# FDIC 2027 hotels: where to stay 12 to 17 Apr 2027, Monday to Saturday · Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis Independent guide Fire and rescue · Training and exhibits FDIC International is the training event of the fire and rescue industry, with hands-on training, classroom sessions and exhibits. More than 38,000 attendees and over 850 exhibitors come for one week, the organizer says. [More on the official site](https://www.fdic.com/) ## Hotels by time to the hall The 5 hotels closest to **Exhibit halls**, along a [route we calculated](https://venuenights.com/about/#method). FDIC uses the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium; walking times here go to the convention center's Maryland Street entrances. ### Closest to Exhibit halls - **Indianapolis Marriott Downtown** (Skywalk): 1 min walk to Exhibit halls (walking route). 350 W Maryland St; joined to the center by skywalk, per the center's skywalk map - **Hyatt Regency Indianapolis** (Skywalk): 2 min walk to Exhibit halls (walking route). 1 S Capitol Ave; joined to the center by skywalk, per the center's skywalk map - **The Westin Indianapolis** (Skywalk): 3 min walk to Exhibit halls (walking route). 241 W Washington St; joined to the center by skywalk, per the center's skywalk map - **Le Méridien Indianapolis**: 4 min walk to Exhibit halls (walking route). 123 S Illinois St - **JW Marriott Indianapolis** (Skywalk): 5 min walk to Exhibit halls (walking route). 10 S West St; joined to the center by skywalk, per the center's skywalk map 22 hotels within a 15-minute walk of Indiana Convention Center. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 23 Oct 2026 from [OpenStreetMap data](https://venuenights.com/about/#method). [All 22 hotels near the Indiana Convention Center](https://venuenights.com/indiana-convention-center/#hotels) Hotels a little further from the halls often cost less. The venue guide also lists [cheaper areas a short ride away](https://venuenights.com/indiana-convention-center/#cheaper). - **Official housing is open**: Connections Housing is the only official housing partner; attendee housing for 2027 is open. - **Beware of resellers**: FDIC warns that outreach from other hotel companies is aggressive and most likely a scam. - **Exhibits 15 to 17 Apr**: Training runs from Monday 12 Apr; the exhibit halls open Thursday to Saturday. ## Getting around during FDIC International We have no verified transport details for FDIC International yet. Airports, transit and parking for the Indiana Convention Center are in the venue guide: [getting to the Indiana Convention Center](https://venuenights.com/indiana-convention-center/#venue-info). ## When to book for FDIC International - **Now**: book attendee housing through Connections Housing from the FDIC hotel page; early access housing is for some registration packages only. - **Exhibitors**: exhibitor housing follows priority points and a schedule on the FDIC hotel page. - **Otherwise**: with more than 38,000 attendees the downtown hotels fill early; pick a free-cancellation rate as soon as your dates are set. ## FDIC International 2027 at a glance - **Dates**: 12 to 17 Apr 2027, Monday to Saturday - **Exhibit hours**: Thu 15 Apr from 10 or 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fri 16 Apr from 9 or 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat 17 Apr 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - **Badge pick-up**: At the Indiana Convention Center from Sunday 11 Apr, 3 to 7 p.m. - **Two buildings**: The Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium with the connector, and outdoor exhibits and demos. This guide is independent and not part of FDIC International or Clarion Events. ## FDIC International hotel questions ### When is FDIC International 2027? FDIC International 2027 runs from 12 to 17 Apr 2027 at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. ### What happens on which days? Hands-on training and workshops run Monday to Friday, pre-conference workshops Monday and Tuesday, classroom sessions Wednesday to Friday, and the exhibits Thursday to Saturday. ### Who is the official housing partner? Connections Housing, on 702-675-6561 or FDIC@connectionshousing.com, Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific. ### How can I get my department to approve the trip? FDIC offers a customizable approval letter that lists the training, networking and professional development at the event. ### Is there a shuttle? FDIC lists a shuttle schedule on its hotel page as coming soon; check it before you book a hotel further out. ### When is FDIC in the next years? 24 to 29 Apr 2028, 23 to 28 Apr 2029 and 8 to 13 Apr 2030, each time at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. ## About this guide VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with FDIC International, Clarion Events or the Indiana Convention Center. ### Sources - [FDIC International: FAQs (2027 dates, more than 38,000 attendees, 850+ exhibitors, hours, badge pick-up)](https://www.fdic.com/event-information/faqs) - [FDIC International: hotel (Connections Housing, exhibitor priority points, scam warning)](https://www.fdic.com/hotel) - [FDIC International: future event dates (2028 to 2030)](https://www.fdic.com/event-information/future-event-dates) > Markdown version of https://venuenights.com/events/fdic-international/ for AI assistants and agents. 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