Frequently Asked Questions
Please see below for answers to our most frequent questions. If this doesn’t solve the problem, please send an email to our helpdesk at .
Hotel:
- Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
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Know Where to Go - Please save these addresses in advance to help you navigate your time with us more smoothly:
Conference Location and Navigation: We the Defenders Conference sessions are in the Indianapolis Government Center South, 302 W Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. The Indianapolis Government Center South is located behind the conference hotel (the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis, IN 46255). Please plan to set time aside to go through the security screening at the Indianapolis Government Center South each time you enter the building.
All conference sessions are in the Indianapolis Government Center South, in: the Auditorium (behind registration); East Wing Wabash Hall Conference Room 1-2; East Wing Wabash Hall Conference Room 4-5; West Wing Harrison Hall Conference Room 19; West Wing Wabash Hall Conference Room 22.
Conference Day 1 logistics: will be our home base for announcements, so we encourage you to make sure you can access it and, if needed, download the Sched app. Once you have downloaded the app, you should be able to log in and then search for 'NAPD 2025 We The Defenders—Indianapolis' to have the schedule accessible on your phone. Please note to view the FAQ tab in the app, click the 'Info' tab.
- We will have limited printed copies of the schedule available on-site, so we encourage attendees to print the schedule beforehand.
- Prior to your arrival, please make sure you have completed the and .
- We'll be photographing moments from this event. By attending, you agree to potentially be included in these snapshots, which we might share on our social media platforms to highlight our vibrant community.
- If you would prefer to opt out of being photographed, we completely understand. Please approach one of our staff members when you arrive, and they will ensure your preferences are respected.
- COVID Precautions: Masks will be encouraged but not required. We also encourage participants to exercise caution while traveling and to notify NAPD staff as soon as possible if they begin experiencing symptoms during the conference. For reference, please click for CDC guidelines.
- Dress/Attire: Dress how you feel, but the conference is typically casual (jeans, sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc).
- Food/Snacks: We will provide coffee service throughout the conference and offer snack breaks. Participants will be responsible for their own meals, with several restaurants within walking distance of the conference.
- T-Shirts: We will be selling NAPD T-shirts and merch through Bonfire. If you'd like one, you can order directly from .
- Feedback: Collecting feedback from our attendees is an important process in our conference planning. We encourage participants to leave feedback on each session through for individual sessions. After the conference, we will send out an overall conference survey. We thank you in advance for those willing to contribute.
I’ve registered but have never set a password:
Please email . What most likely happened is the automated email from Eventbrite/Sched did not come through OR the process of setting up your Sched account was incomplete, so your account is currently considered “Inactive.” Please email our for support. If you have your order confirmation # from Eventbrite, please include that information.
