Masters In Motion 2023

Below are answers to some of the most common questions we get during the event. Questions are broken down by day.

If you still have any questions feel free to send us a message or ask any of our staff members (they’re the ones with the Black name badges).

SUNDAY

Welcome Reception from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: Upstairs at Higher Ground - 720 Congress Ave.


I just landed in Austin. Where is the Hyatt Centric and how do I get there?

The Hyatt Centric is located at 721 Congress Ave. Lyft and Uber are both available in Austin. An airport shuttle service is also available through Super Shuttle for a fee – call (512) 258-3826.

When & where is the welcome reception?

Join us for drinks at the welcome reception on Sunday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm upstairs at Higher Ground, which is located at 720 Congress Ave. (it's right across the street from the hotel). At the welcome reception you’ll get to register, pick up your name badge, grab your t-shirt and of course, mingle with like minded folks.

Where can I park for the welcome reception?

There are plenty of public parking lots near by, along with metered parking surrounding the area.

I can't make it to Sunday's welcome reception. What do I do?

Don’t fret cause we’ve got you covered. You will also be able to pick up your name badge first thing Monday morning at the State Theater. The State doors open at 8:45am Monday morning.

I want to make sure I don't miss a thing so what's the best way to get updates throughout the event?

There are a few things we don’t make public until we’re at the event such as where our nightly hangouts are happening and how to get in on our giveaways at the wrap party. We will announce these kinds of details at the event itself and update this page of the website daily.

Do I have to wear this name badge?

Yes please! Your name badge is the ONLY way to get into any of the presentations and the wrap party so make sure you wear it.

What about meals? When do we eat? What's good in the neighborhood?

Monday and Wednesday we’re at the State Theater and we will break for lunch from 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm. Tuesday are the breakout sessions we will have a lunch break from 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm so everyone can go out and get lunch on their own. Everyone is free to go wherever they want for dinner each night. For some nearby food options, visit www.mastersinmotion.co/nearby


MONDAY

Theater Presentations from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Stateside at the Paramount 719 Congress Ave.

*The Stateside haS a clear bag policy and food or beverages of any kind are NOT permitted*

 

IMPORTANT: THE STATE THEATER HAS A CLEAR BAG POLICY

Where is the Stateside Theater and how do I get there from the Hyatt Centric?

The Stateside is located at 719 Congress Ave. If you're walking from the Hyatt Centric it's literally right next door.

I live in Austin. How do I get to the Stateside Theater?

The Stateside Theatre is located on Congress Ave, between 7th and 8th Streets. 713 Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701

Where can I park near the Stateside Theater?

There are plenty of public parking lots nearby, along with metered parking surrounding the building. For a full list of options, click here.

What time does everything start Monday?

At 8:45am the Stateside Theater doors open and presentations kick off at 9:00am.

What do I need to bring with me to the workshops?

Don't forget your name badge! The Stateside Theater has a clear bag policy so please keep that in mind.

What's the schedule Monday?

8:45am - Doors Opens

9:00 - 10:30 Presentation

10:45 - 1215 Presentation

12:15 - 1:45 Lunch Break

1:45 - 3:15 Presentation

3:30 - 5:00 Presentation

I'm hungry! What do I do for lunch?

If you're hungry for a snack, check out the concessions in the lobby. If we're on our lunch break there are pleanty of delicious options nearby. [Click here for a full list of nearby options][2].

[2]: For some nearby food options, visit www.mastersinmotion.co/nearby

Where & when is Monday night's optional networking event?

Our nightly optional networking event takes place at 8:30pmat Las Bis Rooftop terrace bar and lounge on the 8th floor of Hyatt Centric which is located at 721 Congress Ave.


TUESDAY

Breakout sessions from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Central Presbyterian Church at 200 E. 8th ST.

 

Where do the breakout sessions take place?

The breakout sessions take place at Central Presbyterian which is located at 200 E. 8th St.

