Thank you for registering for OPIS’ Ethanol & Biodiesel Management University. Here are a few items that you may find helpful in the planning stages of your meeting.

  • Registration- Sam Rayburn Foyer
  • General Session- Sam Rayburn
  • Check reader board for any changes


Transportation and Airport

The address for the Renaissance Houston Hotel is 6 Greenway Plaza East, Houston, Texas 77046 (Phone: 1-713-629-1200).

Parking
  • On-site parking, fee: $10 USD daily
  • Valet parking, fee: $18 USD daily

Houston/William P Hobby - HOU
  • Phone: 713-640-3000
  • Hotel direction: 14.0 mi NW
  • Driving Directions: Interstate 45 North to Highway 59 South. Exit Buffalo Speedway and go past the traffic light. Turn right before the next overpass (Edloe Street). The hotel is on the right. This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
  • Alternate Transportation : 713-258-3826
  • Estimated taxi fare: $32.00 USD (one way)
  • Click here to view Houston Intercontinental's website

Houston Intercontinental - IAH
  • Phone: 281-230-3100
  • Hotel direction: 24.0 mi SW
  • Driving Directions: Highway 59 South exit at Buffalo Speedway (approximately 24 miles). Go past the traffic light. Turn right before the overpass (Edloe Street). The hotel is on the right. This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
  • Alternate Transportation : 713-258-3826
  • Estimated taxi fare: $50.00 USD (one way)
  • Click here to view Houston Intercontinental's website

OPIS has also negotiated a special discount with AVIS for car rentals. Make your reservation today by calling AVIS Reservations at 800-331-1600 and reference #T706699.

Attire

Dress for the conference is business casual, for example slacks and a collared shirt. Because the temperature may fluctuate, we suggest you bring a sweater or jacket to the meeting.

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in time is 3:00 PM; however the hotel will make every effort to accommodate early arrivals. Check-out time is 12:00 PM. If you plan to check out the morning prior to the conference start time or during the first break, contact the bell stand to store your luggage.

Dining and Entertainment

Click here for a listing of local and hotel restaurants. For more information on local activities please visit Houston’s convention visitor’s bureau at: http://www.visithoustontexas.com/


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