FETC 2027 hotels: where to stay

26 to 29 Jan 2027, Tuesday to Friday Orange County Convention Center, Orlando Official block deadline: 17 Dec 2026Independent guide

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FETC, the Future of Education Technology Conference, brings K-12 leaders together to learn about AI and classroom technology. In 2027 it shares its keynote stage and expo floor with UBLive, a program for higher education leaders, the organizer says. More on the official site Map

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Hotels by time to the hall

The 5 hotels closest to North/South Building, to the nearest entrance, along a route we calculated. FETC 2027 is in the South Building, so pick a hotel by the walk to the North/South Building.

Closest to North/South Building

  • Rosen Centre HotelSkywalk
    5 min walk walking route to South Concourse
    Skywalk to the West Building, near Hall A (Visit Orlando gave under 4 min, 2011)
    Check priceson Booking.com

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  • Hyatt Regency OrlandoBridges
    7 min walk walking route to South Concourse
    Bridges to the West Building (near Hall C, Level 2) and the North/South Building; AIMExpo gives 6 to 8 min to the main entrance
    Check priceson Booking.com
  • Days Inn Orlando Convention Center/International Drive
    9 min walk walking route to South Concourse
    9990 International Drive, south of the South Concourse
    Check priceson Booking.com
  • Hilton OrlandoBridge
    9 min walk walking route to South Concourse
    Pedestrian bridge straight into the North/South Building (South Concourse); the time shown is the walk by street; the route over the bridge is not measured, because the map lacks the part inside the hotel
    Check priceson Booking.com
  • Hampton Inn Orlando International Drive/Convention Center
    14 min walk walking route to North Concourse
    Universal Blvd, by the North Concourse
    Check priceson Booking.com

8 hotels within a 15-minute walk of OCCC. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 14 Oct 2026 from OpenStreetMap data. Bars use one 0 to 30 min scale.

Compare the walk to every hall
HotelNorth/SouthWest
Rosen Centre HotelSkywalk5 min5 min
Hyatt Regency OrlandoBridges7 min7 min
Days Inn Orlando Convention Center/International Drive9 min12 min
Hilton OrlandoBridge9 min14 min
Hampton Inn Orlando International Drive/Convention Center14 min17 min

On foot to the nearest entrance of each hall, along a route we calculated; ≈ marks our estimates. The shortest walk of each hotel is in bold.

All 18 hotels near the Orange County Convention Center

Hotels a little further from the halls often cost less. The venue guide also lists cheaper areas a short ride away.

FETCOrange County Convention Center, OrlandoYour stay25 Jan to 29 Jan · 4 nights
medium to high demandCheck prices

The short answer

  • Block until 17 DecConnections Housing holds a limited block until 17 Dec 2026 or until it sells out; after that the rate depends on hotel availability.
  • Unauthorized vendorsFETC says past attendees lost money to housing companies that booked rooms that did not exist; only Connections Housing is official.
  • More than 10 roomsBooking more than 10 rooms requires a signed contract with Connections Housing.

See what's still available for your dates

Booking late? The map shows what is still available near your hall; if it is full, try stays a little further out.

Prices for your stay: 25 Jan to 29 Jan · 4 nights

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Getting around during FETC

Getting to FETC, as the organizer advises:

  • ParkingOn-site parking at the North/South Buildings and in the Destination Parkway Garage; the convention center is cashless.
  • RoadsState Road 528 and I-4 lead to the center; LED signs on International Drive and nearby roads point to the open event parking.
  • ShuttlesFETC says shuttles will run to and from the convention center and will publish their schedule closer to the conference.
  • FlightsDelta offers a meeting discount for FETC 2027 under event code NM58V.

More in Orlando: our venues and events there, the busy weeks and the areas to stay

When to book for FETC

  1. By 17 Dec 2026: book through Connections Housing; registrants make their own hotel reservations.
  2. Accessible rooms: book early and tell Connections Housing your needs by phone or email.
  3. After the deadline: compare the hotels on this page by the walk to the North/South Building.

FETC 2027 at a glance

  • Dates26 to 29 Jan 2027, Tuesday to Friday
  • RegistrationRegister on the organizer's site; badge pick-up opens Monday 25 Jan, 3 to 6 pm.
  • Expo hallTuesday 26 Jan 3:30 to 5:30 pm with an opening reception, Wednesday 27 Jan 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Thursday 28 Jan 9 am to 2:30 pm.
  • In person onlyFETC offers no virtual component.

This guide is independent and not part of FETC.

FETC hotel questions

When is FETC 2027?

FETC runs from 26 to 29 Jan 2027 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, in the South Building.

What is UBLive?

A program for higher education leaders that runs alongside FETC, with its own sessions but a shared keynote stage and expo floor.

Are there team discounts?

Yes, teams of three or more from the same organization qualify for group rates on several pass types, if everyone on the team registers at the same time; FETC cannot apply the group rate later to registrations made separately.

What are the FETC Intensives?

Half-day programs, formerly called Summits: on Tuesday morning for coach, library, inclusive, AI educator, executive and IT leaders, and on Friday morning for esports, AI, STEM and robotics, safety and security, and CTE leaders.

How big is FETC?

FETC 2025 drew over 9,000 registrations, with more than 700 sessions and workshops and over 450 solution providers on a 90,400 sq ft expo floor, FETC says.

What does FETC stand for?

Future of Education Technology Conference.

About this guide

VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with FETC, Connections Housing or the Orange County Convention Center.

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