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Here's everything you need to plan your trip, book your hotel, arrange travel, and prepare for Academy.
We want you to have the best Academy experience possible, so we've prepared an Attendee Planning Toolkit with hotel options, venue information, public transit routes, and additional travel resources.
Academy Logistics
Date
October 6–8, 2026
Location
CharTec / ARRC Technology, 1600 Mill Rock Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Arrival
Plan to arrive the day before Academy begins.
Departure
Academy wraps in the afternoon on the final day. Attendees may fly out that evening or the following morning.
Includes
All meals, beverages, training sessions, and networking events during Academy.
Plan Your Trip
Getting to Academy
Everything you need to book your flight, choose a hotel, and get around Bakersfield during Academy.
Airport Options
Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL) is the closest airport to CharTec, served by United and American Airlines. Open an incognito browser window, search Google Flights for your preferred route, then book directly through the airline. If you're near Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Dallas, Salt Lake City, or Phoenix, you may find direct flight options into Bakersfield.
Best Option
BFL
Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport
Closest airport to CharTec. Best option when available. Served by United and American Airlines.
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LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
Larger airport option with shuttle service available to Bakersfield.
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Hotel Options
CharTec is located directly across from Homewood Suites, making it the easiest hotel option for Academy attendees.
Recommended Hotel of Choice
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Located directly across from CharTec.
Email nicole.kirkland@hilton.com and request the CharTec rate.
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Transportation
If you stay at Homewood Suites across the street from CharTec, you likely will not need much transportation during Academy.
For local transportation, Uber or Lyft are usually the easiest options. Check both apps because pricing can vary depending on the time of day.
LAX to Bakersfield Shuttle
If you fly into LAX, shuttle service is available directly to Bakersfield.
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Uber & Lyft
The easiest way to get around Bakersfield. Check both apps — pricing can vary by time of day.
View Transit Map in Toolkit
CharTec Location
CharTec / ARRC Technology
1600 Mill Rock Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Resources
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We'll See You at Academy.
You're registered. Your next step is simple: book your hotel, finalize travel, review the agenda, and download the planning resources before you arrive.
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