FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions


COLLEGIATE 
Click here to be directed to Collegiate Registration Page
PROFESSIONAL
Click here to be directed to the Professional 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 USD 155 per person! 
MAJOR DISCOUNT - Collegiate Conference tickets are $20 off for the first 1,000 registrants. 
PROFESSIONAL 
Click here to see the Professional Registration Pricing Information
*If you require an invoice for multiple tickets, please contact convention@saseconnect.org

COLLEGIATE
Early Bird Registration ends on 8/24 at 11:59PM PT. Regular Registration ends on 8/24 at 11:59 PM PT. There will be no late registration. 

PROFESSIONAL 
Early bird pricing ends 7/23 at 11:59 PM PT. Regular registration ends 9/17 at 11:59 PM PT. There will be no late registration.

COLLEGIATE 
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.

PROFESSIONAL 
For Pro, there is a “Buy 10 get 1 Free” deal. Contact convention@saseconnect.org for more information regarding the discount.

SASE hopes everyone who registers for SASE Event(s) will be able to attend; however, SASE knows extenuating circumstances do occur. The SASE Cancellation and Refund Policies are as follows:

  • NO CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES ARE REFUNDABLE.
  •  Collegiate Chapter packs and Pro packs are not eligible for refunds. Please use caution when purchasing packs.
  • Refunds will be issued to the original purchaser of the ticket/registration.
  • Individual collegiate registrations canceled on-line on or before September 20, 2025, 11:59 PM PT are refundable but subject to a $25 administrative fee. Individual collegiate registrants canceling after September 20, 2025 will not receive a refund. The refund and cancellation policy will not be waived.
    • Individual pro registrations canceled online on or before before September 1, 2025 will have a prorated refund, as follows:
    • Cancellation on or before August 1, 2025 will result in 100% refund - $75 administration fee
    • Cancellation on or before August 30, 2025 will result in 50% refund - $75 administration fee
    • No refunds starting September 1, 2025
    • Registration fees may be transferred to another individual; a written request must be sent to convention@saseconnect.org prior to 7 days of the start of the conference. The request must be from the original 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.
    • 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.
    •  Refunds for additional purchases and/or tours are subject to the cancellation and refund policies of the 3rd party vendors/businesses.
    •  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.
       
      CHAPTER PACK
       
             Chapter packs are heavily discounted to allow chapters to bring as many students as possible. These packs are NOT refundable. However, attendee names can be switched out up 7 days prior to the event. The request needs to be submitted by the current registrant with the new name and email that the ticket should be assigned to. Please email a written request to convention@saseconnect.org.

SASE NC2025 will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Conference activities will begin Thursday, October 2nd at 4 PM EST with the general session beginning at 6 PM EST.

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 the David L. Lawrence Convention Center). *Pro will have an additional Badge pick up at the Westin on Wednesday night prior to Achievement Awards.

Convention is a professional workshop and networking event. Collegiate - Business professional attire is highly recommended. Pro - Business casual is welcome.

You will need to check with your specific hotel. Most will have wifi available to guests who are members of their loyalty programs. It is free to join. If a company sponsors the wifi in the convention, then it will be available to attendees.

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.

  • Get the best rates, close to the convention center! 
    SASE works very hard to secure the best hotel rates possible for our attendees. Some rates are negotiated years in advance. In order to secure these rates, SASE has to guarantee a large number of rooms at the hotels. Meaning if our rooms go unused SASE will pay for them. Also, the more rooms we use, cities will sometimes subsidize our convention center rental or other costs which aids in keeping NC tickets below industry standard pricing. This is why we ask attendees and especially chapters receiving SASE funding to stay at the convention hotels. Not only does it support SASE this year, but helps with negotiations in the future.

