2025 conference hotel
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
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CONFERENCE HOUSING UPDATE (as of October 11, 2024)
All 2-bed rooms at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta are filled.
1-bed rooms are still available.
Conference overflow housing is now available at the Hilton Atlanta and Marriott Marquis hotels. Click the toggles below to learn more about overflow housing.
Deadline December 9, 2024, or until sold out (whichever comes first).
Make your reservations early to stay on site at the conference hotel!
JEN block rate is available 3 days prior to and 3 days after the actual conference dates (subject to availability).
booKING DETAILS
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peathtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 577-1234
BOOK ONLINE: HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA
- 1-4 persons per room
- $195 per night
- Guest room rate is quoted exclusive of applicable taxes, currently 16.9% + a $5 per night-per room flat State hotel fee.
- Block rate available 3 days pre- and post-conference dates of January 8-12, 2025, subject to availability.
- Cut-off date for JEN block rate is December 9, 2025 or SOLD OUT status, whichever is sooner.
- Basic complimentary wireless internet is provided in all guest rooms and public spaces, unlimited devices.
- Early departure fee is one night’s room + tax. Departure date is reconfirmed at check-in and are subject to a fee if changed after the check-in process has been completed.
- (1 – 9 ROOMS): The Hyatt reservation system allows for booking 2 rooms at a time. Please click the hotel reservation button link above for additional rooms as needed.
- (10 or more ROOMS): For attendees needing 10 rooms or more, please email Laura Anderson at [email protected]
- All reservations must be guaranteed by a valid credit card at the time of booking. Your card will NOT be charged at this time. Any guaranteed reservation not cancelled within the cancellation policy set by the Hyatt Regency Hotel will be subject to a one night room and tax cancellation fee.
IMPORTANT: ONLY Rooms with TWO Beds available at the JEN discounted overflow hotels. Single-bed rooms remain available and should be booked at the Hyatt Regency.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK THE MARRIOTT MARQUIS ONLINE
ATLANTA MARRIOTT MARQUIS
265 Peachtree Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
Rate: $209 per night + taxes/fees*
- Tax*: Currently 16.9%
- State Hotel Fee*: $5 per night
- Occupancy: 1-4 persons
- For 10+ rooms, contact Hikema Allen at [email protected]
- Availability: 1/6/25-1/12/25 (or until sold out status)
- Booking Cut-off Date is Dec. 19, 2024 or Sold Out Status, whichever comes first
- Complimentary internet in guest rooms for Marriott Bonvoy Members
Please map below for distance from the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. An enclosed Skywalk connects all hotels to avoid street traffic.
IMPORTANT: ONLY Rooms with TWO Beds available at the JEN discounted overflow hotels. Single-bed Rooms remain available and should be booked at the Hyatt Regency.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK HILTON ATLANTA ONLINE
HILTON ATLANTA
255 Courtland St NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
- Rate: $179 per night + taxes/fees*
- Tax*: Currently 16.9%
- State Hotel Fee*: $5 per night
- Occupancy: 1-4 persons
- For 10+ rooms, contact Tamika Delimar at [email protected]
- Availability: 1/6/25-1/12/25 (or until sold out status)
- Booking cut-off Date is Dec. 19, 2024 or Sold Out Status, whichever comes first
- Complimentary internet in guest rooms
The Hilton is two blocks from the HYATT REGENCY, the Official Conference hotel. An enclosed Skywalk connects all hotels to avoid street traffic. Please see the map below:
HOTEL BLOCK CONCESSIONS:
•Rate is available 3 days prior/3 days after subject to availability
•Credit Card required to hold reservation
•Reservations are subject to hotel established Cancellation Policy
•Basic Complimentary Wireless Internet in all guest rooms and public areas, unlimited devices.
HYATT REGENCY DINING
CLICK HERE for Hyatt Regency Hotel Atlanta dining options.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION & PARKING:
CLICK HERE for Hyatt Regency Atlanta parking/ground transportation information
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Large Truck or Bus Parking:
Freeman Marshalling Yard
at
Georgia World Congress Center
362 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd
404-223-4105
For all buses or over-sized vehicles, Hyatt recommends the off-premises parking facility, Freeman Marshalling Yard, located at the Georgia World Congress Center (address above). This lot is not managed by Hyatt.
