ADRP 2024: Know Before You Go

We're looking forward to seeing you at the Hilton Minneapolis for the 20th Annual ADRP International Conference! Please see below for your Know Before You Go details. If you are a presenter, sponsor/exhibitor, or Blair Scholar, you will have received (or will be receiving) an email from the ADRP Office containing specific information. If you have not received this email, please contact our office by emailing [email protected].

Welcome Party 
Join us for the Welcome Party to kick off your conference experience. This is an excellent time to meet people you will be sharing time with over the next three days and to greet old friends. Come have a drink (with a free ticket), enjoy hors d’oeuvres, play some games, and hear from our partner Visit Indy, who will share some exciting things to do in the city during your visit. We’ll kick it off at 5:00 PM at Conner’s restaurant located in the hotel. 

Packing Advice

In September, the average high temperature in Indianapolis is around 75-80°F (24-27°C), while the average low drops to about 55-60°F (13-16°C). You can expect mild, comfortable days, but cooler evenings and mornings. 

Dress Code

This dress code for the event is business casual. If you tend to get cold, you may want to bring a jacket or a sweater, as the rooms in the conference hotels may be chilly. Consider dressing in layers to help you stay comfortable whether you are inside or outside.

Tuesday is Spirit Day!
We like nothing more than showing our team spirit in Indiana. Tuesday will be Spirit Day at the conference! Represent with your team colors (and enjoy a more casual day) – your alma mater, current employer, cherished professional team, treasured cause, or just your favorite color. 

 

ADRP 2024 Service Project - Foster Success

Did you know... there are nearly 18,000 young people in foster care in Indiana alone? This year ADRP is partnering with Foster Success, an organization whose goal is to support these individuals into adulthood.

Foster Success is the only nonprofit organization in Indiana that supports teens and young adults transitioning out of the state’s foster care system. Their mission is to hear, support, and empower these teens and young adults to achieve self-sufficiency.

At the 2024 ADRP International Conference, attendees (you!) will have the opportunity to support the mission of Foster Success as the recipient of this year's service project.

Travel, Directions, & Parking

All conference sessions and receptions will be held at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown.

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Travel
The hotel is 14 miles from the Indianapolis International Airport. 

Parking Information:
ADRP Conference attendees receive 15% off self and valet parking.

Onsite Registration and Information Desk Hours

The conference registration/information desk for the conference will be open during the following hours:

Sunday, September 15 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Monday, September 16 | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday, September 17 | 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday, September 18 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Upon arriving, keep an eye out for directional signage to help guide you around the venue and lead you to the registration area. Once you arrive at the conference on the first day, check in at the registration desk to pick up your name badge and other conference resources. The registration desk will remain open for your conference or other ADRP-related questions. Or, you can just pop by to say hello to our ADRP office staff!

Dine-Arounds

Did you sign up for a Conference Dine-Around? Dine-Around hosts will be there to help guide you on getting to the restaurant. Learn More and Sign Up.

As a friendly reminder, while signing up for a dine-around is free, attendees are responsible for the cost of their own meal, drinks, and transportation to and from the restaurant(s). 

Conference Resources

You have access to several great resources to help you navigate the conference. In the attendee packet, you will receive upon arrival, you will find a printed schedule-at-a-glance with a map of the venue, and WiFi information. All conference information is available in the conference mobile app.

The app will be your best tool for navigating the conference. If you haven't already downloaded it, you can do so through both the Apple and Android app stores by searching "ADRP Conference."

After downloading the app, you will have the conference schedule, speaker information, attendee list, session materials, sponsor and exhibitor information, and much more right at your fingertips. You will be able to create your schedule inside the App by selecting the sessions you wish to attend. Session selections made during the pre-registration process were for room assignment planning purposes only. You may attend any session you would like to on-site.

Take a Tour of the App

 

 

CE Points

 

Full participation in ADRP 2024 is applicable for points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. View the tracker.

Treasure Map to Prizes

This conference would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and exhibitors. The Treasure Map to Prizes this year is completely optional but offers a unique way to encourage and facilitate conversation between attendees and our sponsors/exhibitors. 

After submitting your Map, you will be entered into a drawing to win prizes donated by our sponsors and exhibitors, as well as the grand prize of a complimentary 2025 ADRP Conference registration.

Stay Connected

Make sure to stay connected during the conference when you join in the conversation on social media. Throughout the conference, express your insights, observations, discussion questions, and photos via Facebook, X, or LinkedIn using #ADRPIndy2024.

Visit Indy

Crafted just for ADRP, explore the Visit Indy's go-to-guide for all the fun and fantastic adventures Indianapolis has to offer! Explore the exhilarating Indianapolis Motor Speedway, let your inner child run wild at the city’s parks, visit Mass Ave to discover some of Indy's shops and cafes, or enjoy the historic jazzy Indiana Avenue, famed as the center of Black businesses and arts in the early 20th century and home to the Madam Walker Legacy Centre.