Registration for M2IND is by invitation only.
Registration for U.S. citizens closes Aug. 3.
Registration for non-U.S. citizens is CLOSED.
U.S. citizens should bring one of the following types of identification:
- Valid driver’s license
- US passport
- HSPD-12 badge
- Military ID
- State ID
Foreign national visitors must bring their passport and must have received a correct and current stamp. Foreign nationals must also bring accompanying visa documents.
Please note that processing non-U.S. citizens can take up to 45 business days. Registration does not guarantee that you will be able to attend, and we will keep all non-U.S. citizens updated during this process.
To reach the M2IND planning team, email [email protected].
Travel Information
Aug. 19 events will be held at Oak Ridge National Laboratory at 1 Bethel Valley Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Aug. 20 events will be held at the ORNL Hardin Valley campus at 2350 Cherahala Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932.
- McGhee Tyson Airport, Knoxville, Tennessee
- Live arrival schedule
- Live departure schedule
- Links to individual airlines’ websites
- Car Rental
- Parking – Rates and suggestions
- Taxi – Taxi and van services
Knoxville-Area Hotels Near MDF
Shuttle Stop 1 Hotels Below:
SpringHill Suites Knoxville at Turkey Creek:
Book Your Group Rate for M2IND (Springhill: $145/night)
Cut-off for Group Rate is Friday, July 31st, 2026.
Hot breakfast, heated indoor pool, fitness room, laundry
10955 Turkey Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-966-8888
Preferred hotel for shuttle service to ORNL
Homewood Suites by Hilton Knoxville at Turkey Creek:
Book Your Group Rate for M2IND (Homewood: $145/night)
Cut-off for Group Rate is Friday, July 31st, 2026
Hot breakfast, nightly reception (Mon–Thurs), outdoor pool, laundry
10935 Turkey Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-777-0375
Preferred hotel for shuttle service to ORNL
Shuttle Stop 2 Hotels Below:
Tru by Hilton Knoxville West Turkey Creek
Book Your Group Rate for M2IND (Tru: $119/night)
Cut-off for Group Rate is Monday, July 27th, 2026
Breakfast, fitness room
380 Lovell Road, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-392-1935
Preferred hotel for shuttle service to ORNL
Aloft Knoxville West
Book Your Group Rate for M2IND (Aloft: $119/night)
Cut-off for Group Rate is Monday, August 3rd, 2026
Breakfast, outdoor pool, bar, fitness room
364 Lovell Road, Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-392-6800
Preferred hotel for shuttle service to ORNL