12 tips to make the most of your Symposium 2024 experience

Prepare for Sitecore’s biggest event of the year in Nashville, Tennessee.

By Marissa Dresnek.

3 minute read

Summary

Whether you're attending Sitecore Symposium for the first time or you've attended in the past, every conference has a new location, theme, and experience. Our 12 tips to will help you get the best value from your time at Sitecore Symposium 2024 from October 15-18 in Music City, including how to get the biggest savings when planning your stay, planning out your favorite sessions in advance, and maximizing your networking.

Sitecore Symposium is back. From October 15-18, 2024, we’ll be bringing global brands, marketers, technologists, and digital visionaries together in Nashville, Tennessee for what promises to be the digital experience event of the year. To ensure you make the most of your Sitecore Symposium 2024 experience, we’re sharing 12 essential tips for attendees.

 

1. Register early for the lowest pass pricing

If you haven’t registered yet, discounts on general pass pricing–usually $2,049USD–will remain available at Advanced rates ($1,849) through September 30. We’re also offering specialty passes– education, government, or non-profit attendees can receive an additional $200USD off the current rate by registering with an edu, .gov, or .org email address. Group packages are also available–to receive the group pricing discounts, all passes must be purchased together.

2. Stay close to the action

If you need to book a hotel room for your time in Nashville, we’re offering discounted room rates at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center starting at $299 per night, plus a $28 resort fee and tax. Gaylord Opryland Resort reservations must be booked through Sitecore’s hotel site by Friday, September 20, 2024, to receive the attendee discount. Please note, discounted hotel rooms are limited and may sell out.

3. Sign up for a pre-conference training, certification exam, or exam prep

Everyone registered for Symposium has access to onsite trainings, certification exams, and exam prep bundles, provided by our Sitecore Learning team. These are designed for you to apply the latest Sitecore technology in real life and are geared toward administrators, business users, developers, and marketers. Early sign up is recommended – you can make your selection when you register. Pre-conference trainings, exam prep sessions, and certification exams will be held on Monday, October 14 and Tuesday, October 15. Check the Training and Certifications page for specific times.

4. Plan your sessions in advance

As seats fill up fast for breakout sessions, make sure you plan your schedule before the event using 'My Agenda' in the Attendee Portal. Your ‘My agenda’ saves sessions you’ve scheduled or favorited from the event agenda, along with your Guru Garden appointments and personal calendar additions.

5. Attend the welcome reception

Kick off your Symposium 2024 experience in style by attending the welcome reception at 5:30-7:30pm on Tuesday, October 15 in the Solutions Pavilion. Meet and connect with other attendees from around the globe while enjoying complimentary drinks, appetizers, and entertainment. And don’t forget to share a #SitecoreSelfie with #SitecoreSYM to amplify your Nashville experience. 

6. Download the mobile app

We’ve designed our Sitecore Symposium 2024 mobile app to be your onsite digital companion. Use it to explore the venue map, discover event sponsors, view the agenda and update your session schedule, check out the speaker lineup, and win prizes. Ensure the mobile app notifications are switched on so you don’t miss out on any announcements. The Symposium app will be available to download from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in September.

7. Celebrate the real superstars–our customers

Our customers are the superstars of Symposium. Discover how Sitecore solutions have empowered them to build exceptional customer experiences. This year, customers including Aston Martin, L'Oréal, and United Airlines, will be sharing their success stories during keynotes, customer showcases, and partner sessions. You'll also have a chance to hear from this year's Sitecore Experience Awards winners and learn how they're using Sitecore to drive top-performing experiences. 

8. Ask the experts at the Solutions Pavilion

The Solutions Pavilion will be hosting our event booths where you can connect with implementation and technology experts, watch solution demos, interact with creative activations, attend theater sessions, and get answers to any questions you have from Sitecore experts. See our full list of Sitecore Symposium 2024 sponsors.

9. Arrange 1-on-1 meetings at the Sitecore Guru Garden

Our team of subject matter experts will be ready to discuss all things Sitecore at the Guru Garden. Arrange a 1-on-1 via the Attendee Portal. As these 15-minute appointments are always popular with attendees, ensure you schedule your appointment ahead of Symposium to secure your slot with an expert.  

10. Connect and network at Happy Hour

After a full day of attending sessions on Wednesday, October 16, head to the Solutions Pavilion from 5:00-7:00pm for our Happy Hour with complimentary refreshments and entertainment. It's a perfect opportunity to make new connections or reconnect with your team over drinks and appetizers, hosted by Icreon and One North. 

11. Stay out for the exclusive Symposium party

On Thursday, October 17, we'll be taking over Luke's 32 Bridge, Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop BarTequila Cowboy, and WannaB's Karaoke Bar. Registered attendees can look forward to an unmissable night of networking, live music, and Southern hospitality, brought to you by Americaneagle.com and Horizontal Digital. 

12. Arrive early for the guest keynotes

This year, Sitecore Symposium has three incredible guest keynotes you won't want to miss on the main stage. Fourteen-Time Olympic Medalist Katie Ledecky will be inspiring the audience on October 16, #1 Best Selling Author Erik Qualman will be sharing insights on digital leadership on October 17, and Emmy Award-Winner Actor, known for his role as Coach Beard on Ted Lasso, Brendan Hunt will take the stage on October 18. Be sure to arrive early, get a good seat, and ensure you don't miss a moment. 

To view the latest conference updates, visit the Symposium website and check out @Sitecore and #SitecoreSYM on LinkedIn and X.

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Marissa Dresnek

Director of Global Strategic Events

Sitecore