Notes

Jai Jinendra Amit,
We are excited to welcome you to Atlanta, Georgia, July 2th – 5th. There has been much preparation and we are sure you will have an amazing experience. In order to make your arrival from Orland Park,IL and weekend experience enjoyable, please read the information provided below.

Planning your trip:

Weather: Atlanta, Georgia

The weather in Atlanta can vary so be prepared for rain, humid and hot. Please check weather advisory prior to few days for better predictions. The current outdoor forecast is as follows:

Wednesday, July 1st

Partly cloudy. Temperature between 86-70.

Thursday, July 2nd

Partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Temperature between 85-71.

Friday, July 3trd

Partly cloudy. Temperature between 90-70.

Saturday, July 4th

Sunny. Temperature between 91-02.

Sunday, July 5th

Mostly Sunny. Temperature between 92-71.

Convention Attire:

All convention attendees should dress comfortably and respectfully throughout the weekend. During the sessions, be sure to dress comfortably, including comfortable walking shoes.

Participants in JNF and YA activities, please refer to the suggested dress code available on the website at convention.jaina.org

Some special events suggested attire is as follows:

Thursday, July 2nd: Raas Ramzat – garba/raas

Suggested attire: Indian clothes

Every convention registrant will receive complimentary Dandias for Raas Garba

Friday, July 3rd: Opening Parade and Convention Opening Ceremony.

Suggested attire: formal Indian clothes and red sari for ladies

Arrival Information:

For guests arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Transportation from Airport to Convention Center (GICC): USE free ATL SkyTrain
The guests landing at the airport take a free ATL SkyTrain to the GICC. The GICC station is the first stop along the ATL SkyTrain, transporting passengers from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

DO NOT TAKE MARTA a public transportation Train

There will be volunteers to guide attendees at the airport

Transportation from Airport to hotel:

Please check with your hotel for availability, location and timing of the shuttles from airport to hotel. Most of the hotels provide free shuttles to Airport. For airport to convention center transportation use free ATL SkyTrain.

Hotel shuttle service is available on the Purple Isle outside in the Ground Transportation Center, located at the west end of the domestic terminals building (west curb).

The west curb is located outside between the Domestic North and South Terminals.

Courtesy phones are available. Courtesy phone boards located inside the Airport near the

baggage claim areas for both the Domestic North and South Terminals.

Courtesy phones can also be found outside in the Ground Transportation Center.

For guests driving to the convention:

Hotel check-in is at the various hotels and check with the hotels for the parking fees.

Parking at convention center is free.

To go to GICC convention center, there will be shuttle buses from the hotels OR you may drive your own vehicle to GICC, parking is free at GICC.

Transportation from convention center to approved hotels:

There will be free shuttle service back and forth from convention center to convention approved hotels.

Convention Center:

GICC :Georgia International Convention Center

2000 Convention Center Concourse
College Park, GA 30337

Driving Directionsto GICC: ​

Go to​ http://www.gicc.com/directions_attend.asp?show=1

Convention center is connected to Atlanta Airport

Parking:

Parking at convention center is free during convention

For parking lot information visit http://www.gicc.com/media/GICC_parking_map_2011.jpg

Hotel Information:

Marriott Gateway - 2020 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta, GA 30337 - Phone:(404) 763-1544

Springhill Suites - 2091 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337 - Phone:(770) 907-8880

Westin Atlanta Airport - 4736 Best Rd, Atlanta, GA 30337 - Phone(404) 762-7676

Hilton Atlanta Airport - 1031 Virginia Ave. N/A, Atlanta, GA 30354 - Phone: (404) 767-9000

Atlanta Airport Marriott - 4711 Best Road, Atlanta, GA 30337 - Phone:(404) 766-7900

Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - 4601 Best Rd, College Park, GA 30337 - Phone:(404) 761-6500

Courtyard Atlanta Airport North - 3399 International Blvd, Hapeville, GA 30354 - (404) 559-1043

Courtyard Atlanta Airport South - 2050 Sullivan Rd, College Park, GA 30337 - Phone:(770) 997-2220

Registration Information:

Registration will be located in the Main Lobby and the following rooms:

Group

Registration Room

Georgia

Main Lobby

Illinois & Michigan

Swiss Room

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania & Ohio

Australian Room

Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts & Maryland

Kenyan Room

California, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina& South Carolina

Italian Room

All Other States and International

Spanish Room

On-site Registration

Board Room 1

Signs will be posted throughout the convention center to guide attendees to the specified registration areas

Pre-registered attendees:

Please wait in line with ALL of the members that are registered with you

When it is your turn, your whole group will proceed to the registration table

All members over 16 years of age will need to show a photo ID. Please make sure that the photo ID matches the registration.

Each member will get the appropriate color wrist band – please note this wrist band MUST be worn throughout the convention and is waterproof

Each member will also get a name badge

One souvenir bag will be provided per registration ID

Registration is NOT transferable to anyone else but the registered attendee

One-site registration:

On-site registration is available to those who want to attend but have not yet registered.

Please refer to the Pre-registered attendee details regarding the check-in process details

JAINA 2015 App:

Get “Whova” from the App Store or Google Play

Please sign up for the app with your social media account or email

If you are asked to enter an event-specific pass code, please enter jbcmb

App Highlights: Access agenda, maps and parking information, share photos, explore profiles of all attendees, send in-app messages, scan and exchange business cards, receive notifications from organizers, and so much more.

Scan below QR Code to download convention mobile app:

qr code

New Sponsorship opportunities:

Magnificent Temple Dwar opening ceremony

Date: Thursday July 2nd, 5.15pm

Temple Dwar opening Laabh $2501 (Max two families can sponsor)

Aarti & Mangal Divo Laabh $501 (Multiple families can take Laabh)

Spectacular Procession

Kumbh Carrying in Procession: $51/ person

Contact: Deepak Shah @ [email protected], 770-990-5309 or

Harshad Shah @ [email protected], 732-522-5736

Memorable Bhaktambar Poojan / Vidhan

Date: Saturday July 4th from 7:00AM to 8:30AM in Exhibit D at GICC

Suggested donations: $31 per person or $51 per couple

Conducted by: Dr. Abhay Dagade and Narendrabhai Nandu

Capacity: 108 Couples /216 members

JAINA will arrange pooja/vidhan samagri/plates

Deadline to sign up: 6/30/2015

Please contact Madhuben ​Shah​ at [email protected] or

Sunilji Dosi at [email protected] or

Harshadbhai Maheta at [email protected]

Preplanning for convention programs

Please visit 'convention.jaina.org' for preplanning your days at convention.

Did you remember to…

Bring your photo ID?

To pack prescription medications, cameras, batteries, rain gear, clothes, shoes, accessories for the garba?

Confirm your travel (airline & hotel) reservations to Atlanta?

Please check convention.jaina.org for current detailed information.

If you have any questions or need further information please contact any of the following:

Safe travels!

We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta!

​Sincerely,

Registration Team Facility Team Transportation Team
678.842.4120 678.523.5997 678.842.8521

Convention Board - JAINA Convention 2015