IDEA Conference Lodging
We are excited to welcome you to our upcoming Conference, which will take place over two and a half days: Tuesday, August 18, Wednesday, August 19, and Thursday, August 20. View our general daily agenda for each day’s events, including start and end times. A more detailed schedule will be announced in August.
In addition, we will be hosting Preconference sessions on Monday, August 17, exclusively for specific groups. More details about the Preconference will be shared soon.
Hotel Accommodations at the Grand Hyatt Resort in Scottsdale, AZ
Conference Information
- Conference Dates: August 18–20, 2026
- Preconference: August 17, 2026
Room Block Availability:
- Check-in: Monday, August 17 (after 4:00 PM)
- Check-out: Thursday, August 20 (by 11:00 AM)
This means participants may reserve accommodation for the nights of Monday, August 17; Tuesday, August 18; and Wednesday, August 19. Please note, guests booking outside the room block dates will be solely responsible for parking fees, service charges, and any other expenses incurred during their stay.
Conference Room Block Rate: $199 per night (excluding taxes)
Reservations must be made through the ADE/ESS IDEA Conference Grand Hyatt Scottsdale booking site to receive the $199 rate.
Last Date to Book at Conference Rate: July 27, 2026
Important Lodging Notice
The conference room block rate for Arizona’s 2026 IDEA Conference is $199/night (not including taxes), which exceeds the state rate of $113/night. This price may mean that your organization will not reimburse the full amount of your lodging expenses unless you request an exception prior to the conference. Participants are encouraged to clarify any lodging reimbursement policies with their respective employer.
Typically, when rooms at a conference hotel are contracted at a higher rate than the State allowable nightly rate, supplemental documentation may be necessary to request an exception. Please use this document to support an exception
