Exhibit Hall

Meet with leading product and service providers.

Professional Development and Training

Education and training sessions with PDH credits available.

Networking

Meet with colleagues and senior decision makers throughout the A/E/C sector.

IGE Discussions

Collaborate with government and industry leaders on key topics

Travel & Lodging

The 2025 SBC will be held in Phoenix, Arizona. All conference activities will be held at the
Phoenix Convention Center | 100 N. 3rd Street., Phoenix, AZ

Important Housing Notice

Please be advised that Connections Housing is the only official housing partner for our event. If you or your company are contacted by any other company or individual offering to book housing on your behalf, they are not affiliated with SAME or Connections Housing and are likely part of a scam.

Unfortunately, these unauthorized solicitations are becoming increasingly aggressive. We are actively working to stop these fraudulent activities and protect our attendees and exhibitors.

If you receive any suspicious communication regarding housing, please report it to either same@connectionshousing.com, registration@same.org or exhibits@same.org.

You can also help SAME by reporting the fraudulent organization to the Federal Trade Commission here.

Thank you for your vigilance and cooperation.

COMING SOON! - Book Your SBC Hotel Now!

Map of 2025 SBC Hotels

Hotel (listed alphabetically)	SAME Group Rate	Distance to Convention Center
AC Hotel Phoenix Downtown	$269	0.6 miles
Aloft Phoenix Airport	$196	5.2 miles
Cambria Hotel Phoenix Downtown Convention Center	$199	0.8 mile
Courtyard by Marriott-Phoenix Downtown	$244	0.6 miles
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Phoenix	$195	5.4 miles
Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown North	$264	2.7 miles
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Phoenix Midtown	$229	2.2 mile
Hampton Inn Phoenix - Midtown/Downtown Area	$199	2.8 miles
Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown	$244	0.4 miles
Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Downtown	$259	0.3 miles
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix Downtown - State Capitol	$209	1.2 mile
Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown	$219	0.7 miles
Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Midtown	$160	2.9 miles
Hyatt Place Phoenix Downtown	$259	0.5 miles
Hyatt Regency Phoenix	$264	0.2 miles
Marriott Phoenix Airport	$189	6.1 miles
Moxy Phoenix Downtown	$249	0.6 miles
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel	$264	0.2 miles
Residence Inn by Marriott-Phoenix Downtown	$254	0.2 miles
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown	$264	0.2 miles
SpringHill Suites Phoenix Downtown	$229	0.6 miles
Tru / Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Midtown	$160	2.9 miles
The Westin Phoenix Downtown	$269	0.3 miles

Uniformed Services/Government Rate

Rooms will be available at the rate of $164 per night, the new per diem rate going into effect on Sept 1, 2025, plus applicable taxes, per night. To qualify for the per diem rate, one must be employed directly by a federal, state, or local government agency. Contractors and retirees are not eligible for the government rate. Those who book a room at the government rate and do not qualify will be transferred to the industry rate (may vary by hotel).

Connections Housing is the official housing partner of SAME and all rooms should be booked directly with Connections Housing to take advantage of negotiated rates and benefits. Do NOT book a room directly through the hotel's website or by phoning them. The hotel reserves the right not to extend the group rate for reservations made directly with the hotel.

Reservations in the SAME blocks are reserved for registered conference attendees only. Attendees must register for the conference within five business days of making hotel reservations (government employees excepted). Any reservation made by an unregistered attendee will be canceled seven days after the reservation was made.

Getting There

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
The airport is approximately 3.5 miles from Phoenix Convention Center. Uber, Lyft, and taxi transportation options are available.

Visit Phoenix to explore the various things to do, places to see, and food to enjoy

WARNING: Housing “Pirates” and “Poachers” Scam

SAME works with Connections Housing to create room blocks for our attendees at the SAME contracted hotels. Please be vigilant if contacted by any company or service that implies or claims to be an official housing provider for the SAME or the Small Business Conference (SBC). The ONLY way to book your rooms for SBC is through our housing site or by calling 702-476-6976 or 855-476-6976. If you are contacted by one of these poacher companies, please collect as much information as you can (name of company, person calling, telephone number) and notify SAME immediately. You can also help SAME by reporting the fraudulent organization to the Federal Trade Commission here.

Room poaching is a practice carried out by third-party companies that act as travel agencies, wholesalers, or destination management companies to solicit registrants for room reservations. Poachers often represent themselves as being affiliated with SAME. The poacher might inform registrants that the hotel room block is “sold out,” and that if you do not book with them immediately, you may not get a room. Additional deceptive tactics may include distributing forms or promotional materials that appear to be issued by SAME.

Room poachers make it more difficult for us to meet our room block commitments and expose us to penalties and increased room rates for our events.
Room poachers often don’t deliver on promises to customers. When customers arrive, reservations do not exist or the hotels are not conveniently located. Sometimes the rooms have been canceled and hefty cancelation fees have been placed on the customer’s credit card.

Below is a list of phone numbers and emails that have contacted SBC attendees and exhibitors and are NOT sanctioned by SAME to offer housing (or any other service) for the 2025 SBC. Engage with these companies and individuals at your own risk.