Early Stage East

 

Early Stage East Venture Conference
June 15th & 16th
Hotel DuPont
Wilmington, DE
Located only 20 minutes south of the Philadelphia

2010 Keynote Speaker - Daymond John
Founder & CEO, FUBU - The Collection

Agenda
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Sponsors
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Presenting Companies
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Vision to Value: Venture Fundamentals in a Day
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Keynote Speaker
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2010 Award Winner
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Venture Industry Annual Update with NVCA
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Emerging Media Technologies Panel
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Branding Strategies Panel
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Travel, Directions & Accomodations
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ESE Newsletter
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Press Archive
 

 

2010 Travel Information for The Hotel DuPont


Hotel DuPont,
11th & Market Streets,
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 594-3100

Click here to get directions

Landmark historic elegance in the Brandywine Valley

Infused with luxury, historic Hotel du Pont is located in the heart of the legal and financial district in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. A perfect venue for business meetings, mock trials, weddings and social events. Hotel du Pont was created in a time when craftsmanship, courtesy and elegance ruled the day. The prestigious Hotel du Pont in Wilmington offers sophisticated style and exceptional service to business and leisure guests alike.

Hotel du Pont is conveniently located in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, in the heart of the Brandywine Valley. Two hours from New York and Washington, D.C., and one hour from Baltimore.

The hotel is just 5 blocks off I-95, minutes from the train station, and 25 minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport.

Early Stage East has secured a group rate with the Hotel DuPont.
To get the group rate you must use the following code: ESE-0608

Driving Directions

FROM PHILADELPHIA ON I-95 SOUTH

  • Take I-95 South through Chester to Wilmington
  • Follow I-95 South to Exit 7A marked "52 South, Delaware Avenue."
  • Follow 11th Street in the middle lane through six traffic lights. Hotel du Pont is on the right. Valet parking is available at Hotel entrance. For self-parking, turn left on Orange Street; Car Park is on left.

FROM ROUTE 202

  • Follow Route 202 to I-95 intersection. Take I-95 South.
  • From I-95 South, follow steps 2 and 3 above.

FROM BALTIMORE ON I-95 NORTH

  • Follow I-95 North to Wilmington, take Exit 7 marked "Route 52, Delaware Avenue."
  • From right lane, take Exit 7 onto Adams Street.
  • At the third traffic light, turn right onto 11th Street.
  • Follow 11th Street in the middle lane through six traffic lights. Hotel du Pont is on the right. Valet parking is available at Hotel entrance. For self-parking, turn left on Orange Street; Car Park is on left.

FROM NEW JERSEY (NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE)

  • Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to Delaware Memorial Bridge.
  • After crossing the Delaware Memorial Bridge, follow signs to I-95 North.
  • From I-95 North, follow steps 1-4 above.

FROM DOWNSTATE DELAWARE

  • Take Route 13 North, into Wilmington.
  • Follow signs marked "North Business, Route 13" to the eighth traffic light.
  • At the eighth light, make a left onto 10th Street.
  • Follow 10th Street three blocks to Orange Street, and make a right onto Orange Street.
  • Next block is 11th Street. Turn right; Hotel du Pont is on the right. Valet parking is available at Hotel entrance. For self-parking, continue on Orange Street; Car Park is on left.

DIRECTIONS TO/FROM AIRPORTS, TRAIN STATIONS:

TO THE NEW CASTLE AIRPORT FROM THE HOTEL DU PONT

  • Follow 11th Street to the second light, and make a right onto King Street.
  • Follow King Street, in the middle lane, to Route 13 South, and continue for 9 miles. The Airport is located on the right after the intersection with Route 141. Drive time: 15 minutes

FROM THE NEW CASTLE AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL DU PONT

  • Turn left onto Route 13 North, toward Wilmington.
  • Follow Route 13 North into Wilmington, which turns into Walnut Street.
  • Follow Walnut Street to 10th Street, and turn left.
  • Follow 10th Street to Orange Street, and turn right.
  • Turn right onto 11th Street; Hotel du Pont is on the right.

TO THE PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM THE HOTEL DU PONT

  • Make a left onto Market Street.
  • Make a left onto 12th Street.
  • From the right lanes, take I-95 North 20 miles to the Airport.
  • Take Exit 10 for the Airport. Drive time: 30 minutes

FROM THE PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL DU PONT

  • Take I-95 South into Delaware (approximately 15 miles).
  • Follow I-95 South to Exit 7A marked "52 South, Delaware Avenue." This is 11th Street. The Hotel du Pont is 7 blocks ahead, on the right.

TO THE WILMINGTON TRAIN STATION FROM THE HOTEL DU PONT

  • Follow 11th Street to the second light.
  • Make a right onto King Street.
  • Follow King Street, in the left lane, underneath the railroad overpass.
  • Make a left. The Train Station is one block ahead. Drive time: 7 minutes
  • Note: Budget Rental Car and Hertz Rental Car are both located at the Train Station.

FROM THE WILMINGTON TRAIN STATION TO THE HOTEL DU PONT

  • From underneath the railroad tracks on French Street, cross over the Martin Luther King Boulevard to the second light.
  • Make a left onto 2nd Street, and follow to Orange Street.
  • Make a right onto Orange Street.
  • Follow Orange Street to 11th Street, and make a right. The Hotel du Pont is on the right at 11th and Market.

TO THE WILMINGTON TRAIN STATION FROM I-95 NORTH OR SOUTH

  • Take I-95 to Wilmington, Exit 6.
  • Follow signs to the Train Station.

ADDITIONAL HOTELS

Sheraton Suites
422 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-654-8300

Courtyard by Marriott
1102 West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-429-7600

Doubletree
700 North King Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-655-0400