Question 1

How do I purchase a ticket?

Accepted Answer

Simply click on any of the "Buy Tickets" buttons. After following all the prompts on the page, you will be sent a confirmation email and can pick up your lanyard at the registration desk at 410 State Street on the day of the event(s). You can also have tickets sent to your phone.

Question 2

Is there reserved seating?

Accepted Answer

VIP ticket holders have a reserved, preferred seating section. There are no specific seating charts. However, the venue capacities are only 300 seats, so there are really no bad seats in the intimate venues.

Question 3

Should I check in for the whole symposium, or can I just go to one of the venues?

Accepted Answer

You can skip registration and attend the programming of your choice, but we highly recommend that you register on the first day if possible at 410 State Street. There will be ticketing staff at each of the venues, but if you register before going to venues, you will receive a lanyard and not have to stop at the venue check-in desk.

Question 4

Are the venues within walking distance of each other?

Accepted Answer

Most of the program is centered at 410 State Street. On October 1st, during First Thursday, "State Street Loop" — a set of free golf cart shuttles — runs up and down State Street and can whisk you up to the Arts District where many galleries, SBMA and MCASB are located and BNW projections will be shown on the Odd Fellows' Building adjacent to Sullivan Goss Gallery (approx. half a mile). Buses on Oct 7th afternoon will shuttle guests to the UCSB campus for a tour of the Media Arts transLAB and performances at the AlloSphere.

Question 5

Are there participating hotels offering room specials for attendees?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Please go to the Transportation & Lodging page for links to our hospitality partners.

Question 6

Is there an app for that?

Accepted Answer

Our website is mobile-friendly, so you can visit the site on your phone. There is no native app to download from the app store.

Question 7

Are dogs welcome?

Accepted Answer

We love dogs, but the speaking venues frown upon them. However, your fur baby is welcome at the public exhibition projections on the Odd Fellows' Building, adjacent to Sullivan Goss Gallery (Oct 1–8, evenings).

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