Location
Discover Utah!

Each year as a national organization, WBENC is proud to bring our National Conference to a different corner of the country, bringing together small and medium-sized businesses, corporate members, and partners from coast to coast! This year, we’re headed to innovative Salt Lake City—a fast-growing business hub where entrepreneurial spirit, opportunity, and collaboration align with the energy of the WBENC network!

Utah offers more than stunning scenery; it’s a place built for growth. Known for its thriving startup cultureexpanding industries, and strong sense of connection, the state inspires fresh perspectives and bold ideas. From vibrant cities and charming towns to some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in the country, the state invites big thinking. Home to five National Parks—and with Yellowstone just a short drive away—Utah encourages you to expand your vision both in business and beyond the boardroom.

This year’s host city sets the stage for breakthrough ideas and represents a defining moment in our shared journey of IMPACT, creating a ripple effect that extends beyond the conference into industries and communities everywhere.

Join us for the WBENC National Conference and make the most of your trip by exploring all that Utah has to offer!

New this year: After the conference wraps up, opt in for a group activity and experience the sights with fellow attendees. We’re excited to offer optional tours for conference attendees! To make each tour possible, a minimum number of participants is required. If enough attendees sign up, we’ll confirm the tour and share final details. We encourage you to register early to help us make it happen! Learn more below!

Delta Flight Discount

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer SPECIAL DISCOUNTS to Salt Lake City, Utah, for the WBENC National Conference!

In addition, Delta has provided a SkyMiles for Business loyalty program promotion. WBEs that enroll by December 31, 2026, using promo code SM4BSCD will receive a complimentary upgrade to Plus Status for their first year! Learn More & Access the Discount Code

Book flights online or call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code  NY4KZ

*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the Delta reservation 800 number.

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Hotel & Travel Information

Salt Lake City, UT

We are excited to bring the 2026 WBENC National Conference to Salt Lake City! The National Conference will take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center.

Conference Hotels

Click on each to learn more about the hotels! Ordered by price.

All Hotels at a Glance

To help you choose the hotel that best fits your needs, we’ve created a visual overview of all available conference hotels. Click the image below to view key details for each property—including location, amenities, and other unique features—before booking your stay.

 

Add-on Thursday Excursions
Antelope Island Tour

Experience spectacular views of the Great Salt Lake, step back in time with a visit to the historic Fielding Garr Ranch, enjoy viewing opportunities of free-ranging bison, mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorns, and millions of birds who congregate along the shores of the Great Salt Lake.  
Cost: $115 
Time: 2:00 PM – 7:15 PM 
Included: Transportation, Boxed Dinner, Bottled Water, Local Tour Guides, and Park Entry Fee 

Add this excursion on during your Conference registration process! Registration is opening soon!

We’re excited to offer optional tours for conference attendees! To make each tour possible, a minimum number of participants is required. If enough attendees sign up, we’ll confirm the tour and share final details. We encourage you to register early to help us make it happen!

Sundance Resort Zipline Tour

Enjoy a relaxing and scenic motorcoach ride up Provo Canyon toward Sundance Resort with views of dramatic limestone cliffs, cascading mountain streams, and wide vistas of the Wasatch Range unfolding as you approach the base of Mount Timpanogos. The Sundance Zip Tour experience features all three of the resort’s summer chairlifts—offering sweeping panoramic views—as well as a demo zipline and three full-length spans. Participants can also relax on the lodge decks, browse the General Store, or grab a bite at one of the on-site restaurants 
Cost: $250 
Time: 1:00 PM – 8:20 PM  
Included: Transportation, Boxed Dinner, Bottled Water, 1 Demo Zipline, 3 Full Length Ziplines, and Local Tour Guides  

Add this excursion on during your Conference registration process! Registration is opening soon!

We’re excited to offer optional tours for conference attendees! To make each tour possible, a minimum number of participants is required. If enough attendees sign up, we’ll confirm the tour and share final details. We encourage you to register early to help us make it happen!

 

Bonneville Salt Flats

Explores this natural phenomenon unlike any other, taking you across its vast 30,000-acre expanse and into its fascinating history. Walk across the seemingly endless salt crust, capturing panoramic photos and experiencing the awe-inspiring flatness that makes the Bonneville Salt Flats so legendary. Learn about the land speed racing that takes place here, where legendary feats of speed were achieved, and the Tree of Life Sculpture a captivating landmark amidst the vast desert landscape.
Cost: $115
Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Included: Transportation, Boxed Dinner, Bottled Water, Park Entrance Fee, Local Tour Guides

Add this excursion on during your Conference registration process! Registration is opening soon!

We’re excited to offer optional tours for conference attendees! To make each tour possible, a minimum number of participants is required. If enough attendees sign up, we’ll confirm the tour and share final details. We encourage you to register early to help us make it happen!

