Central Eurasian Studies Society Annual Conference 2023
The Center for Governance and Markets will host the Annual Conference for CESS 2023, which will be held at the University of Pittsburgh from October 19-22, 2023. The CESS 2023 annual conference keynote speaker is Dr. Ayşe Zarakol, author of After Defeat: How the East Learned to Live with the West and Before the West: the Rise and Fall of Eastern World Orders.
Registration
To register, please visit here. Pitt faculty, staff, and students are invited to use the discounted Pitt rate for registrations. If you qualify, click on the button provided and select in-person participation, non-member, with annual income <$75K options. Enter UPitt in the Voucher code, and the registration fee will be discounted to $50. Virtual AND in-person participation will remain possible.
Non-Pitt participants are encouraged to use the regular rates for members and non-members set by CESS.
Conference Program: CESS 2023
Please use the link above to find the full schedule and panel timetable for the conference.
Conference Location: Campus Map
When you arrive on campus, please proceed to the David Lawrence Hall Lobby (marked LAWRN in the map) for registration and check-in.
Interactive Map: University of Pittsburgh
Please use the above interactive map to navigate your way across the Pittsburgh Campus.
Campus Tour: Explore the Pittsburgh Campus
If you are interested in exploring our campus beyond the conference locations, you can also set up self-guided virtual tours.
Transportation
Transportation To and From Airport: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the primary airport serving the greater Pittsburgh area. The address is 1000 Airport Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15231.
Bus: There is a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus route to and from the airport called the 28X, and its schedule is available here.
Driving: Take I-376 East from the airport through the Fort Pitt Tunnel to exit 72A. Continue onto Forbes Avenue to arrive on the University of Pittsburgh Campus.
Uber/Lyft: Most major ride share companies, including Uber and Lyft, are available for ride requests from the airport. They are available from Door 4 near the baggage claim area.
Directions To and From Pitt’s Campus from Conference Hotel
All CESS Conference hotels are located a short (<10 minute) walk from Pitt's campus.
Parking on Pitt’s Campus
We do not recommend driving to campus. However, if you do, there is daily parking at the Soldiers and Sailors Garage (4390 Bigelow Blvd), which is a 5 minute walk to the conference events. There is also a limited amount of metered street parking.
Transportation in Pittsburgh City
Pittsburgh has an excellent public transportation system that can get you almost anywhere in the city. Check out Pittsburgh Regional Transit for bus and rail schedules.
Internet
Pitt Guest Wi-Fi provides access for alumni, parents, and others. It does not require a password or a University-affiliated sponsor access.
When you arrive on campus, connect your device to the network named Pitt Guest Wi-Fi. Read the Terms of Use and click Accept. You will be connected and redirected to the University's main website.
Nearby Restaurants
Antoon’s Pizza
Bruegger’s Bagels
ButterJoint
Campus Deli
Chipotle
Crazy Mocha Coffee
Crepes Parisiennes
Dave and Andy’s Homemade Ice Cream
Dunkin’ Donuts
Eat Unique
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
Hello Bistro
Hemingway’s Cafe
Lucca Ristorante
Noodles & Company
Pamela’s
Panera
The Pittsburgh Popcorn Company
Pittsburgh Pretzel Shop
The Porch at Schenley
Primanti Brothers
Roots Natural Kitchen
Salim’s Middle Eastern Food
Spice Island Tea House
Starbucks
Subway
Sushi Fuku
Tamarind
Union Grill
Uncle Sam’s Classic Sub
Things To Do in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is rated as one of the most livable places in the United States and routinely makes travels magazines’ lists of best places to visit! Here is a list of some of the most popular attractions that you may want to check our while visiting Pittsburgh:
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Carnegie Museum of Natural Art
This event is co-sponsored by Asian Studies Center, World History Center, Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, Pitt Press, and Center for International Legal Education. More information about CESS here.
