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HOTEL & DESTINATION INFORMATION
Mandalay Bay Overview
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Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino is more than a hotel. It’s a full-service Las Vegas destination that blends luxury, entertainment, and convenience in one iconic setting on the Las Vegas Strip. With more than 3,200 spacious rooms and suites, guests enjoy thoughtfully designed accommodations featuring modern décor, plush bedding, spa-style bathrooms, and floor-to-ceiling views of the Strip, surrounding mountains, or the resort’s signature beach and pool complex. Whether unwinding after a full day of sessions or extending your stay, Mandalay Bay offers the comfort and space to truly relax.
Staying on property means effortless access to world-class amenities just steps from your room, including the 11-acre Mandalay Bay Beach with a wave pool and lazy river, full-service spa and wellness offerings, award-winning dining, vibrant nightlife, and unique attractions like the Shark Reef Aquarium. With a fully equipped convention center and business services, attendees can move seamlessly from meetings to networking to relaxation, making Mandalay Bay the ideal home base for both a productive conference and an unforgettable Vegas experience.
Room Rates
Mandalay Bay – U.S.$158 single/double occupancy* plus U.S.$35 resort fee** (before tax, currently 13.38%, subject to change).
The W Las Vegas – U.S.$188 single/double occupancy*
All rooms have an additional U.S.$35 resort fee** (before tax, currently 13.38%, subject to change).
Discounted rate ends Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
*Rate includes fees that are used to offset and defray the logistical and convention center costs associated with this conference.
**The reduced resort fee of $35/night is specifically for BICSI attendees booking directly within the official block only.
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Why Stay on Property?
Maximize Your Vegas Experience
No need for off-site shuttles or rideshares.
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Seamless Access to Conference Spaces
Great for both early-morning and late-night networking.
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Unbeatable Resort Amenities
Pools, spa, dining, and entertainment all under one roof.
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Comfort & Convenience
A stay that feels like part of the event, not just a place to sleep.
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All BICSI Beyond 2026 activities will take place at Mandalay Bay.
Check out all there is to do at the resort while in between BICSI Beyond events!
ICT Experiences and Innovations to Explore in Las Vegas
Experience AI-powered hospitality at Planet Hollywood or The Venetian.
Enjoy a cocktail prepared or delivered with the help of robotic bartenders and service automation, offering a real-world glimpse into how intelligent buildings and smart-city concepts are shaping modern guest experiences.
Learn more about the Tipsy Robot.
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Experience the Sphere.
Step inside the Sphere, a cutting-edge venue where massive 16K wraparound visuals, immersive sound, and multisensory 4D effects bring entertainment to life. Current shows, like “The Wizard of Oz at Sphere,” demonstrate how advanced audiovisual and ICT infrastructure create fully immersive, next-generation experiences.
View the Sphere.
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Explore the evolution of lighting and connectivity at The Neon Museum.
From classic neon to today’s energy-efficient LEDs and networked lighting systems, this outdoor gallery showcases how advances in lighting, controls, and technologies like Power over Ethernet (PoE) have transformed visual communication over the decades.
Visit The Neon Museum.
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Step into next-generation immersive reality at Sandbox VR.
Explore hyper-realistic, multi-user virtual environments powered by high-performance networks, edge computing, and advanced ICT infrastructure that make fully immersive digital experiences possible.
Explore with Sandbox VR.
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Trace the roots of modern communication at the site of Las Vegas’s first telephone.
Located outside the Golden Gate Casino, this historic marker commemorates the city’s earliest telecom milestone, highlighting how foundational communication infrastructure paved the way for today’s hyper-connected world.
Experience telecommunication history.
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From world-class accommodations at Mandalay Bay to immersive ICT experiences across Las Vegas, BICSI Beyond 2026 offers more than a conference. It’s an opportunity to see connectivity, innovation, and infrastructure come to life.
Plan your stay, explore the city, and take advantage of everything Las Vegas has to offer while deepening connections, sparking ideas, and extending the impact of your conference experience beyond the session rooms.
Important Hotel Information
Upgrades and Special Requests
Please contact the hotel directly at 702.311.8999 or 800.311.8999 for suite upgrade rates and other information. Special requests, including king beds, connecting rooms, etc. are not guaranteed and will be granted based on availability on the day of arrival.
Things to Note
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Sub-Room Blocks
For any exhibitors wishing to set up a sub-room block of 10+ rooms, please contact Pam Stetson, pstetson@bicsi.org, for more information.
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Parking
Please click here for the most up-to-date parking information.
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Guarantee Policy
Reservations must be guaranteed with a valid major credit or debit card. Authorization of a one night room rate plus tax will occur at the time of booking. Use of a debit card will remove funds from bank account. If authorization declines, reservations will be cancelled.
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Cancellation Policy
Reservations must be cancelled at least 72 hours prior to the day of arrival to avoid a charge from your bank account of one night's room rate and tax.
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NOTICE
BEWARE OF SCAMS
The official hotel for BICSI Beyond is Mandalay Bay. Special rates are available to BICSI attendees through our official housing site. Neither BICSI nor the hotel listed will contact attendees directly to solicit new reservations.