The Venue

The 25th Conference on Electrical Performance of Electronic Packaging and Systems (EPEPS 2026) will take place at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Worth Downtown (insert reservation link), located in the heart of downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Their suites are within a five minute walk of Sundance Square Plaza, Bass Hall, Fort Worth Convention Center, and 23 miles SW of DFW Airport. Explore the neighborhood with the free downtown trolley, which stops outside the hotel.

Address: 600 Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Top Attractions:

• Sundance Square – (0 miles):
  A 35-block, walkable entertainment district featuring shopping, dining, and live music, located immediately around the hotel.
• Bass Performance Hall – (0.1 miles):
  A stunning venue for performing arts, easily accessed on foot.
• Fort Worth Convention Center – (0.5 miles):
  Located just a few minutes away.
• Sid Richardson Museum – (0.1 miles):
  Features western art from the 19th-century American West.
• Fort Worth Water Gardens – (0.5 miles):
  A refreshing, free urban oasis with active, aerating, and quiet pool.
• Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District – (2-3 miles):
  Known for the twice-daily cattle drive, western shopping, and live music at Billy Bob’s Texas.
• Cultural District – (3 miles):
  Home to the world-class museums including the Kimbell Art Museum and Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
• Fort Worth Botanic Garden – (2.7 miles):
  Texas’ oldest botanical garden.

TRANSPORTATION:
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Worth Downtown is highly accessible. Travelers can reach the hotel via direct drains from DFW Airport, bus or train connections from Dallas Love Field, rideshares, or personal vehicles with nearby parking.

• From Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW):
  • Train (fastest/cheapest): Take the ⁠Trinity Metro TEXRail directly from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Station. From there, it is a short, roughly half-mile walk or brief rideshare to the hotel. The trip takes about an hour and costs only $2.
  • Rideshare: ⁠Uber and ⁠Lyft are readily available. The 25-mile drive takes about 30–35 minutes and generally costs between $40–$60.
• From Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL):
  • Train/Bus Combination: Take the ⁠Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) to Victory Station, then transfer to the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) headed to Fort Worth Central Station. Travel time is roughly 1.5 hours and costs around $3 to $5.
  • Rideshare: Private cars or shared shuttles can be booked through services like ⁠ShuttleFinder.
• From Dallas, TX (East):
  • Route: Take I-30 West directly into downtown Fort Worth. Take exit 15C toward Commerce Street, which leads you right to the front doors of the hotel.
  • Drive Time: Approximately 40–50 minutes. Tips: Avoid peak morning and evening rush hours, as I-30 heavily congests. You can also use the Texas 183 TEXpress toll lanes as an alternative.
• From Austin, TX (South):
  • Route: Take I-35 North all the way up through Waco. As you approach the Metroplex split, stay left to take I-35W North directly into Fort Worth. Take exit 52A for the TX-280 Spur toward Downtown.
  • Drive Time: Approximately 3.5 hours. Tips: If you want a more scenic drive that bypasses heavy highway traffic, you can take the Chisholm Trail Parkway toll road into the city.
• From Oklahoma City, OK (North):
  • Route: Drive south on I-35 South across the Texas border. Keep right at the split to remain on I-35W South toward Fort Worth. Take exit 52A for the TX-280 Spur to enter downtown.
  • Drive Time: Approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes.

DINING OPTIONS:

• Fine Dining and Steakhouses:
  • Wicked Butcher Fort Worth – (1 block): 512 Main Street, set inside a stunning art deco hotel, it is highly recommended for its dry-aged ribeye, bone marrow with barbacoa, and corn crème brulee.
  • The Captial Grille – (2 blocks): 800 Main Street, known for highly attentive service, a refined atmosphere, Kona-crusted steak, sliced filet mignon, and lobster mac n cheese.
• Modern Italian and Upscale Casual:
  • 61 Osteria – (3 blocks): 500 W. 7th Street, a sophisticated, comfortable setting offering house-made tagliatelle bolognese, rosemary focaccia, hearth meatballs, and gelato.
  • Fifth & Commerce – (inside hotel lobby): The ultimate convenience option. It features an elevated casual menu with chicken fried steak, grilled ribeyes, and custom espresso martinis.
• Iconic Southwestern:
  • Lonesome Dove Fort Worth – (3 miles north): 2406 North Main Street, created by chef Tim Love. It is legendary for adventurous Texas dining like rabbit-rattlesnake sausage, elk sliders, wagyu ribeye, and ancho chili chocolate cake.
• Tex-Mex and Latin Flavors:
  • Mi Cocina – (1 block): 509 Main Street, a regional favority famous for its Mambo Taxi frozen margaritas, ribeye tacos, and classic enchiladas.
  • Texas de Brazel – (3 blocks): 101 North Houston Street, a vibrant Brazilian steakhouse featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meats carved tableside and an extensive gourmet salad bar.
• Global and Mediterranean:
  • Istanbul Grill & Bar – (3 blocks): 401 Throckmorton Street, exceptional traditional Turkish dishes including falafel, cigar boreks, and fresh kebabs, highly praised for its friendly Texas-style service.
• Seafood and Premium Steaks:
  • Waters Restaurant – (3 blocks): 301 Main Street, pristine seafood offerings like Texerfella oysters, lobster mac and cheese, and premium filet mignon.
• Casual Pub Fare and Burgers:
  • Chop House Burger – (3 blocks): 300 Throckmorton Street, gourmet, chef-driven burgers ranging from classic beef to seasoned buffalo, plus excellent fries and milkshakes.
  • Buffalo Bros Sundance Square – (3 blocks): 415 Throckmorton Street, perfect for game day, featuring a massive wraparound bar, dozens of beers on tap, and classic pub grub.
• American Comforts and Sweets:
  • The Cheesecake Factory – (1 block): 455 Commerce Street, an enormous multi-page menu featuring generous portions of everything from fish tacos and carne esada to their signature cheesecakes.