International Attendee Travel Guide | Portland 2027
NAPPSA PORTLAND 2027 · TRAVEL RESOURCES
International Attendee Travel Guide
Planning to attend from Nigeria, Canada, Europe or elsewhere? Find the travel information and official links you need in one place.
Conference: September 16–19, 2027
Venue: Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport, Portland, Oregon, USA
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1. Can I travel? — Visas & invitation letters
Check passport validity, U.S. entry eligibility and any transit-country visa requirements before making nonrefundable plans. Current restrictions affect some Nigerian nationals, including visitor visa applicants; exceptions may apply. Recheck official rules before September 2027.
Official visitor visa guidance · Current entry restrictions · Appointment wait times
For an invitation letter, email NAPPSA with your passport-name spelling, country of residence, professional affiliation and proposed attendance dates. NAPPSA will confirm the process. An invitation letter does not guarantee a visa or entry.
2. What should I book? — Dates, registration & hotel
21st Annual NAPPSA Scientific Conference and Exposition: September 16–19, 2027. Consider arriving by September 15 to settle in and departing September 20, subject to the final program and your travel needs.
Hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport, 7900 NE 82nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97220. The NAPPSA room-block link is not yet available. Registration details and inclusions will be announced; confirm whether meals, gala admission and other activities are included before paying.
Review hotel cancellation terms, deposits, incidental holds and ticket change conditions. Do not assume a conference rate applies to a general hotel reservation.
Save the dates to your calendar · Conference updates · Official hotel website
3. How do I reach the hotel? — Airport & transfers
Choose Portland International Airport (PDX), Oregon, USA when planning your journey. Check connection and transit requirements for your route.
The hotel currently lists a complimentary airport shuttle. Before arrival, confirm its hours, accessibility, pickup location and whether you need to call for collection with the hotel at +1 503-460-3000. Keep the hotel address available offline.
PDX also provides taxi, rideshare and public-transit information. Check pickup instructions on arrival and allow time for entry formalities and baggage collection where applicable.
PDX airport information · International arrivals · Ground transportation
4. What should I prepare? — A practical packing guide
- Documents: Keep your passport, required entry documents, invitation, booking confirmations and emergency contacts accessible, with secure backup copies.
- Medicines and insurance: Plan your prescription supply and carry relevant prescription documentation. Check official rules for your medicines and consider travel medical insurance covering your U.S. stay. Review CBP visitor guidance.
- Money: Budget in U.S. dollars for meals, transport and personal expenses. Check card acceptance, foreign transaction fees and hotel deposit requirements.
- Phone: Arrange roaming or a compatible eSIM and save the hotel and conference contacts offline.
- Power and clothing: Bring a suitable U.S. plug adapter and check device voltage compatibility. Pack comfortable shoes, layers and a light jacket; check the forecast near departure.
- Conference preparation: Business-casual clothing is a useful starting point; follow the final dress guidance for sessions and special events. Review baggage allowances and the final agenda before packing.
5. Who can help? — Conference & arrival support
NAPPSA conference assistance: nappsa@nappsa.org. Ask about invitation letters, registration, accessibility, dietary needs or arrival questions. A designated international-attendee contact will be listed once confirmed.
Hotel and shuttle: +1 503-460-3000. If your flight is delayed, contact your airline and let the hotel know if your check-in will be late.
Keep emergency contacts and insurance assistance details with you. NAPPSA email is for conference questions, not urgent emergency response.
Before You Leave
- Confirm entry eligibility and all required documents.
- Save registration, hotel and travel confirmations offline.
- Confirm shuttle pickup and your arrival plan.
- Prepare medicines, insurance, payment cards and phone access.
- Scientific sessions and networking: Pack business-casual or professional outfits, comfortable shoes and a light layer for meeting rooms.
- Gala or banquet: If included in the final program and you plan to attend, options include Nigerian traditional attire, a formal Western suit and tie, or an evening gown, with coordinating dress shoes and accessories. Follow the final announced dress code.
- 5K run or walk: If offered and you plan to participate, bring comfortable, well-fitting running or walking shoes, athletic socks, running shorts and a breathable exercise shirt. Add a lightweight jogging suit or track pants and a zip-up layer for a cool morning, plus a light rain-resistant jacket if rain is forecast. Pack a reusable water bottle. Check the Portland forecast shortly before departure and adjust your layers for the event’s start time.
- Plan around the final program: Past conferences included a gala and 5K; Portland 2027 activities, participation requirements and dress guidance remain subject to confirmation. Check your registration inclusions, baggage allowance and weather before departure.
- Save NAPPSA, hotel and emergency contacts.
Last updated: November 13, 2026. Hotel booking and registration details will be added when confirmed.
Travel information is general and may change. Follow official U.S. government, airline, transit-country, and hotel instructions. NAPPSA does not guarantee visas or entry.