Travel Advisory
Construction tied to the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project will be occurring during our conference. We encourage attendees traveling by car to plan ahead and give themselves extra time. Please refer to the project website for more details regarding closures, detours, and timelines. I-5 Rose Quarter Project Website
The Venue
We are pleased to hold the 2026 Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel in Portland, Oregon. Offering stunning views of the Willamette River and downtown Portland’s Hawthorne Bridge, the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront provides a setting that is secluded yet close to many of the city’s most popular attractions.
About Portland
Also known as the City of Roses, Portland strikes a balance of natural beauty and urban ease, making it an excellent backdrop for this year’s PNWI. The city’s parks, riverfront paths, and green spaces provide ample opportunity to explore while its dining scene ranges from well‑loved food carts to top restaurants. Check out our list below for popular spots near our venue or visit the Travel Portland website to learn more.
Things to do:
- Portland Art Museum (0.5 miles away)
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (1 mile away)
- Washington Park
- International Rose Test Garden (2 miles away)
- Oregon Zoo (2.5 miles away)
- Portland Japanese Garden (2.5 miles away)
- Hoyt Arboretum (3 miles away)
- Powell’s City of Books (1 mile away)
Hotel Booking
The booking link for the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront will be provided to attendees AFTER they register for the conference in their confirmation email. Once our room block has sold out, any remaining rooms at the Marriott will be priced at market rate.