Cutting Edge Conference FAQs

Have a question about registration, travel, or conference activities? We can help! Below we have answered some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about attending Cutting Edge.


For additional questions, please contact UCA Customer Service at 720.738.4085 or via email at  cs@smenet.org or meetings@smenet.org. To receive the lowest registration rates, UCA must receive your registration form and full payment by October 5, 2023. After October 5, 2023, rates escalate. On-site registration fees apply after November 6, 2023.

To download a copy of your registration receipt, please visit www.smenet.org, login to your account using your email and password, visit My Profile and view My Meetings. Click on View Registration to obtain a copy of your receipt.

You may also contact Meetings at meetings@smenet.org or Customer Service at 720.738.4085 or cs@smenet.org with receipt/invoice inquiries.
All badges and conference-related materials will be distributed onsite at the Cutting Edge registration desk located at the Marriot Austin Downtown in the Waller Ballroom Foyer, Level 3.

The registration fees include participation in all technical sessions, daily coffee breaks, daily lunches and networking reception.

Onsite registration will open Monday, November 13 at 7:00 am, located in the Waller Ballroom Foyer, Level 3 at the Marriott Austin Downtown.
All registrations are full program registrations; one-day registration is not available

To edit your contact information, please visit www.smenet.org, login to your account using your email and password, visit My Profile and view My Contact Information. Click on Edit button next to either your address or phone number to edit your contact information.

You may also contact Meetings at meetings@smenet.org or Customer Service at 720.738.4085 or cs@smenet.org with questions about updating your contact information.

If circumstances require you to cancel your Cutting Edge registration you must do so in writing. Written notice must be sent to meetings@smenet.org no later than October 12, 2023 to receive a full refund, less a $100 (USD) processing fee. There are no refunds for no-shows and cancellations received after October 12, 2023.
The Cutting Edge official hotel is the Marriott Austin Downtown. Cutting Edge has arranged for special discounted hotel room rates of $259.00 for the duration of the conference. Learn more about the Marriott Austin Downtown, the official conference hotel, and make your room reservations today.
If you have additional questions, please contact Customer Service at 720.738.4085 or 1.800.958.1550 (US only), or email Meetings at meetings@smenet.org.