Attendee Information

The 2026 CIS Annual Meeting will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans in New Orleans, LA. All Annual Meeting activities will take place at the hotel.

500 Canal Street; New Orleans, LA; United States

Reservations at the Annual Meeting hotel will close April 13, 2026, or until the CIS block fills up. After this date, rooms may still be available at the hotel but are not guaranteed at the CIS Annual Meeting rate.

Room Rates: 

Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 14.45% plus additional $3.00 per room per night occupancy tax) in effect at the time of check-out, as well as a New Orleans & Company Tourism Support Assessment of 1.75% of each room rate, per room per night.

Why stay at the conference hotel?

• Help keep meeting costs down for attendees, especially students. The more attendees who stay at the host hotel, the better negotiating power CIS has for lower room rates at future conference hotel properties!
• Conveniently access conference sessions, networking events, and other special activities.
• Easily return to your room if you forgot something or need a break.