Annual 2021 Health & Safety Guidelines:
SaaStr has been working closely in conjunction with San Mateo County officials and the San Mateo County Event Center (our Annual 2021 venue), to ensure all those attending in-person will feel safe and comfortable to do so. SaaStr Annual 2021 is on track and proceeding — with some important changes to enhance safety and comfort.
As COVID-19 and pertinent health & safety guidelines evolve, these guidelines will continue to be adapted and updated to have the safest event possible.
All those planning to attend in-person will be asked to adhere to the following health & safety guidelines:
Vaccine requirements for all in-person attendees. There will be no exceptions. SaaStr will be implementing a proof of vaccination system to verify vaccinated status amongst those in attendance. Attendees will receive information on how to verify their vaccination status closer to the date of the event to allow a greater number of attendees to receive their vaccines. Additionally, in accordance with California’s blueprint and guidelines for re-opening, SaaStr will have up to 5,000+ in-person attendees per day. The following FDA approved vaccines are acceptable by SaaStr Annual Health & Safety team: AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Maderna.
Proof of Negative COVID test for all in-person attendees. All attendees will be required to show proof of negative COVID test within 72 hours of entrance to SaaStr Annual. This is in addition to showing proof of vaccine, not either/or. Plan to be tested and bring your proof of negative test with you. Limited rapid testing will be available at our satellite check-in locations, but do take 15 minutes per person. Plan to wait at least 30 minutes or more to be tested at these locations. Those that test positive for COVID 19 will not be permitted entry.
Temperature checks each day of the event. Everyone attending SaaStr Annual will be required to undergo a temperature check prior to entry. SaaStr will employ various mechanisms to temperature-screen attendees, including passive scanning of all attendees prior to entry to the venue each day. Anyone with a temperature above 100.4 Fahrenheit will not be permitted to attend.
Outdoor Gathering. The majority of the SaaStr Annual event will take place outside on the external grounds of the San Mateo County Event Center. All indoor activations will be governed by the use of acceptable face coverings, such as masks.
Increased sanitization and hand washing. SaaStr and the San Mateo County Event Center will implement increased hand sanitation stations and handwashing stations. Those in attendance will be expected to frequently wash and sanitize their hands.
Physical distancing. In addition to hosting the majority of the event outside to promote greater comfortability amongst attendees and promote free airflow, SaaStr has adjusted the event’s layouts and guidelines to promote physical distancing between attendees. Floor and distance markers will be instituted to help attendees maintain a safe distance. The fairgrounds itself extends across a spacious 48 acres, and Annual will spread attendees across the grounds.
Not feeling well? For the health and safety of all our attendees, if you have any flu-like symptoms within the last 2 weeks prior to the event (fever and a cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose) or symptoms related to COVID-19 within the last 2 weeks prior to the event, unfortunately, you will not be allowed entry into SaaStr Annual 2021. We are unable to make any exceptions. If sickness prevents you from traveling and attending, please contact the SaaStr Annual Registration Team at annual@saastrinc.com to update your travel plans.
Getting to Annual: The current travel restrictions implemented by the U.S. Government on April 31, 2021, remain in effect for this event. Please refer to the latest restrictions and up-to-date guidelines when it becomes time to book your trip to Annual. Follow all current CDC guidelines for travel, whether you’re flying international or domestic. Travelers are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 24 - 48hours prior to flying to SaaStr Annual.
SaaStr Annual 2021 Conference is:
Carefully following the guidance of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Adhering to the travel restrictions and guidance of the U.S. Department of State
Working closely with the San Mateo County Event Center officials about their cleaning and disinfection protocols
Requesting that all attendees and exhibitors evaluate their own health and that of those they’re in close contact with. We encourage all attendees that are sick or showing symptoms of illness to stay home and contact us at annual@saastrinc.com in regards to their registration
Requiring attendees and exhibitors to follow the guidance of the CDC for everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
SaaStr Annual will have hand sanitizer readily available to all attendees through the on-site conference area
Providing sanitizers and wipe-downs for all microphones and speaker monitors
We will also be implementing frequent wipe downs of all common touch areas each day including doorknobs, lecterns, microphones, counters, trash receptacles, screens, water stations, registration tables, keynote chairs, and in and around the bathroom areas
Increased medical personnel and security will be on-site to handle medical emergencies and oversee event medical operations