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2025 Annual Conference

Get ready for NAGRA in Nashville 2025!

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 NAGRA Annual Training and Education Conference is set to take place from June 2-5, 2025, at the vibrant Drury Downtown Nashville! This year's conference is strategically positioned to precede the famous CMA Fest, allowing attendees to experience the best of Nashville's music and culture following three and half days of insightful sessions and networking.

The 2025 conference promises to be an unforgettable experience, filled with dynamic discussions, valuable networking opportunities, and insights from industry leaders. As we gather in the heart of Nashville—just ahead of the renowned CMA Fest—attendees will not only deepen their knowledge and connections but also enjoy the unique culture and music that the city has to offer.

Why Attend the 2025 NAGRA Conference?

Engaging Speakers: Hear from industry leaders and experts who will share their insights on the latest trends and challenges in the gambling space.Networking Opportunities:
Connect with fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and forge new partnerships in a vibrant and collaborative environment.
Pre-Conference Sessions and Diverse Top Panels: Participate in hot topic sessions and case studies that will dive deep into pressing topics and innovative solutions.
Regulator Only Roundtables: Engage in regulator only conversations and discuss challenges, issues and successes in your jurisdictions and regions.
Enjoy Nashville: Immerse yourself in the local culture, food, and music as we lead up to the CMA Fest!

Join us in Nashville for an unforgettable experience where knowledge meets creativity in one of America's most dynamic cities. Mark your calendars, gather your colleagues, and prepare for an event that promises to inspire and inform.

BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS AND LODGING EARLY! The CMA Fest is the longest country music festival in the world and people travel from all over to attend. Don’t wait and miss out on good flights and lodging options. NAGRA has secured a room block at the Drury and another at the Hyatt Place (right next to the Drury).

Visit the Travel and Accommodations page of the conference website to book your room now!

Stay tuned for more details, including registration information and our exciting lineup of speakers and sessions.

We can’t wait to see you in Nashville!

For questions or more information, please contact conference coordinator, Michelle Quinn at michelle@nagra.org

Venue, Travel and Accommodations

Nashville, Tennessee

Creativity is the heart and soul of Music City, and there’s never a shortage of inspiring things to do. From new sounds that fill our speakers to old songs that fill our hearts, Nashville has the musical attractions to honor both past and present. Even Nashville's creative community spills out into an art scene filled with art galleries, theaters, and performance stages. Step back into time to learn about Nashville’s history or explore a Nashville museum to discover artifacts, memorabilia, and more. From tours, music, and the arts to food, sports, and shopping, there is an “only in Nashville” experience waiting for you.

Conference Venue & Hotel

Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown

P: 615-259-7881

300 Korean Veterans Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37201

Located in the heart of "Music City," the Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown is perfect whether traveling for business or leisure. Guests enjoy free hot breakfast, free snacks and cold beverages at the 5:30 Kickback® and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. This downtown Nashville hotel features 14,000+ square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space to accommodate a wide variety of groups. Local attractions like the Bridgestone Arena, Country Music Hall of Fame and Ryman Auditorium are minutes away.

Hotel Reservations

BOOK EARLY!

Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown

NAGRA has secured a room block at the host hotel, The Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown. Reservations can be made by reserving online, go to www.druryhotels.com , then enter Group number of 10078369. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and refer to the Group number of 10078369.

Reservations must be made by April 30, 2025 to be guaranteed rate.

Prevailing government per diem rate currently $230/night plus tax. Rate offered one day pre/post conference.

Guests enjoy free hot breakfast, free snacks and cold beverages at the 5:30 Kickback® and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

We have secured a small overflow block of rooms at the Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown (right around the corner from the Drury)

There are a limited number of rooms here and would be ideal for non-regulators or those that plan to depart on Thursday.

Please follow the link below for booking with the preferred group rate -- Hyatt | Select Room

Please note that reservations must be made by May 1, 2025 to be guaranteed rate.

If you prefer to book over the phone, they can call central reservations at 1-800-993-4751. Utilizing the code G-GA25

Sunday-Wednesday nights rate of $210/night plus tax.

Thursday night rate of $399/plus tax (due to the CMA Fest starting on Thursday, limited availability and increase in rate)

Room rate includes complimentary Gallery Breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

One minute walk (285 feet)

Travel

Nashville International Airport

Nashville is one of only six U.S. cities at the convergence of three major interstate highways – I-40, I-65, and I-24. The 440 Parkway downtown loop and Briley Parkway link the urbanized areas; Route 840 connects four counties in an outer loop. Approximately, 12 million people live within a 2.5-hour drive of the city.

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