FAQ

REGISTRATION

COLLEGIATE

Click here to be directed to Collegiate Registration Page

COLLEGIATE

Click here to see the Collegiate Registration Pricing Information 

For discounts on the chapter level, it is based on a tier list for as low as $123 USD per person!

MAJOR DISCOUNT - Collegiate Conference tickets are $20 off for the first 1,000 registrants.  

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Late tickets are available before October 11th 2023 

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Collegiate Chapters have the option to register as a group with one of the group packages available through the registration site. Discounts may be available for large groups.

You need to pre-order a T-shirt through the online registration system. You can always go back to registration and buy a T-shirt as long as it is before September 18th.

COLLEGIATE 

The SASE Conference and Convention Cancellation and Refund Policy will be as follows for the SASE Collegiate Conference & STEM Career Fair: NO CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES ARE REFUNDABLE.


Registrations canceled on-line on or before September 29th are refundable but subject to a $25 administrative fee. Registrants canceling on or after September 30th will not receive a refund. The refund and cancellation policy will not be waived.


Registration fees may be transferred to another individual; a written request must be sent to convention@saseconnect.org prior to 5 days of the start of the conference. The request must be from the registrant and contain the full name, email and phone number of the person to whom the registration is to be transferred. Requests received after this time cannot be completed.


In the event SASE must cancel the conference due to unforeseen circumstances, SASE will refund the original ticket price. The refund and cancellation policy will not be waived. SASE does not assume responsibility for any additional costs, charges, or expenses; to include, charges made for travel and lodging. 


Unforeseen Circumstances Defined for Refund and Cancellation Policies

Unforeseen circumstances is used to describe an event that is unexpected and prevents SASE from continuing with a conference, convention, training, or webinar. Examples of such circumstances can include, but are not limited to inclement weather or other natural disasters, site unavailability, technology challenges, presenter absence or on guidance of a health/safety organization.


Please email convention@saseconnect.org and include a detailed description of the problem and any relevant screenshots. 



Refunds for additional purchases and/or tours are subject to the cancelation and refund policies of the 3rd party vendors/businesses. If a registration code has been used for a canceled registration, the organization or company distributing the code will be credited with an additional use. A monetary refund will not be issued for registrations paid using a code.


CHAPTER PACK

For Chapters, tickets cannot be refunded on a chapter level, but the tickets can be transferred to another individual. Requests must be sent to convention@saseconnect.org 5 days before the start of the conference. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

SASE NC2023 will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center and the Omni Atlanta Hotel CNN Center.

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Georgia World Congress Center - Building A

285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW,

Atlanta, GA 30313

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Omni Atlanta Hotel CNN Center

100 CNN Center

Atlanta, CA 30303"

All attendees can use a photo ID to pick up their badge at registration. The hours for the Registration are available on the conference app. Attendees will be able to pick up their badges at GWCC (Georgia World Congress Center).

Convention is a professional workshop and networking event. Business professional attire is highly recommended.

There are many resting areas including but not limited to:


If you stay with the Omni, you are also able to access your hotel room within minutes from the Convention Center which makes the Omni a great and convenient stay.

If you are a member of the Omni Loyalty program and have room there, there is free in-room wifi. There is also wifi in the common space of the GWCC


The Convention Registration Desk is located in the GWCC on Level 4.  You can access a walkway from the North Tower of the Omni Hotel on Level M2.

You will need your photo ID along with your smiling face.


Through the mobile app (that we will publish before the conference), you will be able to register for specific sessions to your own liking.


While there is not a waiver needed for the convention, there may be waivers associated with tours. 


The Georgia World Congress Center has event parking available. You can reserve parking here: https://gwcc.parkingguide.com/ 


HOTEL & TRANSPORTATION

While hotel shuttles are not available, the MARTA is a very affordable option.  It is about $2.50 from the airport to the hotel.  We do not recommend using the MARTA if you are traveling alone or late at night.  Take the train from the airport to the Five Points Station.  The hotel is about a 10 minute walk from the station.  You can refer to the MARTA website for exact directions. 


RideShares are also available, but be mindful of surge and other charges before booking your fare. You might also want to check out taxi rates as they are more protected from additional fees (but not completely).

Omni hotel only offers valet parking. Valet parking is a flat overnight fee of $55 for regular size vehicles and $60 for full size vehicles (ex. SUVs, trucks, etc.). There are also other public parking garages nearby.

The Omni Loyalty Program is a free service that provides access to perks such as complimentary in-room wifi, a daily beverage and express checkout. All you need is an email and phone number to sign up and the account can be used at any Omni location.  You can learn more and sign up here.

There are many reasons to stay at the Omni Hotel including but not limited to:

Yes. There are a limited number of student rooms available.  Click on “Book Your Room”  through the Convention Website.  The student rate is $169 (plus taxes and fees).

VOLUNTEER

Yes.  Signup for volunteers opens on July 17th! Please sign up using the link below!

Volunteer Sign up


HEALTH & SAFETY

Health protocols will not be finalized within 4 weeks of the convention to ensure that SASE is following the most current recommendations possible. 


OTHER

See above answer to “What is the refund policy?”


Yes, unless a presenter has posted that photos and/or videos are prohibited.

The building is ADA friendly.


No.


SASEhack

SASEhack is a fun, open-to-all event that invites students to collaborate on designing solutions to real-world challenges! Participants learn new skills, connect with experts, apply new technologies, and face challenges. Compete for cash prizes.

No! As with all Hackathons, SASEhack doesn’t require prior experience before attending. We welcome all experience levels, as long as the participants gain something out of it.