General Information FAQs

Yes. Learn more about applying for or donating to the Jeffrey P. Davis Scholarship through the CSTE Foundation at www.cstefoundation.org 

Yes. While group payment is supported, payment is not collected through a single check for all attendees automatically. Instead, the process is:

1. Register attendees individually for the Annual Conference. Make sure attendees select pay by check.
2. After the group registers, send the group attendee list (including the registered amounts) to CSTE National Office and request an invoice.
3. The CSTE National Office will provide you with a single consolidated invoice for the group.
4. After the invoice is issued, payment can be submitted by Check or ACH for the consolidated total.

To submit a request for a group invoice, email the National Office: [email protected]

Registration by check should be received at the CSTE National Office within 30 days from online registration.

Yes, attendees may register online by check. Check payment must be received at the CSTE National Office within 30 days from online registration. All check payments must be received by April 7, 2027 or your registration will be cancelled. Attendees will not be able to select the option to pay by check after April 7, 2027. For additional information, contact the CSTE National Office at [email protected].

Contact the CSTE National Office at nationaloffice@cste.org to request an invoice.  

The full 2027 Registration information, including the Payment/Cancellation Policy, can be found on the Registration page.  

No, purchase orders are not accepted. 

Registration must be completed online by 11:59 PM Eastern on Wednesday, April 7, 2027, to receive the Early-Bird registration fee.

Attendees who have registered for a previous CSTE conference will have a saved contact profile. If you forgot your password, click on the link for “forgot password” and it will be e-mailed to you. You will need the e-mail address previously used for registration. If you forgot or changed your e-mail address, then begin a new registration. 

Begin a new registration. Or, if you have access to their e-mail then use the “forgot password” link. 

For security and to maintain PCI compliance, CSTE staff cannot accept credit card payment by e-mail, fax, chat or any other unsecure means. 

Registrants who need to pay separately for CSTE membership, t-shirt(s), or other applicable items, should first register for the conference and pay using their agency’s credit card and then modify their registration to include items not covered using a different credit card. 

If you register online, confirmation of your registration will be sent to you via email immediately upon registering online. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours, please do not hesitate to contact the CSTE National Office at [email protected] or (770) 458-3811. 

Name badges are not mailed but available for pick up at the registration desk. The registration desk is located on Level One of the Minneapolis Convention Center. Hours are as follows, but are subject to change

• Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Monday, June 7, 2027 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Tuesday, June 8, 2027 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wednesday, June 9, 2027 | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

• Professional editorial staff (including photographers and camera crews) of print, online, and broadcast media interested in obtaining a press registration should contact Matt Cone, Director of Communications, at [email protected]. Only professional members of the press qualify for complimentary in-person registration. That determination will be made solely by CSTE, and at its discretion, CSTE reserves the right to offer or restrict press passes on a case-by-case basis. Press passes are available to editorial staff writers employed by a trade publication, mainstream media outlet (newspaper, radio, TV, etc.), or online magazines. Freelance writers, contributing editors, or bloggers may request press passes if covered for a specific publication or topic-related article. Current CSTE Members are not eligible for a press pass.  
• Members of the press who are working with complimentary credentials are prohibited from soliciting business from sponsors, speakers, or attendees. Press attendees are only allowed to attend the main conference days on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and will not be allowed to enter member-only sessions, discussion sessions or the Networking Hall.  
• Press pass requests must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s press badge and one of the following:  
  • An industry related article from the applicant’s publication written by the applicant and published within the last three months.  
  • A link to the applicant’s online publication with the applicant’s name and title appearing in an editorial capacity and an industry related article written by the applicant form the applicant’s publication and published within the last three months.  
  • A letter from an editor or publisher stating that the applicant is covering the CSTE Annual Conference on an assignment.  
• To request a press pass, contact Matt Cone at [email protected] no later than May 7, 2027. 

Onsite registration and check-in takes places on level one of the Minneapolis Convention Center on Sunday, June 6 through Wednesday, June 9. Hours are as follows, but are subject to change

• Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Monday, June 7, 2027 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Tuesday, June 8, 2027 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wednesday, June 9, 2027 | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

CSTE may provide a morning beverage refreshment and afternoon snack from Sunday through Wednesday. Breakfast, lunch or dinner are NOT provided as part of registration fees. Any beverage refreshment, afternoon snack, or reception with food is not intended to be a meal substitute. 

 No, lunch is not provided by CSTE. Lunchtime discussion sessions begin at 1:00 p.m., so attendees have time for lunch prior to the meeting. A list of nearby restaurants will be available at the CSTE Registration Desk. A comprehensive list of restaurant options in the area will be available at the hotel city ambassador desk or from your hotel concierge.  

When food and beverage is provided, CSTE will make an effort to provide healthy food alternatives during the morning and afternoon breaks. Please make alternate arrangements if you have severe food allergies or very dietary restrictions, as our food and beverage options may not meet your needs.  

Yes, registered guests of a registered attendee may attend for a fee. Guest and spouse registration is available to individuals who are not in the field of public health epidemiology who would like to accompany a registered individual to Annual Conference events. Guest registrations are not intended for employees of public health departments, federal agencies, research institutions, or other organizations involved in public health, as these attendees should register individually. This registration type includes attendance at sessions and open networking events. Guests and spouses are not permitted at invitation-only or members-only sessions or events. Members and Exhibit booth personnel are not eligible to register as guests.

