BSides Austin

The largest yearly security conference in Texas

Location

Location

Commons Learning Center on the J.J. Pickle Research Campus at The University of Texas at Austin:
10100 Burnet Road
Bldg 137
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 341-7000

> Directions and map to Commons Learning Center
> Building layout

Parking

You must use this PARKING PERMIT for both days at BSides Austin. Download and PRINT, then place it in plain view on your dashboard.

Without this parking permit on your dash you will get a ticket.

We have been advised that UT security is very diligent about monitoring the parking when there is a big event like ours. In fact, they have also been known to ticket if you have a tire on a parking space line or on any grass.

* We have no power to help you get out of a ticket if you get one.

You can avoid the whole parking mess:

The Austin MetroRapid bus stop is located on Exploration Way on the west side of the Commons Building and offers transit daily along a 15-mile route through Austin. For more information, please see: Cap Metro Route 803.

Hotel

If you’re coming from out of town and need a hotel we recommend:

We sold out our room block, doubled the size of the block, and then sold that out, too! If you’re still in need of a hotel for the BSides Austin trainings or conference, please call our secondary hotel:

Hilton Garden Inn
11617 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

Call Cara Eicher at 512-241-1600 ext. 2605 and tell her you’re coming to town for BSides Austin to get a reduced rate of $130 plus tax.

Staybridge Suites Austin Arboretum-Domain
10201 Stonelake Blvd.
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 349-0888

Shuttles are available from the hotel to the conference center (you must reserve a seat the evening prior to your need).

We have blocked a small number of suites at a discounted rate of $130 plus tax for the convenience of our conference and training speakers and attendees. Check-in is available starting on Monday, March 25th.

Make your RESERVATIONS by Friday, March 22nd (after this date the rooms may be regular price or unavailable) by phone or online:

  • Call (512) 349-0888 and use the code BSA to get this rate.
  • Book your room ONLINE.