SIMS 23 2022 Health & Safety Plan
To promote the safety of everyone attending SIMS 23, we will monitor the guidance and requirements of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), State of Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Health, and the World Health Organization regarding COVID-19 safety practices. Therefore, this Attendee Safety Plan may change from time to time through the last day of SIMS 23 in September 2022.
Minneapolis is a major city in Minnesota that forms “Twin Cities” with the neighboring state capital of St. Paul. Bisected by the Mississippi River, it’s known for its parks and lakes. Minneapolis is also home to many cultural landmarks like the Walker Art Center, a contemporary art museum, and the adjacent Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, famed for Claes Oldenburg’s “Spoonbridge and Cherry” sculpture.
Conference Hotel & Venue
Housing Deadline: August 26, 2022
Participants are eligible for the follow special conference room rates (plus taxes). Rates include complimentary guestroom WiFi.
Due to limited space we recommend booking as early as possible to receive this special rate—please note that once the reserved/contracted room block is full, the room availability and/or rate are not guaranteed and may vary.
| Single Occupancy | $215 |
| Double Occupancy | $215 |
| Triple Occupancy | $240 |
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Minneapolis – St. Paul
International Airport
Minneapolis – St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is just 11 miles from the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.
Airport Transportation
- Taxi $35 (approximately)
- Amtrak Station: 8 miles from the hotel
- Light Rail Station: 8 blocks from the hotel and takes you towards downtown, Mall of America, the airport, and St. Paul ($1.75-$2.25 USD each way)
- Greyhound Bus Station: 7 blocks from the hotel
- Taxi ($35.00 USD each way)
- Uber/Lyft