Continuing education for the 2027 Annual Conference is pending. Details on how to register and claim CE will be released in May 2027 pending activity approval.  

The Attendance Policies & Procedures (including General Conference Waiver, Health & Wellness Policy & Procedures, and Code of Conduct) will be included in the registration form and must be read and acknowledged prior to registration completion. The CSTE Annual Conference Attendance Policies & Procedures will be coming soon.

Workshops have limited capacity. Once a workshop reaches its full capacity, registrants may join the wait list. Placement on a waitlist does not guarantee attendance. Registrants should only join a waitlist if they are prepared to attend the workshop, the waitlisted workshop will be presumed to be your preferred choice, but CSTE may adjust your registration. CSTE staff will review waitlists on a rolling basis and make final placement decisions by the end of May 2027. There will be no on-site overflow or walk-in attendance at a full-capacity workshop.

The full in-person conference registration includes admission to all regular sessions, a Sunday workshop(s), posters, and the Networking Hall. 

If you need to make updates or changes to your registration after it has been completed. In your registration confirmation email, there is a link to view or modify your registration. Please select the link and make the necessary changes. If you have any questions, please contact CSTE National Office at [email protected] or (770) 458-3811. 

CSTE does not provide shuttle service between hotels in the group block and the convention center. All hotels in the group block are within walking distance to the Minneapolis Convention Center, with may connected via the Skyway.  

Use the link in your registration confirmation email to access your direct link to make hotel accommodations or contact Orchid Events at (844) 443-7240 Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST, excluding legal holidays, or [email protected].  

You may only make one reservation using your direct link to make hotel accommodations. For multiple reservations, Orchid Events at (844) 443-7240 Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST, excluding legal holidays, or [email protected]. 

Once you have registered for the Annual Conference, through the direct link to make hotel accommodations found in your registration confirmation, attendees can search by hotels or hotels with available rooms within the CSTE room block. You may also search hotels by list or map location and can include filters for amenities.  

All hotel rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Orchid Events will maintain a waitlist when a desired hotel or room nights are unavailable but cannot guarantee that preferred hotel or room nights will be accommodated. Attendees can join the waitlist through the direct link to make hotel accommodations found in the registration confirmation or by contacting Orchid Events at (844) 443-7240 Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST, excluding legal holidays, or [email protected]. 

Reservations can be changed online using the link found in your hotel reservation confirmation email or contact Orchid Events at (844) 443-7240 Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST, excluding legal holidays, or [email protected]. You will need your acknowledgement number or hotel conference number. Orchid Events will not process any reservation modifications, cancellations, or requests after May 7, 2027. After this date, attendees must contact their selected hotel directly.  

The deadline for a group rate reservation is May 7, 2027. However, if the group block sells out for any or all nights of the conference prior to the deadline, then the group rate may no longer be available. The hotel may also sell out even after our group block sells out.  

Please check your spam folder or contact Orchid Events at (844) 443-7240 Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST, excluding legal holidays, or [email protected]. 

Parking fees vary by hotel, and attendees should verify rates at their selected hotel. For the Minneapolis Convention Center, parking information is available at https://www.minneapolis.org/minneapolis-convention-center/attendees/public-event-parking-options/  

CSTE provides complimentary in-room internet access to all attendees in the group block.

Complimentary access to the hotel fitness center is available to attendees in the group block. For other hotel amenities, please look at your hotel’s website. 

Contact the CSTE National Office at [email protected] or (770) 458-3811.  

If a presentation has been uploaded for the abstract, it will be available through the online agenda or through the conference app.  

Breakout sessions (breakout and lightning sessions) will have audio/visual equipment available consisting of a laptop computer, LCD panel, screen, and the appropriate sound equipment for the room size.  

Discussion sessions (formerly roundtable sessions) will have audio equipment only available consisting of the appropriate sound equipment for the room size.  

No audio/visual equipment, telephone conferencing equipment, telephone line or internet line is available for poster sessions.  

EpiVision sessions will have audio/visual equipment available consisting of a laptop computer, LCD panel, screen, and the appropriate sound equipment for the space on the networking floor. 

No, dedicated telephone or internet lines are not available in the breakout rooms.  

Agenda information will be provided through our pocket agenda, app, and online agenda. Printed full conference hardcopy agendas will not be available.  

The electronic version is typically available in mid to late May prior to the conference. A preliminary daily agenda is available on the conference website, Daily Agenda.  

CSTE does not provide child care or recommend any service providers. 

Yes. Lactation rooms are available at the Minneapolis Convention Center. On the second level near room 202 and in room 203B.

Items accidentally left in meeting rooms may be turned in at the CSTE registration desk. Any items not retrieved by the close of registration each day will be turned over to the convention center security. CSTE is not responsible for any items left unattended throughout the conference dates including sponsor and exhibitor move in and move out.  

No, due to security concerns and limited meeting room space, we cannot hold luggage for attendees. Please check with your hotel for options to store your luggage. Luggage should not be brough to a meeting room if it obstructs pathways or egress in the room.  

Please visit the sponsor and exhibitor page, coming soon, to find out more information and who to contact with questions.

The 2027 CSTE Annual Conference will be held in-person at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information can be found on the Meeting Venue & Host City page.

Please visit the First Time Attendee page to find basic overarching information regarding the annual conference. This page will be coming soon. 

CSTE is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require accommodation or service to fully participate, please submit your requests through our accessibility form.

Please contact the CSTE National Office at [email protected] or (770) 458-3811.