Excursion and Banquet

Excursion to Mint Museum Uptown

Join us for an evening visit to the Mint Museum Uptown, one of Charlotte's premier art institutions located in the heart of the city at the Levine Center for the Arts. The visit to the museum's permanent collection and general exhibitions is open to all registered DSN attendees.

Additionally, a limited number of tickets are available for the special exhibition Caravaggio | Revolution: Baroque Masterpieces from the Roberto Longhi Foundation. Tickets for this exhibition must be requested at the welcome/registration desk during the conference, subject to availability.

The excursion to this exhibition will run in two groups:

  • Group 1: Starting at 5:30 PM
  • Group 2: Starting at 6:00 PM

For more information on the museum and its current exhibitions, visit www.mintmuseum.org.

📍 Location: Mint Museum Uptown at Levine Center for the Arts, 500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202


Banquet at NASCAR Hall of Fame

The DSN 2026 Banquet will be held at the iconic NASCAR Hall of Fame, a world-class facility dedicated to the history and heritage of NASCAR racing. Set in the vibrant uptown Charlotte district, it provides a unique and memorable setting for the conference's main social event.

The banquet includes a full dinner as well as complimentary access to the Hall of Fame's interactive exhibits, including the racing simulators.

For more information about the venue, visit www.nascarhall.com.

6:00 PMDoors open
6:30 PMEvent officially begins
7:00 PMDinner stations open
8:30 PMAwards announcement
8:45 PMLast drinks
9:00 PMEnd of event (exit by 9:30 PM)

📍 Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202


Getting There

The Mint Museum Uptown and the NASCAR Hall of Fame are both within easy walking distance of the conference venue and of each other in uptown Charlotte.