GETTING ORIENTED
Start at HQ
The Grand | 58 E Congress St
Your first stop.
Pick up your badge, get your bearings, and connect with other attendees. If you’re ever unsure where to go or what to do next, come back to HQ and a TENWEST staffer can help you.
This year HQ will include:
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HUSTL Activation Zone & Lounge
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Vantage West Workstation
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TENWEST Photobooth sponsored by GoDaddy
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Headshots for purchase
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Refuel station with Presta Coffee, Maya and Transit Tea and Water
Getting Around
The core of TENWEST is located in Downtown Tucson. Depending on your preferred mode of transportation, there’s plenty of ways to get to TENWEST.
The TENWEST footprint spans multiple venues in downtown Tucson, all within a short walk.
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Most venues are 1–6 minutes from HQ
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Plan for 5–10 minutes between sessions
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Lime scooters are easily available downtown for the brave!
Sun Link Streetcar:
Don't want to park Downtown? Consider a Park and Ride option with the Sun Link Streetcar (it's Free). You can also ride the Streetcar from University of Arizona or Historic Fourth Avenue to Downtown. BONUS: Look out for our TENWEST Streetcar #102!
Parking Guide:
Downtown has tons of parking near our venues! You can view locations, rates and more at our partner Downtown Tucson Partnerships Parking Guide.
The closest garages to TENWEST HQ at the Grand are The Depot and Pennington Street Garages. Other close options include the AC Hotel Garage and Pennington Street Garage.
There is also plenty of metered street parking nearby many of the venues but please note, meter limits are typically 2 hours and payments is now required until 7pm and on Saturdays.
WHAT A TYPICAL DAY FEELS LIKE
If you’re wondering how to navigate the flow of TENWEST, here’s the rhythm:
You don’t have to do all of it — but if you follow this flow, you’ll get a little bit of everything.
PLAN YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE
60+ Sessions to Choose From:
With sessions, workshops, and events happening throughout the week, a little planning goes a long way. Our detailed schedule gives you access to all the sessions, descriptions, etc. You can sort by tags, tracks and more.
If you’re aiming to attend one of the three summits, each one occurs over two days:
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Founder’s Summit: Wednesday-Thursday
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Creator’s Summit: Thursday-Friday
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Culinary Innovator’s Summit: Thursday-Friday
Use the Whova App
Your festival experience, all in one place. With Whova, you can:
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Build your Fest agenda
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Get real-time updates
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Message other attendees
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Join discussions and meetups
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Compete for various prizes
Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss
TENWEST brings together founders, creators, and innovators from Tucson and beyond.
Take a few minutes to explore the speaker lineup and star a few you don’t want to miss. And if you see them around, say hi! The best parts of TENWEST happen in conversations and chats, so don’t be shy!
Workshops & Skill Building at TENWEST EDU
Hands-on workshops designed for real skills and immediate application. All EDU workshops are from 2-5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24. And once you’re done, head over to HQ for the TENWEST Mega Mixer.
PLAN YOUR SOCIAL & ACTIVITY CALENDAR
TENWEST Connects (Daily Happy Hours)
The easiest way to meet people at TENWEST. Show up, grab a drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options will always be available), and start a conversation.
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Tuesday: Mega Mixer, HighWire & The Grand
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Wednesday: Hotel Congress Plaza
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Thursday: Rialto Theatre
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Friday: Playground Rooftop
xEvents & Night Programming
TENWEST doesn’t stop when sessions end. Our xEvents keeps the TENWEST spirit going.
Each night features a different experience at different locations across downtown Tucson.
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Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: Teen Odyssey (immersive experience) – Roy Place
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Wednesday: TENWEST Unscripted – Hotel Congress
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Thursday: IdeaFunding Pitch Showcase – Rialto Theatre
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Friday: Sonido Rosa (concert + party) – La Rosa
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Sunday: Film Night – Marroney Theater
Pro Tip: Teen Odyssey has showings on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The other xEvents only happen once. That gives you several chances to see A Teen Odyssey but make sure to grab your spot because it will sell out.
Discover Tucson with TENWEST Explores
Step outside the conference and into Tucson’s food, culture, and creative scene. We have family-friendly events at Children’s Museum Tucson, and other awesome stuff to do across Tucson on both Saturday and Sunday.
Many of these experiences have limited seats and are only happening as part of TENWEST. Don't wait too long to get your tickets!
ON-SITE EXTRAS:
Merch, Activations & Contests
We've curated some amazing experiences this year for you as attendees.
Custom Merch: From custom merch like TENWEST Candles with a TENWEST Scent from Di Luna to a custom coffee blend from Presta, you're sure to find something that truly speaks to you and let's you take a piece of the fest home with you.
Activations: You can expect to see lots of interactive activations inside HQ and throughout the Fest this year. Make sure you leave yourself time to add to the community 3D printed sculpture, idea napkin and more.
Contests: Check out the Fest App in Whova to learn more about how you can compete to win tons of limited edition TENWEST prizes this year.
Sponsors & Community Partners
TENWEST is powered by an incredible group of local and national sponsors and partners who make this experience possible.
If you see a sponsor or partner throughout the week at an event, activation, or session, take a moment to say thanks and learn what they’re building.
FIRST TIME AT TENWEST?
Our top 5 tips so you don’t overthink it:
If you do these five things, you’re doing TENWEST right!
NEED HELP?
We’ve got you covered.
FAQs are coming soon. Or stop by HQ at The Grand anytime — our team is there to help.