Alpha Kappa Alpha Central Regional Conference 2026
Venue: Indiana Convention Center
Expected Attendance: 5,000+
Official Website →The 92nd Central Regional Conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. brings thousands of members to downtown Indianapolis for four days of professional development, community service programming, networking, and sisterhood. AKA is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college women, and their conferences bring a vibrant, energetic crowd to the city.
Schedule, expo tips, dining, hotels, parking, and what to expect.
Insider Tips
Where to Eat & Drink
Our picks for Alpha Kappa Alpha Central Regional Conference 2026 attendees
Bluebeard
New American / Farm-to-Table
“One of the best restaurants in Indianapolis — seasonal, farm-to-table cooking in a converted warehouse”
653 Virginia Ave
🚶 15 min walk from Convention Center
Cafe Patachou
Breakfast / Brunch / Cafe
“Indianapolis' favorite breakfast and brunch spot — across from the State Capitol, beloved by locals”
225 W Washington St
🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center
Nesso Italian
Italian / Coastal
“Upscale coastal Italian with handmade pasta — a newer addition to the downtown dining scene”
339 S Delaware St
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
Salt on Mass
Seafood & Steak
“Upscale-casual seafood and steak with a scratch kitchen — no freezers, all fresh”
505 Massachusetts Ave
🚶 12 min walk from Convention Center
Spoke & Steele
New American
“Craft cocktails and elevated American fare inside Le Meridien hotel — sophisticated but not stuffy”
123 S Illinois St
🚶 3 min walk from Convention Center
The Block Bistro and Grill
American / Contemporary
“Contemporary American dining in the historic William H. Block building — right on Monument Circle”
115 W Market St
🚶 7 min walk from Convention Center
Neighborhoods to Explore
Where to Stay
Convention hotels with skywalk access to downtown venues
Aloft Indianapolis Downtown
“Trendy Marriott lifestyle hotel opened 2025 — WXYZ bar, splash pool, and steps from Monument Circle and Gainbridge Fieldhouse”
136 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 12 min walk from Convention Center
Bottleworks Hotel
“Stunning boutique hotel in the restored 1930s Coca-Cola bottling plant — rated #1 boutique hotel in the US”
850 Massachusetts Ave
🚶 15 min walk from Convention Center
Conrad Indianapolis
“Hilton's luxury flag with a full-service spa, Capital Grille steakhouse, and skywalk access to the Convention Center”
50 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 8 min walk (skywalk) from Convention Center
“Quiet Courtyard adjacent to the Indiana State Capitol with an indoor pool and outdoor sun patio”
320 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 14 min walk from Convention Center
Courtyard Indianapolis Downtown
“Skywalk connected to both the Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium — part of the six-hotel Marriott IndyPlace complex”
601 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 Skywalk connected from Convention Center
Crowne Plaza Union Station
“Sleep in a converted Pullman train car inside historic Union Station — connected to Convention Center via skybridge”
123 W Louisiana St
🚶 Connected via skybridge from Convention Center
Embassy Suites Downtown
“All-suite hotel with free cooked-to-order breakfast and evening reception — great value for families”
110 W Washington St
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
“Free breakfast with skywalk access to the Convention Center — the budget-friendly entry point into the Marriott IndyPlace complex”
501 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 Skywalk connected from Convention Center
Hampton Inn Downtown — Circle Centre
“Free hot breakfast in the historic 1929 Chesapeake Building — 5-minute walk to the Convention Center, across from Circle Centre”
105 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center
“Free breakfast on the Central Canal Walk — built around a preserved 1869 historic church, dual-brand with Homewood Suites”
414 W Vermont St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
🚶 15 min walk from Convention Center
“Steps from Monument Circle with 12-foot ceilings, city skyline views, full restaurant and bar, and a heated indoor pool”
10 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites
“On the corner of Illinois and Market — walking distance to everything downtown”
120 W Market St
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
“Free breakfast one block from the Convention Center — the closest budget-tier hotel to the main convention hall”
410 S Missouri St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 2 min walk from Convention Center
Holiday Inn Indianapolis Downtown
“Full-service mid-tier hotel with on-site restaurant and indoor pool — adjacent to Lucas Oil Stadium”
515 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
“Extended-stay suites with full kitchens, free breakfast, and a saline indoor pool near Monument Circle”
115 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
“All-suite extended stay with full kitchens, free hot breakfast, and skywalk access to Circle Centre and the Convention Center”
211 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 Skywalk connected from Convention Center
“Full kitchen suites and free breakfast on the Canal Walk — shares a historic church building with Hampton Inn IUPUI”
414 W Vermont St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
🚶 15 min walk from Convention Center
Hotel Indy (Tribute Portfolio)
“Racing-themed Marriott boutique with a rooftop Cannon Ball Lounge and one of the few downtown hotels with complimentary parking”
