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diff --git a/_conferences/2024/accommodation.html b/_conferences/2024/accommodation.html
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 <div class="mec2024-page">
   <h2>Accommodation</h2>
-  <p>Accommodation Recommendations for Denton coming soon! </p>
+  <p>There are several options for accommodations near the conference site at the University of North Texas College of Music (415 Avenue C, Denton, TX  76203). 
+  </p>
+
+  <h4>Campus Residence Halls</h4>
+  <p>The closest and least-expensive housing option is in a residence hall on campus, where you may book one of two room types:
+  </p>
+  <dl class="list">
+  <dt>Single bedroom with shared bath - $124</dt>
+  <dd>Single occupancy rooms connected by a bathroom between two bedrooms. Pursuant to fire code, suite bathroom doors are not able to be locked. Occupants in both single occupancy rooms on either side of the bathroom are able to access the other suited bedroom, in effect creating a 2-person suite. 
+  </dd>
+  <dt>Single bedroom with en-suite bath - $184</dt>
+  <dd>Single occupancy room with connected private bath.
+  </dd>
+</dl>
+<p>Reservations must be made via the <a href="https://bit.ly/MECHousing2024">campus housing registration form</a>, and payment must be completed (via the same link) by May 1. UNT's Campus Housing requires guests to reserve a room for the block of four nights that coincide with the conference, regardless of the actual length of the guest's stay; check in is on May 19th and checkout is May 23rd. The rate for a single room is $184 for all four nights, and the rate for a private room with a shared bathroom is $124 for all four nights.
+</p>
+<p>Attendees staying in on-campus housing must supply their own linens (sheets, towels, blankets, pillows, etc.).
+</p>
+
+<h4>Hotels</h4>
+<p>Denton has several national chain hotels, most of which are several miles from campus. While these are not easily walkable, rideshare services are readily available in town, including GoZone, an inexpensive corner-to-corner rideshare service that is part of the Denton County Transit Authority. We recommend booking hotels early due to demand surrounding graduation ceremonies. User reviews via Google or other booking sites can be highly informative in determining the quality of a hotel.
+</p>
+<p>We have secured a $107/night rate for a room block at the Best Western Crown Chase Inn & Suites located at 2450 Brinker Road, Denton, TX  76208. Please use the <a href="http://tinyurl.com/UNT-Libraries" target="blank">dedicated reservation link</a> or call (940)387-1000 to book at this rate. The hotel is located at 2450 Brinker Rd, Denton, TX 76208.
+</p>
+
+<h4>Other Denton Hotels</h4>
+<p>View all of the hotels on this <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/LjtfEjD3HR349rEz7">Google Map</a></p>
+<dl class="list">
+  <dt><a href="https://www.studio6.com/en/home/motels.tx.denton.5084.html">Studio 6 Denton, TX - UNT</a></dt> 
+  <dt><a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dfwsd-springhill-suites-denton/rooms/">SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denton</a></dt>
+  <dt><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dfwntes-embassy-suites-denton-convention-center/">Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center</a></dt>
+  <dt><a href="https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-denton/best-western-plus-denton-inn-suites/propertyCode.44472.html">Best Western Plus Denton Inn & Suites</a></dt>
+  <dt><a href-="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dfwdn-fairfield-inn-and-suites-denton/overview">Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denton 
+  </a></dt>
+  <dt><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dtntxhx-hampton-suites-denton/">Hampton Inn & Suites Denton
+  </a></dt>
+  <dt><a href="https://www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels/us/en/denton/dfwdt/hoteldetail">Staybridge Suites Denton, an IHG Hotel 
+  </a></dt>
+  <dt><a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dfwde-courtyard-denton/overview/">Courtyard by Marriott Denton</a></dt>
+  <dt><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dfwdngi-hilton-garden-inn-denton/">Hilton Garden Inn Denton</a></dt>
+  <dt><a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/denton/dfwdn/hoteldetail">Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denton South</a></dt>
+  <dt><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ftwdehw-homewood-suites-denton/">Homewood Suites by Hilton Denton</a></dt>
+</dl>
+
+<h4>Other Accommodations</h4>
+<p>AirBnB is also an option within Denton and in the surrounding area. Many properties are located near the UNT campus and/or near Denton’s square, the site of many local stores and restaurants.
+</p>
+
 </div>
diff --git a/_conferences/2024/bursariesChildcare.html b/_conferences/2024/bursariesChildcare.html
diff --git a/_conferences/2024/bursariesStudent.html b/_conferences/2024/bursariesStudent.html
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 <img src="/images/conference/2024/UNTMECTempLogo.jpg" class="img-responsive" alt="Music Encoding Conference, University of North Texas, 20-23 May 2024" style="margin-bottom:1em;" />
 <div class="mec2024-page">
   <h2>Student Bursaries</h2>
-  <p>More information coming soon!</p>
+  <p>A total of three scholarships / studentships up to $500 in reimbursement will be available for students of any level (undergraduate/master's/doctoral) residing at least 90 miles (144 kilometers) outside of Denton. Please email [email protected] for more information.
+  </p>
 </div>
diff --git a/_conferences/2024/index.html b/_conferences/2024/index.html
@@ -19,10 +19,10 @@
 
     <p>Music encoding is a critical component for fields and areas of study including computational or digital musicology, digital editions, symbolic music information retrieval, and digital libraries. This event brings together enthusiasts from various music research communities, including technologists, librarians, music scholars, and students and provides an opportunity for learning and engaging with and from each other.</p>
 
