7th Annual Mid-Atlantic Synthetic Biology Symposium

January 7-8, 2027 • College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA

Symposium Location

Integrated Science Center at the College of William and Mary (540 Landrum Drive, Williamsburg, VA)

Accommodations

Williamsburg, VA because of its historic character has a variety of lodging at all price levels. Participants in need of accommodation may utilize any of these properties. Here we list hotels that have offered symposium participants a special meeting rate. Speakers: Please do not use these links to book a room because your accommodations require a different booking process.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Williamsburg (1452 Richmond Road) – Rooms are $94 per night and include complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, and breakfast. Reservations may be cancelled up to three days prior to arrival without penalty. To obtain the special meeting rate, book using WM Conference. Once the symposium room block is fully reserved, rooms may booked at a discounted dynamic rate, subject to room availability at time of booking. Map & Directions | Booking Link

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Williamsburg (1402 Richmond Road) – Rooms are $113 per night plus tax and includes complimentary Wi-Fi and parking. Map & Directions | Booking Link

Hilton Garden Inn Williamsburg (1624 Richmond Road) – Rooms are $113 per night plus tax and include complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, and breakfast. Map & Directions | Booking Link

 

Transportation and Parking

Parking information will be posted prior to the event.  Directions to William and Mary for travel by car, train, or air are the following.

By Car

From the Richmond Airport and points west

  • Interstate 64 East
  • Exit 234 to the right (199 East)
  • Travel 8 miles, then turn left down Jamestown Road

From the Norfolk Airport and points east

  • Interstate 64 West
  • Exit 242-A (199 West)
  • Travel 5.2 miles, then turn right down Jamestown Road

By Plane

Newport News/Williamsburg Airport (PHF)

  • Newport News, VA
  • Approximately 40 minutes away

Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Approximately 1 hour away.   Note: Expect tunnel delays between Norfolk and Williamsburg during rush hour.

Richmond International Airport (RIC)

  • Richmond, VA
  • Approximately 1 hour away

By Train

Amtrak Service is available to Williamsburg, VA.   This will be most convenient for individuals traveling from points north on the Northeast Corridor.   The Amtrak station is 0.4 miles from William and Mary, approximately a 12 min walk.

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Integrated Science Center (ISC)

Symposium Location:
Integrated Science Center (ISC)
William & Mary
540 Landrum Dr
Williamsburg, VA
Map & Directions


Other Symposium Details

Keynote Speaker: Jeffrey Tabor, Professor of Bioengineering & BioSciences at Rice University, and Director of the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute

Symposium Schedule: The symposium will begin at 3PM on January 7, 2027, with registration opening at 2PM, and conclude by 4PM on January 8, 2027. Stay tuned for the symposium agenda.

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