Empowering Empathy 2025
We are excited for you to join us on April 10 at the iHotel and Illinois Conference Center to learn about the challenges and explore how Empathy can be trained using extended reality (VR/AR/MR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and help construct a roadmap for a future Center for Empathy Research and Training.
Event Details
Travel Planning Information
Venue
The event will be held at the iHotel and Illinois Conference Center - 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820.
Parking
Free parking is available on site.
Hotel
The iHotel is the recommended hotel for the event, but there are several other hotel options in town.
Hotel room block information coming soon or feel free to book on your own.
Transportation
Champaign-Urbana has a convenient local Willard Airport, but the campus is easily accessible by car from other major city airports as well.
Willard Airport
Willard Airport at the University of Illinois has flights from and to Chicago O'Hare and Dallas and offers a convenient option.
Other Major City Airports
- Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Bloomington-Normal Regional Airport (BMI)
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
- Lambert-St Louis International Airport (STL)
Trains and Buses
Amtrak provides daily rail passenger service to and from Chicago. Peoria Charter provides bus services to and from Chicago. Get more information on these services on the City of Champaign public transportation page.