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Venue / Parking / Hotels

LOCATION

The Oval Theater is located on the 2nd floor of the Marshall Student Center on the Tampa campus of the University of South Florida.

The address is 4103 USF Cedar Cir, Tampa, FL 33620

The conference will feature theater-style seating, as well as a networking/commons area. Registration/Check-In tables will be located on the second floor, outside the Oval Theater.

 

PARKING FOR THE CONFERENCE

Free parking will be available in the Crescent Hill Parking Garage (circled in red when you click on the map below) on the days of the event only.

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Attendees must park in the designated areas only. Please follow facility signs to designated parking areas. Parking in any other spot is subject to all rules and regulations for public parking at USF.

 

 

 

HOUSING

All of these hotels are easily accessible from the USF campus and the Marshall Student Center. The Embassy Suites has a dedicated shuttle that runs regularly between the hotel and the conference venue. Other hotels also have available shuttle service, but arrangements must be made directly with the hotel.

FOOD AND DINING OPTIONS

Coffee and water will be available throughout the conference. Other beverages and snacks may be available.

In the Marshall Center and close by on campus

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Panera
  • On Top of the Palms
  • Wild Blue Sushi
  • Blenz Bowls
  • Bay Features
  • Subway
  • Moe's Southwest Grill
  • Panda Express
  • Papa John's
  • Market Go!

For a complete list of restaurants and menus inside MSC, click here. 

NEARBY CUISINE (5-10 MINUTE DRIVE)

BurgerFi, 4210 USF Holly Drive, Tampa (on USF Tampa campus). Gourmet burgers, crispy fries & double battered onion rings. Craft beer/wine available. 

Acropolis Greek Taverna, 14947 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa (5-10-minute drive, 3.1 miles north, from USF). Greek food and wine. 

Mr. Dunderbak's Biergarten and Brewery, 14929 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa (5-10-minute drive, 3 miles north, from USF). European-style beer garden plus German & American eats. 

World of Beer, 2815 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa (10-minute drive from USF). Features 500+ global beers, lots of craft drafts & tavern food

Miller’s Ale House, 2108 E Fowler Ave, Tampa (10-minute drive, 2 miles west, from USF). Casual sports-pub chain with basics from bar snacks to steaks & a large selection of tap beers. 

First Watch, 2726 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa (1.1 mile drive from USF). Breakfast, brunch, & lunch options. 

Ichiban Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar, 2786 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa (1 mile from USF). Emphasis on sushi, sashimi, and tempura made from scratch.

North 30 Sports Bar & Grill, 11402 N. 30th St. Tampa (1.3 miles from USF). Wings, sandwiches, pizza, beer, and more.  

Longhorn Steakhouse, 110 E Fowler Ave, Tampa (located in University Mall, 1.5 miles from USF). Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space. 

Portillos, 2102 E Fowler Ave, Tampa (located in Unicersity Mall, 1.5 miles from USF). Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.

 

SECURITY

There may be security procedures in place (including passing through a metal detector), along with visible security teams or personnel. Please plan to arrive early to accommodate potential delays.

 

BUSINESS SERVICES AVAILABLE AT MSC

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