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ASC 2026 Housing Information

ASEF/ASC 2026 is holding a block of rooms at the three hotels listed below and all are in close proximity to the David Lawrence Convention Center (DLCC).

Reservations will open on March 11, 2026. Booking links will be posted on this housing page and emailed to those on the ASC email list.

Omni William Penn
530 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(3 blocks from DLCC)

Discounted room rate $138/night plus 14% tax

Hotel has 4 onsite restaurants, café with local gifts, and Select Loyalty program to receive complimentary internet.

The Westin Pittsburgh 
1000 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(connected to DLCC)

Discounted room rate $138/night plus 14% tax

Hotel is connected to a Starbucks as well as having two other restaurants available for meals. Complimentary wireless internet is available for Marriot Bonvoy members.

Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
745 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(3 blocks from DLCC)

Discounted room rate $138/night plus 14% tax

The nightly room rate includes a free hot breakfast, a nightly Kickback reception, and free internet access.

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RESERVATION INFORMATION

HOW YOU BENEFIT BY STAYING AT THE OFFICIAL CONFERENCE HOTELS

  • Gets you exclusive discounted room rates
  • You will be close to the action!
  • Keeps registration fees lower for everyone
  • Enables the conference to offer programs and events that enhance the conference experience every year
  • Gives YOU the opportunity to support ASC 2026 and future conferences

HOW YOU RESERVE A ROOM THAT COUNTS

  • Use the official reservation link (available March 11, 2026) to make your reservation at the hotel of your choice. This will ensure that you receive the lowest rate available at each hotel until 30-days prior to the conference
  • Book directly with the hotel because, regardless of rate, your room will count toward ASC 2026 room booking and financial obligations: ASC will receive credit for your room

THESE METHODS MAY NOT HELPASC:

  • Making a reservation through any Online Travel Agency (OTCs) noted below will result in the conference NOT receiving credit for your room.
  • Please do not book your hotel room using Expedia, Hotels.com, Hotwire, Travelocity, Vrbo, Cheap Tickets, Bookings.com, Priceline.com, Agoda, Kayak, Monondo, Google Hotels, Tripadvisor, Airbnb, HotelTonigh or similar services. The hotels will not credit ASC 2026 for these bookings.

Housing Poaching Alert

Please be vigilant if approached by any company or service other than ASC 2026 and Centennial Conferences that implies or claims to be the “Official Housing Provider and/or Travel Agency” for ASC 2026. We have previously been made aware of housing and trade show companies, such as Conventioneers, LLC and Check-In Now, that may be aggressively pursuing you, or your company, to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts. These companies are typically trying to secure and steal your credit card information.

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About Pittsburgh

About Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is a modern, ever-evolving city where the must-sees vary week to week as Downtown-encompassing festivals, a vibrant Cultural District of world-class productions, fan-friendly sports events in iconic stadiums, and our distinct four seasons make each trip unique. Add in our award-winning culinary scene, craft beverage-packed neighborhoods and renowned museums you can enjoy throughout the year, and the only thing you won’t have on your itinerary is free time.

Pittsburgh is not only defined by its skyline and its sports teams, but also by its 90 vibrant and welcoming neighborhoods.

With 90 charming, unique neighborhoods, Pittsburgh is a city of multitudes that guarantees the perfect place for you to shop, dine, hang out and explore no matter your interests or lifestyle. From the hip and trendy to quiet and secluded, the perfect neighborhood(s) are waiting for you to discover.

You’ll also love the culture and the friendly feel Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods have to offer. The rich history of the city has shaped these neighborhoods into their own distinct personalities.

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Arts & Culture

For a full list of what Pittsburgh has to offer, click here.