141 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center
Hyatt House Indianapolis Downtown
“Extended-stay Hyatt with full kitchen suites, free breakfast, and 15th-floor indoor pool — shares building with Hyatt Place”
130 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 7 min walk from Convention Center
Hyatt Place Indianapolis Downtown
“Free hot breakfast and a 15th-floor indoor pool directly across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse”
130 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 7 min walk from Convention Center
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
“Connected to Convention Center via skywalk — revolving rooftop restaurant with city views”
1 S Capitol Ave
🚶 Connected via skywalk from Convention Center
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
“Solid convention hotel adjacent to Lucas Oil Stadium and connected to the Convention Center”
350 W Maryland St
🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center
InterContinental Indianapolis
“Opened 2025 in the restored 1926 Illinois Building — rooftop bar with Monument Circle views and the city's only Penthouse Suite”
17 W Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center
JW Marriott Indianapolis
“Largest hotel in Indiana — connected to the Convention Center via skywalk”
10 S West St
🚶 Connected via skywalk from Convention Center
Kimpton Hotel Indianapolis
“Boutique lifestyle hotel coming to downtown Indianapolis in late 2026”
Downtown Indianapolis
🚶 Walking distance (exact TBD) from Convention Center
“Free parking and free breakfast near Monument Circle — one of the only budget downtown hotels with on-site parking”
401 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center
Le Méridien Indianapolis
“Boutique Marriott in the historic Canterbury building — skywalk connected to the Convention Center with Spoke & Steele restaurant”
123 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 Skywalk connected from Convention Center
Omni Severin Hotel
“Historic luxury hotel across the street from Union Station — a downtown Indy landmark since 1913”
40 W Jackson Pl
🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center
“All-suite Marriott hotel steps from the Indianapolis Canal Walk — a comfortable extended-stay option near the Convention Center”
350 W New York St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre
“The only downtown hotel with a rooftop outdoor pool — Monument Circle views, bowling alley, and 378 rooms”
31 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center
Signia by Hilton Indianapolis
“Downtown Indianapolis's newest major convention hotel — 800 rooms, skywalk-connected to the ICC, opening Fall 2026”
200 S Illinois St
🚶 Connected via skywalk from Convention Center
“All-suite hotel with free breakfast and skywalk access to the Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium — part of Marriott IndyPlace”
601 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 Skywalk connected from Convention Center
“Extended-stay suites with free breakfast and Mon–Wed evening social adjacent to Lucas Oil Stadium”
535 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
The Alexander
“Boutique art hotel in the Autograph Collection — modern design, walkable to everything downtown”
333 S Delaware St
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
“Extended-stay Marriott near Lucas Oil Stadium with full kitchen suites, rooftop garden, and BBQ grills”
629 Russell Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 12 min walk from Convention Center
“Budget-modern Hilton near Lucas Oil Stadium — free breakfast, game room lobby, and the lowest Hilton Honors rate downtown”
601 Russell Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center
The Westin Indianapolis
“Connected to Convention Center and 200+ venues via the downtown skywalk system”
241 W Washington St
🚶 Connected via skywalk from Convention Center
Parking
28 E South St Parking Lot
“Surface lot just south of Lucas Oil Stadium — a solid option for stadium and Convention Center events”
28 E South St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
31 E South St Parking Lot
“Surface lot on East South Street — convenient for Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center events”
31 E South St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
45 E South St Parking Lot
“24-hour surface lot on East South Street near Lucas Oil Stadium”
45 E South St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
501 S Meridian St Parking Lot
“24-hour surface lot on S Meridian — convenient for Lucas Oil Stadium events”
501-549 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center
Block Building Garage
“One of the closest garages to the Convention Center on Illinois Street — steps from the skywalk entrance”
50 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 4 min walk from Convention Center
Blue Garage (Circle Centre)
“South entrance to Circle Centre — escalator access to the mall and skywalk system”
26 W Georgia St
🚶 5 min walk via skywalk from Convention Center
BMO Plaza Garage
“Mid-block Pennsylvania Street garage between Monument Circle and the north downtown corridor”
135 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 7 min walk from Convention Center
Capital Center Garage
“Underground garage near Monument Circle with ~517 spaces — a quieter alternative to the Convention Center garages”
251 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
Capitol Commons Garage
“Closest garage to the Convention Center — but you'll pay for the convenience”
20 N Capitol Ave
🚶 Adjacent from Convention Center
Circle Centre Mall Garage
“Best value downtown parking — $2 for up to 3 hours, connected to Circle Centre Mall and skywalk system”
