EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR SAASTR ANNUAL 2023

Know before you go + Frequently asked questionS

Know before you go - Event information

What is the SaaStr Annual?

The 9th SaaStr Annual is the largest non-vendor SaaS gathering in the world, uniting the global B2B SaaS and Cloud community both online and off. We want to help everyone scale faster and with less stress and more success!

In 2023, over 10,000+ attendees including Founders, Senior Executives, and Cloud VCs will come together over three action-packed days of high-quality networking, learning from those who’ve done it, and of course, networking, happy hours, and plenty of fun.

Where is SaaStr Annual 2023 being held?

The '23 Annual will take place at the 40-acre SAN MATEO COUNTY EVENT CENTER, 2650 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94403, approximately 20-30 minutes from San Francisco.  You can also take the Caltrain from downtown San Francisco/ or anyone in the Bay Area really.  We do recommend out-of-towners stay wherever they are most comfortable. There will be a dedicated Uber/Lyft/ rideshare drop-off at Annual to make getting in and out easy for those staying in SF proper or in the peninsula.

Note that most of SaaStr Annual will again be outside this year!

About 90% of Annual will be outside this year, to promote a safer, more comfortable gathering for our expected number of in-person attendees. There will be tons of elbow room, with the stages, sponsors, networking areas and more spread out across 40+ acres outside at the San Mateo County Event Center. Dress appropriately, it will be warm in the afternoons but can get a bit chillier in the evenings. Bring a sweater or jacket for the end of the day.

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PARKING, RIDESHARE + SHUTTLES

PARKING: On-site parking for attendees is pre-assigned. Parking passes are assigned in the order in which they are received. If you requested and received a parking pass via email, be sure to park in the designated lot assigned to you. Otherwise, use our overflow parking at Crowne Plaza.

Parking passes for Friday, Sep. 8th are extremely limited and for those ticketed as Sponsors and Speakers only. Please park at Crowne Plaza and take the shuttle.

OFF-SITE/ OVERFLOW PARKING: You can park with ins-out privileges at the Crowne Plaza, 221 Chess Dr. Foster City. The SaaStr shuttle will be running all 3 days, to take you from Crowne to the San Mateo County Events Center.

RIDE-SHARE / DROP-OFF: If you are taking an Uber, Lyft, or other forms of ride-share, the West Registration Lot located at 2650 S. Delaware Street is closest to the Main Event Hangers while the East 1346 Saratoga Drive is closer to the outdoor area of SaaStr.

SHUTTLES: The free SaaStr Annual shuttle will be running during all event days on a constant loop to and from Crowne Plaza. The schedule is as follows:

  • Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM

  • Thursday: 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM

  • Friday: 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM

HOTELS

Crowne Plaza: San Mateo: SOLD OUT! (Shuttles to/ from) Note: It’s possible to walk over to Crowne Plaza from other nearby hotels and take the Crowne Plaza shuttle to the venue.

Courtyard San Mateo Foster City

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Francisco Airport

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

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Know before you go - REGISTRATION information

How do I purchase tickets to this event?

Click here to register for SaaStr Annual 2023.

Can I give my badge to someone else if I can’t make it all 3 days? (badge swapping)

Badge swapping is strictly prohibited at this year’s event. A daily passive temperature check and ID check will be in place to ensure compliance. As such, you also can not pick up someone else’s badge.

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you can transfer your ticket. To do so, please contact registration@saastrinc.com with your order confirmation number and the registration details of who you’d like to transfer your ticket to (first name, last name, email address, company, and title.).

WHERE/ WHEN DO I CHECK-IN TO GET MY BADGE?

Badge pick up will be available during all show days, please check back for specific locations and times to pick up your badge.

WhAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO PICK UP MY BADGE?

Bring the following when you pick up your badge: A valid photo ID, preferably a valid passport or a valid US license and your email confirmation with QR code to help ensure a speedy check-in. Also note that a passive temperature check will be in place each day.

Registration, Check-In + Badge Pick-Up Times

AS a reminder, Don’t come sick!

#1. Mandatory Temperature checks each day of the event. Don’t come sick! Everyone attending SaaStr Annual will be required to undergo a passive temperature check prior to entry. Anyone with a temperature above 100.4 Fahrenheit will not be permitted to attend.

#2. Required: If you are feeling unwell, or sick or have any related COVID-19 symptoms, we ask you to take a rapid test to ensure it is negative within 24 hours of the event. If it is positive, or you feel unwell, just reach out and we will refund your ticket purchase.

Note: If you are visibly unwell or sick, our team will kindly ask you to rest at home and refund your ticket. Please don’t come sick.

:) Sorry! No exceptions!

What is our Code of Conduct + TERMS OF SERVICE?

Our Code of Conduct can be found here. Our Terms of Service can be found here. All registrants to SaaStr Annual must agree to both of these to participate in our events.

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Networking

BOOK A BRAINDATE— 1:1 AND SMALL GROUP NETWORKING SESSIONS

The Braindates Networking Platform is Now Open!  Here's everything you need to know about Braindates at SaaStr Annual this year: 

1. Braindates are designated into 3 group sizes: 1:1's, 1:4s Small Groups, and 1:20s Super Braindates. No matter the size of the group, each Braindate is designed for you to share knowledge and network with fellow leaders during SaaStr Annual. The goal is to help each other learn something new, find mentorships, create partnerships and exchange strategies.

2. There are two ways to participate in Braindates: First, you can join an existing Braindate on a topic that catches your attention. Or, you can create your own Braindate topic and allow other attendees to sign up and learn from you.

3. Braindates topics are moderated - meaning it goes to our speaker team for approvals before it's shown to all attendees. Everything has to be from a strict thought leadership perspective. We do not accept topics that are commercial or salesy. 

4. Creating a braindate does not guarantee attendance. Your topic has to be good! Timely, thought-leadership topics often perform the best.

5. We have designated braindate power hour Wednesday Sept 6th 10-11AM to kickstart networking and mentorship! Make sure you sign up or create 1-2 braindates during this time.

To get started, login to Braindate with the email you bought your ticket with and create a password. You'll then notice the topic marketplace where you can post what you want to share or learn. We've already added a few Super Braindates and topics to the platform that you can join! 

We'll have a huge Braindate Networking Lounge in Hanger West. You'll meet up for your Braindate on-site at the Braindate Networking Lounge!

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Applications Now Open for Meet a VC - for Founders and Investors

As the world’s largest community of SaaS executives, founders, and entrepreneurs, we're bringing together today’s leading Cloud experts. To help facilitate meetings between up-and-coming startups with top-tier VCs, our super popular Meet a VC program is back.

First, make sure you have a ticket. You can’t participate in Meet a VC without a valid ticket.

How to Participate As A Founder:

If you’re a startup or company raising your next round of funding, apply via this link. The SaaStr team curates a list of startups for attending VCs to review. If there’s a match, VCs will reach out to you to schedule a meeting in-person during SaaStr Annual.

How to Participate As An Investor:

If you’re a partner at a fund or an angel investor, investors can apply via this link. The SaaStr team will curate a list of startups for you to review based on your interests. If there’s a startup you’re interested in meeting, we will help you coordinate a time to meet with them during the event.

Still have questions? Email us at registration@saastrinc.com

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