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