Where will DREAM 2027 take place? DREAM 2027 conference sessions and workshops will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street Columbus, Ohio, 43215.
How do I register for DREAM 2027?
Register by going to the Register page, then click the "Register" button on the left.
How much is the registration fee?
There are different registration fees, depending on your institution’s Network status (active ATD Network College, non-Network college) and role within the conference (sponsor, exhibitor). In addition, the fee will vary if you register before or after the early-bird deadline of Dec. 31, 2026. The Register page offers details.
What does the registration fee for DREAM 2027 cover?
Registration for DREAM 2027 will include open sessions and meetings in addition to a welcome reception on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2027.
Meals include continental breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 3; continental breakfast and lunch on Thursday, Feb. 4; and continental breakfast on Friday, Feb. 5. All dinners will be on your own.
How do I reserve a hotel room for DREAM 2027?
See the Hotel & Travel page for direct links to the official DREAM 2027 hotel room booking site. Conference Direct is the official housing bureau for the DREAM 2027 Annual Convening. Achieving the Dream has reserved room blocks for attendees at hotels in close proximity to the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Book your housing through this link.
We strongly recommend that you book your housing with them. Do not book with any housing bureau that contacts you directly. (Conference Direct will never contact you without solicitation.) Achieving the Dream and Conference Direct cannot guarantee that other housing companies are legitimate and cannot guarantee your reservation at the DREAM 2027 conference rate if you book outside of the official housing bureau.
The Hilton Columbus Downtown, located at 402 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio, will be the official Achieving the Dream, DREAM 2027 Annual Convening headquarters hotel.
The deadline for the discounted hotel rate is Monday, Jan. 11, 2027.
Which airport serves Columbus?
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The airport is approximately 20 minutes from the Greater Columbus downtown area and our conference hotels.
Taxi/Rideshare:
Taxis and rideshares like Uber/Lyft are accessible at the airport. The average cost is approximately $35–$40.
How do I prepare for the weather in Columbus?
Average daily temperatures range from a high of about 37°F to 40°F (3°C to 4°C) to a low of 22°F to 24°F (-5°C to -4°C). You can expect typical wintry conditions, including frequent clouds, light rain, mixed precipitation, and the possibility of snow. While snowfall is not a daily occurrence, February typically brings several days of measurable snow to Columbus.
How do I cancel my attendee registration?
Send notification to events@achievingthedream.org. There is a cancellation fee of $250 per registration if notification is received by Monday, Jan. 11, 2027. Any cancellation received after Jan. 11 will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee and, thus, is not eligible for a refund (including no-shows).
Will there be photography and video production during DREAM?
Photographers and videographers will be taking pictures and video at the conference. Resulting images and footage may be used for promotional and educational purposes. Registration or participation in the conference and other activities constitutes an agreement to allow ATD to use your name, likeness, image, voice, narrative, and/or appearance, as such may be embodied in any photos, video recordings, audiotapes, print publications, website, social media, and the like, taken or made on behalf of ATD both now and in the future.
Do I have to register for the entire conference, or can I select specific days or sessions?
Daily rates are offered for attendees. The Register page provides details. You must register for the DREAM conference to sign up for the pre-conference DREAM Studios.
Will any of the sessions be livestreamed or available online after the conference?
DREAM 2027 will take place in a live format and is unavailable as a livestream or recording.
Where will future DREAM annual conferences be held?
DREAM 2028 will be held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, from Feb. 22 to 25, 2028.