
WELCOME TO
LONG BEACH, CA
SUN, INNOVATION & OCEANFRONT ENERGY!
Long Beach, California, sets the perfect backdrop for IIT2026. Just 30 minutes from LAX and steps from the Pacific Ocean, Long Beach offers vibrant culture, walkable streets, and world-class dining. It’s where big ideas meet a laid-back coastal vibe.
All conference activities will take place at the Long Beach Convention Center, a modern, ocean-adjacent venue in the heart of downtown Long Beach, just steps from shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Access Exclusive Rates:
Official IIT2026 Hotels

ABOUT THE VENUE:
LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
We’ve secured special group rates for IIT2026 attendees at the following hotels - all just minutes from the Convention Center. Be sure to use the official booking links below to access these exclusive rates.
Transportation
& Parking
Long Beach is easily accessible whether you’re flying in, driving, or taking public transit. The city is served by three major airports: Long Beach Airport (LGB), just 15 minutes from downtown; Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 30 minutes away; and John Wayne Airport (SNA), roughly a 40-minute drive.
Parking at the Convention Center
Paid parking is available at the Long Beach Convention Center and in nearby lots. If you're arriving by rideshare, use the designated drop-off area at the Convention Center’s main entrance on Pine Avenue and Seaside Way.
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Parking at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown
Parking is available at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown for guests overnight as well as hourly. Overnight parking is $45 per day, and hourly parking is $12 per hour.
Parking at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach
The hotel has parking available to overnight guests for a current charge of $44 for self-parking and $49 for valet parking per day. In-and-out privileges are available to those who bill their parking to their hotel bill. Daytime parking is available for 0-4 hours at a current charge of $27.00 for self-parking and $34.00 for valet parking with no in-and-out privileges.
Parking at the Hilton Long Beach
The hotel has a special overnight self-parking rate of $27 per night. Valet parking is $40 per night.
Traveling from
abroad?
We’re thrilled to welcome attendees from around the globe. If you require a visa to enter the U.S., you may need to include a Letter of Invitation and your registration receipt with your visa application. The letter outlines the details of IIT2026 and confirms your intent to attend. Please email info@iit2026.org with the subject "Requesting Visa Letter of Invitation" to request the letter.
LETTER FROM THE MAYOR
REX RICHARDSON, MAYOR OF LONG BEACH
"It is a privilege for our city to host this prestigious gathering, uniting more than 2,500 visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and changemakers from around the globe. The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have long been recognized for producing world-class innovators, thought leaders, and trailblazers who are shaping the future of technology, business, and society at large..."







