Register
Registration will open in early June, 2020!
Registration Tips
The registration site we are using follows the order flow below:
- Enter a discount code or discount link if you have one. This may alter the available ticket types as some codes are tied to private ticket pools (sponsors, speakers, etc).
- Choose a ticket type and quantity
- Choose upgrades (optional preconference workshops, see below). Assign upgrades to each numbered ticket. Each ticket will get linked to an individual person so you may need to be careful in choosing which ticket is assigned which upgrades. It is not uncommon for this to end up mismatched. In that case, just contact us at register@thestrangeloop.com and we'll fix it up.
- Pay for all tickets and upgrades
- Assign each ticket to an individual and answer registration questions. The system treats this as optional and it can be done later, but we strongly recommend doing it at purchase time. This ensures tickets are assigned to known email addresses for updates, gives access to other event resources (like Slack), and helps us print badges.
Rates and Dates Overview
Strange Loop will be held October 1-3, 2020. Thursday Oct 1st is an optional preconference day for long-form workshops at an additional cost to the main conference.
| Item |
Dates |
Cost |
| Regular Rate (until Sep 2) |
Oct 2-3 |
$775 |
| Group Rate (minimum of 6) |
Oct 2-3 |
$700 |
| Self-paid discount rate |
Oct 2-3 |
$550 |
| Student Rate - send student ID |
Oct 2-3 |
$450 |
| Late Rate (after Sep 2) |
Oct 2-3 |
$900 |
| Preconf - 3 hr workshops |
Oct 1 |
$250 each |
- Note: Self-paid registration is a discounted rate, available only for individuals that are paying their own way to attend the conference. If your company or organization is paying for your ticket, please use Regular or Group Rate Registration. There are a limited number of self-paid tickets available.
Hotel Accommodations
Information on the main and overflow hotel is included below. While you may use any hotel in the area, we will only provide shuttle service from Union Station and Hilton Ballpark to events such as the conference party. If you're at a nearby hotel, please feel free to use the shuttles too!
Main hotel: Union Station Hotel
- Hotel: Union Station Hotel
- Events: Preconference (Oct 1), Main conference (Oct 2-3), Evening sessions (Oct 2)
- Rate: $169/night and up, wifi included
- Parking: $15/day self park or $20/day valet
- Cut-off date: Sep 8, 2020 (or until sold out)
Note that as all staff, speakers, and grant attendees are staying at Union Station, there are a limited number of rooms available.
Overflow hotel: Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
- Hotel: Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
- Rate: $169/night and up, wifi included
- Parking: $15/day self park or $20/day valet
- Cut-off date: Sep 7, 2020 (or until sold out)
Other options
Generally any hotel search site can be used to find nearby hotels in downtown St. Louis at comparable rates. If you are flying in, it's easiest to find a hotel close to the St. Louis Metrolink light rail, which runs from the airport to downtown St. Louis and has stops near the conference venues.
Other hotels in close walking distance include include: Drury Inn, Pear Tree Inn, Courtyard by Marriott Downtown West, and the St. Louis City Center Hotel.
Venue
The conference will be held at the historic Union Station. Union Station was once one of the largest railroad stations in the world, and is now a hotel and conference space, with destination amenities like an aquarium, Ferris wheel, and restaurants.