Lodging is not included. You can secure your lodging here.
The airport offers multiple options for shuttles from the airport to your hotel.
Light rail, rideshare, busses, and taxis are also available in the area. More info here.
Every attendee agrees to the 2019 SHPE National Convention Rules of Behavior when they register. View the Rules of Behavior.
A Parking Map can be found here. Attendees should use the West Building Garage or the North Building Garage. Average daily parking rate is $12 and can be reserved online. Note that the online reservation system only accepts 30 days in advance. Parking info can be found here.
Here’s a transportation guide for Phoenix.
For move-in, please refer to the install schedule on the Exhibitor Resources page.
On event days, exhibitors will be allowed in the Career Fair and Interview Booth halls one hour prior to opening.
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
https://www.phoenixconventioncenter.com/
Complimentary WiFi is available in the public spaces at the Phoenix Convention Center, such as the West Building Atrium, South Lobby Area, & North Food Court. If you require WiFi at your booth space, please refer to Exhibitor Internet on the attached PDF.
First, please review the vehicle display regulations from the Phoenix Convention Center. Second, contact [email protected] and let us know. We will work with you and your team to schedule a targeted move-in date/time.
Advance to Warehouse Shipping Labels: Accepts shipments Sept 30 – Oct 23.
Direct to Show Site Shipping Labels: Accept shipments starting Oct 30.
Save time and money on outbound shipping with Freeman exhibit transportation’s caravan option. Your shipment will deliver direct to the Anaheim Convention Center to arrive on the general move-in date. Please refer to page 32 of the Exhibitor Service Kit for details.
We are using Map Your Show as our Exhibitor Management Tool for this year’s convention. Login now to add your company profile details. If you need your login details, feel free to contact us @ [email protected] and we would be happy to provide them.
View the career fair online floor plan at http://www.rocexhibitions.com/
Please make note of your exhibit space size and booth number. The exhibit floor plan is constantly changing based on sales activity, changes in exhibit space size, etc. It is the Exhibitor’s responsibility to monitor the online floor plan. If an exhibit space location opens up that you would prefer, or if a competitor has chosen a location next or near you, please contact us at [email protected].
View the interview booth floor plan at http://www.rocexhibitions.com/
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, Arizona 85004
- Workshops
- Competitions
- Hospitality Suites
- Most Special Events; with the exception of paid meal functions or invite-only events.
- Career Fair
Meals, flights, and lodging are NOT included.
All SHPE competitions at National Convention begin the evening of October 30, 2019. You must arrive on Wednesday to sign up for the competition of your choice. Competition registration will be from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Hospitality Suites are company-sponsored and offer a more relaxed setting to network with recruiters and enjoy light refreshments. Many attendees report that attending Hospitality Suites resulted in interview opportunities, either on the spot or during the Career Fair. A Full Convention pass is required to attend.
Once an event reaches capacity, there is no waiting list available. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis pending availability. Ticket holders will forfeit their seat if they do not arrive 10 minutes before the start time. We encourage you to join us in the standby line 15 minutes before the event for an opportunity to attend.
Career Fair Preview: Friday, November 1, from 2 PM – 5 PM
Saturday, November 2, from 10 AM – 4 PM
Please refer to our exhibitor floorplan.
We no longer offer Career Fair-Only tickets. Your Full Convention ticket includes access to the career fair. If you are an exhibitor or want to exhibit, please email [email protected].
We have over 250 exhibitors which consist of Fortune 500 companies, colleges and universities, start-ups, and engineering firms. As these exhibitors sign up, they will be added to the exhibitor floorplan.
Over 250 corporate and government partners are seeking top talented STEM graduates. The majority of companies are pre-screening candidates through our portal and scheduling interviews that take place during the convention. Be sure to upload your updated resume on the career portal. Our partners are looking for students and professionals.
You can upload your resume at the SHPE Career Center.
Yes, it is always handy to have extra copies on hand. You never know who you will meet at the convention! We also offer a Resume Room sponsored by Lockheed Martin where you can meet with a representative to get your resume critiqued or print out extra copies of your resume.
Registration opens June 5, 2019.
