Join SAMPE at the NEW Seattle Convention Center | Summit building, which is located just blocks away from the old Seattle Convention Center | Arch. This new building is in the heart of Seattle and within walking distance of the SAMPE headquarter hotel, the Westin Seattle, and other world-class hotels, restaurants, and attractions.

 

Free WiFi accessible to the public 

 

The complimentary network access is best for basic browsing, posting to social media, texting and emailing. The speed is 1Mbps per connection.

  

 

Accessibility 
 

The Center is fully accessible. Download our Accessibility Guide here. 

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Cashless Transactions 
 

Whether you’re paying at a parking kiosk or a pop-up eatery, the SCC accepts credit card and touchless payment methods only. Retailers and trade show exhibitors may still choose to conduct cash transactions. The SCC has a cash-to-card machine – also known as a reverse ATM – on Level 1 near Convention Place. 

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Getting Here 

  

The Summit building is at 900 Pine Street, just over a block away from Arch. The main pedestrian entrance is on the corner of 9th Avenue and Pine Street, and the drop-off location is on 9th Avenue between Pine Street and Olive Way (private/rideshare and bus).

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Directions from the Westin Seattle Hotel (Headquarters) to Summit building can be found here.

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Summit's parking garage can accommodate a few hundred vehicles, and is available for daily parking. For more information about parking in one of  SCC's garages, including directions, hours, rates and monthly passes, please visit Parking Garage Information.

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There is also the Sound Transit’s Link light rail, the King County Metro Transit bus service, and many other options, which can be found here.    

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Shuttles

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We have arranged for limited shuttle service looping service between Westin and Summit, approximately every 30 minutes.

Westin: Pick up at Westlake Ave in front of Valet

Summit: Pick up 9th Avenue between Pine & Olive

 

Tuesday April 18

7:00 am - 10:00 am

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

 

Wednesday April 19

7:00 am - 10:00 am

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Thursday April 20

7:00 am - 12:30 pm

 

 

Airport

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Sound Transit's Link light rail makes trips from Angle Lake Station to the Northgate through downtown Seattle making 16 stops along the way, including downtown Seattle and SEA Airport. Trains arrive every 8 to 15 minutes, depending on the time of day, and take about 40 minutes to travel between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Westlake Station in downtown Seattle.

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Ground Transportation

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King County Metro Transit provides bus service in downtown Seattle and outlying neighborhoods in King County. Download the mobile app for on-the-go transit information.

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The Seattle Streetcars  is accessible and easy to board for all users includes the South Lake Union and First Hill lines.  

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The iconic Seattle Center Monorail travels between Westlake Center in downtown and Seattle Center at the base of Queen Anne hill.

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Taxis, Limos, Town Cars & Ride Sharing

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At SEA Airport, taxis and ride-sharing companies are available on the third floor of the parking garage. One-way rides between the airport and downtown range from $40-$55. To arrange for a limo, town car or taxi ride in advance, use any of the travelers' information boards in baggage claim or visit the ground transportation information booth on the third floor of the parking garage. Learn more.

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Rental Cars & Car Sharing

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All car rental companies providing service at SEA Airport are located in the off-site car-rental facility. Dedicated shuttle buses run 24/7 to pick up passengers outside baggage claim at the north and south ends of the main terminal. Learn more.

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What to Wear  

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Recommended attire for all events is business casual.  The weather in Seattle will be mild but wet on most days with an average temperature of 52°. The convention center ventilation may run a bit cool, so wear layers to stay comfortable both indoors and at night when the temperature can drop significantly. Don’t forget to pack an umbrella in case we get a spring shower or two.  

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Code of Conduct 

  

SAMPE provides a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual or derogatory language and imagery in any form or on any channel will not be tolerated. Those who choose to consume alcoholic beverages are expected to do so responsibly and in consideration of the consequences to themselves, others, and the community at large. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers.  

  

Things to do in Seattle 

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Springtime in the Emerald City is a thing to behold. Between the world-class attractions, and the great outdoors beckoning from across the waterway, you will find plenty to do while at SAMPE 2023. Click here  for a general listing of things to do, and click here to look for the perfect dinner meeting venue. Hope you’re hungry!  

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Explore the many activities, restaurants that Seattle offers and our hotels for SAMPE 2023. Learn more.

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Mariners Baseball games

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Buy tickets to watch one of the many home games happening while we are out in Seattle. Discount pricing available for 20+ tickets. For assistance with booking contact Amanda Kenning (206) 346-4549. 

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Seattle Symphony

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Seattle Symphony, one of the premiere symphony orchestras in the United States will be performing the  Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique and Battleship Potemkin in the Benaroya Hall that is just a few block from the convention center and the Westin. Purchase tickets at www.seattlesymphony.org or on the phone at 206.215.4747 or 1.866.933.4747.  Use code HAYDN23 on Berlioz for 15% off tickets and pay no handling fees and for Battleship Potemkin use “SILENT” for $25 seats on the main floor.

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