KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Conference Hotel
JW Marriott
10 S. West Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-860-5800
If you need to make any adjustments to your hotel reservation, please call 317-860-5800. Marriott rewards (Bonvoy) members can take advantage of the express check-in through Marriott mobile app. For more information, click here.
On-Site Conference Registration Check-In Hours (3rd Floor)
Sunday, June 19 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday, June 20 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday, June 21 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, June 22 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Covid 19 Safety
All staff and attendees will be required to show proof of one of the following through CVENT HEALTH CHECK: COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR COVID-19 test, performed within 72 hours of the conference.
To verify COVID-19 vaccination or negative test, we are utilizing Cvent Health Check (powered by ID.me), which is a secure method of verifying attendee health status with easy-to-use, confidential health checks on attendees’ own mobile devices.
Click here to verify your COVID-19 health status. If you do not already have an ID.me account, you'll need to create one following the prompted steps. To save time on site, you should also click on Cvent Health Check on the Conference Mobile App.
BBBSA will offer onsite COVID-19 testing for attendees who develop symptoms during the event. Attendees will be responsible for paying for their own test and must bring their insurance card to get tested. Testing will be available 8:00am – 10:00am and 3:00pm – 5:00pm from June 19 through June 22 in room 308.
Attire
On Juneteenth, attire is casual, and shirts will be provided for all who attend the celebration. For the main conference – June 20-22 – the attire is business casual. For evening events, the attire is business evening/cocktail.
Social and Virtual Collaboration
Be sure to use #BIGGERTOGETHER on your social media posts and share your photos, insights, and inspirations throughout the week.
Most of the conference mainstage events will be streamed to a virtual audience and on Facebook Live for the closing event, The Bigger Together Celebration. Throughout the city of Indianapolis, welcome messages, signage, and lighting will pay tribute to our convening. Be sure to visit Monument Circle in City Center of Indianapolis after sunset between June 20-22, to see a special light display in honor of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
On site at the JW, we will have Littles walking the hallways serving as reporters and providing a social media experience through their perspectives. Don’t miss out on visiting our Social Experience corner and the Little Big Chat stage for selfies and catching the off-stage interviews with talent and attendees.
Getting to the Conference Hotel from the Airport
There are Ride Share (Uber and Lyft), Taxis, and public transportation options to get you from the airport to the Marriott. Ride Share is estimated at $30-40/one-way. Taxi estimated at $30/one-way.
Parking
For overnight guests staying at the hotel, daily on-site parking is $50.
Guests within the BBBS block will receive a 10% discount on self-parking which will be reflected on your bill upon checkout.
Daily valet parking is $55.
Additional parking garages surround the JW Marriott including the White River Stage Park Underground, where you can park by the hour ($8) or day ($42).
On-site Resources
Internet Access
Complimentary internet access is available in the conference meeting space from June 17 – June 24. For access, join: JWMarriott_CONFERENCE and use the passcode: BBBS2022 (not case sensitive)
Conference Maps
Download the conference map here to find Registration, Workshop Rooms, General Sessions, and meal locations.
Exhibit Hall
This year's Exhibit Hall is located on the JW Marriot 3rd Floor outside of the Grand Ballroom. Featured in this year's Exhibit Hall in addition to our exhibitors are the Little Big Chat Interview Stage, DJ Booth, and Social Wall Experience. All breakfasts and attendee receptions will be in the Exhibit Hall. MHS Indiana will host a Health & Wellness Zone located by rooms 306 and 309. Download the Exhibitor Map here.
Nursing Room
Nursing moms can collect a key from the Conference Registration on the 3rd Floor of the JW Marriott for the Nursing Mom’s room which is in room 300.
Explore Indianapolis and show your badge
If you wish to explore Indianapolis during your downtime, check out the top things to do here. Don’t forget to take advantage of restaurant and tourist discounts with your registration badge. Show your badge at these locations.
Evening Special Events
JUNETEENTH – June 19
2:00p.m. – Join the Big Brothers Big Sisters Community for a peaceful march honoring Juneteenth from the JW Marriott to the Walker Theater.
(.4 miles along West Street, estimated 15-20 minutes - View map)
Participants will gather in the 3rd floor near Registration of the JW Marriott for a 2PM departure from the hotel
6:00 p.m. - Special Juneteenth Celebration at the Walker Theater (617 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202) - View map
Karen Clark Sheard, Multi-Grammy Award-Winning Singer & Songwriter, Concert presented by BBBSA and the Madam Walker Legacy Center. Tickets are required and should be picked up at the Registration Desk on the 3rd Floor of the JW Marriot
GENERAL SESSION – Exclusive for In-Person Attendees – June 20
6:00 p.m. – Special General Session, JW Marriott Grand Ballroom
Evening General Session featuring Daymond John, of ABC’s Shark Tank. Complimentary Beer, Wine, and appetizers in the exhibit hall from 5:30-6:00.
ALUMNI HALL OF FAME EVENT – June 21
5:15 PM – Alumni Hall of Fame Special Event, JW Marriott Grand Ballroom
This evening will celebrate and honor some of our organization’s most recognizable alumni, including Emily Chen Carrera, Private Wealth Real Estate Specialist & Chief of Research at Olshan Realty Inc and National Board member; Judge Robert Wilkins, Federal Judge; Tory Green, Secret Service Agent and Mark Tillman, former President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Steve Soberoff, and the late Don Wolf. Performance by former Little, Damon Karl and event to be hosted by, Kate Snow, NBC Nightly News Sunday Anchor and NBC News Senior National Correspondent. (Dinner and Cash Bar)
BIGGER TOGETHER CELEBRATION – June 22
June 22 starting at 5:30 p.m. - Bigger Together Celebration, JW Marriott Grand Ballroom
This evening’s red-carpet event is hosted by Jordin Sparks, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist and Actress, and will feature the awarding of the first BBBSA Cheslie C. Kryst Fellowship; special musical performances by musical duo Nico & Vinz; as well as the presentation of the Agencies of the Year and National Bigs and Littles of the Year. (Dinner and Cash Bar)