Plan Your Visit
The Innovation Summit Location
The Innovation Summit will take place at the CIA Hyde Park Campus in Hyde Park, NY.
Recently named one of the "The 56 Prettiest College Campuses in America" by Condé Nast Traveler, CIA Hyde Park is a branch of the private culinary college, the Culinary Institute of America. It is located on a beautiful campus in historic Hyde Park.
All Innovation Summit sessions and networking meals will take place on-campus.
Address: 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499
Your Stay
Just a ten-minute drive from the Innovation Summit's location at CIA Hyde Park, Homewood Suites by Hilton Poughkeepsie and Residence Inn by Marriott Poughkeepsie offer comfortable guest rooms and a home-like experience in spacious suites located in the Hudson River Valley.
For the 2024 Innovation Summit, your room expenses will be covered on the nights of Tuesday, September 17th and Wednesday, September 18th, 2024. If you would like to extend your visit, please contact the hotel directly for availability.
HOW TO GET THERE
by plane
The closest airports to fly into are:
- Newburgh (SWF) Airport – about a 40-minute drive to Poughkeepsie
- White Plains (HPN) – about a 1 hour 10-minute drive to Poughkeepsie
- New York La Guardia (LGA) – about a 1 hour 40-minute drive / 3-hour train ride to Poughkeepsie
- Newark (EWR) - about 1 hour 40-minute drive / 3-hour train ride to Poughkeepsie
BY CAR or BY TRAIN
Please visit CIA Campus website for information on these transportation types.
Please note: Your airfare and transportation to and from the event will not be covered by Roland Foods and AUI Fine Foods (AUI). We suggest scheduling a car service, taking train, or using ride share apps.
Your Event Transportation
We will be providing a free shuttle service for transportation between the hotel and the event venue throughout the duration of the Innovation Summit. Any other destinations or rides taken during your stay, including transportation to and from the airport, will not be covered by Roland Foods or AUI.
THINGS TO DO
There is plenty to do right near the conference venue. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Hudson Valley, explore scenic hiking trails, or indulge in local farm-to-table dining experiences. Unwind with a visit to renowned wineries or explore the historic Vanderbilt Mansion.
Find out more about the recreational activities, historical landmarks, exceptional dining experiences, and captivating sights of the Hudson Valley.