2024 IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition
New Orleans, LA
When visiting the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center you will be stepping into a new world and culture steeped in tradition that is like no other anywhere! Steeped in the history and unique culture of New Orleans, you will find our smiles are brighter and our laughs heartier. You will hear the sweet sounds of a live jazz band when you’re walking from meeting to meeting, and you can’t help but notice the famous southern hospitality of our staff and the incredible taste of our home-grown, world-class cuisine.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The world famous French Quarter, our architecturally significant and distinct neighborhoods, and the iconic Mississippi River are just minutes from our doorstep. Once your work day is done, you can enjoy the truly festive atmosphere of New Orleans – one of the most celebrated cities in all the world! Home to some of the best cuisine and restaurants in the country, the most talented musicians, incredible museums, and historic landmarks, there’s always a life-long memory to be made around every corner.
New Orleans isn’t just a location for a meeting … it’s the place where lasting memories are made and where you’ll have an experience that you’ll never forget!
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for IADR and AADOCR attendee travel to New Orleans. Please click here to book your flights.
You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM2W7. *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the Delta reservation 800 number.
Ride app services pick up passengers outside of Level 1 Baggage Claim on the middle curb.
KREWECAR – rideshare redefined.
Lighten your load – ride with KreweCar. We provide car seats for your family adventures. Traveling without kids? That’s no problem. Our drivers keep their cars clean and are the most thoroughly vetted rideshare drivers – background checks and drug screens are required.
How it works:
Download the KreweCar rider app. Reserve your ride with KreweCar when you are planning your trip and booking your flight. All rides with KreweCar are booked in advance. Rides can be booked anywhere from 6 hours to 2 months in advance.
Put in the ride request information.
A driver will accept the ride. Your flight is tracked based on the flight information you provide, so your driver will know if your flight is early or delayed and will be there on time.
When the driver is on the way, you will be able to see his or her photo and license plate number in your app.
KreweCar riders should exit Doors 9-11, cross the walkway to the middle curb, and be ready for pick up by the KreweCar sign at the end of the rideshare lane.
Safety Tips: When using any ride app service, ensure that you are getting into the right car by following a few simple steps. Always be sure that the automobile’s license plate, make and model, and driver photo match the information provided in your app. Ride app services can only be requested through the app, so never get in a car where the vehicle’s appearance or driver’s identity doesn’t match the information displayed in your app.
*A parent or guardian must be present in the vehicle with any minors. Parents/Guardians are responsible for selecting the appropriate car seat for their child (ren) in addition to securing the child (ren) in the car seat, ensuring the proper installation and position for the child (ren).
To ride with Lyft, exit Doors 7-9, cross the walkway to the middle curb, and join the queue. Click here for detailed instructions for Lyft.
Lyft Fast Match is available at MSY.
How it works:
Enter your destination, and request a standard Lyft ride.
If available, you’ll see a new screen pop up in your app. Tap Get code to get your unique four-digit code.
Follow the directions and join the Lyft Fast Match line. (A friendly Lyft ambassador will be there to assist you.)
When you get to the front of the line, show your code to the driver. Once you’re matched, hop in, and be on your way.
Safety Tips: When using any ride app service, ensure that you are getting into the right car by following a few simple steps. Always be sure that the automobile’s license plate, make and model, and driver photo match the information provided in your app. Ride app services can only be requested through the app, so never get in a car where the vehicle’s appearance or driver’s identity doesn’t match the information displayed in your app.
Uber riders should exit Doors 9-11, cross the walkway to the middle curb, and join the queue. Click here for detailed instructions for Uber.
How it works:
Request an UberX trip to receive a 6-digit personal identification number (PIN).
Walk to the Uber pickup zone and join the line.
Share your unique PIN with the first available driver.
Verify vehicle and driver details before you get into the vehicle.
For non-Uber X requests, request when you have your bags and are ready to go. You will meet your driver on the middle curb outside of Baggage Claim at Zone 3. Verify vehicle and driver details before you get into the vehicle.
Uber Reserve is now available at MSY!
After you book your flight, you can reserve your ride up to 30 days in advance, so you know your ride is taken care of before you arrive.
Uber will automatically adjust your reservation based on the flight information you provide, so your driver is ready and waiting at the airport when your flight lands –whether it’s on time, early or delayed.
Even though your ride will be requested for you when you land, it’ll only come pick you up when you’re ready. With options for pickup in 20 minutes, 10 minutes or as soon as possible, Uber’s “Ready When You Are” feature allows riders to select a pickup time depending on how long they think it’ll take for them to get off the flight and gather their luggage.
Uber: $38.00/$25 minutes (account and credit card required)
Avoid parking and traffic by utilizing public transit to and from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Service to Downtown New Orleans from the airport is available via the Jefferson Transit Authority (JET) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). Bus service is available from Level 1 Baggage Claim outside Door 2, Zones B4 and B5.
Jefferson Transit Authority (JET)
Bus fare for the Veterans-Airport (E1) bus operated by JET is $2.00. The fare boxes will accept $1, $5, $10, $20 dollar bills and all U.S. coins. The Veterans-Airport (E1) bus provides service from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, to Downtown, with a total travel time of approximately fifty (50) minutes. For more information on public transit in the area, including accessibility, route, and fare information, please visit the Jefferson Transit website.
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)
The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provides the Airport Express (202) Bus with service to and from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport into New Orleans. Pick up locations for the Airport Express (202) Bus in New Orleans include two separate Downtown New Orleans locations. Bus stops include Elk Place at Cleveland, or the Union Passenger Terminal/Bus Bay 2. Bus fare for this route is $1.25. For complete bus schedule information, pick up locations, and route information, please click here.
Please be aware that only the Regional Ride Day pass can be used on both JET and RTA systems. All other JET fares and passes are non-transferable to the RTA system. To utilize the RTA system, JeT riders must pay RTA fare or purchase a Jazzy Pass (if not using a Regional Ride pass).
Private Transportation: Riverbend Limousine & Tours is a local, family-owned business dedicated to providing clients with safe and reliable transportation.
Child Care Resources will be provided by IADR with advance registration on site at the Convention Center. To receive information on childcare please email @email.
Accommodations can be made at the Medical Services Stations in Lobbies B, F & H of the Convention Center
IADR has members worldwide, many of whom travel to the United States for work, collaboration, or meetings. Find information on obtaining a US visa, the visa waiver program for travelers from selected countries, and more.
Obtain a Visa Letter
Registered attendees
Registered attendees may request a general visa letter of invitation at the time of registration.
Visa letters will be issued only for registered attendees.
Attendees can request a visa letter during the online registration process by selecting one of the two options below:
Attendee requiring visa letter, or
Student requiring visa letter (only for student attendees).
All visa letters will be sent via email by default.
Once payment is completed, the visa letter will be sent automatically via email. There will be a link on the top of the page to retrieve the PDF version of the letter.
A visa letter with a wet signature can be requested during the online registration process. The letter will be sent via regular mail within 2 business days to the mailing address listed on your account. There is no tracking number for this service. It may take up to 10 business days or longer to receive the mail, depending on the local postal service.
An express shipping visa letter is available for an additional fee and can be added to the registration during the online process. The letter will be sent within 2 business days. It may take 3-5 days for the letter to arrive depending on the location and local situation.
If you have already completed the online registration and did not request a wet signature, or would like to pay for an express shipping, please email @email. Please make sure the mailing address on your account is valid.
The required information to request the visa letter are:
Name as it appears on passport
Date of Birth: Monday/Day/Year
Passport Number
Nationality
As a reminder: Express Shipping for visa letter is not refundable.
