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Please email registration@jaina.org for assistance.

Yes. All volunteers must register for the convention and pay the applicable registration fee. Convention registration is already heavily subsidized.

No separate family or senior discount categories are offered because convention registration is already highly subsidized.

Yes, every attendee must be registered regardless of age. Ages 0–6 are free. Ages 7–17 are $50 less than the adult (18+) rate. Age is based on the attendee's age in July 2027.

No. Registration is currently offered only for the full convention.

Yes. The Convention is open to everyone who wants to learn more about Jainism and participate in the gathering.

Use the Registration & Pricing page and click Register to continue to the convention registration portal.

Please refer to the current fee table on the Registration & Pricing page. Pricing increases over time, so registering earlier secures the lower published rate.

Registration pricing increases over time. Register early to secure the lower rate and access the hotel reservation process sooner. See the Registration & Pricing page for the current fee structure.

Registration is available online or on-site based on availability. Please email registration@jaina.org with your details so the team can assist you.

On-site registration may be available based on capacity. Advance online registration is strongly recommended.

All four days of convention programming, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, plus access to age-based tracks and convention activities. Hotel accommodations are booked and paid for separately.

Yes. You can add family members through the registration process. Every attendee, including children ages 0–6, must be registered.

Cancellations can be made through your registration portal. Please review the current cancellation policy on the Registration & Pricing page.

Registrations are non-transferable unless an exception is approved by the Convention Convener.

Please email convener@jaina.org and provide details of your situation.

Please email eventplanning@jainaoffice.org and provide your information.

Please contact registration@jaina.org to retrieve your registration details.

Please contact registration@jaina.org to confirm your registration details.

Yes. Registered attendees will receive convention credentials. On-site instructions will be provided closer to the event.

There are two convention hotels. The Hilton Anatole in Dallas is the convention headquarters, with guest rooms, programs, dining and evening events on the same property. Additional guest rooms are available at the Hilton Garden Inn, which is just next door at 2325 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207, with a convention shuttle running to the Anatole.

No. Hotel accommodations must be booked and paid for separately. The convention registration fee covers convention activities and included meals.

The convention hotel booking process and negotiated room block are available to registered attendees. You will have access to book your hotel room once you register.

You can book 1 room per 2 people registered in your account (for example, a family of 4 can book a maximum of 2 rooms). The Convention team reserves the right to cancel any extra rooms booked.

Hotel reservations can be cancelled through March 31, 2027 for a full refund. After March 31, 2027, hotel reservations are 100% non-refundable.

All Convention programming takes place at the Hilton Anatole. Attendees staying at the Hilton Garden Inn can use the Convention shuttle to reach sessions, meals and evening programs.

Yes. A convention shuttle will run between the Hilton Garden Inn and the Hilton Anatole so guests staying at the Hilton Garden Inn can reach sessions, meals and evening programs. Shuttle times will be published closer to the convention.

No. The convention shuttle runs between the Hilton Garden Inn and the Hilton Anatole, so you do not need to drive or pay for parking at the Anatole. Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are also available.

Dallas is served by Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL).

No airport transportation is planned. Attendees can use Uber, Lyft or other transportation from DFW International Airport or Dallas Love Field.

Yes. Parking will be available at a discounted rate. Local attendees are encouraged to carpool. The current estimate is a 20% discount for registered overnight and daily guests, with parking estimated at approximately $32 per night, subject to final hotel pricing.

Suggested attractions include Dallas Zoo, Fort Worth Stockyards, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Children's Aquarium, Reunion Tower, Dallas Arts District, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.

Yes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the convention registration fee.

Yes. Only Jain food will be served, and a Jain vegan option will also be available.

Yes. Vegan meals will be available for attendees who request them during registration. For other dietary requests, please email food@jainaoffice.org.

Breakfast is scheduled from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM, lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, and dinner from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Snacks are scheduled from 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM and 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Meals are for registered attendees only.

Yes. Please update your requirements in your member profile. For additional questions, email food@jainaoffice.org.

The convention will serve Jain meals for registered attendees. Families should note any specific dietary needs during registration.

Kids' Club programming information will be added as details are finalized. Please check the For Families page regularly for updates.

Yes. Children ages 0–6 attend free, but they still must be registered.

Yes. The convention brings multiple generations together, with age-appropriate programming and a single convention headquarters at the Hilton Anatole.

Young Jains of America (YJA) provides dedicated youth programming and community experiences.

Young Jain Professionals (YJP) provides professional, social and networking programming for young adults.

Jain Connect is a community and networking program for young adults.

The Jain Academic Bowl (JAB) is a youth competition focused on knowledge of Jain principles, history and practice.

Yes. Some programs are designed for all age groups, while others are tailored to specific age groups. Please check the Program & Schedule information as details are released.

Youth program locations and details will be posted on the JAINA Convention website as they are finalized. Please check the Family and program pages regularly.

For cultural program information, please email culturalprogramming@jainaoffice.org.

The 2027 speaker lineup will be announced in phases. Please check the Speakers page and convention updates for the latest announcements.

Recording and on-demand availability will be confirmed closer to the convention.

You can enter a donation or pledge through the registration process. You can also review the Sponsorship & Labh Opportunities page or email sponsorship@jainaoffice.org for assistance. For contributions greater than $1,000, please contact the sponsorship team.

Opportunities range from Well Wisher through major Labhs and sponsorships. See the Sponsorship & Labh Opportunities page for the current list and benefits.

Individuals, families and organizations can sponsor, donate or pledge.

A labh is the opportunity to support a specific part of the convention as an act of giving, or daan.

JAINA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

The Hilton Anatole provides accessible facilities. Please note any accessibility requirements during registration so the convention team can prepare appropriately.

Please share accommodation needs during registration. Specific services will be coordinated based on attendee requests and available resources.

JAINA Convention 2027 will be held July 2–5, 2027 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.

JAINA Convention 2027 expects 5,000+ attendees from across North America and internationally.

The convention is hosted by JAINA in collaboration with the Jain communities of Dallas, Austin and Houston.

The JAINA Convention is held every two years. The 2027 gathering is the 24th Biennial JAINA Convention.

Digital schedule and convention-app information will be announced closer to the event.