Frequently Asked Questions
Can I record and take pictures?
HomelabFest retains the right to record and broadcast attendee likeness at the event. Please be polite and ask permission if taking close-up photos or filming other attendees.
Exhibit / Sponsor booths restrictions
Exhibitors must abide by all rules of the St. Charles Convention Center, especially:
- No real flames allowed.
- No confetti or glitter allowed.
- Special effects must be approved, by permit only.
Food and Beverages
The St. Charles Convention Center does not allow outside food and beverages. Inside the facility there will be multiple concession stands and vending machines. Please follow the rules so we will be invited back in the future!
Hotels and Travel Accommodations
An official HomelabFest room block is available at the Embassy Suites in St. Charles, adjacent to the Convention Center.
Reserve a room in the HomelabFest block
If you prefer to call, mention the HomelabFest Room Block or provide group code 91Z.
The Embassy Suites offers 296 suites, and there are nearly 2,000 hotel rooms available in St. Charles.
The St. Charles Convention Center parking lot has 1,200 complimentary spaces.
How do I register for HomelabFest?
Click here to register for HomelabFest 2027
Find out more about HomelabFest tickets on the registration page.
How to get to HomelabFest
From the Airport
Take a rideshare or taxi from the Airport to the St. Charles Convention Center:
1 Convention Center Plaza
St. Charles, MO 63303
Driving
The St. Louis Convention Center is located off I-70 in St. Charles, MO with easy access to highways 270, 370, 364, and 40/64.
Is there a Code of Conduct?
HomelabFest is a community-focused event. The short version: be kind, and follow the rules of the venue.
The slightly longer version:
- Be respectful. Disagree about hardware, distros, or editors all you want, but keep it about the ideas, not the person.
- Don’t harass anyone. That includes offensive comments, intimidation, unwanted physical contact or attention, and photographing or recording people who’ve asked you not to.
- Respect boundaries. If someone isn’t interested in a conversation, photo, or contact, let it go gracefully.
- Look out for each other. If something seems off, check in with the person or let staff know.
This applies to everyone at HomelabFest (attendees, speakers, exhibitors, volunteers, and staff) and to event spaces online.
Reporting a problem
If someone is making you or others uncomfortable, find a staff member (look for people in staff shirts), or contact us at help -at- homelabfest.org. Reports will be handled promptly and kept as confidential as possible. In an emergency, call 911 or alert security staff.
Consequences
HomelabFest, LLC and the venue reserve the right to deny entry or remove anyone who violates event rules, compromises the safety of others, or fails to follow staff instructions, without a refund.
Last updated: 2026-09-26.
Who runs HomelabFest?
HomelabFest was started in 2027 by Jeff Geerling, and is managed under HomelabFest, LLC, registered in the state of Missouri.