OKLAHOMA CITY, KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The 2025 CASE Conference is coming in November! Here are some helpful things to know as you prepare for this great event.
Be sure to visit this website with all the details for Oklahoma City. It is a fantastic resource to discover all the city has to offer and help maximize your experience!
Social Media Toolkit: use this information to post throughout the CASE Conference
 GENERAL TRAVEL INFORMATIONThis Visit Oklahoma City Travel Guide provides information regarding things to do and travel information for the community. TRANSPORTATION
- This Oklahoma City Airport website provides information regarding baggage claim and ground transportation.
- The Oklahoma City StreetCar details can be found at this link. The stop on OKC Boulevard is close to both the Omni and the convention center. The cost to ride the streetcar is $3 per day. The streetcar includes a red loop and a blue loop. The blue loop goes specifically to Bricktown and the red loop goes through all areas of downtown OKC.
- Oklahoma City River Cruises can be found here
HOTELSThe headquarters hotel is the Omni Oklahoma City and the conference is held at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.
THE DISTRICTSOklahoma City is divided into several districts. Each district has a unique design and feel to help with the healthy and vibrant community. These include:
- Automobile Alley - This area of town was once home to more than 70 automobile dealerships. Local cuisine and cocktails are served in buildings that were once showrooms for Studebaker and Buick. This area has eateries, boutiques, and art.
- Boathouse - along the Oklahoma River and is specifically designed for outdoor recreation. It is the official Olympic and Paralympic Training Site for rowing and canoe/kayak, but also has an ever growing list of outdoor activities for adventurers.
- Bricktown - is a vibrant former warehouse district and boasts restaurants, shops, and nightlife. This district also includes the Water Taxi. Bricktown is near the conference hotels.
- Britton - is part of OKC’s Route 66 revival and includes vibrant murals, vintage boutiques, live music and dining from coffee to southwest cuisine.
- City Center - merges downtown with must-see attractions like the OKC National Memorial & Museum and the Museum of Art; explore the museums and hidden gems such as the Underground tunnels connecting restaurants, businesses, and art installations.
- Deep Deuce - This neighborhood is located between Bricktown and Automobile Alley. It was once known for its jazz music and African-American culture. There are many large scale apartments and condominiums with a fantastic walkable environment with a variety of restaurants, retail shops, and art center.
- The Paseo Arts District - Located in the heart of OKC. There are galleries featuring both local and national art, along with an eclectic collection of boutiques and restaurants.
- Plaza District - trendy restaurants, shops, and galleries
- West Village - includes film row and mixes historic charm with revitalized retail, dining, and street art.
EATING IN OKLAHOMA CITYThere is a diverse range of food and drink options from casual to fine dining in downtown OKC.
- Options to Try; click here for a list of local restaurants in OKC
- Pizza - Empire Slice House, Stella Modern Italian, Rendezvous Pizza, Sauced on Paseo, or Dado’s Pizza
- Chicken and/or Steak - Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, McClintock Saloon, Cheever’s, The Press, or Jamil’s Steakhouse
- Pho - Pho Cuong, Pho Lien Hoa, Twenty Pho Hour, Riviere Modern Banh Mi, and Lido Restaurant
- Onion Burgers - Sun Cattle Co, Tucker’s Onion Burgers, Nic’s Grill, Bunny’s, or Burger Punk
- Biscuits - Hunny Bunny Biscuit Co, The Jones Assembly, Aurora, Toast & Coffee, or the Red Cup
- Pastries - L’Arc Patisserie, Kitchen No 324, or The Harvey Bakery & Kitchen
- Breakfast/Brunch/Coffee - Neighborhood Jam, The Hutch, Cafe Kacao, Cafe Antigua, Not Your Average Joe (employs individuals with disabilities), Junction Coffee, Elemental Coffee,
WELCOME AND HOSPITALITYIf you are looking to build a network with others, or find like-minded attendees to share a meal with, stop by the Hospitality Booth with Oklahoma Directors of Special Services (ODSS) or the Welcome Center in the Exhibit Hall where you can connect with other conference attendees.
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
CASE EVENT APPApproximately one week prior to the conference, you will receive an email to download the CASE Conference event App. This email will also contain your login credentials to access the App. (You may need to check your spam based on your server’s permissions.) If you do not receive this email prior to October 30th, please contact CASE at [email protected] so that we can troubleshoot. CONFERENCE BADGES Please wear your conference name badge at all times to gain entrance into all scheduled activities, meals, and events. EXHIBIT HALLPlease stop by the exhibit hall and learn about the many products and resources our exhibitors offer! Exhibitors are vital to our conference success and we appreciate your support of them. Each attendee who completes our “CASE Punch Card” in the Exhibit Hall will be entered into a drawing. We will be giving away 5, $100 cash prizes based on a drawing from the completed punch cards. Be sure to pick up your CASE Punch Card at registration to participate in this fun event! FOODThe CASE Conference will feature the following options for breakfast and lunch located in the exhibit hall.
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025
- Breakfast on your own
- Lunch is on your own: there will be concessions available at the convention center
- Snack: Exhibit Hall at 2:45
- Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall 8:00-9:00 AM
- Lunch is on your own: there will be concessions available at the convention center
- Friday, November 7, 2025
- Grab n’Go Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall 8:30-9:00
Please note photographs and footage will be taken throughout the conference. These will be used by the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website, and on social media.
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