Reno for AMUG 2026

AMUG Conference

Be part of a vibrant community of additive manufacturing users gathered to learn, explore, and share with unrivaled openness. Upon entering the conference, you will immediately be welcomed into the community and the conversations that take place.

Free-Flowing Expertise

Become more productive through AMUG’s community of problem solvers who are ready to share, guide, and assist. Learn and exchange expertise, best practices, challenges, and application developments.

Effortless Networking

Embrace the camaraderie and enjoy organic networking to form meaningful connections through casual conversations with your AM peers and industry leaders. You don’t need to be an extrovert to network at the AMUG Conference.

Reno, Nevada

Reno is ideal for an extended stay before or after the AMUG Conference.

Known as the “Biggest Little City in the World,” Reno has evolved from a gaming tourism hub to a vibrant center for arts, culture, and food.

Close to Lake Tahoe, Reno offers numerous ski resorts, hiking trails, and other outdoor adventures. With endless activities, it’s hard to be bored in Reno’s high desert city.

Weather: March averages of 32 °F (lows) to 56 °F (highs) with lots of sun

Grand Sierra Resort (GSR)

GSR offers lots of amenities and room rates for AMUG guests of just $159/night.

Voted “Best Overall Gaming Resort” several years running for its world-class amenities and breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada. Amenities include the casino, Grand Theatre, spa, and plenty of dining options ranging from high-end steak/seafood/sushi to comfort food at Chickie’s & Pete’s sports bar or Johnny Rockets.

The GSR pool — Reno’s best resort pool — will be open daily and heated to a comfortable 85 °F.

For family fun, the amenities include:

• Bowling alley (50 lanes)
• Driving range (over water with 8 island greens)
• Escape room
• Darts (interactive dart games)
• VR games
• Axe throwing
• And, the 40,000 sq. ft. Fun Quest (arcade games, laser tag, bumper cars, and midway games)

Travel

• GSR is conveniently located:
  • 15 minutes to city center
  • 30 minutes to ski slopes
  • 60 minutes to Lake Tahoe
• To Reno, Nevada
  • Fly into Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) – less than 10 minutes to GSR and the hotel provides shuttle service.
  • Looking for a scenic, leisurely option? Hop on the California Zephyr (train) in Sacramento or Chicago and arrive at the Reno Amtrack station, just 10 minutes from the hotel.