Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 18th Annual Gathering of Games?
The Annual Gathering of Games Conference will be held on May 5th-7th, 2010.
Where is the event held?
The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch.
What is the difference between the concurrent sessions and sponsored sessions?
Concurrent sessions are led by Open-Book leaders. Sponsored sessions are best practice sessions led by sponsors who understand and provide synergistic content to Open-Book companies.
What is the Gathering of Games?
The Gathering of Games is the only conference where the Open-Book Community comes together from around the world to learn, share, and celebrate the principles and practices of the Great Game of Business and Open-Book Management.
Who should attend?
You and your team! Click here for more details.
Is there parking available at the hotel?
The Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch offers valet parking on site for $25 per day. The hotel also offers self parking for $19 per day. There are also other public parking garages available near the hotel.
Will there be transportation to and from the airport?
Transportation is not provided to and from the St. Louis airport. The hotel is approximately 15 miles (20 minutes) from St. Louis International Airport.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Yes. Please click here for details.
Can I register for the conference if I’ve never been to a Great Game event?
Yes, but we would highly encourage you to attend the pre-conference workshop “The Game Overview” in order to make the most of your conference investment.
Could I just attend one day of the conference?
Yes, but reduced pricing is not offered for single day attendance.
When does registration end?
Registration ends April 30th, 2010.
What do I wear at the conference?
The conference is a fun environment. We encourage everyone to wear logo-wear for their organization.
What meals are covered by the conference?
Breakfast on Thursday and Friday, and lunch on Thursday will be provided.
Pricing
I’m on a budget, how can I make the conference more affordable?
The 2010 Gathering offers multiple discounts to help you come in under budget. Click here for conference discounts.
Should I stay in the suggested hotel?
Yes, we highly encourage you to stay at the Hyatt in the Gathering of Games Hotel Room Block. A reduced room rate of $139 per night is available for conference attendees.
What other expenses will I be obligated to pay?
You are responsible for transportation, hotel, and meals not included in the conference registration.
How is the pricing different from years past?
We are offering an additional $100 off per person to companies who book in our hotel room block. (limited to the first 150 participants)
Is there a multi person discount?
Yes, teams of 5 or more receive an addition $100 off per person.
What am I getting for my money?
You will receive full conference access and free entry into the All-Star Celebration Party for the standard conference fee. This includes the option of more than 20 conference sessions related to Open-Book Management.
Do you offer a hotel room discount?
Yes – The cost is $139 a night at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch for annual conference attendees.
