Venue, Parking, & Lodging
Conference Venue
The O&B 2026 conference is taking place October 9-10, 2026 at the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Conference sessions will run each day from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with meditation and somatic activity being offered daily at 7:30 am. On Oct. 8, there is also a set of pre-conference sessions, as well as a Friday evening party at the Muhammed Ali Center on Oct 9. Stay tuned for more details on our developing agenda.
More information about KICC can be found here:
Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 S. 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202
Parking
Cowger Garage is located at 4th & Market Street (next to FedEx). Cost: $12 per day
Commonwealth Garage is located on Jefferson Street (middle of block on left hand side) between 3rd & 4th Streets and connected to Hyatt Regency.
Cost: $12 per day. A lost parking ticket will result in a flat charge per day.
Lodging
We have two hotel blocks available to choose from which offer special discounted rates for the 2026 Othering & Belonging Conference attendees. Both hotels are a short 1-5 minute walk to the Kentucky International Convention Center.
The Galt House Hotel: 140 N Fourth St, Louisville, KY 40202
Located on the banks of the Ohio River, the Galt House is an iconic Louisville hotel that offers a riverfront setting, luxury accommodations, and historic charm as one of the city's oldest hotels. The Galt House is centrally located in the heart of Louisville's museum district, cultural center, and is within walking distance to the O&B Conference venue. The Galt offers multiple dining options and gathering spots for attendees. Special rates for O&B attendees can be found below.
West Tower – Deluxe Guestrooms $229.00
East Tower – Executive Suites $249.00
The Guest Room Rates are exclusive of applicable state and local taxes which are currently 17.66 %. Group rates will be honored for attendees 3 days before or 3 days after conference dates based on availability.
To reserve a room at The Galt House Hotel, visit this dedicated booking website no later than Monday, September 11, 2026. Reservation requests received after the Cutoff Date will be based on availability at the prevailing rates.
Hyatt Regency Louisville: 320 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202
The Hyatt Regency is centrally located in vibrant downtown Louisville, next to Fourth Street Live!, and is conveniently located next to the Kentucky International Convention Center, where the O&B Conference will be held. In-house attendees can find a bar, restaurant, and coffee shop. Special rates for O&B attendees can be found below.
Single/double: $239.00/night
The Guest Room Rates are exclusive of applicable state and local taxes which are currently 17.66 %. Group rates will be honored for attendees 3 days before or 3 days after conference dates based on availability.
Reservations for the Hyatt Regency must be made by individuals via this Hyatt Regency link or by calling Central Reservations at 1-877-803-7534 and identifying as a member of “Othering and Belonging Conference ATTENDEE” no later than Monday, September 16, 2026. Reservation requests received after the Cutoff Date will be based on availability at the prevailing rates.
Contact
If you have any questions about registration, accessibility, or any of the above, please email obconf@berkeley.edu or leave a message at (510) 642-3326. Please note that email is our strongly preferred method of contact; most of our team works remotely and may not be as responsive to voice messages.