About the Conference
The Indiana Commercial Tobacco Control Partner Information X-Change is a biennial conference organized by the Indiana Department of Health’s TPC division and partners that brings together state and local organizations, tobacco treatment providers, youth vaping prevention workers, and public health officials from across the state.
Its goal is to align and strengthen Indiana’s tobacco control efforts — share best practices, present current data on tobacco/vaping burden, coordinate policy and coalition work locally, and keep frontline staff current on prevention and cessation strategies. This training and networking event keeps a statewide network coordinated in their work to reducing the burden of commercial tobacco in Indiana.
Conference Topics:
- Tobacco Free Indiana
- The Changing Tobacco Product Landscape
- Coalition Engagement – Partners Not Participants
- Cessation Strategies for High-Risk Populations
- Hoosier Heroes Awards Ceremony
Hotel Accommodations
The Conference will be held at Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park in Nashville, Indiana. Attendees may choose to stay onsite at the conference venue or select from several nearby hotel options.
When making your selection, please note that Abe Martin Lodge is the only onsite hotel option. The Seasons Lodge is located nearby in Nashville, while the Sleep Inn & Suites and Residence Inn are located in Columbus and will require a drive to and from the conference each day.
Abe Martin Lodge
Onsite – Conference Venue
For the greatest convenience, attendees may stay directly at Abe Martin Lodge, where all conference activities will take place. Staying onsite eliminates the need for daily transportation to and from the conference.
Group Code: 1013ID
To make a reservation, call the Central Reservations System at 1-877-563-4371 and provide Group Code 1013ID.
The Seasons Lodge
Nearby Nashville Option
The Seasons Lodge is located in Nashville and is one of the closest offsite lodging options to the conference venue. This is a convenient choice for attendees who would like to stay near Abe Martin Lodge while lodging offsite.
Guests may call (812) 988-2284 to make a reservation and should request the group rate under “Prevention Conference.”
Guests booking online at www.seasonslodge.com should use:
Group Number: 4901
Sleep Inn & Suites Columbus South
Columbus Hotel Option
Sleep Inn & Suites Columbus South is located in Columbus, Indiana. Attendees selecting this hotel should plan for approximately a 20–30 minute drive to Abe Martin Lodge each day.
The hotel offers amenities including complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, an indoor pool, and a fitness center.
Conference Booking Link:
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/QM73T2
Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus
Columbus Extended-Stay Option
Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus is also located in Columbus, approximately a 20–30 minute drive from the conference venue.
This all-suite property may be a good option for attendees who prefer additional space or extended-stay amenities. Guest rooms include kitchen-style accommodations, and the hotel offers complimentary breakfast and parking.
Conference Booking Link:
Book your group rate for Prevention Convention
Please Note
Abe Martin Lodge is located inside Brown County State Park. Attendees staying at offsite hotels should plan accordingly for travel to and from the park each day.
Hotel availability within each room block is limited, so attendees are encouraged to make reservations as early as possible.