Carnegie Science Center

Located just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh on the North Shore, Carnegie Science Center offers five floors of interactive exhibits guaranteed to wow visitors of all ages. Experience what it’s like to work on a space station in SpacePlace. Soar to distant galaxies in Buhl Planetarium and explore outer space in the new exhibition Mars: The Next Giant Leap®. Take a tour of western Pennsylvania’s history in the world-renowned Miniature Railroad & Village®. Jump into the science of sports and fitness at Highmark SportsWorks®, where you can become a human yo-yo. Come aboard USS Requin (SS 481), a real submarine moored in the Ohio River. Learn about Pennsylvania’s waterways in H2Oh!, and get a closer look at some of the state’s native species. See real preserved human organs and learn about the amazing biology of the human body. All included with General Admission! Add on a movie in The Rangos Giant Cinema and transport to another world with amazing 4K clarity on a Giant Screen and 44 surround-sound speakers. The sights and sounds of will leave you feeling like you are there.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater

Voted the most important building of the 20th century in a poll conducted by the American Institute of Architects, this masterpiece was entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy by Edgar Kaufmann Jr. in October 1963. Fallingwater was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2019. Open to the public for house tours, Fallingwater is the only remaining Frank Lloyd Wright house with its setting, original furnishings and artwork intact.

Fallingwater offers a one-hour Guided Architectural tour (includes the main floor of the house, the terraces and the guest house), specialty tours and private guided or self-guided exterior tours. Specialty tours include a two-hour in-depth tour, collections tour, brunch tour and sunset tour. Tours are offered daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. except Wednesdays, mid March through Thanksgiving weekend. Fallingwater is open on Saturdays and Sundays in December, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, weather permitting. Self-guided exterior Winter Walks are available daily beginning Nov. 30.

Advance ticket purchase is essential for all tours. During periods of high visitation exact tour times cannot be guaranteed.

The Frick Pittsburgh

The Frick Pittsburgh is a fascinating complex of museums and historical buildings located on nearly six acres of lawns and gardens in Pittsburgh’s residential East End. The Frick is devoted to the interpretation of the life and times of industrialist and art collector Henry Clay Frick. Exhibitions of fine and decorative art are also presented at the Frick.

Visitors will enjoy The Frick Art Museum; Car and Carriage Museum; Clayton, the restored 19th-century Victorian home of the Henry Clay Frick family; The Café at the Frick; the Greenhouse; as well as the lush grounds and gardens.

Pittsburgh Dining

In Pittsburgh, you will find globe-spanning cuisine with inspired menus, unique locations and awarded chefs to suit all palates. You can choose from casual spots, chef-owned concepts, romantic eateries with a view, tableside jazz hotspots, hidden gems, late-night bites or convenient take-out.

Plan your culinary adventure now.
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Ancillary Meetings

Ancillary Meetings

We anticipate that a number of ancillary meetings will be held in conjunction with ASC 2026. If you would like to arrange a meeting during the Conference, please contact the ASC 2026 Conference Manager, Paula Pair, by email for assistance.

Limited space at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please provide the following information pertaining to your meeting:

Date
Time (start and end times)
Anticipated attendance
Setup (U-shape, conference style, etc.)
Audio visual requirements
Hybrid requirements
Internet requirements
Electrical requirements
Food and beverage requirements
Subject/Title of Meeting
Organizer’s contact information (with email address)
On-site point of contact (if not the Meeting Organizer noted above)
Permission to add your meeting name to the ASC 2026 SaaG; to be listed as “by invitation only”

Board Committee Ancillary Meetings
ASEF Board Election Other Conferences & Events
Program Committee ASC Code of Conduct
Important Dates Terms & Conditions
Job Postings Privacy Policy
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Upon receipt of the information above, meeting organizers will receive a meeting space request confirmation from Paula Pair. Once a meeting room is assigned, Paula will send an e-introduction to the meeting organizer and the proper point of contact at the Convention Center by email.

In all cases, the meeting organizer will be responsible for setting up direct billing arrangements with the convention center’s point of contact. ASC 2026 is not responsible for ancillary meeting related expenses.

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ASC Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct for Applied Superconductivity Conference Meetings

It is the policy of the Applied Superconductivity Educational Foundation (ASEF) that all participants, including attendees, exhibitors, staff, volunteers, officers, and all other stakeholders involved in Applied Superconductivity Conferences (ASC) will conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner that is welcoming to all participants and free from inappropriate behavior, including any form of discrimination, harassment, bullying, violence or retaliation. Participants will treat each other with respect and consideration to create a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment at ASC meetings and activities related to meetings. Creating a supportive environment to enable scientific discourse at ASC meetings is the responsibility of all participants.

