SEE YOU IN GALVESTON!
HISTORIC, BEAUTIFUL & WELCOMING
CONFERENCE VENUE
The Clinical Trials Summit will be held at the Galveston Island Convention Center (5600 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551).ACCOMMODATIONS
The meeting organizers have arranged discounted room rates at three convenient hotels. All three hotels are within a five-minute walk of the convention center. Please follow the directions below to book your accommodation. Should you wish to extend your stay, the conference rate is available from November 11–16.
⚠️ Please watch out for conference hotel scams: an increasing number of fraudulent companies are offering fake hotel rooms and/or registrations to congress attendees. If you are contacted by any company or agency other than ISGD or have any doubts, don’t hesitate to contact the organizing committee at ctsummit@is-gd.org.
5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston
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Rate: $259 / night plus taxes and fees. Please see booking site for terms and conditions.
5400 Seawall Blvd, Galveston
BOOK NOW
Rate: $229 / night plus taxes and fees. Please see booking site for terms and conditions.
5002 Seawall Blvd, Galveston
BOOK NOW
Rate: $199 / night plus taxes and fees. Please see booking site for terms and conditions.
Children under 19 stay free with an adult, and free childcare is available.
EXPLORE GALVESTON
Galveston stands out as a genuinely welcoming destination, offering a unique blend of relaxed charm, natural beauty, and innovation that appeals to all types of visitors. This Gulf Coast island city immediately captivates with its historic Victorian architecture, preserved along the Strand District with its shops and restaurants. Galveston's 32 miles of beaches and the famed Seawall Boulevard provide unforgettable coastal views and a connection to nature, while the modern UTMB campus is home to the oldest medical school in Texas with over 2,500 students and 1,000 faculty. Our conference chairs, UTMB President Jochen Reiser and Vice Chair for Clinical Research Shikha Wadhwani, invite you as an honored guest to experience all that Galveston has to offer!
TRAVEL PLANNING
✈️ Flights
To reach Galveston, fly into Houston: either George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
🚐 Airport Transfer
Galveston is approximately one hour away from either airport.
Shared Shuttle:
The most economical transportation option is the Galveston Express shuttle. Fares are $40 one way / $75 round trip and can be prebooked online or by calling (409) 762-GEXP (4397). For a 10% discount on reservations booked online, use code ISGD.
Car Service:
Sam's Limousine & Transportation Inc.
713-780-7077 X 101
Discount Code: UTMB November 2026
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1-2 passenger Cadillac XTS sedan transfer for $197.75 per transfer.
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5-passenger Chevrolet Suburban: $220.35 per transfer
*Rates include fees and gratuity.
Larger vehicles available; please call the office to arrange.
WEATHER
☀️ Live forecast
🌤️ Galveston weather is beautiful in November. The average low temperature is 58° Fahrenheit (14° Celsius), and the average high temperature is 70° Fahrenheit (21° Celsius). It can be breezy, so bring layers.