48 W Maryland St
🚶 5 min walk via skywalk from Convention Center
City Park Garage
“Pay-on-foot automated system near Gainbridge Fieldhouse — cameras on every floor”
120 E Washington St
🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center
CityWay North Garage
“CityWay mixed-use development garage — between the Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium on Delaware Street”
301 S Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 6 min walk from Convention Center
CityWay South Garage
“CityWay south parking structure — convenient for Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center overflow”
357 S Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 7 min walk from Convention Center
Convention Center Lot 3
“Surface lot directly adjacent to the Convention Center south entrance — ~380 spaces”
327 S Missouri St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 Adjacent (south entrance) from Convention Center
Court Street Garage
“Connected to Claypool Court and the Indiana Repertory Theatre — one of the closest garages to the Convention Center”
33 N Capitol Ave
🚶 4 min walk from Convention Center
Express Park Garage
“24/7 garage right on Pennsylvania Street — early bird rate $15 if you enter before 9 AM”
20 N Pennsylvania St
🚶 7 min walk from Convention Center
Gainbridge Fieldhouse Northeast Lot
“Official Pacers game-day lot directly northeast of Gainbridge Fieldhouse”
126 S Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center
Government Center Garage
“State government garage near the Statehouse — public access available, moderate rates”
100 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
Indiana Government Center North Garage
“North government garage at Senate & Ohio — public access, 10 min walk to Convention Center”
100 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center
Huntington Plaza Garage
“Monument Circle-area garage on Pennsylvania Street — central location for downtown dining and events”
35 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 6 min walk from Convention Center
Hyatt Regency Garage
“Attached garage for the Hyatt Regency — 2 min walk to Convention Center, publicly accessible”
1 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 2 min walk from Convention Center
JW Marriott Garage
“Attached to the JW Marriott — connected to Convention Center via skywalk, publicly accessible”
10 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 Connected via skywalk from Convention Center
Lucas Oil Stadium South Lot
“Largest surface lot adjacent to Lucas Oil Stadium — 1,499 spaces, $20-40 on event days”
601 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center
Market District Garage
“One of the cheapest garages downtown — $8 max daily rate”
101 N New Jersey St
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
Market Tower Garage
“Central downtown garage steps from Monument Circle — $24 max daily”
139 N Illinois St
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
Marriott Place Garage
“Attached to the Courtyard and Residence Inn near the Convention Center — west-side convention parking”
501 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center
Merchants Garage
“Downtown garage steps from Monument Circle on South Meridian — good value for evening events”
31 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center
Omni Severin Garage
“Omni Severin's attached garage near Union Station — 7 min walk to Convention Center”
40 W Jackson Pl, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 7 min walk from Convention Center
Pan Am Plaza Garage
“Large garage between the Convention Center and Lucas Oil — entrances on Capitol Ave and Illinois St”
201 S Capitol Ave
🚶 3 min walk from Convention Center
Plaza Park Garage
“Good value for Convention Center and Lucas Oil events — cheaper than Capitol Commons”
30 S Missouri St
🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center
Regions Tower Garage
“Best evening deal downtown — just $4 after 4 PM and on weekends”
150 E Ohio St
🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center
Sheraton Hotel Garage
“Sheraton Indianapolis hotel garage near Monument Circle — publicly accessible”
55 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center
Union Station Garage
“Best daily rates near the Convention Center — max $18 for 24 hours”
301 S Meridian St
🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center
Victory Field Lot
“Official Victory Field parking lot — also useful for Convention Center's west entrance and Lucas Oil events”
501 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
🚶 6 min walk from Convention Center
Virginia Avenue Garage
“Skywalk-connected to Gainbridge Fieldhouse — solid option for Pacers games and events”
155 S Delaware St
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
Washington Street Garage
“Skybridge to JW Marriott — great for Victory Field and Convention Center west side”
401 W Washington St
🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center
Westin Indianapolis Garage
“Attached garage for the Westin Indianapolis — connected to Convention Center, publicly accessible”
241 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 5 min walk / skywalk access from Convention Center
White River State Park Garage
“Main parking garage for White River State Park — serves the Eiteljorg Museum, Indiana State Museum, and Canal Walk”
650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center
White River State Park Parking Lot
“Primary parking for the Indianapolis Zoo, Eiteljorg Museum, and White River State Park — ~10 min walk to Convention Center”
801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
🚶 10 min walk via Washington St from Convention Center