Participants will not exhibit any inappropriate actions or statements based on individual characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, marital status, nationality, political affiliation, ability status, educational background, or any other characteristic protected by law. Actions inconsistent with this code of conduct, including disruptive or harassing behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Harassment includes but is not limited to inappropriate or intimidating behavior and language, unwelcome jokes or comments, unwanted touching or attention, offensive images, and stalking.

Violations of this code of conduct policy should be reported to a Board member as soon as possible. Identities of Board members are on the ASC websites. If a participant observes inappropriate comments or actions and personal intervention seems appropriate and safe to correct the problem, they should use their best judgment in determining appropriate intervention. In the case of any threat of violence, venue security personnel or appropriate law enforcement authorities should be contacted.

Sanctions for violations may include, but are not limited to, verbal or written warning, ejection from a meeting without refund, exclusion from other ASC activities, and/or action by security personnel or appropriate authorities. Retaliation for complaints of inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated.

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Travel & Visa

Travel

GETTING TO Pittsburgh:

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is conveniently located within 500 miles of nearly half of the U.S. population and less than a 90-minute flight from nearly half of North America’s population.

Address: 1000 Airport Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15231

Amtrack’s “Pennsylvanian” line runs daily between major U.S. cities like New York City, Philadelphia and Washington DC.

Greyhound and Megabus provide long-distance bus services to Pittsburgh. This is often the most budget-friendly option.

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Visa Requirements

Conference participants should familiarize themselves with visa requirements well in advance of the conferences. The 2026 Applied Superconductivity Conference (ASC 2026) organizers encourage you to apply for your visa as early as possible, at least 3 to 4 months prior to this conference.

Please note: Some consulates may have backlogs in scheduling visa interviews. Visa Wait Times for Interview Appointments and Processing by City are available here.

ASC 2026 CANNOT INTERVENE with U.S. Embassies abroad or the State Department on behalf of any participant. However, if you need a personal letter of invitation to attend the Conference, please contact Centennial Conferences and provide the following information:

Full Name
Complete Mailing Address (to include affiliation, department, street address, city, state, postal code (all as applicable)
Fax Number (if you wish to receive a faxed copy of the letter)
Abstract Control ID(s) or Presentation ID

The letter we provide you will reflect your status as known to us at the time (abstract accepted and a place in the program assigned; paid registration received, etc.). The letter does not imply financial support from the conference. Your letter will be EMAILED to you. A hard copy will be mailed to you via regular airmail only if requested. Any fees for sending letters via express mail must be paid for by the requester.

Please note that letters of invitation can only be sent to presenting authors of accepted abstracts or registered and paid attendees and exhibitors.

The majority of oversees attendees will be eligible for the “Visa Waiver Program”. Details can be found here.

IMPORTANT WEBSITES

PROBLEMS
If any problems are encountered in the visa applications or in the admission process, please submit your report to the International Visitors Office by completing the questionnaire on their website. To help the International Visitors Office to identify you as a participant, please be sure to include the 2026 Applied Superconductivity Conference (ASC 2026) in the “Purpose of Visit” field on the questionnaire. The International Visitors Office can inquire at the Department of State about the status of visa applications that have been pending for more than 21 days.

DISCLAIMER
Please note that this information is given in good faith but that the regulations may change, and the only authoritative sources of information are the U.S. Government websites.

David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Nestled along Pittsburgh’s Allegheny River, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center is a landmark of sustainable design and urban elegance. The LEED-certified green convention center offers flexible space, striking architecture, and scenic river views. Its central location and commitment to environmental innovation make it an exceptional venue for impactful, forward-thinking events.

Location:

1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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Future & Past ASC’s

