Logistics
LOCATION
The TDU Global Conference will take place at The Raleigh Convention Center in Downtown Raleigh Monday, October 6 through Thursday, October 9.
REGISTRATION
We encourage you to REGISTER and BOOK YOUR HOTEL right away if you plan to attend, as conference capacity is limited.
Registration Includes:
- All conferences sessions (pre-conference workshops are NOT included)
- Breakfast, lunch and breaks during the conference
- Evening receptions
Conference Rates & Deadlines:
Special Discounts: Groups of 6+ please contact Haley@MeetingAdvantage.com
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - New for 2025!
Three pre-conference workshops are available to enhance your experience. We expect that you will remain in a single workshop for the entire pre-conference workshop day (only one workshop purchase per person is allowed). The full-day workshop includes lunch. Half-day workshops do not include lunch.
Workshop Rates & Options:
HOTEL
We recommend booking your accommodations as soon as possible, as once the block is full, room rates and availability will revert to standard rates. Our room block closes on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 but the rooms are on a first-come, first-served basis while they last!
Reservations
- BOOK YOUR HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS HERE or call (919) 833-1120 and ask for the Terra Dotta Group rate
- IMPORTANT: For rooms booked outside of the room block (Expedia, etc.), we are unable to assist with hotel issues
Marriott Raleigh City Center
- Address: 500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Phone: +1 919 833-1120
- Website: Marriott Raleigh City Center
- Check-in time: 4pm
- Check-out time: 12pm
Room Rate:
- Terra Dotta has a special rate of $237 per night (plus taxes/hotel fees)
- This rate is available until Tuesday, September 16th or until our block is sold out
- The nightly room rate will increase after 09/16/25 and is subject to availability
Hotel Payment & Cancellation
- Each Individual will be responsible for the sleeping room rates (including any tax) and incidental charges (e.g. room service, gift shop charges, in-room entertainment, etc.)
- At the time of reservation and at check-in, each guest is required to present a major credit card whose brand is accepted by Hotel. The Hotel may place a hold or process a prepayment in the amount of the estimated charges.
- The Marriott hotel has a 48 hours cancellation policy. To avoid fees, please cancel at least 48 hours in advance.
TRANSPORTATION
Airport: The closest airport is the Raleigh Durham International Airport.
Ground Transportation:
- The airport has taxi service and rental cars.
- Uber and Lyft both have good availability. The rate is approximately $27-$37 one way
- There is no hotel shuttle available for the Marriott hotel
- Parking at the Marriott hotel is available in their parking garage on first come first served basis
- Parking rates below are subject to change
- Valet $18 per day, $30 for overnight
- Self-parking $15 per day or overnight
- Additional public parking decks are located on Salisbury St. between W. Davie St. & W. Cabarrus St. Limited metered street parking available; however, there is a 2 hour maximum (fines/tickets will be issued by the City of Raleigh beyond the 2 hour maximum)
- Parking lots in downtown Raleigh are all privately owned and rates are posted.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Terms & Conditions: Please review our CODE OF CONDUCT prior to registration. Agreement to the Code of Conduct is required in order to attend.
Communications: Upon registration, your email address is added to Terra Dotta's Listserv for future updates and event information. You may unsubscribe by clicking “Manage Your Subscription” at the bottom of any email.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: The conference registration fee is fully refundable up to 60 days prior to the first day of the event (August 7, 2025). 50% of the registration fee is refundable up to 31 days prior to the first day of the event (September 5, 2025). Refunds are not available for cancellations made within 30 days of the event date. Please email Haley@MeetingAdvantage.com regarding cancellations and/or refunds.
City of Raleigh Information:
R-Line (rides around downtown are $1.25 each way - see the link for more info)
For additional assistance, please contact Haley@MeetingAdvantage.com