50,000 Catholics expected at Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis
The event will be the church’s first national gathering in more than 80 years, marking one of the most significant religious events the city has ever hosted.
Conventions
Indianapolis to host global semiconductor conference
The first semiconductor-focused conference of its kind in the Midwest will convene industry leaders and public officials in Indianapolis in 2025, the governor announced Tuesday.
American Legion picks Indianapolis for 2029 national convention
Indianapolis has hosted the organization’s national convention four previous times, most recently in 2019.
More than 10,000 Southern Baptists gather in Indy to debate banning churches with women pastors
On Wednesday, church representatives are expected to debate whether to amend their constitution to ban churches with any women pastors—from lead to associate roles. The measure received preliminary approval last year.
Southern Baptists face fraught issues at annual convention in Indy
Messengers—as voting delegates are known—will vote on whether to establish a constitutional ban on churches with women pastors. They’ll hear a report—and get outside criticism—of their handling of sexual abuse among their clergy.
How Indiana relies on ‘throwback’ delegate system to choose some high-ranking candidates
At their respective state conventions this summer, Republican and Democratic delegates will determine the running mates for their party’s gubernatorial contender by choosing the candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Indiana to host its second Global Economic Summit
Far-off dignitaries and business leaders will gather in Indianapolis this week for the state’s second Global Economic Summit, which begins Thursday.
Convention centers bounce back as cities borrow for makeovers
The travel industry is roaring back from a pandemic slump, putting pressure on local governments to ensure their cities are equipped with the best facilities to accommodate swanky concerts, sporting events and conferences.
11 snacks from Sweets & Snacks Expo coming to a market near you
For three days this week, more than 1,000 candy and snack makers from all over the world showed off what’s hot and new in the candy world. And we couldn’t resist checking it out.
CIB wants to buy 8.8 acres near Lucas Oil Stadium for truck parking, event prep
Leaders of the Capital Improvement Board of Marion County, which operates of the stadium and Indiana Convention Center, want control of the parcel to guarantee adequate space for storing semis and staging events as the city’s sports and tourism industry grows.
After All-Star showcase, what’s left for Indy to host?
While Indianapolis hasn’t yet exited the haze of NBA All-Star Weekend, local sports and tourism officials are already pondering what comes next.
Big Detroit auto show abandons September date and will move back to its roots in January
The next North American International Auto Show is now scheduled for Jan. 10 through Jan. 20 next year, organizers said Thursday.
City eyeing big convention year, topped by five major ones
Visit Indy said the city is tracking to have more than 550 conventions, meetings and events in 2024, with many expected to be booked closer to their respective dates.
Alcoholics Anonymous to host 2035 convention in Indianapolis with 60,000 attendees
Alcoholics Anonymous holds its event every five years. Local tourism leaders pitched the sobriety group on Indianapolis in late 2022, with representatives visiting this August.
Oldest Catholic church in Indy plans $2.7M parish center downtown
Officials with St. John the Evangelist want to build the 2,800-square-foot facility as part of a larger $5.5 million renovation that started in 2021. They hope to finish in time for the huge National Eucharistic Congress planned for Indianapolis in July.
FFA convention arrives downtown this week with expected 70K visitors
The four-day event is expected to generate nearly $40 million in economic impact, according to Visit Indy.
Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Heading to an event or convention in Indy? Try these side trips
IBJ’s can’t-miss list curated by those of us living and working in the Circle City.
Journalism group cancels 2024 convention in Indy, citing budget crisis
Membership at the Society of Professional Journalists has fallen from more than 10,000 a decade ago to about 4,100 this year.
Meeting and Event Planning Guide: 2024 presents ‘a huge tourism opportunity’
“Not a month next year is going to go by where we don’t have something significant happening in our city from a tourism perspective, whether that’s a large annual conference that’s coming back, or something new,” said Chris Gahl, executive vice president of Visit Indy.
Indy to host 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Congress
It will be only the second time the event, which attracts about 2,500 entrepreneurs, investors and startup ecosystem builders from around the world, has been held in the U.S. since 2009.