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Travel Guide: Salt Lake City, Utah

Updated: May 3

Future of People at Work Symposium 2025 | June 26-27, 2025

This straightforward guide will help you plan your trip to Salt Lake City for the Future of People at Work Symposium at O.C. Tanner. We've focused on providing only essential information to make your planning efficient.

Venue

O.C. TANNER CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS: 

1979 South Main Street Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Additional Parking Address:  2002 South Main Street


NOTE:  This is the parking lot across the street from the 1979 entrance and the Bank building. Use Google Maps to navigate to the 2002 address; other apps may not bring you to the correct location. 


Map of Site: 


Venue Guidelines: 

DRESS CODE:  Clothing should be clean & neat.  Wear comfortable close toed shoes, no loose clothing or jewelry, hair tied back.  You will spend some time in a manufacturing setting. 

 

SMOKING:  O.C. Tanner is a tobacco-free workplace and campus. The use of tobacco, e-cigarettes, or similar devices is not allowed on the campus. 

 

PHOTOGRAPHY:  Photography inside the building is permitted under certain conditions. Please ensure you have verbal authorization from an OC Tanner representative; we are happy to provide guidance and clarity. 

Suggested Hotels

The Little America Hotel ★★★★

  • 500 S Main Street, Salt Lake City

  • Amenities: Free WiFi, fitness center, pool, on-site dining

  • 10-minute drive to O.C. Tanner

  • Book directly

The Grand America Hotel ★★★★★

  • 555 S Main Street, Salt Lake City

  • Amenities: Luxury accommodations, spa, multiple dining options

  • 10-minute drive to O.C. Tanner

  • Book directly

Other Options

  • Many hotels are available downtown in various price ranges

  • Airbnb and VRBO options are plentiful in the area



Getting to Salt Lake City


By Air

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

  • Major carrier hub with direct flights from most major US cities

  • Recently renovated with improved facilities

  • Located approximately 15 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City

Ground Transportation from Airport

Rideshare & Taxi

  • Uber/Lyft: $20-30 to downtown/symposium venue

  • Taxis: Available at designated areas outside baggage claim


Public Transit

  • TRAX Light Rail: Take the Green Line from the airport to downtown

  • Cost: $2.50 one-way

  • Travel time: Approximately 25-30 minutes to downtown

  • About a 10-15 minute ride from Court House Stop to Central Point Station

  • UTA Transit Information


Rental Cars

  • All major rental companies available at the airport

  • Recommended only if you plan to explore beyond Salt Lake City

  • Most downtown hotels charge $15-25/day for parking


Transportation During Your Stay


Getting Around Salt Lake City

  • Downtown Salt Lake City is walkable

  • TRAX light rail system connects major destinations

  • Rideshare services are readily available

  • GREENbike bike share has stations throughout downtown



Weather

June in Salt Lake City

  • Average high: 85°F (29°C)

  • Average low: 60°F (16°C)

  • Low humidity, cool evenings

  • Bring layers for air-conditioned indoor spaces



Additional Information


Local Attractions

  • Temple Square

  • Utah State Capitol

  • Natural History Museum of Utah

  • Red Butte Garden

  • City Creek Center (shopping)


Nearby Outdoor Recreation

  • Multiple hiking trails within 30 minutes

  • Park City (40-minute drive)

  • Several national parks within a few hours' drive


Questions?

Contact the Future of People at Work co-leads:

We look forward to seeing you in Salt Lake City!

 
 
 

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