Address:
Hyatt Regency - 151 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60601
Phone Number:
(312) 565-1234
Public Transportation: Click here for CTA information
Use the CTA Trip Planner to travel using public transportation from Midway (MDW) International Airport or Chicago O’Hare (ORD) International Airport to the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Parking:
- Visit spothero.com and add the destination - 151 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60601
- Visit parkwhiz.com and add the destination - 151 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60601
RIdeshare Services:
Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are readily available from both O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW).
- O’Hare Airport: Rideshare pickups are located on the departures level (upper level) outside of Terminals 1–3, and at Terminal 5, Door 5B on the arrivals
- Midway Airport: Pickups are located on the lower level, outside Door
- Travel time to the Hyatt Regency Chicago (151 East Wacker Drive) typically ranges from 25–45 minutes, depending on traffic and airport location.
Weather in Chicago:
In December, Chicago’s weather is brisk and wintry. Daytime temperatures generally range from the mid-30s to low 40s°F, while evenings can dip into the 20s°F. Be sure to pack a warm coat, gloves, scarf, and comfortable footwear for navigating the city and attending conference events.
What to Pack:
- Business Attire: Bring professional outfits for conference sessions—pair them with shoes you love and a light or medium-weight jacket for comfort indoors and outdoors.
- Theme Attire: Pack clothing that fits the conference’s themed evening events and social activities—you’ll want to join in the fun!
- Casual Wear: Include comfortable, casual attire for downtime, networking breaks, or exploring the city.
Networking Essentials: Bring plenty of business cards or consider downloading a digital business card app (like Blinq or Hi Hello) to easily connect and share contact information.
Dress Code:
- Business attire is appropriate for most general and breakout sessions
- Affiliate Night's - International=Purple, Midwest=Red, Northeast=Blue, Southeast=Black, Southwest=Orange, West=Green
- NABSE Awards Banquet - Black tie/formal wear
- Bring your HBCU, college, sorority and fraternity gear to connect with your NABSE family
*** The NABSE 2025 Awards Banquet: An Evening of Empowerment & Excellence is a TICKETED, formal, black-tie event on Saturday evening. Tickets are NOT included in standard conference registration fees. They are available for purchase here on the NABSE website.
Mobile App:
Go to the App Store or Google Play and search for “Whova”. With the mobile app, you can personalize your profile for registration credentials, create your schedule, find attendees, receive important real-time communication, take notes, download handouts and presentations and much more.
Session Presentations:
To access the session presentations, you will need to go to the Whova mobile app and click on the session icon.
Conference Registration Terms:
- Declined credit cards may delay
- On-site registration is
- NABSE accepts credit cards and school district checks only
- A $30.00 fee will be assessed for all returned
- A $75.00 fee will be assessed to transfer registration from one individual to another. Registration transfer requests must be submitted in writing by December 5, 2025.
- Conference badges must be worn to gain access to all conference activities. The registrant’s full name and organization will appear on your conference credentials and registration documents exactly as they are provided on the registration
- All registration fees must be paid in full before receiving conference
Cancellations: No refunds will be granted.
NABSE is not responsible for weather-related cancellations, illnesses, acts of God, travel-related problems, terrorism, loss of employment, duplicate purchases, or other costs incurred by attendees associated with the program.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at info@nabse.org
