April 30–May 2, 2007
Grand Wayne Conv. Center
Fort Wayne, IN
Killer App Expo 2007
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Register for the Killer App Expo 2007HOTEL / TRAVEL INFORMATION
HILTON FORT WAYNE AT THE GRAND FORT WAYNE CENTER
1020 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States 46802-3005
Tel: +1-260-420-1100  Fax: +1-260-424-7775

Enjoy the onsite convenience of the Hilton Hotel for Only $109 per night while rooms last. Don’t wait, make your reservation today!


The award-winning Hilton Fort Wayne is located downtown adjacent to the Grand Wayne Convention Center. The Hilton Fort Wayne, Indiana features every comfort that both business and leisure travelers appreciate to make their stay more enjoyable…..  learn more

RESERVATIONS
Make your reservations online using the Group Code KAC.

You can also make reservations by calling 260-420-1100 or 1-800-Hiltons and mention “Killer App Conference & Expo” to receive the discounted group rate.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE HILTON FORT WAYNE
I-69 to exit 102, go east on W. Jefferson to the downtown area (approx. 4 1/2 miles) to S. Calhoun. Turn left on Calhoun. The Hilton is on the left and parking is on the right in the City parking garage.

Get detailed driving instructions

LOCAL AIRPORTS
Fort Wayne Int'l Airport
Distance from hotel: 7 mi
Drive time: 15 min

Directions: Turn right out of terminal to Bluffton Road, turn left and continue to the Airport Expressway. Turn right (North) on the Expressway north, to Calhoun Street north, turn left.

Get turn by turn directions

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT
Courtesy Bus  - Call hotel to schedule a pick up
Taxi - $20

HOTEL PARKING
Covered parking is available in the city owned garage located directly across the street and connected to the hotel via the 3rd floor skywalk. Overnight guests may exchange their parking slips for discounted passes at time of check-in. The discounted charge is $7 a day. There is also surface parking available on either site of the Convention Center the charge is $3 a day.

See list of other Fort Wayne Hotels


THE GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER
The Grand Wayne Convention Center is host to over 500 events annually and is the site of this year’s Killer App Conference & Expo. The creative design, cutting edge technology including Fiber to every room, and an excellent layout for break out sessions and exhibitors make it the perfect venue for the inaugural event.

TRAVELING TO THE GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER
Fort Wayne is within 300 miles of 21 percent of the total U.S. population, making an ideal location for Killer App Conference & Expo. Fort Wayne is surrounded by several major Midwestern cities, such as Chicago, Detroit, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Louisville and Milwaukee; and is easily accessible by highway or air.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From the South: Take I-69 North to Exit 102, Jefferson Blvd; continue on Jefferson Blvd. until you reach downtown Fort Wayne, then move into the far left lane. The Grand Wayne Center is on your left, across from The Embassy Theater. Drive one more block to the Jefferson Blvd. entrance of the Parking Garage. The skywalk bridge is located on the third floor of the garage.

From the Northwest: Take U.S. 30 East until you reach U.S. 27 South (Northrop St./Clinton); turn right and travel directly into downtown Fort Wayne; turn RIGHT onto Washington Blvd. and move into the left lane. Proceed one block and turn LEFT onto Calhoun Street. The Parking Garage entrance is on your left, across from the Hilton Hotel. The skywalk bridge is located on the third floor of the garage.

From the North: Take I-69 South to Exit 112, using the Coldwater Road South ramp. Travel south on Coldwater Road until it merges with Clinton Street. Continue on Clinton Street into downtown Fort Wayne; turn RIGHT onto Washington Blvd. and move into the left lane. Proceed one block and turn LEFT onto Calhoun Street. The Parking Garage entrance is on your left, across from the Hilton Hotel. The skywalk bridge is located on the third floor of the garage.

From the East: From the East via SR 14 or US 30 (930 East)
Follow highway West through New Haven. Approaching Fort Wayne - route is named Washington Blvd. Follow Washington Blvd. to downtown Fort Wayne. Turn left onto Calhoun Street. Park in Civic Center Parking Garage, turn left into garage mid-block. Grand Wayne Center is attached to Hilton Hotel. Parking Garage level 3 connects by skywalk to Hotel and Grand Wayne Center level 2.


DRIVING TIME FROM SELECT CITIES
City Driving Time
Chicago 3 1/2 hours
Cincinnati 4 hours
Cleveland 4 hours
Columbus, Ohio   4 hours
Detroit 2 hours
Evansville 5 hours
Indianapolis 2 hours
Loiusville 4 hours
Milwaukee 5 hours
South Bend 2 hours

For a map of local highways click here

PARKING AT THE CONVENTION CENTER
Parking at the Grand Wayne Center is easiest in the municipal garage on Calhoun Street, directly across from the Hilton.  A skywalk on the third level of the garage connects to the second level of the Hilton.  Parking costs $7.00 for 12 to 24 hours.