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A: Central Print has a spacious parking lot behind its building, accessed from Montgomery Street.

TechArtista Downtown offers a discount for Mansion House Garage. Park in the Mansion House Garage and get a validation sticker from Tech Artista before you leave for the day. Parking should be $6 with this discount. Students may also park at marked street parking or other garages nearby.

A: Conference Tickets can be purchased in two forms

Full Weekend:

- Friday Night Mixer

- Keynote Speakers

- Workshops

- Portfolio Reviews (Seniors and recent graduates)

A la Carte:

- Buy your tickets depending on the event you want to see!

e.g., pay just for the Keynote Speaker or the Workshops.

A: The 2024 Student Conference will include:

- A Friday Night Mixer at Central Print Studio

- An incredible keynote with Keisha Haymore, owner of Heydays

- Workshops from various design leaders—Caitlin Metz, Lillian Steven, & Sofa Melon

- Portfolio reviews for Senior students and recent graduates.

A: There will be snacks, drinks, and coffee available for conference attendees, and there will be a one-hour break for lunch. There are many walkable options near the conference or students can leave and return as they desire.

A: While we don't have a formal dress code, it's good to keep in mind that you may be meeting future employers at this event. As is the case with professional conferences, there's no need to wear formal business attire, but you'll want to be presenting yourself well. This is particularly important for students participating in portfolio reviews on Sunday.

A: Come well-rested and with your portfolio already open and ready to show. Before the review, make sure your portfolio is finished and you have practiced presenting your projects. Take some time to consider why you created your projects and your process.

On the day of your review, remember to smile and present yourself as well as your work. Be polite and present ideas succinctly, as the reviews are timed and you will want time to hear feedback. Remember the reviewers are here to help you, so come with some questions for reviewers about your work and professional life. Don’t be afraid to ask your questions.

Take note of valuable criticism you receive and don’t be discouraged by any one comment. We encourage you to connect with your reviewers after the conference on LinkedIn.

A: If you would like to opt-out of the portfolio review, simply leave it un-cheked as you fill out the form when you purchase your tickets.

We can answer further questions about porfolio reviews. Please include your full name, and email us at: student-conference@stlouis.aiga.org

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