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The CEA Summit East
September 15-16, 2026
IALR Conference Center | Danville, VA
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CONFERENCE VENUE
IALR Conference Center In Danville, VA
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research is excited to host the 2025 CEA Summit East in Danville, VA. Check out the information below for location details and travel recommendations.
Venue & Travel/Hotel Info
IALR Conference Center
150 Slayton Avenue
Danville, Virginia 24540
Phone: (434) 766-6700
Getting Here
Since its inception, IALR has served as a site for the development of the technology, partnerships and trained workforce necessary for new economic enterprises to flourish. IALR’s primary facility, the 90,000-square-foot building located at 150 Slayton Avenue, became fully operational in 2005. Since then, IALR has grown the campus to accommodate new programs and expand services.
Airport information:
Piedmont Triad International Airport (airport code: GSO) located in Greensboro, NC (Approximately 54 miles)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (airport code: RDU) located in Morrisville, NC (approximately 58 miles)
Lynchburg Regional Airport (airport code: LYH) located in Lynchburg, VA (approximately 52 miles)
Train information:
Amtrak train station located in Danville, VA (code: DAN)
Parking at IALR:
Free parking at IALR!
Hotels Near The CEA Summit
Reach out to any of these properties directly to book your room:
▪ Comfort Inn & Suites (P: 434-793-2000)
▪ Courtyard by Marriott (P: 434-791-2661)
▪ Hampton Inn (P: 434-793-1111)
▪ Holiday Inn Express (P: 434-793-4000)
▪ Quality Inn (P: 434-333-7208)
▪ Sleep Inn & Suites (P: 434-793-6090)
▪ The Bee Hotel (P: 434-234-9440)
▪ The Holbrook Hotel (P: 434-234-5040)
- Danville Riverwalk Trail Walk, run or rent a bike to experience the 9-mile urban nature trail along the Dan River.
- Taste locally brewed beers, listen to live music or test your trivia knowledge at Ballad Brewing in the Danville River District
- Visit The Crossing at the Dan with the Danville Science Center, Community Market, Pepsi Building, Carrington Music Pavilion and access to the River Trail
- Explore nearly 80 artisan shops at River District Artisans in the Danville River District with products ranging from ceramics, photography, quilts, painting, jewelry and more.
- Spend an evening at Crema & Vine for the 16-bottle self-serve wine experience and unique charcuterie boards
- Visit Caesars Virginia casino, hotel and spa. Test your luck in the casino or try Beef Wellington at Ramsay’s Kitchen.
- Throw axes, play a round of indoor golf and have a great burger at the River District Social Club in the Danville River District.
- Dine on the Dan River at Cotton in the River District located in the former Dan River Mills building.
- Dine or grab coffee in the historic River District at Golden Leaf Bistro or Links Coffee House Café
- Try local favorites King Cropp Kitchen or Me’s Burgers and Brews.
- Want to venture away from the historic downtown? Catch a movie at Danville Stadium Cinemas or grab a bite on Piedmont Drive like Texas Roadhouse
- Looking for dessert? Check out some of our local ice cream shops: Bubba’s Ice Cream and La Monarca Michoacan
- Danville has some unique breakfast options. Check out new restaurant to Danville, The Toasted Yolk Café or a long time favorite of Danville’s, Biscuitville for some excellent biscuits.