Attendees must register through SHPEConnect. A free SHPEConnect account is needed to register for convention.
Once you complete the registration process, you will receive a confirmation email that you have successfully registered for convention. To receive another copy of your confirmation email, please send a request to [email protected].
Please allow up to 1 hour for SHPEConnect to sync with our registration portal and try again. If you are still encountering issues please email [email protected].
Early Bird pricing will be in effect until 11:59pm PT on August 31. Regular pricing will be in effect until 11:59pm PT on September 30. Starting on October 1, the Late/Onsite pricing will be in effect.
We have 3 registration periods:
Early Bird: June 5 – August 31
Regular: September 1 – September 30
Late: October 1 – Convention Start
Online registration will remain open through convention and will close on Friday, November 1.
Onsite registration opens on Wednesday, October 30, at 3:00 PM and will close at 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 2.
Yes, if you are requesting 5 or more Convention registrations please submit request here.
No meals are included in your registration.
Registration materials can be picked up at onsite registration. Badges will not be mailed.
Attendee Registration Hours:
Wednesday, October 30, 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday, October 31, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday, November 1, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 2, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
While we encourage you to become a member and enjoy the benefits that SHPE has to offer, we do offer non-member rates for the convention.
No! Join today and save on the convention registration costs.
We would be happy to resend your receipt. Please send your request to [email protected].
Any request to cancel registration must be received in writing to [email protected].
Cancellations on or before October 1, 2019; 50% of the registration will be refunded.
Cancellations after October 1, 2019; no refund will be issued.
Registration transfers may only be done between members of the same chapter. The deadline for registration transfers is October 1, 2019. Please email [email protected].
SHPE Lifetime Members are eligible for 10% off Convention registration. Please email [email protected] for your registration discount code.
Take a look at the agenda and see what you’re interested in. All competitions begin on Wednesday, but the majority of our programming begins on Thursday morning. The Career Fair ends at 4:00 PM on Saturday. If you are attending the STAR Awards and/or the Saturday Fiesta, we recommend flying in Wednesday night and flying out Sunday.
Check-In is typically after 3:00 PM; Check-Out is typically before 11:00 AM. Please check with the hotel where you made your reservation.
All SHPE hotels are located within walking distance of the convention center.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Unfortunately, Amtrak does not go through Phoenix.
Wednesday, October 30 from 8 AM – 12 PM (IPC Only)
Wednesday, October 30 from 2 PM – 9 PM
Thursday, October 31 from 7 AM – 7 PM
Friday, November 2 from 7 AM – 5 PM
Saturday, November 2 from 7 AM – 12 PM
The first step in confirming your organization’s sponsorship level is completing a commitment form and sending it to our sales team at [email protected]. Then we will send an invoice via email and in the following weeks send details regarding booth selection and convention logistics. In October, we will open our registration portal for your organization to register attendee(s) individually. One contact per company will register all attendees.
Yes, but only during posted attendee career fair hours. Individuals with a professional registration badge will not have access to the Career Fair and Graduate School Expo Floor or Interview Booths during move-in or pre & post show.
Career Fair Only Registrations have access to the Career Fair and Graduate School Expo and the Interview booths during move-in and during the allotted hours.
Full Convention Registrations have access to all of the convention programming except for ticketed events.
Wednesday, October 30 from 8 AM – 12 PM (IPC Only)
Wednesday, October 30 from 12 PM – 4:30 PM
Thursday, October 31 from 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday, November 1 from 8 AM – 10 AM*
*All empties must be cleared off the floor by 11 AM on Friday, November 1
Friday, November 1, from 2 PM – 5 PM
Saturday, November 2, from 10 AM – 4 PM
Saturday, November 2, from 4 PM – 10 PM
Wednesday, October 30, from 8AM – 4:30PM (IPC Only)
Thursday, October 31 from 8 AM – 12 PM
Thursday, October 31, from 1PM – 5PM (IPC Only)
Friday, November 1, from 8AM – 5PM
Saturday, November 2, from 8AM – 5PM
Our Customer Service Team is happy to assist! Please contact us @ [email protected] and we will promptly get back to you.