Check here to see if you require a visa to enter the United States.
If you need a visa, you should fill this form after you register for RSS. Organizers will reach out to you with a signed invitation letter, which you can use to support your U.S. visa application. Any additional questions and requests may be directed to Junheng Li (junhengl@usc.edu).
The closest large international airport to the University of Southern California is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Some American cities also have flights to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), although the commutte is longer.
The RSS2025 conference will take place at the University of Southern California (USC). The main conference sessions will be held at the Bovard Auditorium: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gmsxcUqwNSfjsuHL8
While Los Angeles has a significant railway system, the easiest way to get to the USC campus from any airport is still by using rideshare services. Uber, Lyft and Opoli operate in Los Angeles. In LAX, travelers must first take a free shuttle (green buses labeled LAX-it) to the ridesharing area to use these services.
Metro line E connects Santa Monica to Downtown LA with three stops around USC. Specifically, “Expo Park / USC” is the closest metro station to the Bovard Auditorium. To use the metro (or any public transportation system in LA), travelers need to use a TAP card, which can be purchased at most metro stations via TAP vending machines or through the official Tap App.
For attendees who want to drive, daily and hourly parking options are available in and around the campus: https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/daily-and-hourly-parking/
We do not provide a list of preferred hotels. There is a variety of accommodation choices available around the venue. USC operates a hotel adjacent to the campus, which is a 10 minutes walk from the Bovard Auditorium: USC Hotel.
For bookings, you may check typical search engines such as Booking.com, Airbnb.com, Expedia.com, or Kayak.com.