Announcing CDPI's Spring 2026 Conference: May 29, 2026
"Historic Roots, Future Routes: Evolving Career Services Together"
Join the 2025-2026 CDPI Board at the 2026 CDPI Spring Conference, to be held in historic Madison, IN at Hanover College! You will have the opportunity to connect with career services professionals from throughout the state of Indiana and reflect on "Historic Roots, Future Routes," and how we will be "Evolving Career Services Together."
Location:
Brown Campus Center, Hanover College
517 Ball Dr
Hanover, IN 47243
See attached Campus Map.
Additional directions will be included in confirmation materials.
Early-bird deadline is April 3!
Parking:
All parking areas are shaded black on the campus map. The conference will center around Brown Campus Center (15), with two breakouts across the street in Lynn Hall (31). There is handicap parking closer to Brown Campus Center (15) if needed. You will receive a visitors parking pass to print and put on your car dashboard closer to the event. All parking is free.
Lodging:
Choose from 2 wonderful options!
1) Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Madison Historic Eagle Cotton Mill - $159.00/night
Last day to book is Tuesday, April 28.
Free parking in and around the hotel grounds!
(Click the hotel name above to book with the CDPI rate.)
2) Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls State Park - $141.99/night
Last day to book is Tuesday, April 28.
Free parking in and around hotel grounds!
(To make a reservation, call the Central Reservations System - 877-563-4371 and give the CDPI code: 0528CDCareer Development Professionals Of IN0528CD, OR click on hotel name to book online.)
Additional Activities:
Can't get enough of your CDPI colleagues? Join us for more!
1) Preconference session on AI in Career Development - Thursday, May 28, 12-5pm
Join us at the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Madison Historic Eagle Cotton Mill "Pickler House" for this timely session on AI in career development. (Check back for more details as they come available!)
Make sure to register separately on the conference website.
Cost: $50/person
2) Pre-Conference Happy Hour - Thursday, May 28, 5:00ish
Join us in the bar area of the Fairfield Marriott hotel after the pre-conference event (around 5pm) for a pre-conference Happy Hour! Drink tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. No need to pre-register.
3) Historic Madison Trolley Ride - Thursday, May 28, 6:30-8pm
Pick up and drop off at the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites. Space is limited to the first 60 people.
Make sure to register separately on the conference website.
Cost: $10/person
Making it a Weekend?!
If you have time… make sure to bring your hiking gear to explore our on-campus trails. Please keep in mind there are some very high cliffs and rugged terrain, so please be careful and explore at your own risk!
Additionally, check out Visit Madison if you plan to enjoy Memorial Day Weekend in Madison!