-    <p>Music Encoding Conference 2024 is hosted by the <a href="http://www.unt.edu" target="_blank">University of North Texas</a> and will take place Monday 20 - Thursday 23nd May, 2024.</p>
+    <p>Music Encoding Conference 2024 is hosted by the <a href="http://www.unt.edu" target="_blank">University of North Texas</a> and will take place Monday 20 - Thursday 23nd May, 2024. Find out ways to experience Denton at: <a href="https://www.discoverdenton.com/">https://www.discoverdenton.com/</a>.</p>
 
 
-    <p>The <a href="/conference/2024/call/">Call for Contributions</a> is now available. Further details will be announced here.</p>
+    <p>The <a href="/conference/2024/call/">Call for Contributions</a> is now closed.</p>
 
     <p>All attendees are expected to adhere to the conference <a href="/conference/code-of-conduct.html">Code of Conduct.</a></p>
 

diff --git a/_conferences/2024/meals.html b/_conferences/2024/meals.html
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 <div class="mec2024-page">
   <h2>Meal Recommendations for Denton, TX</h2>
-  <p>More information coming soon!</p>
+  <p>A light breakfast, lunch, coffee, and light refreshments will be provided from breakfast May 20th through breakfast May 23, and tickets to a dinner at Andersons Eatery and Distillery on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6 p.m. may be purchased in conjunction with registration. 
+  </p>
+  <p>Numerous dining options exist in walking distance of campus, including a cluster of restaurants near the intersection of Avenue C and Eagle Drive, along Hickory Street and Avenue A / Fry Street on the northern edge of campus. Additional options exist on downtown courthouse square, on University Drive north of campus, and on Loop 288 (about a 15-minute drive east of campus), among others. Denton offers ample options for vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs. DiscoverDenton.com offers overviews of Denton restaurants, breweries, and bars, including the ability to filter by food type.
+  </p>
 </div>
diff --git a/_conferences/2024/program.html b/_conferences/2024/program.html
@@ -40,5 +40,12 @@
 </style>
 <img src="/images/conference/2024/UNTMECTempLogo.jpg" class="img-responsive" alt="Music Encoding Conference, University of North Texas, 20-23 May 2024" style="margin-bottom:1em;" />
 <div class="mec2024-page">
-  <p>More information coming soon!</p>
+  <p>Opening keynote: Dr. Imani Mosley</p> 
+  <p>Closing keynote: Dr. Michael Cuthbert</p>
+
+    <h2>Preliminary schedule</h2>
+    <p>Monday: Workshops (MEI Basics, MEI Metadata, AudiAnnotate)</p>
+    <p>Tuesday: opening keynote Dr. Imani Mosley, paper presentations</p>
+   <p> Wednesday: paper presentations, MEI community meeting, closing keynote Dr. Michael Cuthbert; dinner at Andersons Eatery and Distillery (410 N Bell Ave, Denton, TX 76209)</p>
+    <p>Thursday: Interest Group meetings, other meetings</p>
 </div>
diff --git a/_conferences/2024/registration.html b/_conferences/2024/registration.html
@@ -8,5 +8,18 @@
 <img src="/images/conference/2024/UNTMECTempLogo.jpg" class="img-responsive" alt="Music Encoding Conference, University of North Texas, 20-23 May 2024" style="margin-bottom:1em;" />
 <div class="mec2024-page">
   <h2>Conference Registration</h2>
-  <p>More information coming soon!</p>
+  <p>Registration for the Music Encoding Conference is now open. Early registration ends on April 7, and regular registration ends on May 3. 
+  </p>
+  <p>Early registration for in-person attendance (prior to April 7): $120.00
+  </p>
+  <p>Regular registration for in-person attendance (after April 7): $150.00
+  </p>
+  <p>Registration for online-only attendance: $25.00
+  </p>
+  <p>Student registration for in-person attendance: $50.00
+  </p>
+  <p>Please follow this link <a href="https://bit.ly/MEC2024Register" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/MEC2024Register</a> to register. You may also book your ticket for Wednesday evening's conference dinner via the registration link. 
+  </p>
+  <p>Contact [email protected] for assistance.
+  </p>
 </div>
diff --git a/_conferences/2024/travel.html b/_conferences/2024/travel.html
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 layout: conference
-title: "Travel and Covid Regulations"
+title: "Travel"
 permalink: "/conference/2024/travel/"
 tag: MEC2024
 id: travel 
 ---
 <img src="/images/conference/2024/UNTMECTempLogo.jpg" class="img-responsive" alt="Music Encoding Conference, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, 20-23 May 2024" style="margin-bottom:1em;" />
 <div class="mec2024-page">
-  <p>More information coming soon!</p>
+  <h2>Travel and Covid Regulations</h2>
+  <p>At this time, no travel restrictions related to Covid impact travel to Denton or the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Tests are available for sale (self-tests) or in person at CVS and Walgreens pharmacies in town.
+</p>
+
+<h2>Getting to Denton</h2>
+<p>International flights to this area arrive at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), between the cities of Fort Worth (west) and Dallas (east). Domestic and connecting flights also land at Dallas Love Field; Southwest Airlines serves Love Field exclusively. 
+</p>
+<p>Transportation options from the airports to Denton include Uber and Lyft, taxi service, rental cars, or by commuter train. Commuter rail service to Denton is not direct, and entails changing trains. Please plan on 2 to 3 hours to travel by rail from the airports to Denton. Trains arrive at the Downtown Denton Transit Center (604 E Hickory Street); visitors will need to arrange transportation from the station to their destination.
+</p>
+<p>For local trips, the Denton Country Transportation Authority offers a lower-cost, on-demand ride-share service called GoZone. More information can be found here: <a href="https://www.dcta.net/getting-around/gozone-demand">https://www.dcta.net/getting-around/gozone-demand</a>.
+</p>
 </div>