2025 TDU Convention Logistics

The 2025 TDU Convention, Nov 7-9 in Chicago is almost here. Read below for details on schedule, getting there, hotel, food, and more.

Saturday, November 11 at 10 AM ET - Local 135 TDU Convention Orientation Call

Dial in: 1-302-202-1118
Enter Code: 783993

The Schedule

Convention registration opens Friday morning at 10:00 am, workshops begin at 1 pm and run through the afternoon, followed by a banquet dinner program.

On Saturday morning, registration opens at 8 am. Our first session will begin at 9:30 am. Workshops and programs will be held all day and into the evening, including a Saturday night banquet.

On Sunday morning, we will have workshops from 9:00 am to 1:45 pm. The closing session of the Convention will end around 2:45 pm.

If you have any questions regarding the convention or your registration, give us a call at 313-842-2615.

Workshops

The full program book will be provided to you at the registration table. You can get a sneak-peek at the workshop and session schedule here.

For an overview of workshops on offer, see the one-page workshop guide.

Getting There

The Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare is located at 5440 N River Rd, Rosemont IL 60018. The Crowne Plaza has a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport.

You can also take a taxi or rideshare. The trip is inexpensive and the fastest way to get to the Convention.

Parking: Discounted $15.00/car either overnight or day parking.

Your Hotel Reservation

We want to make sure that your room is correctly reserved. Please let us know right away of any changes in your arrival or departure date to make sure your room will be available when you need it.

If you are sharing a room, make sure we have that information to allow for easy check-in. Call TDU, not the Crowne Plaza, with any reservation changes: 313-842-2615.

Food Information

Full convention registration includes dinner on Friday and Saturday and lunch on Saturday and Sunday. There will be buffets with vegetarian and meat options.

There will be grab-and-go lunches available for purchase on Friday.

If you have special food needs such as food allergies let us know right away and we will do our best to accommodate you.