Getting your General Convention Badge
For ALL General Convention events, you will need your name badge, so this is one of the first things you will want to acquire and you also want to keep track of it. To get your badge go to the Exhibit Hall in the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) and follow the signs to check in. When you go to get your GC badge, you will need to have a photo ID and you will also sign a Liability Waiver and Photo Release.
Download/connect to the General Convention App
At the 81st General Convention, let the app be your personal guide, allowing you to discover interactive maps, exhibitor information, the full conference schedule, and the latest updates—all from the palm of your hand. This mobile app is compatible with iOS 14 and higher and Android 10 and higher.
1. Search for the “Cvent Events” app on the iOS Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Or scan the QR code to download the “Cvent Events” app.
2. Upon opening the app search for “The 81st General Convention,” and download the event to the app.
3. When you’ve identified this event, it will automatically open when you select the Cvent Events app on your phone. Don’t worry about logging in; the mobile application is available for all attendees!
Handbook for General Convention
Take a look at the Handbook for the 81st General Convention for Deputies and Bishops which will give you an overview of the 81st General Convention and more.
Locations and Information
General Convention is being held at the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), 221 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202 We will be there each day for worship, committee meetings, and when attending either the House of Deputies or the House of Bishops.
Young Adult Festival – The Lily Room, Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth St., Louisville, KY 40202.
Note: Both the KICC and YUM! Center are cashless facilities. You will need to pay with a card.
Worship
There is daily worship at General Convention. There are not paper bulletins available, please download these on your device or print them at home. https://generalconvention.org/worship-gc81/#bulletins
Kentucky night – Monday, June 24th
If you want to go, you need to register! Louisville is an experience like no other city, and to prove this, the Diocese of Kentucky has put together an exciting array of activities to showcase their town. From food truck rodeos, God Talks, Episco-Discos, Compline and Evensong, you can find out everything you need to know and register for any of these activities by going to: https://episcopalky.wufoo.com/forms/m1ukhn2307aaq0v/.
Things to Do, Where to Eat, Attendee Resources
GoToLouisville has some great resources about things to do while in the city. https://www.gotolouisville.com/things-to-do/
If you are looking for things right around the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC). https://www.gotolouisville.com/restaurants-near-kicc/
- For more Attendee Resources, check out the wonderful guide from the General Convention Office. https://generalconvention.org/attendee-resources-gc81/
- All of the Calendars for General Convention can be found in one place. So browse the Official Schedule, Affiliated Events, Episcopal Church Women, Exhibit Hall and more! https://generalconvention.org/calendars-gc81/#schedule-gc81