TFAWS 2024 Host Center
The NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio was founded in 1941 by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) as the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory. After several name changes, the center was renamed the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center in 1999, in honor of Ohio Astronaut and Senator John H. Glenn.
Located adjacent to the Cleveland Hopkins Airport, Glenn’s main campus, Lewis Field, is located on 350 acres of land and is home to world-class test facilities, including wind tunnels, drop towers, vacuum chambers, and a hangar for experimental aircraft. Armstrong Test Facility (ATF), formerly Plum Brook Station, is located 50 miles away from Lewis Field in Sandusky, Ohio, with 6,700 acres of land. Armstrong Test Facility hosts large-scale, unique facilities that can simulate space environments on a grand scale.
With over 3,400 employees, NASA Glenn Research Center provides consistent excellence in aeronautics and spaceflight in support of NASA’s missions and developing technologies.
Visit our Tours and Activities page to sign up for tours at both NASA Glenn Research Center Campuses: Lewis Field and Armstrong Test Facility!
TFAWS 2024 Conference Venue
TFAWS 2024 will return to its founding host center for its 35th Anniversary, as the NASA Glenn Research Center hosts in downtown Cleveland, OH at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland boasts 410,000 square feet of space in a central downtown location with access to excellent restaurants, clubs, and entertainment, as well as over 5,000 hotel rooms, only a few steps away from its doors. For more information on the venue, visit the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland website.
Venue Details:
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
1 St. Clair Avenue NE
Cleveland, OH 44114
Refer to the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland website for additional information on Directions and Parking. It is suggested that attendees driving to the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland park in the Huntington Garage, which will offer self-parking for $10/day throughout the week. The Convention Center is also connected to the Hilton Cleveland Downtown.
TFAWS 2024 Hotel Information
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44114
Further hotel information such as amenities and parking can be found on the Hilton Cleveland Downtown Information Page.
Local Transportation
The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland and the Hilton Cleveland Downtown are located in downtown Cleveland’s financial district, only a short walk away from Public Square. The major airport in the area is Cleveland Hopkins Airport, only a short, approximately fifteen minute drive away from the downtown conference and hotel location.
In addition, the Rapid Transit Authority‘s Red Line provides quick rail service directly from the Airport Rapid Station located at Cleveland Hopkins Airport to the downtown Tower City Rapid Station, located inside Tower City Center at Public Square, a short 10 minute walk from the Hilton. Once downtown, there are numerous local dining, shopping, and entertainment options only a short walk away from the hotel and venue, making rental cars optional for this event.
Local Area Information
Located on the shores of Lake Erie in beautiful Northeast Ohio, Cleveland emerged as one of America’s historical centers of industry, and continues this tradition today as one of the Midwest’s leaders in manufacturing, technology, and innovation.
Cleveland is home to the second largest performing arts center in the United States, an internationally renowned art museum, and the Cleveland Orchestra, widely known as one of America’s finest. As the birthplace of rock and roll, Cleveland is home to a wide variety of concert venues, both large and small. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame sits on the shores of Ohio’s North Coast, next to the NASA Glenn Visitor’s Center at the Great Lakes Science Center.
Cleveland’s downtown and surrounding area boasts a nationally recognized culinary scene, from local breweries and pubs to premier gourmet restaurants. In addition to restaurants, the area is a host to a wide variety of nightlife, shopping, sports, and entertainment just steps away from the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
For more information on what Cleveland has to offer, visit the Destination Cleveland. You can also visit Destination Cleveland on Facebook, and Twitter!
