Joint gathering for GoNeDigiTal and Theologies of the Digital conference

This year we will hold the annual conference in conjunction with the Theologies of the Digital conference held at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. We will meet in the mornings to watch and discuss the (online) presentations for the GoNeDigiTal conference (3-5 June) and then meet for the in-person sessions of the in the afternoons for the Theologies of the Digital conference (4-6 June). There will also be some socials.

See programme here

You are welcome to join the GoNeDigiTal conference only, Theologies of the Digital only, or both.

You will need to book your own accommodation and travel to Chicago (see information below). Catering will be offered on campus (a small fee might apply). For registration or further question please contact kate.ott@garrett.edu

Location

Conference to be held at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

2121 Sheridan Road,

Evanston, IL, USA 60201

https://www.garrett.edu/

The campus is in Evanston, IL, the first of the northern Chicago suburbs. For more information see, https://www.cityofevanston.org/residents/new-residents.

Air travel

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

For public transportation, use the Pace Pulse Dempster Line - https://www.pacebus.com/project/pulse-dempster-line

The final stop on the Pulse bus is the Davis street stop in Evanston. From there it is a 10-15 minute walk to campus.

Download the Ventra app to set up an account to pay for the bus. https://www.ventrachicago.com/

Chicago Midway International Airport

For public transportation use the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) elevated trains. The Orange line goes to and from Midway. Depending on the time of day, you can connect to the Purple line express to Linden which stops at all Evanston stops (1-1.5 hours). Or take the Red Line to Howard to connect with the Purple line (1.5-2 hours).

Download the Ventra app to set up an account and see train locations and timing (Google maps is also reliable to map you via public transportation). https://www.ventrachicago.com/

Hotels

(NOTE: there are also AirBnB options in the area)

Graduate by Hilton Evanston

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ordgegu-graduate-evanston/

Closest - more about ambiance than amenities

Hilton Orrington/Evanston

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ordoehf-hilton-orrington-evanston/

Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston

https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-house/en-US/chixe-hyatt-house-chicago-evanston

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ordevgi-hilton-garden-inn-chicago-north-shore-evanston/

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG Hotel

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/evanston/chine/hoteldetail