The venue for the event is the spacious Knoxville Convention Center, sandwiched between the historic downtown Knoxville and the University of Tennessee, and a short drive to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. A variety of hotel accommodations and dining options are available near the convention center. A total of 53 booth spaces are planned for exhibitors within a large 15,000 ft2 area; the same space will play host to all conference food and beverage breaks (breakfast/morning/afternoon), Sunday night reception, Awards Banquet, as well as the daily poster sessions.

The Convention Center is located close to both conference hotels. The Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park Hotel is across a quiet street from the venue and the Hyatt Place is a short 4 blocks away near Market Square where many restaurants, cafes, and pubs are located.