Future ASC Conferences

ASC 2028 TBD TBD

Past ASC Conferences

ASC 2024 Salt Lake City, UT September 1 -6
ASC 2022 Honolulu, HI October 23 – 28
ASC 2020 Virtual October 24 – November 7
ASC 2018 Seattle, WA October 28 – November 2
ASC 2016 Denver, CO September 4- 9
ASC 2014 Charlotte, NC August 10 – 15
ASC 2012
 Portland, OR October 7 – 12
ASC 2010 Washington, DC August 1 – 6
ASC 2008 Chicago, IL August 17 – 22
ASC 2006 Seattle, WA August 27 – September 1
ASC 2004 Jacksonville, FL October 3 – 8
ASC 2002 Houston, TX August 4 – 9
ASC 2000 Virginia Beach, VA September 17 – 23
ASC 1998 Desert Springs, CA September 13 – 18
ASC 1996 Pittsburgh, PA August 25 – 31
ASC 1994 Boston, MA October 16 – 21
ASC 1992 Chicago, IL August 23 – 28
ASC 1990 Snowmass, CO September 24 – 28
ASC 1988 San Francisco, CA August 21 – 25
ASC 1986 Baltimore, MD September 28 – October 3
ASC 1984 San Diego, CA September 10 – 13
ASC 1982 Knoxville, TN November 30 – December 3
ASC 1980 Santa Fe, NM September 29 – October 2
ASC 1978 Pittsburgh, PA September 25 – 28
ASC 1976 Stanford, CA August 17 – 20
ASC 1974 Oakbrook, IL September 30 – October 2
ASC 1972 Annapolis, MD May 1 – 3
ASC 1970 Boulder, CO June 15 – 17
ASC 1968 Gatlinburg, TN October 28 – 30
ASC 1967 Austin, TX November 6 – 8
ASC 1966 Brookhaven, NY November 9 – 11
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Applied Superconductivity Conference 2026

The Applied Superconductivity Conference (ASC 2026)

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ASC 2026 Conference Chair and ASEF President Welcome

Welcome to ASC 2026 and welcome to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! On behalf of our organizing team, we are excited to invite you to join us at the Pittsburgh Convention Center for the 2026 ASC Conference to be held in the fall of 2026. Pittsburgh promises to be a wonderful venue for our conference with ongoing planning for exciting technical and ELEVATE programs, numerous restaurants loaded with tasty international food, welcoming hotels and housing opportunities, and sights to explore.

– Judy Wu, ASC 2026 Conference Chair
– Art Lichtenberger, ASEF President

Announcements

Housing or Attendee List Poaching Alerts: Please be vigilant if approached by any company or service other than ASC 2026 and Centennial Conferences that implies or claims to have an ASC 2026 attendee list or claims to be the “Official Housing Provider and / or Travel Agency” for the ASC 2026.  Special conference accommodation rates are available solely at the Conference Hotel. 

ASC 2026 is Grateful to our Sponsors and Supporters

ASC 2026 Program Chair’s Welcome

We are proud to welcome you to ASC 2026 in Pittsburgh! The conference will offer a forum for sharing and discussing the latest updates and news in the field of applied superconductivity. As the world is in a transition period regarding future energy systems and our life choices (the way we live, move, eat, build and power things), we would like to support discussions on how superconducting solutions can contribute to a more sustainable world and what can be done as a scientific community. The unique phenomenon of superconductivity continues to provide new solutions for more efficient and novel technologies of energy, power, magnets, computing, electronics, detector, and other fields.

We are working together with the conference chair, the Large Scale, Materials and Electronics topical chairs and with the volunteer scientific program committee members to create an inspiring technical program and a welcoming event for all attendees. Breaking plenaries, engaging talks and posters will be part of the program.

Special sessions are being curated, to highlight select research fields. We encourage your suggestions, so feel free to contact us. Check back for updates as the program develops, and our wholehearted welcome to Pittsburgh!

– Timothy Haugan

ASC 2026 ELEVATE Chair Welcome

Welcome to the ASC 2026 ELEVATE Program. We are excited to host a series of events for students and early career professionals to facilitate networking, education, and visibility in Applied Superconductivity. As a preview, we look forward to offering the following events:

  • Pre-conference virtual workshops on topics including preparing abstracts, writing manuscripts, and moderating oral sessions featuring professionals in our community
  • Programs in preparing graduate students for conference planning
  • Short Courses at ASC 2026
  • Early Career Plenaries
  • Interactive student and YP/industry networking event

Please visit the ELEVATE section for more information when it becomes available. Again, we look forward to hosting an exciting and informative ASC 2026 ELEVATE Program.

– Anna Fox
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David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Nestled along Pittsburgh’s Allegheny River, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center is a landmark of sustainable design and urban elegance. The LEED-certified green convention center offers flexible space, striking architecture, and scenic river views. Its central location and commitment to environmental innovation make it an exceptional venue for impactful, forward-thinking events.

Location:

1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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