  • Omni
    1. Valet | $45/night
    2. Self-Parking available at the Mellon Square Garage across the street (separate from hotel) w/ no in/out privileges | $20/day
  • Drury
    1. Valet $39/night
  • Westin
    1. Parking Rate PDF

  • Omni:
    1. Valet | $45/night
    2. Self-Parking available at the Mellon Square Garage across the street (separate from hotel) w/ no in/out privileges | $20/day
  •  Drury
    1.  Valet $39/night
  • Westin
    1. Parking Rate PDF
  • Courtyard
    1. Valet | $40/night

  • Westin/Courtyard:
    1. Joining the Westin loyalty program, part of Marriott Bonvoy, offers perks like earning points for free stays, exclusive member rates, and potential room upgrades. You'll also enjoy benefits like complimentary Wi-Fi, late checkout, and access to unique experiences. If you frequently stay at Westin or other Marriott hotels, this program can make your stays more rewarding. You can learn more and sign up here.
  •  Omni:
    1. 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.
  • Drury
    1. When you stay at Drury Hotels, we want you to feel fully rested and, best of all, rewarded. As a Drury Rewards® member, you’ll unlock exclusive member-only rates when booking rooms at druryhotels.com or on our app. Plus, you can redeem your points for future stays, gift cards and more. Best of all, you are rewarded just by staying with us, so you can literally earn points with your eyes closed. You can learn more and sign up here.

  • PRT Network
    1.  The bus network and schedule for the PRT can be found at the following links:
  •  Common Routes
    1. PIT -> David L. Lawrence Convention Center
      • Ride Bus 28X (Airport Flyer) for 16 stops until you get to Seventh Ave + William Penn Place. From there walk about 0.3 to get to the Convention Center.
      • Estimated Time: 50 minutes
      • 28X Schedule & Route: https://www.rideprt.org/pdfs/28X.pdf
  •  Interesting bus routes to go if you want to explore:
    1.  54 (North Side-Oakland-South-Side)
    2.  64 (Lawrenceville-Waterfront)
    3.  87 (Friendship)
  •  Fares & Payment
    1.  Information about fares can be found below, but here are some general fare prices to keep in mind:
      • Fare Information
      •  3-Hour Pass: $2.75 (This gets you unlimited rides for 3 hours)
      • Day Pass: $7.00 (This gets you unlimited ride for 1 day)
  •  While there are many ways to pay fares for the PRT, we recommend using their mobile ticketing system for convenience. The PRT supports many transit apps, but we recommend that you use the Ready2Ride app as it is the official partner of the PRT. Information on downloading the app in App Store and Google Play Store: https://www.rideprt.org/fares-and-passes/mobileticket/
  •  Accessibility
    1. All PRT buses are wheelchair accessible and can provide support for individuals with disabilities. Additional information about accessibility including requesting bus identifier kits can be found here.

  • Yes, signup for volunteers opens on August 6th for Collegiate! Please sign up using the link below!
  • Please review the sign up form to see all benefits for being a day of volunteer. Volunteer Sign up

Health protocols will not be finalized within 2 weeks of the convention to ensure that SASE is following the most current recommendations possible.

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. If you require a mobility scooter or other assistance, that must be arranged by the attendee. SASE does not have local resources available.

No

  • Concession sales will be open on Friday and Saturday, but they have not yet confirmed options. Collegiate - a small morning and afternoon snack will be provided on Friday only. Professional
    1. Wednesday - light bites will be available prior to the Achievement Awards
    2. Thursday and Friday - a small morning and afternoon snack will be provided along with lunch.
    3. All breakfasts and dinners will be on your own.

STEM Connect Hackathon is a fun, open-to-all event that invites students of any and all majors 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 most hackathons, STEM Connect Hackathon doesn’t require prior experience before attending. We welcome all experience levels, regardless of undergraduate major, as long as the participants gain something out of it. Sign up before September 19th via this link here

STEM Connect Hackathon is open to all majors/undergraduate years! Join if you’re interested in technology, innovation, or solving real-world problems

  • Size of teams
    1. 1-4