2026 OHIO KENTUCKY STUDENT CONFERENCE
The OHKY Student Conference aims to offer a two-day transformative experience for students by providing professional development opportunities, peer and professional networking, and educational content.
Join us Thursday and Friday September 24th & 25th in Cleveland Ohio for our second Chapter-wide Student Conference!
REGISTRATION / EVENTS
OHKY Student Conference 2026Thu, Sep 24Cleveland Public Library
TRAVEL INFO
ACCOMODATIONS
Thursday Night Hotel Room : $65
One night accommodations at the Hyatt Regency in a Double bed, Double occupancy room. Special accommodations, and roommate preferences can be shared when you purchase your ticket with the hotel add-on.
Friday Night Hotel Room + Design Award Ticket : $75
One night accommodations at the Hyatt Regency in a Double bed, Double occupancy room. Friday night accommodations include a complementary ticket to attend the IIDA OHKY Design Awards being held from 6-10pm that evening at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Students selecting Thursday & Friday accommodations will be placed in the same room with the same roommate for both nights. Special accommodations, and roommate preferences can be shared when you purchase your ticket with the hotel add-on.
If Thursday &/or Friday night accommodations are selected above, IIDA OHKY will assign conference students to a double bed, double occupancy room accommodation. The Hyatt Regency hotel is located directly across the street from the Cleveland Public Library where the majority of Conference Events are taking place.
Students are responsible for parking costs, as well as incidentals charged to the room.
If you would like to arrange your own accommodations at a hotel of your choosing, please select a Student Conference Ticket Only.
HOTEL
Hyatt Regency Hotel
420 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
Located in a landmark building constructed in 1890, Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade combines a historic hotel experience with spacious guest rooms, luxury suites and convenient access to downtown Cleveland.
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PARKING
Hyatt offers valet parking with in & out privileges for $57/day.
Self parking options include:
- 200 Public Square (open 24 hours) - $35.99/day
320 Superior Ave East, Cleveland, OH 44114
- 515 Garage (open 24 hours) - $41.00/day
515 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
Additional garages, and surface lots are available in the area.
**note that garage rates are subject to change due to Event rates or other downtown activities.
MEALS
IIDA will be providing lunch on Thursday, light bites/appetizers on Thursday evening, and Lunch on Friday.
Onsite options for breakfast bites include: Rising Star Coffee, Lobby Market, and 1890 Restaurant.
For those attending Friday's design awards, there will be a gathering location prior to the awards near the hotel, as well as heavy appetizers and beverages provided at the Awards.
A map of other food options and dining recommendations will be posted closer to the event.
MORE INFO
FACULTY INFO SESSION
IIDA OHKY invited faculty us for a brief and informative virtual session to learn more about the 2026 IIDA OHKY Student Conference. We highlighted key programming details, explored meaningful student engagement opportunities, and discussed how IIDA supports educators in preparing the next generation of design professionals.
The recording is provided here for anyone interested in learning more!
