ConferenceFAQ

.NEXT Conference is the IT industry’s leading datacenter and cloud conference where Executives, IT infrastructure and operations leaders, architects, devops practitioners and partners learn and discuss state-of-the-art practices on how to build and run enterprise clouds, on their terms, that provide agility and foster innovation to give businesses a competitive edge.

.NEXT Conference 2020 will take place June 30-July 2, 2020 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

2301 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60616
https://www.mccormickplace.com/

English is the official language of the conference including all general sessions, breakout sessions, and hands-on labs. If a translation services, please contact nextreg@nntxevents.com for more information.

You must be at least 18 years of age to attend the conference, solutions expo and 21 years of age to attend the evening events.

Casual/Business casual is appropriate. Dressing in layers is recommended as the conference center temperature varies throughout.

Should you have any questions or need assistance, please email nextreg@ntnxevents.com. You will receive a response within 24hrs.

You can visit the registration page for pricing and discount deadlines.

When registering, you may pay by credit card.

Yes, we offer discounts for groups, .NEXT alumni and Nutanix partners, as well as Early Bird pricing for all attendee types. Nutanix Partners and Early Bird pricing will be applied directly in registration, if applicable.

Your full conference registration fee includes the following:

• Welcome reception
• Keynotes
• Breakout sessions (Please note: Some sessions are restricted to Nutanix partners or other select groups of attendees)
• Hands-on Labs
• NEXT Party
• Solutions Expo
• Scheduled meals and refreshments

No, you can register online up until the start of the conference and onsite once the conference opens (dependant on pass availability and the conference selling out). Early Bird Discounts end February 27, 2020.

All registration cancellation requests must be submitted by email to nextreg@nutanixevents.com. Cancellations will incur a $75 USD processing fee before June 6, 2020. After June 6, 2020 there is a 50% refund on the registration fee paid. If you need to cancel your registration, you will be refunded in USD.

Each event is separate and you will need to register and pay for each independently.

If you need to make any edits to your registration, please log back into the registration website and enter your confirmation number or email nextreg@ntnxevents.com.

Yes, you will be required to wear a conference badge at all times. Badges can be picked up at the .NEXT registration desk during open registration hours. You will need to provide identification for security purposes upon picking up your badge. If you misplace your badge, the registration desk can assist with a re-print, proper identification will be required.

There are a few countries that require a visa for entry. We recommend checking in advance with your country's local British consulate for details and requirements.

You will be asked if you require a visa letter during the registration process. You will need to provide the following information:

• Full name on passport
• Date of birth and place of birth
• Gender
• Nationality
• Passport number, place of issue, date of issue, and date of expiration
• Are you a government official

Attendees are provided an opportunity to request a letter during the registration process. If answering 'yes' to the question "Do you need a Visa invitation letter", required fields will collect information to merge into a Visa letter that attendees will have access to download/print from the confirmation page after payment is made.

Guest may attend the evening party-capacity permitting. Wristbands for guests can be picked up onsite at the registration desk on a first come first serve basis.

Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided to all attendees throughout the conference.

Yes, please note any special dietary requests during the registration process. Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available at all conference meal functions. For additional restrictions, there will be a designated area at the conference where you can pick up any special meal needs.

No, during the online registration process you will be able to request a hotel based upon your check-in and check-out dates. Reservations must be booked through the registration website In order to receive the contracted group rate.

Yes, your credit card information will be required to confirm and guarantee your reservation at a hotel within the .NEXT Conference hotel block.

You will receive your final hotel confirmation email with your hotel confirmation number in early Junel prior to arrival. After you complete your registration, your registration confirmation letter will restate your chosen hotel and hotel dates.

You may book a hotel directly. However, to take advantage of .NEXT Conference discounted room rates, you must be registered for .NEXT Conference 2020 and make your hotel arrangements through the registration booking process.

There are multiple options for hotels, depending on the dates of travel selected and how early registration is completed. The rate at each hotel can be viewed upon registering. The average hotel rate is $222 +Tax per night.

There are 7 hotels in the .NEXT Conference block all located within 2.5 miles of the convention center.

Most hotels within the block are walkable. For the those that are more than 1 mile from the convention center shuttles will be provided, route schedules can be found in the mobile app as it gets closer to the event.

McCormick Place has ample parking available. If driving, please park in Parking Lot A, located on Martin Luther King Drive, adjacent to the West Building. Covered walkways from Lot A leading directly into McCormick Place and the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel also provide added convenience. The parking rate is $21 for up to 16 hours and $32 from 16 to 24 hours. There are no in-and-out privileges. Overnight parking is available in Lot A only. Lost tickets will pay the $32 (overnight) fee per day.

Please check the .NEXT Conference website for continued updates to content, keynotes, breakout session, training courses and more. The .NEXT Conference agenda builder (available late February 2019) will provide a comprehensive list of breakout sessions, hands-on labs, and other sessions. Registered attendees can pre register for sessions and begin building out your personal agenda.

Yes, the presentations and a copy of the recording from the keynotes will be posted one week after the conclusion of .NEXT Conference.