Field guide · Thursday, September 17 · Investor Day

Macalester College.

Thursday programming takes place across three buildings. Check the building listed for your session and allow time to walk between locations.

Where to go.

Macalester College

9:00 AM – 6:30 PM

1600 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105

Basecamp + check-in: The primary Basecamp and registration area is in the Olin-Rice Science Center. Registration and check-in are also available at JBD Hall and Mairs Hall during programming in those buildings.
Parking: Parking: Free parking is available in the areas outlined on the TCSW Macalester campus map below: the Visitor lots, and West 1, 2 and 3. The event buildings are a short walk from the designated parking areas. Open the map
Street parking: Not available for this campus.
Map
Accessibility: All TCSW buildings are accessible and have elevators. Because programming spans multiple buildings, allow additional time when moving between sessions.

JBD Hall — Campus Center

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

JBD Hall, Basement Level, Campus Center

1600 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105

Basecamp + check-in: Registration and check-in are available at JBD Hall during programming here.

Olin-Rice Science Center

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

1600 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105

Basecamp + check-in: The primary TCSW Basecamp and registration area.

Mairs Hall

2:30 – 6:30 PM

TCB Mag Minnesota Capital Forum

1600 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105

Basecamp + check-in: Registration and check-in are available here for attendees arriving directly for afternoon programming.

While you’re there.

Getting around campus

Campus Center ↔ Olin-Rice: approximately 10 minutes
Campus Center ↔ Mairs Hall: approximately 8 minutes
Olin-Rice ↔ Mairs Hall: approximately 2 minutes

Lunch

12:00 – 1:00 PM. Food trucks will be parked just outside Olin-Rice Science Center. Restaurants are also within walking distance of campus.

Sponsor Alley

Smail Gallery, on the main floor of the Olin-Rice Science Center. The main floor also serves as an informal networking and coworking area.

Sponsor setup: 9:00 AM
Tables: 8ft tables
Power: extension cords available
A TCSW volunteer is assigned to Sponsor Alley to answer sponsor questions

Every day.

Basecamp

Basecamp is your central TCSW resource for registration and check-in, volunteer support, and general questions. Volunteers may leave belongings there, but please don't leave valuables — these spaces may not be continuously staffed.

Charging

We do not have dedicated charging stations. Attendees are welcome to use available outlets throughout our venues.

Emergency

Campus or building security will be onsite each day and available for emergency and first-aid needs.

If you’re speakers

Bring the computer you plan to present from.
Bring any dongles or adapters your computer needs to connect to HDMI.
Download an offline copy of your presentation before arriving. Campus Wi-Fi is shared, so please don't rely on it exclusively.
A TCSW volunteer is assigned to session rooms to assist with timing and attendee flow.

If you’re sponsors

Sponsor Alley is available Tuesday through Friday. Location, setup, table and power details are listed under each day.
Table sizes vary by venue based on what each venue has available.
If you have one, we recommend bringing an extra extension cable.
Bring an offline version of any presentation or demo materials you plan to use.

If you’re volunteers

Share all event questions in the TCSW-volunteers channel of the BETA Slack.
Check in for your shift at Basecamp each day.
Please wear a black shirt during your shift.
Volunteers are identified with a bright orange lanyard.

If something goes wrong.

Macalester Public Safety: 651-696-6555
Emergency: 911

Still stuck? Start at Basecamp — that is what it is for. Or get in touch.