The NOAA Alaska NextGen Satellite Workshop 2024 will be held in Anchorage, Alaska. The goal of this workshop is for Alaskans to tell satellite product developers more about the data and services they need to make good decisions. And vice versa, for satellite product developers to show what is possible and how it benefits or could benefit Alaskans. While NOAA is the core agency co-hosting this workshop with the University of Alaska Fairbanks, we have scientists from other agencies and the private sector and data users from many different Alaska-based entities. The outcomes of the meeting will include new partnerships and collaborations, a written report highlighting specific needs from the satellite science community for Alaskans, and an increased understanding of what it is like to live in one of Alaska's rural communities.

This workshop will be held Sept. 10–12, 2024 at the Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501. The Anchorage Museum is located in downtown Anchorage, Alaska at the corner of 7th Avenue and C Street. View a map and written directions.

Registration is now closed.

Registration is now closed. If you have registered but not yet paid, click here to pay: https://bit.ly/aknextgensat-2024-registration.

NOAA Federal Employees Only: Start by filling out the Group Travel Form if you haven't already. Then return to the payment site to fill out a "pay later" registration until group travel is approved. After approval, return again and select the "payment only" option for expedited checkout. All others, please proceed with registration and payment.

The workshop registration is $200. This includes mid-morning and mid-afternoon refreshments for all three days and the evening group dinner on Thurs., Sept. 12, as well as materials for the meeting and breakout sessions. It does not cover breakfast or lunches. If you can't attend the banquet, we're sorry to be unable to adjust the registration due to upfront expenses.

Contact organizer Dr. Jessica Cherry, NOAA, with any meeting questions: Jessica.Cherry@noaa.gov.

Register now!

$200 per person

Registration is now closed. If you have registered but not yet paid, click here to pay: https://bit.ly/aknextgensat-2024-registration.

NOAA Federal Employees Only: Start by filling out the Group Travel Form if you haven't already. Then return to the payment site to fill out a "pay later" registration until group travel is approved. After approval, return again and select the "payment only" option for expedited checkout. All others, please proceed with registration and payment.

Virtual option

• In-person attendance is strongly encouraged.
• If you need special accommodation, email Dr. Jessica Cherry at jessica.cherry@noaa.gov.

Parking

https://www.anchoragemuseum.org/visit/parking/

PARKING

Public parking is plentiful near the museum. Please see the list of lots below. Public parking is also available in the museum’s underground garage evenings and weekends, with designated parking for people with disabilities available anytime.

RATES ARE:

0-2 hours $5

2-4 hours $8

4-6 hours $12

6-10 hours $15

For more parking information, visit Anchorage Downtown Partnership or EasyPark. The following parking options are within two blocks of the museum:

METERED PARKING

7th Avenue between A and Cordova 7th Avenue between C and E Street Enforced Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free Saturday, Sunday and evenings after 6 p.m.

GARAGES

5th Avenue Garage at 5th Avenue and B Street JC Penney Garage at 6th Avenue and D Street

PAY LOTS

6th Avenue and A Street 6th Avenue and B Street 7th Avenue and C Street

Food options

The planning team is currently looking at different lunch options. We will be providing coffee and snacks (as part of the registration fee).

Hotel/Lodging options and per diem

This is not an inclusive list of all hotel options available in Anchorage, AK. Some of these hotels may/may not offer federal government rates for lodging. No hotel rooms are reserved as part of a group block.

Captain Cook, Four Points by Sheraton Anchorage Downtown, Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa, Marriott Anchorage Downtown, Clarion Suites Downtown Anchorage, Hilton Anchorage

View per diem rates for Anchorage here.

Transportation options

• Airport: Ted Stevens International Airport, Anchorage, AK, Parking & Transport information via the Airport
• Taxi/Rideshare options: Available services include taxi cab companies and Lyft, Uber and Turo.
• Public transportation: Anchorage People Mover bus service. There are stops every 30 minutes at various airport locations and alternates between downtown and the Dimond Center destinations from approximately 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Schedule information is available on the People Mover website.

Other resources

• Google Map of downtown Anchorage, AK
• Visit Anchorage Alaska—Includes things to know for planning your trip (weather, FAQ travel questions, hours of daylight, etc.)