Frequently asked questions
General questions
what are the meeting dates and location?
The Convention is taking place Feb. 2-6, 2024. The majority of meetings and events will take place at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101. Save the date for Feb. 28 - March 4, 2025 in Orlando, Fla.
CONSENT FOR USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES?
By participating ATSSA’s Annual Convention & Traffic Expo you grant permission to record and/or photograph your participation. It also grants ATSSA permission to use these images in future publication and promotions.
I received an email solicitation to purchase the ATSSA Annual Convention attendee mailing list. Is my information being sold?
ATSSA does not share the email addresses of Annual Meeting attendees. Anyone (other than ATSSA) who claims to have such a list is acting without ATSSA's participation or approval. ATSSA has no reason to believe any such list would represent the actual Annual Meeting attendee list. ATSSA recommends that you do not click on any links in the email and that you delete it immediately. ATSSA also recommends that you do not request to be removed from the mailing list as that likely would confirm to the sender that your email address is valid and thus may result in additional solicitations.
when are exhibit sales open?
Exhibit booth sales for 2025 will open to the public soon! Contact ATSSA Sales with questions.
Will scholarships for public agency officials be made available?
ATSSA offers scholarships for public agency officials to attend the event. The 2024 application process is now closed as of July 21, 2023. Applicants will be notified of the decision on Aug. 7. Information is available on the Public Agency Officials webpage. Recipients must submit their reimbursements within 30 days of Convention.
Who is the exhibitor services provider?
T3 Expo is ATSSA's official exhibitor services contractor for the 2024 Convention & Traffic Expo. The Exhibitor Services Kit is now available for exhibitors to order services.
Registration & Housing
Do speakers/presenters have to register if they’re only attending the session at which they are presenting?
Yes, registration is required for all Annual Convention attendees, including speakers. Education session speakers can register for free through the Speaker Service Center, and registration includes access to the entire event. Committee meeting presenters will be registered by ATSSA staff.
Do I need to register to attend the committee meetings?
Yes, registration is required to attend the committee meetings. Only registered attendees will have access to the meeting links. If you are planning to attend ONLY the committee, then you can register for the Exhibits & Committee Meetings Only option for free. You will not be able to attend any other part of the Annual Meeting with this registration type. Please email meetings@atssa.com for access to this registration type.
How do i register to attend or exhibit?
Registration for 2024 exhibit staff, attendees and public agency officials opened July 17, 2023! Visit the registration page for information. Registrations are handled through eShow. Housing closed as of Jan. 9, 2024, and regular registration rates now apply. Registration for 2025 is not yet open.
Who is the official housing provider?
JEMS Hospitality Group is the official housing provider for the 2024 Convention & Traffic Expo in San Diego. Housing opened July 17 for the 2024 event. View our housing piracy notice at the bottom of the webpage.
Education sessions
do I have access to all the education sessions?
Yes! You may attend as many or as few sessions as you want.
where can i find out about continuing education credits for the meeting?
Attendees may receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attending the Convention and education sessions. Certificates for the 2023 event are available in the Attendee Service Center (or via this link).
WILL THERE BE A CALL FOR EDUCATION SESSION PROPOSALS?
Yes, however the 2024 Call for Proposals (CFP) closed on June 2, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Proposals were only accepted through the online portal. Submitters will be notified by July 21 on their proposal status. Selected speakers receive complimentary registration to the Convention.
I am a speaker, how do i access the speaker service center?
The Speaker Service Center (SSC) is available for the 2024 Convention. The SSC is your online portal to access resources, PowerPoint (PPT) templates, register, submit audio-visual needs and more. Please use your provided login credentials to access the SSC.