All technical sessions, registration, breakfast, and lunch take place at
Rauch Business Center
621 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
The Student Social will take place at
Packer House
217 W Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18015
The MOPTA and iMOPTA Poster Sessions, Cocktail Reception, and Conference Banquet will take place at
Wood Dining Room, Iacocca Conference Center
Iacocca Hall, 111 Research Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18015
iMOPTA will take place at
Business Innovation Building
201 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Please note that the conference will begin at 8:40am on Wednesday and will end at 4:00pm on Friday.
You'll find a variety of accommodation options in Bethlehem.
There are many inexpensive hotels and Airbnb accommodations in Bethlehem and its surrounding area. Below we list some of the more convenient hotels for your stay during the conference.
This AAA four-diamond hotel features 281 rooms with premier bedding, personalized toiletries, free high-speed internet, and concierge services. This hotel is right next to the Wind Creek Casino and a short walk to the conference venue.
Spacious suite hotel near Lehigh that offers free airport (Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)) transportation, extra-roomy suites, business center, and free WiFi. It is within walking distance from the conference venue. (SOLD OUT)
This 125-room hotel is a member of the Historic Hotels of America. It dates from 1922 and is Beaux Arts in style. It is located in the historic downtown of Bethlehem, a 30-minute walk or a quick 6-minute drive to the conference venue.
Located off of I-78, 8 miles from the Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), and inside the Lehigh Valley Industrial Park VII. Each suite offers free high-speed Internet access and a spacious work area. It is located a 38-minute walk or a quick 6-minute drive to the conference venue.
Bethlehem is serviced by Trans-Bridge Lines. There is a direct bus connection from New York City (Port Authority Bus Station), Newark Liberty Airport, and JFK airport. The South Bethlehem bus terminal is steps away from the conference site.
Public transportation in Bethlehem is run by LANta. The buses connecting North Bethlehem (where many hotels are located) and the Lehigh University campus in South Bethlehem are line B, line F, and line G.
Further information can be found at Lehigh University’s Maps and Directions web page.
Bus service is not frequent, however Uber and Lyft easily available.
Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Lehigh University
200 W. Packer Ave.
Bethlehem PA 18015
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