Attendee Resources

The Housing process for the 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky has begun by accepting group block requests from all Dioceses. By the end of August, a mailing to affiliated groups will be sent.

If you require at least 10 or more rooms for the duration of the General Convention, June 22 to June 28th, 2024, please contact Patrick Haizel.

Our negotiated room rates run from $164 to $194 per night, plus applicable taxes.

Information on general Housing for individuals or groups under 10 rooms will be available on-line by the end of January 2024 and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Information for Exhibitor housing will be available through the Exhibit contractor with the ability to book on-line starting in January 2024. Please note there is a minimum 5 nights stay to book these rooms.

You may also download a pdf file with information here: Hotel and Registration Guide 2024 (pdf)

For any questions regarding Housing, please contact Patrick Haizel at phaizel@episcopalchurch.org.

Registration for the 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky will begin February 1st 2024.

Registration fees have been set as follows:

• Bishops/Deputies/Alternates: $675
• ECW Delegates: $550
• Visitors (Pre-registered): $150

Official deputations to Convention are registered through their Diocesan offices. Individual attendees are invited to return to this page in January 2024 to register.

Other registration options available on site for the 81st General Convention:

The Registration area will open June 21, 2024 at 9:00am.

• Visitors who register at the Convention Center: $180 (for entire convention)
• Youth Visitors: 12-18 $50 (for entire convention)
• Day Visitors: $50 (per day)
• Access to visit the Exhibit Area only: $20 (per day)

Visitor Registration fees allow access to all areas of the General Convention, including the Visitor galleries in the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops, Legislative Committee rooms and hearings, the Exhibit Area and Worship.

Please note:

• On-line registration for the General Convention will open February 1st, 2024.
• All registrants are required to show a photo ID and sign agreement with the liability waiver and photo release at the time they pick up their badge at the registration area.
  The language of these “terms of service” can be found here: Terms of Service

If you are going to bring a group of 10 or more individuals to the General Convention at the same time, please contact Patrick Haizel at phaizel@episcopalchurch.org to discuss pre-registration options.

You may also download a pdf file with information here: Hotel and Registration Guide 2024 (pdf)

We invite you to join us in the Jesus Movement by welcoming the gathering of the Episcopal Church to Louisville, Kentucky.

The meetings of The General Convention and The Episcopal Church Women needs the support and dedication of volunteers to operate efficiently. Opportunities to volunteer offer an understanding of the governance of The Episcopal Church and is a wonderful way to meet people from the Diocese of Kentucky and others from all over The Episcopal Church. You may volunteer for as little as a half a day or for multiple shifts over many days.

The Diocese of Kentucky is collecting names and contact information for anyone interested in volunteering at the 81st General Convention scheduled for June 22nd – 28th, 2024 at the Kentucky International Convention Center.

Many volunteer skills and talents are needed. Include your name on the growing list or open the QR code below:

You will receive further information, in January 2024, about linking to an application where you may sign up for specific dates, times, and areas of interest.

We appreciate your interest in contributing your valuable time to support The General Convention and the Triennial Meeting of the Episcopal Church Women.

The exhibit area will run from June 21st to June 27th and will be designated as a marketplace and educational center for Deputies, Bishops, clergy and lay people from around our church and the world. Exhibiting at our convention provides a unique opportunity for your company or organization to reach out and be seen by this diverse community. Click here for more information including the rates, the floor plan, the registration form, and the rules and regulations.

Fern Exposition is our designated exhibit show management company with oversight of our Exhibit area.

• The ONLY official information with regards to Exhibiting at the 81st General Convention will come from either Fern Exposition or The Executive Office of the General Convention
• This Exhibit Contract is for the booth rental space allotted in the exhibition hall only. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Fern at 502.268.7200 or by email at episcopalexhibits@fernexpo.com.