FAQs

When will the conference take place?

The next EconoMe Conference is scheduled for March 15th – 17th 2024. Sign up for conference updates here.

You can view all the videos of previous EconoMe speeches on our Youtube channel.

Where will the conference be held?

The University of Cincinnati in the Great Hall of the (TUC) Tangeman University Center. Address: 2600 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220.

What does my ticket include?

Your ticket grants you full access to all the social activities, mainstage speaker presentations, workshops, and breakout sessions for 3 full days as well as entry into all evening activities. You will also have an opportunity to participate in additional meetups and activities, some of which come at a nominal additional cost (for example, the Fowling activity on Friday is an additional ~$14 paid directly to the venue upon entry).

Transportation, accommodations, parking, food, and booze are not included. However, we will make sure you’re caffeinated in the morning 🙂

The full event schedule can be viewed here, and will be updated as more details are available. Registered attendees will receive a more detailed schedule with specific room numbers, breakout sessions options, etc the week of the event.

Who will be speaking at EconoMe 2024?

We’re working on an incredible lineup and can’t wait to tell you about it! Sign up for our mailing list to be notified when the 2024 speakers are announced.

Is there someone you are dying to see on the EconoMe stage? Recommend a speaker here

Do you have a provocative message to share from the EconoMe stage? Apply to be a speaker here

How can I reserve a hotel room (accommodation options)?

EconoMe 2024 Hotel Blocks are Now Open!

We strongly suggest you book your room ASAP!

There are two hotels in close vicinity to the event venue that we partner with. But you can always Google alternative options:

FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES
(note this is a 10 min/.5 mile walk to Tangeman University Center)

THE DISCOUNTED HOTEL BLOCK IS ALREADY SOLD OUT AND THE HOTEL IS NOT ACCEPTING ANY MORE RESERVATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE BLOCK…

But here is the inside scoop: The hotel isn’t accepting any more reservations because they MIGHT have a long-term stay customer for 50 rooms that overlap with our event dates. If that deal doesn’t happen, they will likely open up more rooms to us. We cannot guarantee that they will give us more discounted rooms if/when this happens.

If you really have your heart set on Fairfield, we recommend that you grab a discounted room at the Graduate (see below), and then you can switch hotels if Fairfield makes more rooms available (we will notify you, get on our mailing list).

There are 2 main reasons people want to stay at Fairfield:

1. It is closer to our event venue by 10 mins. This is a valid point, Graduate is a 20 min walk vs a 10 min walk from Fairfield. Please note that we are trying to get shuttles to help people get back and forth from the Graduate. We cannot guarantee at this moment that we will have shuttles, but we are doing our best to make it happen.

HOWEVER, the main reason people want to stay at Fairfield is…

2. There is a perception that all the cool kids are staying at Fairfield and you want to be where the action is. We get it, you’re coming to EconoMe to party with the cool kids so this makes sense. We promise you that the cool kids are also at the Graduate and at this point, it looks as though MORE EconoMe attendees will be staying at the Graduate vs Fairfield. That being said, the Graduate will likely become party central for our 2024 event.

If it were us, we’d be booking at the Graduate:

GRADUATE HOTEL
(note this is a 20 min/1 mile walk to Tangeman University Center):

Discounted rooms starting at $134 per night, book here

If you have any problems booking your room, please contact the hotel directly and mention the EconoMe room block: Laura Adleta, 513-487-3884, ladleta@graduatecincinnati.com

Join our FB group to look for room shares! This is where you can look for a roommate, jump on someone else’s reservation, find a local host, or find people to share alternative accommodations (like an Airbnb).

Where is the Tangeman University Center and how do I get there?

Get directions to Tangeman

What about parking?

Park in the Woodside Garage. Parking is $10 on Friday and $5 on Saturday and Sunday, but if you leave an come back on the same day, you’d need to pay again. There will be decals on the sidewalks to help you navigate from Woodside garage to the event venue. And check out this map for walking directions.

Is a virtual option available?

We are not offering a virtual paid option because EconoMe really needs to be experienced in person in order for attendees to get ample value out of the cost of the ticket. However, all the speeches will be professionally recorded and available on the EconoMe Conference YouTube channel for FREE. You can go there now, subscribe, and check out the speeches from previous events.

What if I need ADA Accommodations?

The EconoMe Conference strives to plan events that are inclusive and accessible to enable everyone, including individuals with disabilities, to engage in and experience the event as fully as possible. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we will provide reasonable accommodation when requested. To request an accommodation or ask us questions about accessibility, please contact diania@economeconference.com no later than thirty (30) days before the event date.

Can I bring my kids or is child care available?

EconoMe is an adult centered event that is inappropriate for children, especially young children. Much of our content is provocative, and the speakers may use fowl language on stage. We do not recommend bringing children and no child care is offered. If you determine your teenager is mature enough to handle it, we leave to your discretion but they need to be a registered attendee.

What’s on the menu (food options)?

In an effort to keep the ticket price as accessible as possible, we will not be offering food at EconoMe. We encourage you to bring your lunch, snacks, and a water bottle (there are bottle filling stations to help you stay hydrated!)

We will have coffee for you in the morning to ensure that you’re PUMPED UP for our amazing speakers.

There is a food court in the Tangeman University Center and you can check out the other food options that are within walking distance here.