WHEN AND WHERE IS CONVENTION?
The 2024 National Convention will take place from Friday, July 12, through Sunday evening, July 14, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the JW Marriott Indianapolis.
IN WHAT TIME ZONE IS INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA?
Eastern Daylight Time
WHEN SHOULD I REGISTER?
Registration opens February 2024.
DO DELEGATES NEED TO ARRIVE EARLY?
All voting delegates should plan to arrive in time to attend the delegates meeting Friday, July 12. The meeting will run from 5-5:30 p.m. EDT.
WHAT IS STAR BOOTH AND WHEN DOES IT OPEN?
Star Booth is a time-honored tradition to recognize those real, strong women who have empowered and supported your dreams. Each $10 gift you make to the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Star Booth honors someone in your Alpha Chi Omega story, and all honorees will receive notification (via a star on their nametag for convention attendees and via email for non-attendees). Your gifts support the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation’s Real. Strong. Women. Fund, ensuring the life-changing benefits of Alpha Chi Omega for future generations, and are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. The Star Booth will open for online giving in early June 2024.
WILL THERE BE ALPHA CHI OMEGA ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON-SITE?
Of course! Apparel, jewelry, décor and more will be available from multiple on-site Greek Licensed Vendors. Check out the vendors we’ve lined up.
HOW MUCH DOES CONVENTION COST TO ATTEND?
Full-time registration is $795 (if registered by April 26, 2024) and offers the best value for members looking to enjoy a taste of everything that makes convention what it is. Details on what is included and part-time options are available on the Registration Options page.
WHAT IF I CAN ONLY MAKE IT FOR SOME OF THE DAYS OR EVENTS?
If your schedule doesn’t allow you to enjoy all three days of convention, we encourage you to take advantage of our flexible part-time options for the meals, education sessions and events that work for you.
WILL ON-SITE REGISTRATION BE AVAILABLE?
On-site part-time registration will open at noon on Friday, July 12, 2024. Attendees may register on-site for the Reunion Night Dinner* on Friday, Sisterhood Lunch and educational sessions on Saturday, and the Foundation Lunch, education sessions and Carnation Celebration Dinner on Sunday.
*As Reunion Night Dinner seating is planned in advance, on-site registrants cannot be guaranteed a seat with their chapter of initiation.
HOW CAN I REMIND MY CHAPTER MEMBERS TO REGISTER FOR CONVENTION?
You’re welcome to include the hyperlink to our convention webpage in your communications. We also encourage you to share convention-related social media posts made by Alpha Chi Omega headquarters!
HOW DO I MAKE MY HOTEL RESERVATION?
The JW Marriott Indianapolis is the official convention hotel.
Alpha Chi Omega has negotiated a special rate for attendees of $189/night plus tax and fees for a standard room. Use
this link to make reservations online at the group rate or call 866-704-6162 and reference Alpha Chi Omega Convention when calling.
You must make your hotel reservation by June 18 to receive this rate, and the rate is subject to availability within Alpha Chi Omega’s room block. After June 18, reservations will be based on hotel availability and at the hotel’s prevailing rates.
Convention attendees are responsible for making their own hotel arrangements. Alpha Chi Omega does not make accommodations on behalf of attendees.
Book your hotel room!
SINCE HOTEL ROOMS ARE DOUBLE OCCUPANCY, HOW DO I FIND A ROOMMATE?
While headquarters does not pair roommates, convention attendees are encouraged to find a roommate to share the cost of the room. We also recommend reaching out to your local alumnae chapter to identify travel buddies and roommates, or when available, connecting with sisters via the
Alpha Chi Omega 2024 Convention Event on Facebook or via the event app. The event app will launch 90 days prior to convention.
HOW CAN I TRAVEL TO INDIANAPOLIS?
We are pleased to work with Southwest Airlines as our preferred carrier for your travel to convention. Eligible travelers attending the 2024 National Convention can take advantage of discounted eligible fares when traveling to/from Indianapolis.
Book your flights on here using Company ID# 99469930 to access discounts on eligible fares. Discounts on eligible fares are for reservations booked 2/8/2024 through 7/8/2024 for travel 7/8 through 7/17/2024.
CAN I VISIT THE ALPHA CHI OMEGA HEADQUARTERS WHILE IN TOWN?
As Alpha Chi Omega staff will be working diligently to prepare for and carry out the National Convention in Indianapolis, there will not be staff available to facilitate headquarters visits or drop-ins for the week of July 8-15, 2024. If you are interested in visiting Alpha Chi Omega Headquarters, please add the HQ tour excursion to your registration schedule. There are two times available – one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
HOW DO I GET FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL?
The JW Marriott Indianapolis is approximately 30 minutes from the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Transportation options from the airport to the hotel may include
taxis, Uber or Lyft. You may also consider scheduling a car service in the event a taxi, Uber or Lyft is not readily available; the Indianapolis airport has several
car services from which to choose.
If you are driving to Indianapolis, the JW Marriott Indianapolis is on the southwest side of downtown Indianapolis, near Lucas Oil Stadium and Victory Field. Driving directions are available through your favorite mapping program or on
the hotel's website.
WHEN SHOULD I PLAN TO ARRIVE?
Review the convention schedule to determine your travel plans based on your specific role and/or the activities you plan to participate in at convention. The first official event for delegates is a meeting on Friday, July 12 from 5-5:30 p.m. EDT. The first official event for all attendees is the Reunion Night Dinner on Friday, July 12 at 7 p.m. EDT.
WHEN SHOULD I PLAN TO HEAD HOME?
We encourage participants to take full advantage of the convention experience through Sunday night, July 14, culminating with our Carnation Celebration to celebrate the accomplishments of our chapters and members. Please plan to book your departure for Monday, July 15. And, if you wish to extend your trip, there are great conference hotel rates and area attractions to take advantage of in Indianapolis!
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED ATTIRE?
We encourage all sisters traveling to convention to wear red and green attire as they head to Indianapolis – we want to make a splash and make it easy to spot our sisters in a crowd! For returning home, we invite you to continue showcasing your Alpha Chi pride by wearing Alpha Chi Omega letters or other branded gear.
Badge attire is generally expected for all meals and education sessions. Don't forget your badge! If you’ve earned a milestone pin(s), convention is a great opportunity to wear it with pride, too.
For Friday’s Reunion Night Dinner, spirit wear in the form of school colors or shirts from your college/university of initiation are encouraged! Bring along school pride decorations for your table as well, such as pennants and pompoms.
All attendees are required to wear all white, business casual (aka badge attire) and white or flesh-toned shoes for the first National Chapter Meeting Saturday.
Our Sunday evening Carnation Celebration is semi-formal attire as we celebrate the greatest accomplishments of our organization over the past two years.
Those participating in the optional Indianapolis excursions may wear casual attire to those events.
We’ve created a packing list for the event to make sure nothing is forgotten! For additional inspiration on what to wear to convention, check out our Pinterest boards! Be sure to post and tag us on social media with all your fun attire!
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