Deconstruction + Reuse Conference 2025
Bridging the Reuse Gap:
From Promise to Practice
August 4-6, 2025
The Landmark Center | Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Conference FAQs
Question: What is the cost for a speaker to attend the conference?
Answer: $200. This rate won’t change between now and the start of the conference.
Question: Who do I talk to if I need to arrange accommodations for the conference?
Answer: Please contact paula@buildreuse.org. We’ve had one request for live captions or use of a similar tool. Please let us know how we can make the conference experience a great one for you!
Question: Do you have hotel information?
Answer: We do! Build Reuse has discounted room blocks at the following hotels within walking distance of the Landmark Center.
To make a reservation: visit www.saintpaulhotel.com and then in the below fields enter the following:
Date Range
Drop down for Code Type – choose “Group/Code”
Enter the group code in CODE - 2888742
Rates start at $148 per night plus tax
Located across the street from the Landmark Center (2-minute walk)
Opened in 1910, this is one of the Twin Cities’ most beloved historic hotels!
To make a reservation: The group code is under BUILD
Call 651-222-0848 and ask for the group by BUILD or Build Reuse.
or Book online at www.celestestpaul.com
Select dates and desired room type and then enter BUILD Group under Special Requests when entering your personal information. When The Celeste receives the reservation, they will put it under the block and apply the discount rate.
Note: Build will not work as a Promo Code - it should just be entered under special requests.
Rates start at $139 per night plus tax
Complimentary breakfast for guests served daily 7-10am
Located 0.3 miles from the Landmark Center, about an 8-minute walk. The Green Line light rail train is located across the street from the hotel.
National Historic Landmarks property (formerly a convent and music/arts conservatory – go adaptive reuse!)
Other hotels nearby:
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, an IHG Hotel (0.3 miles from Landmark Center)
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St Paul Downtown (0.3 miles from Landmark Center)
Courtyard by Marriot (0.3 miles from Landmark Center)
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, an IHG Hotel (0.4 miles form Landmark Center)
Question: What food will be provided at the conference?
Answer: We’re working on final catering arrangements. We are striving to meet the dietary needs of our attendees, and will be providing options that include gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based options. Please let us know if you have specific dietary needs by contacting paula@buildreuse.org.
We’ll list all of the food menus once we’ve finalized the catering arrangements. All meals are included with conference registration fee. What we know so far:
Monday:
Full lunch: Afro Deli
Coffee/tea all day
Tuesday:
Light breakfast: pastries, fruit, mini croissants, hard boiled eggs, bacon, sausage
Coffee and tea all day
Full lunch: Green Mill
Afternoon snack: popcorn and trail mix
Wednesday:
Light breakfast: pastries, fruit, mini croissants, hard boiled eggs, bacon, sausage
Coffee and tea all day
Full lunch: Green Mill
Afternoon snack: pretzels and trail mix
Question: Will you be providing any tours or other times to socialize together?
Answer: Yes! We’re finalizing a tour to 3 reuse retailers next to one another for Tuesday, August 5 after conference sessions conclude. We’re also arranging a casual, informal happy hour at a local establishment for Monday evening, August 4. We’ll share information here once finalized.
Question: What’s nearby the Landmark Center? Are there restaurants nearby or places to visit?
Answer: Yes, there are lots of great nearby establishments! Our downtown life is rich and vibrant, especially in the summer! Check out the City of Saint Paul’s Walking Map for more details.
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