
Unless otherwise noted on the Expo schedule, all activities will take place at the Indiana Convention Center.
In partnership with Site & Stay, Sun Shading Expo has secured discounted rates at a selection of Indianapolis hotels.
We know plans change, so to help ease your travel planning, Site & Stay, the only official hotel provider for the event, offers convenient hotel options with flexible change and cancellation policies. We encourage you to book through them early for the best selection and price.

Book, Save, Benefit
Hotel reservations are provided by Site & Stay, the official housing partner of Sun Shading Expo. Benefits of booking within the official housing block include:
- Priority Placement – Stay close to the action with access to prime hotel locations secured at exclusive event rates. This creates the perfect opportunity to rub elbows with your fellow attendees after the event concludes each day back at the hotels.
- Flexible Room Management – Enjoy easy modifications, name changes, and personalized support to accommodate your team’s evolving needs.
- One Point of Contact – The dedicated concierge team is here to handle all booking logistics, freeing you up to focus on a successful event.
- Discounted Rates – Take advantage of negotiated rates with no extra service charges
- Support the Event – Booking within the official block helps event organizers meet required hotel commitments, keeping registration fees and overall event costs down.
- Protection from Hotel Oversells – Guests booked within the official block are prioritized in the event of an oversell situation, reducing the risk of being “walked” to another property.
Indy delivers big-city energy with a welcoming, Midwest charm.
Indianapolis is a city known for fast cars and blockbuster events with a flourishing culinary and brewing scene, thriving cultural institutions, cool neighborhoods, and so much more. Did you know Indy was named the most ‘Underrated Food City in America’ by Condé Nast Traveler? Indy’s diverse culinary scene is booming, from tried-and-true eateries to some newcomer favorites. Enjoy this Midwestern legendary hospitality.
001-888-872 6501 / 001-801-903 1791 (International)
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM EST

All reservations made through Sun Shading Expo’s official housing company ConferenceDirect are guaranteed the lowest rate. ConferenceDirect is the ONLY official Housing company for Sun Shading Expo 2025.
If you are contacted by a company other than ConferenceDirect, please contact Sun Shading Expo Show Management immediately at elyse.cyr@messe-stuttgart.com. Messe Stuttgart Inc. will work to prevent these companies from contacting our exhibitors and attendees.
Are you an exhibitor looking to reserve ten or more hotel rooms for your exhibit booth staff?
Email Julie to get started –Julie.Reilly@conferencedirect.com.

Flying to Indianapolis doesn’t get any more convenient than arriving at the Indianapolis (IND) Airport, this airport gets you close to all the great things to do in the city.
Other airports located near the convention center are:
- Covington (CVG) (94.6 miles)
- Fort Wayne (FWA) (99.4 miles)
- Dayton (DAY) (104.1 miles)
- Louisville (SDF)

Getting to and parking at the Indianapolis Convention Center is easy!
Visit Indianapolis Convention Center for additional information on the venue.