Leadership Exchange, commonly known as LEX, is the Indy Chamber's annual immersion into the economic infrastructure of another major metropolitan region. This cultural deep dive is our opportunity to explore best practices and bring fresh ideas back to the Indy region.

This year, Leadership Exchange will focus on Economic Development, as we head to Dublin Ireland, to gain insights on Ireland's growth and economic transformation.

The 2026 Leadership Exchange delegation consists of invited subject matter experts and legislative leaders, a cohort of emerging changemakers, and new and existing Indy Chamber board members.

The Delegate registration fee includes all ground transportation, meals for each day of the trip, daily sessions, planned excursions and a three-night hotel stay.

Add-ons including Early Arrival Hotel Accommodations, Aer Lingus Group Flight, and the Partner Program are available for an additional fee.

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Fees DO NOT include coordination or the cost of roundtrip airfare.

New this year, the Indy Chamber will offer a formal LEX Partner Program. Spouses and significant others may take part in select shared activities and curated partner-only experiences while the delegation is in sessions or attending delegate-only events. Registration details coming soon.

LEX registration fees include all costs except airfare (hotel, transportation and meals during the trip). Delegates are responsible for booking their own flights. To ensure you don’t miss the official kickoff and first session of programming, please plan to arrive in Dublin by 10 a.m, Tuesday, Sept. 22. We recommend flying into Dublin Airport (DUB) for the most convenient access to our host hotel, The Westbury Hotel.

Recommended outbound flights:

Recommended return flights:

*Flight info as of February 20, 2025. Please check airlines for the latest updates.

An Aer Lingus Group Flight Discount is available. See Details below.

Once you have booked your flight, please send your flight information including airline name, flight number, and arrival and departure times to Lisa Roper at lroper@indychamber.com.

The Indy Chamber has secured a discounted group rate of $975.00 for economy-class airfare via Aer Lingus, for travelers departing Indianapolis on Monday, September 21 and returning Friday, September 25.

Seats will be economy class and assigned [Economy Class includes 1 Checked Bag; 1 Carry On, 1 Personal Item].

Indicating interest during registrations does not confirm airfare. Additional ticketing confirmation and billing details will be shared with participants who select this option.

If you have additional questions, contact Lisa Roper at lroper@indychamber.com

We are staying at The Westbury Hotel. Registration includes your hotel stay from Tuesday, Sept. 22 through departure on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Early Arrival Hotel Accommodations

Delegates are expected to arrive by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and while we are working with the hotel to enable early check-in, room availability cannot be guaranteed upon arrival. A hospitality lounge will be available on Tuesday morning for all delegates. To guarantee early room access upon arrival, you may add Monday night at a discounted group rate of $740, for which you will be invoiced separately.

Reservation Deadline Mar. 15.

Monday night accommodations cannot be cancelled and are non-refundable.

The dress code for LEX is business casual during Delegate sessions.

For other activities we recommend:

Work In Actions: Comfortable, Walking Ready

Excursions & Tours: Comfortable, Walking Ready

Small Group Dinners: Business Casual Welcome Dinner: Business Casual

Farewell Dinner: Cocktail Attire

Dublin is full of interesting destinations and landscapes! Come ready to explore! This year’s agenda includes walking tours, so be sure to pack sneakers or other comfortable shoes for all programming.

The pre-trip meeting will take place on Wednesday, Sept 9, virtually.

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​We will review key logistics and planning details for the trip.

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Please note that all registrations are final, and refunds will not be issued.

If you have any questions about the upcoming trip, please direct them to Lisa Roper, Director of Partnerships, at lroper@indychamber.com.