HEALTH AND SAFETY

SAASTR Annual 2022 HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES:

Don’t. Come. Sick.  

   #1. Required: Approved vaccine verification. You must have either received a (1) booster, (2) received a vaccination within the last 270 days, or (3) received a vaccination plus a recovery certificate.

   #2. Required: Proof of Negative COVID test within 72 hours for all in-person attendees.  You may test on-site, but it will take an additional 30-45 minutes+.

   #3. Mandatory Temperature checks each day of the event.  Don’t come sick!

   :)  Sorry!  No exceptions!  

We will have a vax van on-site:

If you arrive, or are planning to attend and do not meet the above requirements, we will have a mobile vaccination van on-site in the Saratoga East Lot 1346 Saratoga Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403. On-site vaccinations will be the latest omicron booster of Pfizer or Moderna. No appointment is necessary.

Our partners at Lookout Health will be on-site with their mobile vax van during the following dates + times:

  • Monday, September 12th from 12:00PM - 4:00PM at the East Lot

  • Tuesday, September 13th from 7:30AM - 11:30AM at the East Lot

Details:

SaaStr has been working closely in conjunction with San Mateo County and our dedicated, international Health & Safety team to bring the 2022 edition of SaaStr Annual to the SF Bay Area.

As COVID-19 and international health & safety regulations evolve, these guidelines will continue to be adapted and updated to have the safest event possible.

All those planning to attend will be asked to adhere to the following health & safety guidelines.

#1. Required: Vaccine verification for all attendees. All attendees (regardless of point of origin) must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they have been fully vaccinated.

  • You must have either received a (1) booster, or (2) a first or second vaccination dose within the last 270 days, or (3) received a first or second vaccination plus a recovery certificate.

  • The following vaccinations are acceptable: AstraZeneca, Covaxin, Covishield, Covovax, Janssen/ Johnson & Johnson, Moderna (SpikeVax), Nuvavoid (Novavax), Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty), Sinopharm (BIBP), Sinovac.

  • Following the US CDC Guidelines as of 5.25.22, the previous 14-day waiting period is no longer necessary for boosters - meaning attendees can enter regardless of the date when their booster was received.

  • Other vaccines are accepted only if the most recent booster dose is one of the above-listed vaccines.

  • An Official Certificate of Recovery from COVID-19 is only valid if issued within 180 days prior to arrival (March 15, 2022).

  • We recommend bringing your physical vaccination card or vaccination documentation when traveling to SaaStr Annual 

#2 Required: Proof of Negative COVID test for all in-person attendees. Whether you’re coming from the U.S. or traveling internationally, all attendees will be required to show proof of a negative COVID test within 72 hours of entrance to SaaStr Annual. 

  • This is in addition to showing proof of vaccine. Both are required for entry into SaaStr Annual. 

  • Accepted tests can be Antigen (Rapid Antigen Detection Test) or PCR as long as it’s negative

  • Helpful hint: You can use an at-home COVID rapid test and take a photo of your id, time-stamp, and result and bring it with you. 

  • This test from eMed is acceptable

  • Limited rapid testing will be available at SaaStr Annual Registration, but does take 15 minutes per person. Plan to wait at least 30-45+ minutes or more to be tested at these locations. Those that test positive for COVID 19 will not be permitted entry.

#3 Temperature checks each day of the event. Everyone attending SaaStr Annual will be required to undergo a passive temperature check prior to entry. Anyone with a temperature above 100.4 Fahrenheit will not be permitted to attend.

SaaStr Annual 2022 is:

  • An Outdoor/ Indoor Gathering. SaaStr Annual will be an outdoor/indoor event to promote better airflow and the continued safety of our attendees. Our event will utilize tents and the open-air space of our 40+ acre venue, as well as the open-air buildings on the campus. Acceptable face coverings, such as masks are suggested in our limited indoor spaces. 

  • Increased sanitization and hand washing. SaaStr and the event space will implement increased hand sanitation stations and handwashing stations. Those in attendance will be expected to frequently wash and sanitize their hands. 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

  • Physical distancing. In addition to hosting the event outdoors/indoors to promote greater comfort amongst attendees and free airflow, SaaStr has adjusted the event’s layouts and guidelines to encourage physical distancing between attendees. Annual will spread out attendees via additional stages, seating, and working stations. 

  • 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 2022.  We are unable to make any exceptions. If sickness prevents you from traveling and attending, please contact the SaaStr Annual Team at annual@saastrinc.com to update your travel plans.