Registration

Registration and Fees

Registration is now closed. 

Thank you for your interest in attending TESC. We've had an unprecedented interest in the conference this year, and unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any additional registrants. We wish we could accommodate everyone who is interested in this great event. Please mark your calendars for TESC 2025: December 10-12, 2025.

The Transportation Engineering and Safety Conference will be held December 11-13, 2024. The early registration fee is $300.00 for government and academia registration and $400.00 for corporate registration if received by October 18, 2024. Attendance at a pre-conference workshop is an additional $50.00. The regular registration rates (for registrations received beginning October 19, 2024) are $325.00 for government and academia and $425.00 for corporate registration. Speakers and moderators will receive separate registration instructions via email. The fee includes registration, meals, snacks, giveaways, etc.

NOTE: Any employee of PennDot must register (either as a participant or speaker) through Heather Quinn at hquinn@pa.gov. 

 

Hotel Information

• The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center (same location as TESC)
  
  • Reservation code: TRAN24A
  • $139+tax per night 
  • 215 Innovation Blvd., State College, PA 16803
  • 814-863-5000 or reservations@scholartps.com
  • Deadline: Reservations must be made by Sunday, November 10, 2024. 
• Graduate Hotel 
  • Reservation code: PSU Transportation Engineering & Safety Conference
  • $125+tax per night
  • 125 South Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801
  • 814-231-2100 or book online
  • Deadline: Reservations must be made by Sunday, November 9, 2024. 
• The Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center
  
  • Reservation code: Mention Transportation Engineering & Safety Conference
  • $89+tax per night
  • 1450 South Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801
  • 1-814-238-3001
  • Deadline: Reservations must be made by Wednesday, November 13, 2024. 

Confirmation

Penn State Conferences and Institutes will confirm your registration. You will be alerted promptly of any cancellations or changes. If some unforeseen event forces Penn State to cancel or postpone the program, you will receive a full refund of your registration fee; however, the University cannot be held responsible for any related costs.

Refunds

If your request to withdraw is received in writing by email at PSUconferences@psu.edu prior to November 20, we can issue a partial refund. A $50 administrative fee will be charged for each withdrawal. After November 29, no refunds will be issued.

Substitutions

Anyone who is registered but cannot attend may identify a substitute. A full refund will be issued after the substitution registration has been completed. A registration form and full payment by the substitute are required. Substitutes are eligible to register at the same fee. 

Access

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the program manager at tesc@psu.edu at least two weeks prior to the conference.