# FETC 2027 hotels: where to stay 26 to 29 Jan 2027, Tuesday to Friday · Orange County Convention Center, Orlando · Official block deadline: 17 Dec 2026 Independent guide Education technology · Trade only 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](https://www.fetc.org/) ## Hotels by time to the hall The 5 hotels closest to **North/South Building**, to the nearest entrance, along a [route we calculated](https://venuenights.com/about/#method). 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 Hotel** (Skywalk): 5 min walk to South Concourse (walking route). Skywalk to the West Building, near Hall A (Visit Orlando gave under 4 min, 2011) - **Hyatt Regency Orlando** (Bridges): 7 min walk to South Concourse (walking route). 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 - **Days Inn Orlando Convention Center/International Drive**: 9 min walk to South Concourse (walking route). 9990 International Drive, south of the South Concourse - **Hilton Orlando** (Bridge): 9 min walk to South Concourse (walking route). 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 - **Hampton Inn Orlando International Drive/Convention Center**: 14 min walk to North Concourse (walking route). Universal Blvd, by the North Concourse 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](https://venuenights.com/about/#method). ### Compare the walk to every hall | Hotel | North/South | West | | --- | --- | --- | | Rosen Centre Hotel (Skywalk) | 5 min | 5 min | | Hyatt Regency Orlando (Bridges) | 7 min | 7 min | | Days Inn Orlando Convention Center/International Drive | 9 min | 12 min | | Hilton Orlando (Bridge) | 9 min | 14 min | | Hampton Inn Orlando International Drive/Convention Center | 14 min | 17 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](https://venuenights.com/orange-county-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/orange-county-convention-center/#cheaper). - **Block until 17 Dec**: Connections Housing holds a limited block until 17 Dec 2026 or until it sells out; after that the rate depends on hotel availability. - **Unauthorized vendors**: FETC says past attendees lost money to housing companies that booked rooms that did not exist; only Connections Housing is official. - **More than 10 rooms**: Booking more than 10 rooms requires a signed contract with Connections Housing. ## Getting around during FETC Getting to FETC, as the organizer advises: - **Parking**: On-site parking at the North/South Buildings and in the Destination Parkway Garage; the convention center is cashless. - **Roads**: State Road 528 and I-4 lead to the center; LED signs on International Drive and nearby roads point to the open event parking. - **Shuttles**: FETC says shuttles will run to and from the convention center and will publish their schedule closer to the conference. - **Flights**: Delta offers a meeting discount for FETC 2027 under event code NM58V. [More in Orlando](https://venuenights.com/cities/orlando/): our venues and events there, the busy weeks and the areas to stay ## When to book for FETC - **By 17 Dec 2026**: book through Connections Housing; registrants make their own hotel reservations. - **Accessible rooms**: book early and tell Connections Housing your needs by phone or email. - **After the deadline**: compare the hotels on this page by the walk to the North/South Building. ## FETC 2027 at a glance - **Dates**: 26 to 29 Jan 2027, Tuesday to Friday - **Registration**: Register on the [organizer's site](https://www.fetc.org/); badge pick-up opens Monday 25 Jan, 3 to 6 pm. - **Expo hall**: Tuesday 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 only**: FETC 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. ### Sources - [FETC: home (2027 dates, K-12 leaders)](https://www.fetc.org/) - [FETC: housing and travel (Connections Housing, 17 Dec, South Building, parking, Delta; shuttles to and from the convention center, schedule to follow, checked 3 Nov 2026)](https://www.fetc.org/attend/housing-travel) - [FETC: FAQs (UBLive, no virtual component, team rates and their conditions), checked 27 Oct 2026](https://www.fetc.org/faqs) - [FETC: press release of 22 Jan 2025 (over 9,000 registrations, 700+ sessions, 450+ solution providers, 90,400 sq ft expo)](https://www.fetc.org/press-releases/fetc-draws-increased-attendance-delivers-showcase-450-edtech-solution-providers-orlando) - [FETC: schedule at a glance (registration, expo hall, Intensives)](https://www.fetc.org/program/schedule-at-a-glance) > Markdown version of https://venuenights.com/events/fetc/ for AI assistants and agents. 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