The 2025 National Leadership Conference is held at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. Attendees stay at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, conveniently connected to the convention center. 

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Conference Location:
McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
312-791-7000
Sleeping Room Location:
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
2233 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
312-567-1234
Hotel

ASDA is pleased to offer NLC attendees rooms at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place at a discounted rate of $255++ per night. This discounted rate applies to single through quad occupancy rooms.  

Please note that registration does not include a hotel room and ASDA will not be assigning rooms or roommates. Attendees will be responsible for booking their own accommodation.  

The last day to secure your room at a discounted rate is Thursday, October 30.  

Book Your Hotel Room Here

A maximum of two reservations can be made at a time while using this link. If you need to make between two and four reservations, please call  312-567-1234 if you are making between two and four room reservations. Please email meetings@asdanet.org if you are making more than four room reservations.

Payment and Check-In Details
Check-in at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place begins at 3 p.m., with check-out at Noon.
IMPORTANT CREDIT CARD INFORMATION: If the credit card used to reserve your room at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is not in your name or you will not be attending NLC, you will need to complete an online credit card authorization form. This includes personal, chapter or university credit cards. This will ensure that you authorize the guests listed in your reservation to use the credit card on file to pay for their room during their stay. 

Travel

Attendees are responsible for booking their own travel to Chicago. The conference begins at 8 a.m. on Friday, November 21 and ends at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 23. Please book your travel accordingly. 

Flights 

Midway International Airport (MDW) is about 10 miles from the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is about 19 miles from the venue. Taxis and various rideshare options are available at both airports. To reduce costs, public transit is a great option. For more information on Chicago’s El system, please see below. 

Public Transit 

Getting to the Hyatt Regency from Midway International Airport (MDW) or O’Hare International Airport (ORD) via public transportation is a cost-effective option for getting around the city. Please see below for train station information, payment options and routes.  

Midway -> Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

O’Hare -> Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Payment Options

  • How to buy fare
  • How to pay

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Parking

McCormick Parking Lot A
2301 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616

Parking rates:

  • $27 for up to 16 hours
  • $40 for 16 to 24 hours

There are no in-and-out privileges.

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Garage
2233 S. King Drive Chicago, IL 60616

  • Self-park discounted rate: $28
  • Valet discounted rate: $38
  • Pick up a parking voucher at the ASDA registration desk to receive this rate.

ASDA does not reimburse for attendee parking.


What to Bring

All attendees should pack their normal travel essentials as well as:

  • Something for note-taking, such as a notebook/pen or a tablet
  • A water bottle
  • Portable chargers (encouraged)
Meeting Attire
  • Friday + Saturday Sessions
    • Business professional (suits, skirts, or dresses)
  • Sunday Sessions
    • Business casual

NOTE: November temperatures in Chicago vary and room temperatures fluctuate. Make sure to pack a coat and dress in layers.