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The 2026 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 $263++ per night. This discounted rate applies to single through quad occupancy rooms.  

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

The last day to secure your room at the discounted rate is Thursday, October 29.  

Book Your Hotel Room Here

Maximum of two reservations at a time using the link above. Please call 312-567-1234 if you are making between two and four room reservations. For reservations of four rooms or more, please email meetings@asdanet.org

Payment and Check-In Details
Check-in at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place begins at 3 p.m. CST, 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. CST, on Friday, November 22 and ends at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 22. 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, various rideshare options and public transportation are available at both airports.

Public Transit 

Using public transportation is a cost-effective way of getting from MDW or ORD to the Hyatt Regency. Please see below for train station information, payment options and routes.

Midway -> Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

O’Hare -> Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Payment Options

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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
    • 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

November temperatures in Chicago vary and room temperatures fluctuate. Make sure to pack a coat.

  • Friday + Saturday Sessions
    • Business professional (suits, skirts or dresses)
  • Sunday Sessions
    • District Casual