2026 Conference Lodging & Travel


General Conference Information: 

Pre-Conference I Day Trip: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Pre-Conference II & III: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Main Conference: Friday-Saturday, April 17 & 18, 2026

 Post Conference Workshop & Triple Workshop #3: Sunday, April 19, 2026

  • Please note that pre-conferences, the triple workshops, and post-conference are optional add-ons and not included in the main conference registration fee. 
  • Once you have registered, you will receive links in your confirmation email to sign up for ride sharing to and/or from the airport and/or room sharing opportunities, if you are interested. Please note that ride sharing and room sharing will be handled 100% by attendees, and are NOT the responsibility of NAPT.


Hotel Information:

Our conference will be held at 

Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

511 North Columbus Drive

Chicago, IL  60611

Click here to book your rooms at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile at the discounted NAPT group rate. The rate will be available until March 22, 2026. We ask you to please use this link to book your rooms as booking outside the group or with third parties results in NAPT having to pay extra fees. 

  • The hotel is located right in the heart of downtown Chicago. It features views of downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan, two blocks from the Magnificent Mile. It is a 12-minute walk from entertainment, restaurants, and boat cruises at Navy Pier, and 8 minutes from the Chicago Riverwalk. The Theater District is within a mile.
  • Complimentary Fully Cooked-To-Order Breakfast Buffet is available each morning for overnight guests.
  • Complimentary Evening Manager’s Reception with Appetizers and Beverages is available 5:30-7:00pm for overnight guests.
  • Your full conference registration includes a Friday and Saturday buffet luncheon, which will consist of sandwiches, salads, and/or soup. More information about the luncheon menus will be forthcoming.
  • Click here for a list of nearby restaurants.
  • Once you have registered, you will receive links in your confirmation email to sign up for room sharing if you are interested. Please note that ride sharing and room sharing will be handled 100% by attendees, and are NOT the responsibility of NAPT.


Travel Information:

  • The nearest airport to Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile is Chicago Midway (MDW). It is 48 minutes away.
  • Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Embassy Suites is 58 minutes away.
  • Uber, Lyft, taxis, and public transportation are all options.
  • Once you have registered, you will receive links in your confirmation email to sign up for ride sharing if you are interested. Please note that ride sharing and room sharing will be handled 100% by attendees, and are NOT the responsibility of NAPT.





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