Onsite Information

PYCON US MOBILE APP

Conference information on the go! Download the PyCon US 2024 mobile app to find conference information such as scheduling, registration desk hours, lists of participating sponsors, and more.

Download the mobile app for iOS and Android from:

The Apple App Store
The Google Play Store

MASK REQUIREMENT

PyCon US continues to keep the safety of our community as our top priority and wants PyCon US to be an event that everyone feels safe attending. With that being said, PyCon US is requiring masks to be worn by all participants while at the conference. All attendees of PyCon US 2024 are required to comply with these Guidelines for the duration of the event. Any person violating the Health and Safety Guidelines may be asked to leave the event.

REGISTRATION

Registration will open at 7:00 am EST on Wednesday, May 15th.

When arriving, please enter through the East Entrance (facing 10th Street). Head up the escalators to Concourse A to find the registration check-in counter. Please note that you must check in and have your badge printed to enter the Expo Hall.

If you are staying at the Westin hotel, you can enter the convention center through the Visitors Walkway, found on the second floor. Once inside the convention center, take the elevator to the 3rd floor and head to Concourse A to find registration.

Please also note that the registration desk will NOT be open during the post-conference Sprint days (Monday, May 20th-Thursday, May 23rd). If you are planning to attend any of the Sprint days, you MUST check-in before Sprints start at the conference registration desk, which closes at 1 PM EST on Sunday, May 19th.

Please maintain social distancing and have your mask on while standing in the queue. Have your ID ready when standing in the queue.

Hours:

Wednesday, May 15: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm EST
Thursday, May 16: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm EST
Friday, May 17: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Saturday, May 18: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Sunday, May 19: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm EST

MAP

Here is a map of the conference center with key event locations labeled.

INFORMATION DESK

If you have any questions on-site, such as directions, lost and found, or scheduling, head to the Information Desk in Concourse A, where volunteers can help answer them.

Hours:

Wednesday, May 15: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Thursday, May 16: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Friday, May 17: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Saturday, May 18: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Sunday, May 19: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm EST

SWAG PICKUP

Any PyCon US conference and Charlas t-shirts ordered during the registration process will be available for pickup at the Swag Pickup counter in Concourse B from Friday, May 17, to Sunday, May 19, until 11 a.m. EST. All remaining t-shirts will be available for purchase at the Swag Pickup counter from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST on Sunday, May 19th.

Hours:

Friday, May 17: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm EST
Saturday, May 18: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Sunday, May 19: 10:00 am - 11:00 am & 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST (extra t-shirts available for purchase)

EXPO HALL (Hall A)

Hours:

Thursday, May 16: Opening Reception 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST
Friday, May 17: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Saturday, May 18: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST

JOB FAIR AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS (Hall A)

Hours:

Sunday, May 19th: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm EST

SPECIAL MEAL PICKUP

If you provided special dietary requests when filling out your attendee profile, such as Kosher, food allergies, etc., please find a Levy catering staff member at each meal function who will assist you in picking up your special meal or help you identify options that are free of allergens.

Meal Schedule and Locations

Tutorials/Sponsor Presentation Lunch - Ballroom A
- Wednesday, May 15th & Thursday, May 16th: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST
Opening Reception; hors d'oeuvres & beverages - Hall A
- Thursday, May 15th: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST
Main Conference Breakfast - Hall A
- Friday, May 17th & Saturday, May 18th: 7:30 am - 8:55 am EST
- Sunday, May 19th: 8:00 am - 9:00 am EST
Main Conference Lunch - Hall A
- Friday, May 17th: 12:45 pm - 2:00 pm EST
- Saturday, May 18th: 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm EST
- Sunday, May 19th: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
Post Conference Sprints Lunch - Ballroom B&C
- Monday, May 20th - Thursday, May 23rd: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST

DAVID L. LAWRENCE CONVENTION CENTER

The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is located at 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. We recommend all attendees enter through the East Entrance on 10th Street.

Attendees staying at the Westin Hotel can enter the convention center through the Westin Hotel Visitor Corridor.

NURSING SUITE

Located on the second level by Hall B (next to the glass elevator), the DLCC offers a dedicated space for parents of newborns/infants to be used as a private space. When at the DLCC, please ask a staff member for the location and how to gain access.

GENDER NEUTRAL RESTROOMS

Several gender-neutral restrooms can be found throughout the convention center. You can find each gender-neutral restroom marked with a red “X” via this map here.

LUGGAGE CHECK

Luggage check will be available at the convention center in Show Office C on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm EST.

All items must be picked up by 6:00 pm EST on both days. The room will be locked at 6:00 pm EST. If you miss the pickup window, please come to the Staff Office (Room 306/307).

CODE OF CONDUCT

Please familiarize yourself with the PyCon Code of Conduct and Attendee Procedure For Reporting Code of Conduct Incidents.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Bus, Train, and Bike Share information is available for reference on our Public Transport in Pittsburgh page.

INTERNET

The conference center will have wifi. Please bring your own ethernet adapter if needed since we do not provide them.

LOCAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Looking for a restaurant recommendation or perhaps a place to get a coffee, tea, beer? Check out our page of local recommendations in Pittsburgh.