Gold Metal Wine Tour at Utah Olympic Park

Visit Utah Olympic Park, highlighting the 2002 Olympic Events and the future of the 2034 Winter Olympics while you enjoy five American gold-winning wines. During the tour, a Utah Olympic Park tour guide shares facts, stories and access to Olympic facilities while a sommelier explains facts about the wine and why it was selected to pair with each stop on the tour. This tour requires attendees to walk up to 100 yards on uneven terrain and climb stairs.
Cost: $250
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Included: Transportation, Park Entrance Fee, Utah Olympic Park Tour Guides, Wine Samples, and light snacks.

Add this excursion on during your Conference registration process! Registration is opening soon!

We’re excited to offer optional tours for conference attendees! To make each tour possible, a minimum number of participants is required. If enough attendees sign up, we’ll confirm the tour and share final details. We encourage you to register early to help us make it happen!

Attendee, Hotel and Exhibitor Alert (click the + to read the full alert)
EXHIBITOR SERVICE “SCAMS” AND HOUSING “PIRATES” AND “POACHERS”
AN IMPORTANT ALERT FROM WBENC ABOUT EXHIBITOR SERVICE “SCAMS” AND HOUSING “PIRATES” AND “POACHERS”

You may recall that in previous years WBENC made you aware of unauthorized parties contacting National Conference attendees, sponsors and exhibitors about securing hotel rooms for our event. We advised you to be on guard for these “pirates” or “poachers” (meeting industry terminology) who are relentless and might contact you with bogus discounts for hotel rooms or room blocks. Please stay on alert for these inquiries by unauthorized entities with regard to our 2026 conference in Salt Lake City as well.

However, we also want to advise you that companies claiming to offer exhibitor services (such as inclusion in an exhibitor directory) have contacted some of our exhibitors from 2025 about the 2026 Conference requesting that they review, verify, and confirm pre-registered data for an Exhibitor Directory for Fairs and Exhibitions.

This request is not associated with WBENC, even though the communication references both WBENC and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council in Washington, D.C. Do not respond to any communication requesting you verify exhibitor registration or any personal/company information.

WBENC will not solicit information to make hotel reservations or request that you take any other action related to the upcoming 2026 National Conference in Salt Lake City unless the message comes directly from WBENC, Trattativa Meetings & Events, Map Your Show, BlueWater Technologies, Maritz, or our exhibit services provider, Hargrove, Inc., or appears on the official conference website – www.wbenc.org/conference.

Bonvoy App
Already reserved your room at the Marriott? Get ready for easy arrival and check-in now by downloading the Marriott Bonvoy mobile application, which provides a more welcoming experience for guests, decreases physical touch, and less time spent at the front desk!

Download the Marriott Bonvoy app

For questions regarding hotel block reservations or to cancel your hotel booking, please contact WBENC Reservations

Travel Information
ADA Accessibility

ADA Accessibility

Throughout the Conference Center all interior and exterior public spaces are accessible to guests with disabilities.

Wheelchairs and Electric Scooters
The Salt Palace Convention Center offers per-day rate rentals of mobility scooters and wheelchairs. For ease of use, rentals can be picked-up and dropped-off at the Salt Palace’s Guest Services office located on the lower mezzanine level outside of Hall A. For more information and to place an order please follow this link or contact 385-468-2229. We recommend calling one-month out to make a reservation.

Guest Room Accommodations
Guest room accommodations differ with each hotel. Please visit your hotel website for accessibility information.

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to wbenccustsvc@wbenc.org.

Explore Salt Lake City

Taking some time to enjoy Salt Lake City? Click here for tools to plan your trip!

Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport
Visit SLC Airport Website

Phone: +1 801-575-2400

Address:
3920 W. Terminal Dr.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84122

 

Taxi & Ride Share
  • Cab fare from the SLC airport to hotels is approximately $23-28 one way and takes 12 minutes.
  • Uber and Lyft are also available at the same price.
Shuttle Services

There will not be an official conference shuttle available to/from the airport.

Taxi, and Uber/Lyft rideshare services are available. For more information about ground transportation, visit the Salt Lake City Airport Website.

Parking

The Salt Palace Convention Center offers two convenient underground automated garages that are open 24 hours a day:

    • 200 South Lot – Two Entrances: Enter off of 200 South between West Temple and 200 West or enter off of 200 West just south of the dock entrance.
    • 300 West Lot – Two Entrances: Enter off of 300 West between 100 South and South Temple or enter off of 100 South between 200 West just past the Japanese Garden.
    • Accessible parking available in both lots.
    • Bicycles racks are located in the garages and in various places outside the facility.
    • Continuous security surveillance.
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