LocationS
Due to our partnership with VERGE 23,
we have three locations - all within 50 yards of each other.
Parking is expensive everywhere, and we recommend taking Uber/Lyft or the VTA Light Rail tram, which stops right in front of our three venues at "Convention Center Station" and connects to Caltrain via both Blue Line and Green Line.
San Jose Convention Center - SJCC
Main entrance: 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113
Parking: $30 enter on Almaden using the address
408 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113
Interactive Expo Floorplan in Hall 2
Activities:
- CTO Registration Desk on 2nd Floor Concourse
- Startup Pavilion Expo on the 2nd Floor, Hall 2
- Tues & Wed VERGE Expo Halls and evening receptions
- Tues & Wed VERGE KeynotesMarriott San Jose Downtown
(attached to the Convention Center, 2nd Floor "Salon"):
301 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
Parking: Valet is on S Market, or drive bit further south to Convention Center Public Parking (self parking)
Activities:
- Wednesday Global Ideas and US National Finals Top 6 Pitches
- Thursday Investor & Partner Connect
- Thursday Awards Luncheon
You can enter CTO events directly from hotel; you do not need a VERGE registration. You can also enter the Salon directly from the 2nd Floor Convention Center Concourse.Hyatt Place San Jose / Downtown
(across San Carlos Street from SJCC):
282 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113
Parking: Valet parking - enter on Almaden (between $20-$35 per day)
Our main CTO HQ hotel!
Activities:
- Monday evening no-host reception off the hotel lobby
- Tuesday morning Semifinals Pitches from Top 18 US startups
Additional Parking Options:
"The Almaden/Woz Lot" - 253 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
Last year the cost was $7/day. The cost may vary depending on events. Daily fees of $15 - $20 have been reported, but as of 2 weeks ago, the fee was still $7.
You need to have your car license plate number to pay at the kiosk. The license plate number is printed on the receipt to be placed on your dashboard.