PLAN YOUR INDIANAPOLIS EXPERIENCE
Find everything you need for a smooth trip to Indy — from booking your hotel and getting around to discovering local attractions and exclusive attendee perks.
Southwest Airlines
ID Number: 99069460
Code: SHPE26
ROOM BLOCK HOTELS
Stay at an official SHPE convention hotel to receive our negotiated rates, convenient access to the Indiana Convention Center, and the opportunity to stay alongside fellow attendees.
Housing Opens
AUGUST 11, 2026
Name Change Deadline
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
Housing Closes
OCTOBER 14, 2026
Hotel Direct
OCTOBER 21, 2026
Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell
out before the housing deadline.
OUR OFFICIAL HOTELS & RATES
Conrad Indianapolis — $249.00
Fairfield Indianapolis Downtown
(10/21 Deadline) — $194.00
The Westin Hotel Indianapolis — $189.00
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown — $269.00
SpringHill Suites Indianapolis Downtown — $214.00
Courtyard Indianapolis Downtown — $189.00
Omni Severin Hotel — $189.00
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis (10/19 Deadline)— $269.00
JW Marriott Indianapolis — $269.00
Conrad Indianapolis — $249.00
For more information about each hotel, select the “Book Now” link above.
FLYING TO INDIANAPOLIS
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is located approximately 14 miles (20–25 minutes) from the Indiana Convention Center and official convention hotels.
Rideshare Services
Uber, Lyft, and taxis available outside baggage claim.
Public Transportation
IndyGo Route 8 provides affordable service between the airport and downtown.
Rental Cars
Major providers, including Hertz, Enterprise, Avis, Budget, and others, are located on-site.
Getting To Indianapolis
SHPE has partnered with Southwest Airlines for discounted rates. Book a Flight
ID Number: 99069460
GETTING AROUND & PARKING
Parking is available at the Indiana Convention Center and in numerous public garages and surface lots throughout downtown Indianapolis.
REAL ID REMINDER
AIR TRAVEL: As of May 7, 2025, travelers flying within the United States must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Please verify your identification before traveling to National Convention.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Indiana Convention Center and Indianapolis International Airport both provide accessible facilities and services for guests with disabilities.
Accessible entrances
Elevators
Accessible restrooms
Designated parking
Wheelchair accessibility
Need an accommodation for the SHPE National Convention? Visit our Accessibility & Accommodations page for request instructions and onsite support information.
EXPLORE INDIANAPOLIS & ATTENDEE PERKS
Make the most of your time in Indy with exclusive offers and local recommendations.