Justification for Attending the AONE Annual Meeting

Resources for Justifying Your Attendance

Please click the following links if you need resources designed to help you explain the merits of your attendance at AONE's 43rd Annual Meeting and Exposition.

Letter for Justification

Cost Calculator

It is our goal that these tools will enable you to craft a compelling argument for financial support from your institution.

Registration
Online registration will open in early December.  There are discount registration rates if you register by March 9, 2010.

Hotel
Online housing registration will open in early December.  Click here for more information about hotel rates.  There are discount hotel rates if you register by March 9, 2010.  Note:  you must register first for the meeting before making hotel reservations.

Airfare
Airline Travel to Indianapolis is easy and inexpensive. See sample fares. These rates are subject to change. 

Indianapolis is accessible through 11 major airlines.  See major airlines that serve the Indianapolis International Airport.

 

Ground Transportation
One of the most convenient airports in the nation, Indianapolis International Airport is located less than 15 minutes via interstate highway from downtown Indianapolis. Indianapolis International is served by 11 airlines and offers approximately 39 daily non-stop flights with additional service to more than 100 locations. 

 

Shuttle – Green Line

Providing non-stop service from Indianapolis International Airport to Downtown Indianapolis. IndyGo's Route 8 also serves the Indianapolis International Airport. Buses run every 20 minutes daily 5 a.m.-9 p.m. The Green Line times are approximate and may vary due to road and traffic conditions. Passengers may pay with credit card (Visa or Mastercard) on the bus or purchase passes in advance by calling IndyGo, visiting them online or in person at the kiosk in Ground Transportation, Indianapolis International Airport. Click here for a Green Line discount!

Bus Fare: $7 per trip. Including eight convenient stops near 16 downtown hotels.

 

Taxi

The estimated taxi cab fare from the airport to one of the downtown hotels is $27. A shared ride limo $17-$25

 

Car Rental

Special meeting rates negotiated with Hertz are available by calling1-800-654-2240 from within the U.S., or 405-749-4434 from outside the United States, and giving the reservationist the meeting number CV# 03AB0005.

 

Meals

Access restaurant coupons. Click here for a map of Indy restaurants.

From Indy Originals like the famous St. Elmo Streak House to exotic ethnic eateries to well known chain restaurants, Indy's diverse and abundant selection gives diners a lot to chew on. Satisfy your taste buds with succulent steak or savory seafood. Travel around the globe without ever leaving the city with Indy's impressive variety of ethnic eateries, located all across town. Catch the big game on one of the many TVs at area sports bars and neighborhood pubs, many located in or near hotel properties. The nightlife in Indianapolis is as varied and vibrant as its other offerings. Relax in a cozy lounge while listening to cool jazz, get your groove on in a high-energy dance club or sip sophisticated concoctions in an upscale martini bar. Whatever your pleasure, Indianapolis promises to not go to sleep until you do!