Schedule

Sunday, November 24th 

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM         Fellowship and Trivia - Must Sign-up when Registering  - Anthony Wayne Ballroom

Monday, November 25th

7:30 AM        Registration Opens Exhibit Hall open through 10:15
10:30 AM      Opening Worship - Convention Hall C
11:45 AM      Lunch / Exhibitors - Convention Hall A/B
12:45 PM      Sectionals - 3 Sessions, Half-Hour Breaks to Visit Exhibitors
                        (12:45-1:45, 2:15-3:15, 3:45-4:45)
5:00 PM        Wine/Beer Reception - Convention Hall A/B - Ends at 6:30
6:30 PM        Evening Free for Dinner w/Staff

Tuesday, November 26th

(Check-Out of Hotel Before 8:30)
7:00 AM        Exhibit Hall Open - Free Coffee!
8:00 AM        Keynote / Todd Whitaker - Convention Hall C
9:00 AM        Break
9:15 AM        Featured Speakers - Whitaker, Goehmann, Gill, Nunes
10:15 AM      Break - Breakfast Snacks - Convention Hall A/B
10:45 AM      Featured Speakers - Whitaker, Goehmann, Gill, Nunes
11:45 AM      Break
12:00 PM      Closing Event - Gabe Kasper    

Program Information

The 2024 Connections Conference will include a popular keynote speaker, four memorable featured speakers, and 52 sectional breakout sessions presented by experienced educators at all levels.  Highlights will also involve a large worship event, exhibit hall with more than 50 organizations, wine/beer reception, and opportunities for social time.  Click on the following links to access more information about all program sessions and their leaders.
     -- Monday Sectionals
     -- Tuesday Featured Speakers

You will be given an opportunity to make your sectional selections in the Registration section below.

Hotel Information

The Hilton, Hampton Inn and Suites, and Courtyard by Marriot are the three hotels adjacent to the Grand Wayne Convention Center. The Bradley is located just three blocks away.  Because these room blocks are almost full, two additional hotels have been added which are just a few miles from downtown:  TownePlace Suites and Tru by Hilton.  Reservation information is below.

Hilton   $119.00  Call 260-420-1100 and reference the Connections Conference or use the following link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/fwafhhf-cco-e4c5b225-69ca-48c4-997d-a1a6d890a9bb/ 

Courtyard   $110.00  Call 260-490-3629 and reference the Connections Conference

Hampton Inn  $110.00 Call 260-247-6915 and reference the Connections Conference

The Bradley  $134.00  Call 260-205-5093 and reference the Connections Conference or use the following link:  https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=32422&arrive=11/23/2024&depart=11/26/2024&Rate=9238726

TownePlace Suites  $99.00  Call 260-483-1160 and reference the Connections Conference or use the following link:  https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1728309751482&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true

Tru by Hilton  $110.00 (king), $120.00 (double)  Call 260-444-2500 and reference the Connections Conference or use the following link:  https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=FWARURU&groupCode=90L&arrivaldate=2024-11-23&departuredate=2024-11-26&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT,