Africa Development Conference · April 17–18, 2026
Getting
Getting
Here
Everything you need to find us — directions, transport options, and a walking guide between both days' venues.
Conference Venues
Getting Here
Between Days
Helpful Tips
Conference Venues
Day 1 — April 17
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Harvard Kennedy School
Taubman Building · JFK Jr. Forum · Wexner Building
79 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Session Rooms
JFK Jr. Forum — Opening Ceremony & Plenary Panel
Wexner-102 — Registration (12:00–17:30)
Littauer L-130, L-140, L-150, L-230 — Breakout Panels
NYE-ABC, Taubman — Hackathon & Welcome Reception
Day 2 — April 18
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Harvard Law School
Wasserstein Hall · WCC
1585 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
Session Rooms
Milstein, Wasserstein Hall — All Plenaries & Keynotes
WCC L-130, L-140, L-150, L-230, L-280 — Breakout Panels
Milstein / WCC — Networking Lunch
Milstein — Hackathon Pitches & Closing
Closing Gala Venue
Gala — April 18 · 19:00–22:00
Harvard Art Museums
Fogg Museum · Busch-Reisinger Museum · Arthur M. Sackler Museum
32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Getting to Cambridge
By T — Recommended
1
Take the Red Line to
Harvard Square station
2
Day 1 (HKS): Exit onto Eliot Street — the main
entrance to Harvard Kennedy School is via Eliot Street (between
Mount Auburn St and JFK Park). Walk into the Wexner Courtyard and
follow ADC signage
3
Day 2 (HLS): Exit onto Mass Ave and walk 3 min
north — Wasserstein Hall is on your right, just past the Law
School gates
🕐 Both venues are under 8 minutes on foot from Harvard Square T stop
By Car
1
From Boston, take Storrow Drive west, then cross
the River Street Bridge into Cambridge
2
Head toward Harvard Square via Memorial Drive or
Mass Ave
3
Park at Harvard Square Garage (65 JFK St) or
Church Street Garage (1 Bennett St) — both a
short walk to both venues
⚠️ Street parking is extremely limited around Harvard. Garages are
strongly recommended.
From Logan Airport
1
Take the free Silver Line bus (SL1) from
Terminal A/B/C/E to South Station
2
Board the Red Line (Alewife direction) at South
Station
3
Ride 6 stops to Harvard Square — then walk to
your venue
🕐 Allow ~50–60 min total from any Logan terminal. Uber/Lyft from the
airport is typically 25–35 min.
Walking from Day 1 to Day 2 Venues
Day 1
Harvard Kennedy School
79 JFK Street
Cambridge, MA
Cambridge, MA
~15 min
on foot
Day 2
Harvard Law School
1585 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA
Cambridge, MA
Good to know
Follow ADC Signage
Look for ADC 2026 directional signs posted throughout both
buildings. Staff and volunteers will be stationed at key entrances
to guide you.
Use the Right Entrance
At HKS, use the main entrance on Eliot Street —
walk into the Wexner Courtyard and follow ADC signs. Note: 79 JFK
Street is the mailing address but is not the physical entrance. At
HLS, Wasserstein Hall's main entrance faces Mass Ave — the large
glass atrium is hard to miss.
Bring a Photo ID
A government-issued photo ID (passport, national ID, or driver's licence) may be required for entry — particularly for the Gala at Harvard Art Museums. Please have it with you on both days.
Bring Your Ticket
Have your Eventbrite confirmation ready on your phone or printed.
Registration desks open at 12:00 PM on Day 1 and 8:00 AM on Day 2.
April Weather in Cambridge
We've had great weather this week, but April in Cambridge can be unpredictable. Temperatures typically range from 10–22°C (50–72°F) — a light jacket is always a safe call.
Accessibility
Both Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Law School are fully
accessible. Elevators and accessible entrances are available at all
session rooms. Please contact us in advance if you require any
additional accommodations.
Save These Addresses
Day 1: 79 JFK Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Day 2: 1585 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Tell your rideshare driver the building name for easiest drop-off.
Day 2: 1585 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Tell your rideshare driver the building name for easiest drop-off.