FEST FAQs

TENWEST is Southern Arizona's premier professional development and innovation festival, blending entrepreneurship, technology, creativity, and community impact. The event features multi-day conferences, networking opportunities, inspiring keynotes, and a variety of experiences throughout Downtown Tucson.

TENWEST takes place in Downtown Tucson across multiple venues, creating a walkable and immersive experience. The dates for this year’s festival can be found on our official website. To view all the venues, visit our Festival Map page.

Festival hours vary by event and venue. General conference sessions typically run from 9 AM – 4 PM, while evening events and special programs may extend later. A full schedule will be available on our website and mobile app.

While many sessions and networking events are geared toward professionals and require attendees to be 18+, select community-focused and cultural experiences may be suitable for families. Check individual event descriptions for details.

Tickets are available for purchase online via our official website. We offer various ticket types, including full conference passes, single-day passes, and special event tickets.

We have an All-Access, All-Conference, and Individual Day passes available for purchase. We also have special event tickets to evening events and special experiences such as the TENWESTx Events. Check out our ticket page for more information.

All Access Pass: Access to all conference sessions, daily connect events, XEvents, Wellness Summit, VIP areas, Swag Bag, and drink tickets. All-Conference Pass: Access to all conference sessions, TENWEST Connect Events, Mega Mixer, and IdeaFunding Pitch Competition. Individual-Day Pass: Access to sessions and events on a specific day. Special Event Tickets: Access to evening events or special experiences such as TENWESTx Talks, TENWESTx Pitch, and TENWESTx Live.

Badges must be picked up at the main TENWEST registration hub, located at The Grand Tucson on Tuesday evening, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Badges will be picked up for the Wellness Summit on-site at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Check-in for Connects events and evening experiences will be done on-site.

Yes! Reach out to info@tenwest.com for upgrade instructions or stop by the registration area in HQ.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

No, we encourage digital check-in. Bring your mobile ticket or confirmation email for entry.

Yes! Student passes are available for purchase at a discounted rate. Please ensure you bring your student ID to check in to receive your student badge. Student tickets can be purchased here.

If you lose your badge, we can reissue it at HQ in the Grand. Stop by the registration desk for help.

TENWEST events take place across multiple venues in Downtown Tucson, all within a walkable radius. A venue map will be provided on our website and mobile app. View the venue map here.

Each venue has designated entry points for ticket holders. Look for TENWEST signage or check the event app for detailed entry instructions. Entrance points will be at the physical address locations.

Downtown Tucson: 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. Centennial Hall: Tyndall Avenue Garage, is a a short walk from Centennial Hall. Garage parking is gated and available for hourly and daily rates and accepts the following payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

No official shuttle service is provided, but all venues are within a short walking distance. Tucson’s Sun Link Streetcar is also available for easy transit.

Yes, all official TENWEST venues are ADA-compliant. If you need additional accommodations, please contact us in advance.

Visit any TENWEST info station located at key venues, or use our mobile app for real-time navigation and event updates.

You will have access to Public wifi networks at each of the venues.

If you would like to request special accomodations, please let a TENWEST team member know upon check-in and we are happy to work with you to reserve seating in the sessions you will be attending.

The Grand (HQ) 33 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 HighWire 30 S Arizona Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 Playground 278 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701 AC Hotel 151 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85701 BrickBox 220 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85701 Tucson Metro Chamber 212 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85701 Centennial Hall 1020 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719 Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine 1502 E Mabel St, Tucson, AZ 85719

Comfortable walking shoes (events are spread across multiple locations) - Charged mobile device for the event app and schedule - Notebook or business cards for networking - A refillable water bottle (some venues provide refill stations) - We also recommend dressing with layers as temperatures can fluctuate throughout the day.


Yes! Many venues have food options, and Downtown Tucson offers excellent local dining. Some events may include catered meals or drink options. Check out local restauarants partnered with us here.

Business casual is recommended for daytime conference sessions, but feel free to express your style. Evening events vary but are more entertainment focused.

Yes, as long as you have your digital ticket or festival lanyards, you can come and go as needed.

We may choose to record certain sessions to release later but there is no live broadcast. If there is a session you'd like to see, make sure to join us in person!

Lunch Links is a networking opportunity, brought to you by TENWEST and Rio Nuevo, where you can connect in with local restaurants and fellow TENWEST pass holders with a facilitated conversation on a specific topic. To participate in LunchLinks, report to HQ at noon on Wed, Thurs or Friday.

For any sessions with limited capacity and a required RSVP, our conference app, Whova, has an automatic waitlist function. If you are waitlisted from a session, check your Whova App to see if spots have opened.

Yes! We will have official TENWEST merch located at The Grand (HQ) throughout the festival. We also have swag bags available for purchase on our website.

Yes! We will have both coworking and lounge space available at The Grand.

Weapons, outside alcohol, illegal substances, and disruptive items such as air horns or drones are not permitted. Evening venues may have their own prohibited item lists. Please check venue websites for specific information.

Lost and Found will be located at The Grand (headquarters). Lost and found items will be kept for 1 week post-festival at Startup Tucson. Reach out to info@tenwest.com to inquire after the fest.

Attendees are welcome to take personal photos, but professional photography and recording require media credentials. Some sessions may restrict recording.

We will not have any designated charging stations for devices, but in The Grand, there are outlets available for any device charging.

TENWEST follows the smoking rules of the specific venues. Many of the venues offer designated-outdoor areas for smokers. Check directly with venues and local laws regarding smoking areas and restrictions.

No. We will not have a bag check or storage service available.

Yes! We love our attendees to share their experiences on social media. We recommend utilizing hashtags such as #TENWESTFest or #TENWEST2025.

In case of emergency, please call 911. If the situation is not in urgent need of fire, medical or law inforcement support, please find a TENWEST staff member for help.

When you enter a TENWEST event or program, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by TENWEST and its affiliates and representatives. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar TENWEST or Startup Tucson events in the future, highlight the event and exhibit the capabilities of Startup Tucson. You release Startup Tucson, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, web casting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, web casting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Startup Tucson/TENWEST or the person or entity designated to do so by Startup Tucson/TENWEST. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event. If you do not consent to your photo being used, please see registration immediately upon check-in.

Slides will be available post-festival upon request and if agreed to by the presenter.

Select sessions may be recorded and shared online. Speaker presentations may also be made available post-event.

We love to hear from attendees! You can provide feedback via our post-event survey or email us directly. Whova also allows you to enter session feedback into the app directly.

Absolutely! Join our email list, attend Startup Tucson events, and engage with us on social media to stay connected.