2025 ERA Conference Details and Reminders
With more than 650 people attending, this year’s ERA Conference offers unparalleled networking and educational opportunities!
ERA CONFERENCE APP
Don’t forget to download the ERA Conference app for full access to the event schedule, speakers and networking with other attendees. This a great tool that contains vital conference info.
Scan these QR codes to get the app quickly on your smartphone:
Need help accessing the app? Email ERA Communications Director, Clare Kluck at ckluck@era.org.
CONFERENCE VENUE
All conference functions are hosted at the AT&T Hotel & Conference Center at the University of Texas, located at 1900 University Ave., Austin, TX 78705. Visit https://meetattexas.com for more information.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
Lyft and Uber both operate in Austin. Taxis are also readily available at the airport, as well as at the AT&T Hotel & Conference Center. The distance between AUS Airport and the AT&T Center is 9 miles, and the ride will take approximately 25 minutes and the fare will range from $45 – $50.
Parking is available in the attached AT&T Conference Center garage. Guests may self-park or use the hotel’s valet services at the University Ave. entrance. Parking fees apply.
Additional parking details can be found here.
WHO’S ATTENDING
View the latest attendee list in the Conference App or view the full attendee list on the ERA Conference website.
BUSINESS CARDS
Be sure to bring plenty of business cards to hand out to all the new contacts you will be making.
SCHEDULE
The detailed schedule of the conference and room assignments are available on the ERA Conference App, or view the Conference schedule on the website. View a PDF version of the Conference to download/print.
ATTENDEE CHECK-IN & BADGE PICK-UP
The ERA Conference Registration & Information Desk will open on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST in the Zlotnik Family Ballroom Foyer. The desk will remain open throughout the Conference, which starts at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24.
When you check in at the ERA desk, you will receive your badge. Your assigned table number can be found under your personal profile in the mobile app (or ask the reg desk for clarification.) Your chosen breakout sessions can also be viewed in the Agenda tab in the mobile app.
Please note: You MUST wear your badge at all times to enter all program sessions and Conference functions.
MEETING AND EVENT SPACE
All Conference general session programs, breakfasts and lunches will be held in the Zlotnik Family Ballroom of the AT&T Conference Center. Breakout session rooms are located on Levels M1 and M2 of the Conference Center, as well as the Zlotnik Ballroom. View a detailed venue map. (Venue maps can also be found on the Conference app.)
The Sunday Welcome Reception will be held from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. in the AT&T hotel’s Inner Courtyard, located on Level 2.
The Monday evening Conference Party will be held off-site at The Speakeasy located in downtown Austin. Bus transportation will be provided between the AT&T Center and The Speakeasy.
SEATING IN MAIN SESSION BALLROOM
ASSIGNED SEATING for all rep, manufacturer and distributor attendees will be used on Monday, Feb. 24 only for all general sessions scheduled in the Zlotnik Family Ballroom. (Find your table number under your personal profile in the mobile app, or ask the reg desk for assistance.) Each table will have a designated table leader. Assigned seating is designed to encourage networking. OPEN SEATING will be used for all sessions and meals on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
FIRST-TIMERS ORIENTATION
If you are attending your first ERA Conference (or have not joined us in many years), please plan to attend the First-Timers Orientation on Monday morning at 7:00 to 7:50 a.m. in Classroom 105, located on Level M1 of the Conference Center. Pick up your breakfast and carry it to the meeting room for a brief orientation that will answer your questions and help you gain the most from your conference experience.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Hopefully you have already signed up for the breakout sessions that you most want to attend. But if you have not yet registered, don’t worry, there’s still time! You can easily sign up for breakout sessions online.
MONDAY NIGHT CONFERENCE PARTY
Register for the Monday Night Conference Party here! The venue, The Speakeasy, is located at 412 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701. There will be food, beer and wine, line dancing and a photo booth!
Bus transportation will be available to/from the venue. Buses will depart and return from Whitis Ave. located on Level M2 directly behind the Conference Center. The first bus will depart at 6:40 p.m. on Monday evening. Name badges MUST be worn to gain admittance. No exceptions; your badge is your ticket.
If you’d like, dress in your best Western attire!
ATTIRE
For all Conference programs and functions, business casual attire is recommended. Meeting rooms are kept cool, so we strongly recommend you bring a sweater or jacket. Layers are your friend! February temperatures in Austin range from lows in the 40s to highs in the 70s.
EXHIBITORS
There will be companies with exhibit tables (most of whom are ERA Recognized Resource providers) located in the Zlotnik Family Ballroom foyer starting on Monday morning. Some companies will be presenting workshops both Monday and Tuesday mornings. View schedule for workshop details.
QUESTIONS? Email ERA’s Events Manager, Kate Van Hise, at kvanhise@era.org.
Many thanks, and we look forward to seeing you in Austin. Travel safely!
Your 2025 ERA Conference Committee:
Jeff May, Logix Sales & Marketing – Conference Committee Chair
Perry Thornton, Pinnacle Marketing – Conference Committee Vice Chair
Ellen Coan, CPMR, C C Electro Sales, Inc.
Lisa Dietrich, Conley & Associates
Adam Grigor, Tech-Trek, Ltd.
Todd McAtee, Mouser Electronics & XTG
John O’Brien, CPMR, Coakley, Boyd & Abbett
Paula Renfrow, TTI, Inc.
Mark Wachtel, SJ Associates
Tom Wichert, TDK-Lambda Americas