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Travel Logistics
The 86th Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference is scheduled to be held January 25 - 28, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Host venue
Conference sessions and exhibits will be at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802.
Parking
Here is a map of downtown pubic parking options.
Lodging - Update!
The group block reservation deadline has passed; rooms are no longer available at the conference rate. You can contact the properties below directly to see if any rooms have opened up due to last-minute cancellations.
Host venue
Conference sessions and exhibits will be at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802.
Parking
Here is a map of downtown pubic parking options.
Lodging - Update!
The group block reservation deadline has passed; rooms are no longer available at the conference rate. You can contact the properties below directly to see if any rooms have opened up due to last-minute cancellations.
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Hilton Fort Wayne
Connected to the Convention Center Rate: $146/night + tax* Booking Cutoff Date: January 2nd, 2026 Parking: $15/night *A small block of rooms at the federal per diem rate is available at this hotel via a separate booking link. Please contact [email protected] for details. |
Courtyard Fort Wayne
Across the street from the Convention Center Rate: $146/night + tax Booking Cutoff Date: January 2nd, 2026 Parking: $15 / night |
Hampton Inn and Suites Fort Wayne Downtown
Across the street from the Convention Center Rate: $149/night + tax (breakfast included) Booking Cutoff Date: January 2nd, 2026 Parking: $15 / night |
Area Information & Resources
The closest airport to Fort Wayne is the Fort Wayne International Airport.
Start planning your trip! Check out the Visit Fort Wayne website for visitor information.
Start planning your trip! Check out the Visit Fort Wayne website for visitor information.