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Qualcomm Institute - Atkinson Hall Entrance
Location
Monday, August 31, 2026
Tutorials: TBD
Monday - Thursday, August 31 - September 3, 2026
Main Conference: Qualcomm Institute (QI) on the UC San Diego Campus, Atkinson Hall Auditorium
- Address: 3195 Voigt Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093
- Directions - Qualcomm Institute
- Campus Map
Thursday - Friday, September 3-4, 2026
Community Forums: TBD
Hackathon: TBD
Airport
San Diego International Airport
https://www.san.org/
Hotels
There are many hotel options in the San Diego and La Jolla area within a reasonable distance to UC San Diego. Here are a few directly surrounding the local area or favorites of our visitors. The “SDSC Visitor Information” link below provides a broader list. Many of the local hotels will offer a university discount. Most discounts will require a phone call.
Surrounding Campus
- Sheraton La Jolla Hotel: This hotel offers special UCSD rates when available. Current 2026 discounted rates start at 15% off. These rates are based on hotel availability and subject to change at any time.
- Go to the Bartell Hotels/UCSD Medical Center site.
- Select one of the hotels on the page.
- Click on the booking link or call the hotel's toll-free reservations number.
- If booking over the phone, mention the partnership with Family Houses at UC San Diego Health to receive the reduced rate.
- Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – located directly off campus (5 min walk)
- Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
- Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla
- The Lodge Torrey Pines
If the discounted rate is available, it will populate. If it’s not available, then the best available rate at that time will populate.
Additional Favorites
Parking & Transportation
Permits are required when parking on campus. The Hopkins Parking Structure sits just to the south of SDSC and west of Qualcomm Institute. More information can be found here: https://transportation.ucsd.edu/visit/visitor/index.html.
Transportation
Ride share services are recommended if you chose not to drive onto campus. UC San Diego also has new trolley service through MTS Blue Line Trolley.
Around Town
If you have extra time in San Diego during your visit you will find plenty to explore. Here are a few sites to help guide you.
- https://www.sandiego.org/
- https://www.visitcalifornia.com/places-to-visit/san-diego/
- https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-things-to-do-in-san-diego
- https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/san-diego-us-ca-sd.html
- https://www.alltrails.com/us/california/san-diego
- https://urbanoutdoors.com/hiking-in-near-san-diego/
- https://www.sandiego.org/articles/breweries/san-diego-breweries.aspx
- https://www.thrillist.com/drink/san-diego/best-breweries-san-diego
If you have any local or logistical questions you can reach us at events@sdsc.edu.