FAQ
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Since 2018, VTScadaFest has been the place to come and immerse yourself 100% in VTScada excellence! After 6 amazing events, it’s still the place to come and spend the time with the genius’s behind VTScada, but we’ve also expanded to include world class manufacturers of VFDs and PLCs, the president of the International Society of Automation Tampa Section, amazing emerging tech companies in AR and reporting, and top-tier cyber-security experts. So, for 2024, we’ve better aligned the name to be ScadaFest. If you want to learn SCADA, this is the best place for you.
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Yes, in order to ensure you receive the discounted sleeping room rate, you must book your room prior to February 21, 2024. Rooms may still be available past that date; however, after cut-off any remaining rooms that are still available will be offered at the hotel’s prevailing rates.
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Room Rates: $279, plus $10 Resort Fee per night. Taxes extra. 1 night deposit is taken at time of booking.
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You must cancel your reservation 72 hours prior to arrival or 1 night will be charged.
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Yes! Room rate pre- and post-ScadaFest will be available to our attendees if the hotel has 80% occupancy or less.
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Yes, there are numerous hotels around the Disney Springs area, the Hyatt Regency is the only one with a negotiated rate. To find a hotel near the event location, browse hotels.
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Yes! We use a platform called Whova. You will receive an invite to join the app closer to ScadaFest. With the app you will be able to:
- View the agenda and plan your own schedule.
- Network with attendees and plan meet-ups.
- Find venue maps, menus, and so much more!
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We offer three levels of training on the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday prior to ScadaFest. Check here for more information.
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Self-Parking for attendees is discounted to $20.00 from $30.00 (standard).
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Transportation to and from the airport is your responsibility. Visit: orlandoairports.net/parking-transportation.
Orlando is served by Uber and other ride sharing services.
For things to do on your down-time, please check out visitorlando.com.
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A handful of sessions will be recorded and made available post event. All slide decks or additional material used by sessions speakers will be made available following the event on the conference app.
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Please visit their website at the following link which has information on our ADA rooms Hotel Suites Near Disney World | Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort . Guests can reach out to the Hotel directly if they require any special room accommodations at 407.239.1234
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Business casual!
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This event is an 18+ event.
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Training attendees (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) will be provided lunch buffet each day, plus morning and afternoon coffee. We recommend having breakfast on your own before arriving to the conference. Unfortunately, lunch is not open to guests of attendees.
All attendees will be provided a full meal and beverages at our Wednesday evening Welcome reception. Your ScadaFest ticket includes a guest at this event.
All attendees will be provided full meal and beverages Thursday during lunch. Light snacks and drinks (coffee, tea, etc.) will be available each morning and afternoon. We recommend having breakfast on your own before arriving to the conference. Unfortunately, lunch is not open to guests of attendees.
All attendees will be provided full meal and beverages Thursday evening at our Networking Social! Your ScadaFest ticket includes a guest at this event.
All attendees will be provided full meal and beverages Friday during lunch. Light snacks and drinks (coffee, tea, etc.) will be available each morning and afternoon. We recommend having breakfast on your own before arriving to the conference. Unfortunately, lunch is not open to guests of attendees.
More detailed daily menus will be included in the conference app.
Please let Natashia know of any dietary restrictions you may have.
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ScadaFest is generally non-refundable, however, in extreme circumstances we can assess a refund. Please reach out to natashia.lutz@trihedral.com.
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Currently we are not accepting abstracts for guest speakers. Check our website and social channels for when opportunities open.
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Please complete your application here: VTScada Innovation Award 2024
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For water and wastewater operators who will be seeking Continuing Education Credits/Units from their governing boards; in order for us to complete your certificate, you must include your name and operator number on each one of your feedback forms, which outlines the sessions you attended each day. These must be filed by Trihedral with your respective governing boards and are required for you to receive your certificate of attendance.
Please note that PDH requirements vary from state to state and the state boards have final approval authority on determination of credits. Members should check with their state boards to confirm what is applicable for renewal credit; however, some typical events that earn PDHs are:
- Successful completion of continuing education courses
- Successful completion of correspondence, televised, videotaped, and other short courses taken for the purpose of maintaining, improving or expanding the skills and knowledge relevant to the PE’s practice
- Presenting or attending seminars, in-house courses, workshops, whether professional or technical
- Presentations made at meetings, conventions, or conferences which are relevant to the PE’s practice
- Teaching or instructing in an area relevant to the PE’s practice
- Authoring published papers, articles, or books in any area relevant to the PE’s practice
- Active participation in professional or technical societies (some states allow 2 PDHs for this, but will vary with states)
We will only email Certificates of Attendance to attendees who complete the follow-up survey in the conference app.
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Attendee lists will be shared post conference with those who require Return on Investment reports. No direct contact details will be shared, i.e., emails and phone numbers will be removed.
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More information will be communicated via email and on our event webpages, plus the conference app.
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Please reach out to natashia.lutz@trihedral.com.