Please follow the following instructions to secure a space:
1) Visit the website, http://gwccparking.com/
2) Select “Marshalling Yard Parking (Access Code Required)”
3) Select Date
4) Overnight Access Code: BUS30 – $39.55
Day Pass Access Code: BUS25 – $33.50 (A new day begins at 6AM and would
require a new pass)
5) Proceed with Payment and Checkout
6) Print Permit and Place on Dashboard of Vehicle
The access codes are subject to not being available, depending on events at the Georgia World Congress Center.
In that case please, contact SP Plus Parking directly at 404-223- 4105, for any questions or further instructions. We hope you enjoy your stay in Atlanta.
Directions:
From Baker St.
Continue West (straight) on Baker St. to the 5th traffic signal. (Marietta St.)
Turn right on Marietta and go to the 1st traffic signal. (Ivan Allen Blvd.)
Turn left on Ivan Allen Blvd.
Cross over a bridge and the Marshalling Yard is your 1st entrance on the right.
From Peachtree St.
Continue North (straight) on Peachtree St to the 3rd traffic signal. (Ivan Allen Ave.)
Turn left on Ivan Allen and cross over a bridge, the Marshalling Yard is 1st entrance
on the right.
ATLANTA AREA ATTRACTIONS:
CLICK HERE for other Atlanta area attractions.
HOTEL cancellations
Refund policies for hotel room cancellations are established by the hotel and not by JEN. JEN is not responsible for hotel refund decisions.
JEN CONFERENCE REGISTRATION cancellations
The deadline to cancel your JEN conference registration and receive a full refund is 60 days prior to the start of the conference.
After that date, conference registration fees will be refunded minus a 20% service charge until the day before the start of the conference. No refunds will be made after the start of the conference.
Also, as a special bonus in 2025, JEN has partnered with Cheap Airport Parking to offer a special discount code to JEN Conference Attendees. Book your parking with CheapAirportParking and enter the discount code JAZZ24 to receive a $10 discount on your airport parking.
2024 Conference Sponsors & Partners
PRODUCING SPONSOR
DownBeat Magazine (Maher Publications) produces the annual conference program and show guide as well as ongoing JEN member benefits year-round.
ASSOCIATE STAGE SPONSORS
The Preservation Hall Foundation serves as a fundamental pillar of the New Orleans music community. Make sure to participate in their Musical Heritage Story Quilt outside of the Exhibit Hall and do not miss their three clinic sessions led by local luminaries of Black American Music.
A JEN Charter Member organization, Berklee College of Music is a cooperative partner and fiscal sponsor of the annual John LaPorta Educator of the Year Award.
The Eastman School of Music supports the New Voices Stage in celebration of its new Jazz Voice degree led by Sara Gazarek within its Jazz and Contemporary Media program.
Yamaha Corporation of America provides invaluable concert piano, digital keyboard, and drumset resources for the performing and clinic venues of the Conference.
A JEN Founding Institution partner, the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation is a fiscal sponsor of the ongoing JEN Research Fellowship.
The KHS America family of instrument brands led by Jupiter facilitate drumset and keyboard percussion resources for the performing and clinic venues of the Conference.
contributing research & reception sponsors
The integral Jazz Studies program at UNO proudly sponsors two of the Clinic venues for the Conference. Do not miss their session celebrating the Silverbook: Modern Jazz Masters of New Orleans, organized by the legendary Harold R. Battiste, Jr.
Join these powerhouse presenters of contemporary artists in celebration of JEN’s foundational members and charter organizations.
Join JazzWire in celebration of our exhibitors and look out for sessions marked “JazzWire Recommended Adult Learners” in the program show guide.
The dynamic jazz education and premier presenting organization of the Queen City celebrates the individual contributors that power JEN through their gifts each year.
Additional production and community partners
• New for 2024, the African American Jazz Caucus is hosting an official Marketplace of Black-owned or AAJC member-owned businesses, organizations, artists, and entrepreneurs. The AAJC is the official presenting partner of the Donald Meade Legacy Jazz Griot Award.
• The JENerations Jazz Festival is presented in partnership with Music for All.
• The New Orleans Jazz Museum is facilitating off-site partnered content at the Old U.S. Mint.
• The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra is hosting an off-site Saturday Late-Night Pro Jam Session at the Jazz Market.
acknowledgements & thanks
The Jazz Education Network is grateful to all who help make our annual conference possible: JEN’s staff, the many dozens of volunteers, and Board of Directors, Casey Kruer Perez of the Hospitality Performance Network.
THANK YOU!