What group number am I?

On the back of your name badge on the bottom right there's a number (either 1, 2 or 3). That is your group number.

I'm group *** and don't know where to go?

The breakout sessions take place at Central Presbyterian which is located at 200 E. 8th St.

At 9:55am meet your group at:

Group 1: Meet your group leader, Dustin, in the courtyard of Central Presbyterian.
Group 2: Meet your group leader, Tyler, in the courtyard of Central Presbyterian.
Group 3: Meet your group leader, Bruno, in the courtyard of Central Presbyterian.

How do Tuesday's breakout sessions work?

At the end of the day on Monday everyone will be assigned to a group. You’ll meet your group on Tuesday morning at Central Presbyterian prior to when the break out sessions start. Each group will rotate 3 times so everyone will get to participate in every break out session so you won’t miss a thing.

Breakout Sessions Schedule:

10:00 - 11:30am Rotation #1

11:30 - 12:30pm Lunch Break

12:30 - 2:00pm Rotation #2

2:00 - 2:30pm Break

2:30 - 4:00pm Rotation #3

What is the schedule for Tuesday?

10:00 - 11:30am Rotation #1

11:30 - 12:30pm Lunch Break

12:30 - 2:00pm Rotation #2

2:00 - 2:30pm Break

2:30 - 4:00pm Rotation #3

8:30pm Optional Networking Get Together

I need coffee stat. Where's the closest place?

Luckily there is a coffee shop inside the Omni lobby across the street. There is also an excellent coffeeshop nearby at 401 Congress Ave. called Houndstooth Coffee. For more options [click here][1].

[1]: For some nearby food options, visit www.mastersinmotion.co/nearby

Where can we get lunch Tuesday?

There are tons of restaurants nearby that you can see on Yelp.com but some of our favorites are Roaring Fork, The Backspace, Eureka!, The Jackalope and Casino El Camino just to name a few. [Click here for a few of our recommendations][2].

[2]: For some nearby food options, visit www.mastersinmotion.co/nearby

When & where is the optional networking event tonight?

Our nightly optional networking event takes place at 8:30pm at Upstairs at Caroline which is located at 621 Congress Ave. There is a direct entrance to the upstairs section to the right of the outdoor seating outside of Caroline.


WEDNESDAY

Theater Presentations from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Stateside at the Paramount 719 Congress Ave.

*The Stateside haS a clear bag policy and food or beverages of any kind are NOT permitted*

 

IMPORTANT: THE STATE THEATER HAS A CLEAR BAG POLICY

Where is the Stateside Theater and how do I get there from the Hyatt Centric?

The Stateside is located at 719 Congress Ave. If you're walking from the Hyatt Centric it's literally right next door.

I live in Austin. How do I get to the Stateside Theater?

The Stateside Theatre is located on Congress Ave, between 7th and 8th Streets. 713 Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701

Where can I park near the Stateside Theater?

There are plenty of public parking lots nearby, along with metered parking surrounding the building. For a full list of options, click here.

What time does everything start Wednesday?

At 8:45am the Stateside Theater doors open and presentations kick off at 9:00am.

What do I need to bring with me to the workshops?

Don't forget your name badge! The Stateside Theater has a clear bag policy so please keep that in mind.

What's the schedule Wednesday?

8:45am - Doors Opens

9:00 - 10:30 Presentation

10:45 - 1215 Presentation

12:15 - 1:45 Lunch Break

1:45 - 3:15 Presentation

3:30 - 5:00 Presentation

I'm hungry! What do I do for lunch?

If you're hungry for a snack, check out the concessions in the lobby. If we're on our lunch break there are pleanty of delicious options nearby. Click here for a full list of nearby options.

2: For some nearby food options, visit www.mastersinmotion.co/nearby

Where & when is tonight's wrap party?

The wrap party takes place at 8:30pm. We will announce the venue at the end of the day.