About this event
Get ready for 2026 GLD Spring Conference back at Manchester University in Fort Wayne! On Saturday, February 28, we’ll gather for a day filled with activities and specialty meetings to kick off the 2026 season! And yep, we're doing the fun Friday night Social on February 27, so put that on your calendar, too! Here's the current jam-packed schedule of presentations; a few sessions are yet to be detailed, and the link will be updated as things are added and revised: GLDIV 2026 Spring Conference Schedule TO DATE 1-30-2026.pdf
The day will again be hosted at Manchester University in northern Fort Wayne, Indiana, where the expanded building offers state-of-the-art conference rooms, large group meeting spaces, open spaces, and dining area. PS -- we're doing the Silent Auction again, so plan your donation and get ready to bid on the coveted items (Proceeds: 50% to Great Lakes Division, 50% to SCCA Foundation).
NOTE: If your region pays your registration fee and/or the ever-popular Friday night social, connect with your RE/Treasurer (many regions submit a group list of attendees, for example, others reimburse your registration fee). A paper form is available if you need it; e-mail Val.
FRIDAY EVENING SOCIAL OPTION: The always fun Friday Evening Social will be coordinated and we'll carry in the amazing Italian pasta and salad from the renowned Casa d’Angelo restaurant, where locals wait more than an hour to dine on a Friday evening. We’ll also provide dessert treats and bottled water, too. BYOB other drink choices. The Social gets RAVE Reviews every year -- try to join this year!
HOTEL GROUP RATES: Hotel Group Rates are set, with 2 hotel options, with your booking choice of Friday night and/or Saturday night. BE SURE TO VERIFY the date(s) you want to book; the hotel will otherwise assume you are staying both nights.
Best Western, $99/night. Call Hotel Reservations directly, 260-490-7950, and ask for the “SCCA Great Lakes Racing” group rate.
Hampton Inn, $120/night. Use the link here and be sure to select the correct date(s) at the top, or call Hotel Reservations directly, 260-260-399-6000. LINK: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=FWADPHX&arrivalDate=2026-02-27&departureDate=2026-03-01&groupCode=CHHSGL&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink\
Other Hotels surrounding ManchesterUniv Fort Wayne.pdf
Manchester University is located at 10627 Diebold Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845, just off I-69 (Exit #316; it offers a special “diverging diamond” experience). Numerous hotels and restaurants surround the facility.
