DAVID L. LAWRENCE CONVENTION CENTER
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is the home of the 2026 SYTA Annual Conference. Situated along the Allegheny River in downtown Pittsburgh, the 1.5 million-square-foot center is a landmark of sustainability, being LEED Gold–certified upon its 2003 completion and later re-certified. Within walking distance, attendees can explore Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, vibrant dining scenes, and a wide range of downtown hotels — providing both convenience and urban charm.
HOUSING RESERVATIONS
As a convenience for the 2026 SYTA Annual Conference attendees, hotel reservations will be made through PASSKEY, the official housing vendor for the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. We will publish this housing link on February 28 so you can book your room at the negotiated discounted rates.
RESERVE EARLY for the hotel of your choice! SYTA has negotiated discounted rates for the conference. To secure these rates, you MUST make your hotel arrangements through Passkey, the only approved, official housing vendor for SYTA. All correspondence (emails, etc.) will have SYTA in the subject line and at the top of the email.
HOTEL & TRAVEL — Opening soon!
As a convenience for the 2026 SYTA Annual Conference attendees, hotel reservations will be made through ORCHID EVENTS, the official housing vendor for the conference. We will publish this housing link in the first quarter of 2025 so you can book your room at the negotiated discounted rates.
SYTA has negotiated discounted rates for the conference. To secure these rates, you MUST make your hotel arrangements through Orchid Events, the only approved, official housing vendor for SYTA. All correspondence (emails, etc.) will have an official Orchid Events seal.
PARKING
A 700-car parking garage with an 7′ 8″ clearance is available at the Convention Center. The entrance is located on 10th Street. For more information, please visit: Alco Parking Corporation.
You may also visit ParkPGH.org for real time parking availability in the downtown area.
The DLCC also offers bicycle racks in three different locations within the DLCC Garage on Level One and two options on the north side exterior on Ft. Duquesne Boulevard.
SYTA HOST HOTELS
Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
745 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 281-2900
Rates
Single/Double $222.00
Parking
Current overnight parking is available for $39.00 per vehicle, per day (rates subject to change), and day parking is available for $22.00 per vehicle, per day.
Room rate includes hot breakfast and evening snacks during designated hours. Please note that state and local taxes apply, including a 14% occupancy tax.
530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 553-5226
Rates
Single/Double $224
Parking
Current overnight valet parking is available for $45.00 per vehicle, per day (rates subject to change), and self-parking is available for $22.00 per vehicle, per day.
Please note that state and local taxes apply, including a 14% occupancy tax.
The Westin Pittsburgh
1000 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 281-3700
Rates
Single $224
Parking
Current overnight valet parking is available for $41.00 per vehicle, per day (rates subject to change), and self-parking is available for $21.00 per vehicle, per day (does not include in/out privileges).
Please note that state and local taxes apply, including a 14% occupancy tax.
Reservations must be made by July 29, 2025, to qualify for the discounted group rate. After that date, rooms and rate are based on availability.
- GROUP RATES are available three days before and three days after the conference, based upon availability at the Westin, Hilton Garden Inn and Doubletree Hotel. Group rates are available one day before and one day after at the Marriott Riverfront Hotel.
- Reservation CANCELLATIONS must be made at least 24 hours before the arrival date to cancel without charge.
- All reservations require a DEPOSIT equal to one-night room and tax at the time of booking.
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 11:00 a.m.
Note: SYTA is NOT responsible or liable for reimbursement of any hotel expenses incurred as a result of individual or group cancellations or cancellation of the annual conference by SYTA.
Beware of Housing Scams
Please do not make hotel arrangements or share any personal information through any means other than directly through the hotels. If you receive a call or e-mail from an outside company stating they can make your reservation and save you money, this is a deceptive practice and is not in any way affiliated with SYTA. Please DO NOT share any information.
HOUSING POLICIES
SYTA requests that you stay at one of the 2026 SYTA Annual Conference host hotels as SYTA takes a financial risk when securing rooms for the conference. Registrants reserving rooms at other hotels increase this risk, which could result in fewer available rooms and higher room and registration rates in the future. Attendees who stay outside the block will be charged an additional $200.00 after the conference.
If your company has a formal travel policy regarding hotels, please email this information to registration@syta.org. Pittsburgh locals that prefer to commute to our events are exempt from this policy.
Attendees who stay outside the block will be charged an additional $500.00 after the conference.
Registration
Registration is not required to reserve a room, but SYTA will be checking hotel reservation lists against registered attendees. A room reservation is subject to cancellation if a guest has not registered for the conference by June 3, 2026.
Deposit
All hotel reservations for the 2026 SYTA Annual Conference require a credit card to reserve a room, and this credit card may be charged for a deposit equal to a one-night room and tax three weeks prior to the conference.
