Frequently Asked Questions

What are the details on Burn After Meeting this year?

BAM 2026 will be November 7–8 at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh PA.

Who is this for?

Senior leadership of regional burn events. Board members, event coordinators, leads of leads, that sort of thing.

Is this only for official burns recognized by Burning Man?

No. Unofficial burns are welcome too.

How do I get a ticket?

We are currently running a crowdfunding campaign to get the event off the ground. Back that campaign to be issued a ticket voucher.

Tickets are priced at $150 during the crowdfunding campaign, $185 afterward; we have a cap of 200 people.

What do I get for my money?

Access to all sessions; morning coffee service on Saturday and Sunday; breakfast buffet on Saturday and Sunday.

Do you have reduced-price tickets?

No. We’ve tried to keep the price as affordable as possible for everyone.

Can I buy a ticket on someone else’s behalf?

Yes. If you buy a ticket during the crowdfunding campaign, you will receive a voucher code that you can give to someone else. During round-2 sales, you have the option to buy either a ticket for yourself or a voucher for someone else.

Can I have my ticket refunded?

Yes, up until 2 weeks before the event.

Is there a special room rate for conference members?

No. In my experience, discounters such as Priceline.com or Booking.com have offered better rates than conference rates.

Are there any other places to stay?

Downtown Pittsburgh has many other hotels nearby.

Speakers & Sessions

Who can be a speaker?

You! This is a participant-driven conference. We are soliciting session proposals.

The Burn After Meeting organization

Is Burn After Meeting run by Burning Man, or affiliated with it?

No. Burning Man has provided advice and non-monetary support, but it is being run by a completely independent entity, Burn After Meeting Ltd.

Is Burn After Meeting a for-profit entity?

Legally, yes. It is a limited-liability company, not a non-profit. But it is not being run on a profit-seeking basis. Once costs have been covered and seed money set aside for next year, any profits will be donated to regional-burn art granting organizations.

Who is behind Burn After Meeting?

Burn After Meeting Ltd is a one-person LLC owned by Adam Rice, a former member of the board of directors for Burning Flipside, a Texas regional burn. The organizing committee includes some other people involved in regional burns.