CrowdSolve Investigator's Survival Guide

Greetings, CrowdSolve Investigators! CrowdSolve is upon us, and we've seen your burning questions in the CrowdSolve Seattle Investigator's Forum (must be a current registrant and must have signed the NDA to join). Here's everything you need to know about where to go and what to do when you arrive in Seattle:

Q: I haven't received the non-disclosure agreement. Do I need to sign it before I can participate in CrowdSolve?
A: Yes. All participants must sign the NDA before they can proceed into the event. If you haven't received the NDA via email, please check your junk and spam folders for an email from DocuSign. You may also sign the NDA in person when you pick up your badge.

Q: What can we bring into sessions with us?
A: Note pads, pens, laptops, and bags are permitted in the room. You may bring your cell phone but note that cell phone usage may be restricted in some sessions to protect confidential information contained in the case files. Please note that WiFi and cell data may be limited or very slow and attendees should not count on connecting while they are in meetings.

Q: When do we get the rest of the case files?
A: You'll receive key parts of the Nancy Moyer case file during your breakout session on Friday. You’ll receive key documents from the Bodine case file beginning at the Friday evening reception and continuing throughout the weekend. Our experts and organizers have put a lot of time into figuring out how best to parse out the most important information without creating any biases.

Q: Can I still reserve a room at the hotel?
A: The hotel has offered a limited number of rooms for which they'll honor our group rate of $199. Please contact Briana Hamill at the Westin to inquire about availability.

Q: What time can I pick up my badge and see what group I'm in?
A: The registration desk will open at 4:00pm on Thursday. Standard badge holders may check in at the registration desk on the 4th floor. Gold VIP and Platinum VIP holders may check in at their respective lounges on the 3rd floor.

Q: If I'm attending with my partner in crime, will we be in the same group?
A: Yes! You can either let us know who you're attending with in the CrowdSolve Investigator's Forum ; fill out this quick Google form ; or let us know when you check in at registration.

Q: Will lunch be available?
A: We've partnered with the hotel to provide a buffet lunch each day for those who hold pre-purchased lunch tickets. This will allow our Investigators to stay on-site, avoid massive lines at the hotel eateries, and continue to review the case files through lunch if you wish. You can find more information here.

Q: What's the best way to get from the airport to the hotel?
A: Our local CrowdSolve Investigators recommend taking the Link light railfrom SeaTac airport to Westlake station. Westlake to Westin Seattle is a 5 minute walk. The Link light rail costs about $2-3. If you've found a carpool buddy in the Investigator's Forum, please be sure meet in a safe area. Uber or Lyft fares are estimated around $30-45 one way.

Q: Is there a dress code?
A: Casual and comfortable is the name of the game during these long days of investigating! We simply request that you avoid dress that may be insensitive to the victims' families who will be in attendance. (Consider whether your "The husband did it" t-shirt may send the wrong message to Bill Moyer, for example.)

Q: What time will we end on Sunday?
A: Expect to end around 4:00pm Sunday. In addition to the on-site facilitated work all attendees will also receive an individual “Case Analysis Report” (CAR) by email after the event. So, even if you need to leave early, rest assured that your thoughts will be heard and taken into account for the final report.

Q: I have more questions, comments, or just want to discuss the cases with my fellow Investigators. Where is the best place to do that?
A: Definitely the CrowdSolve Seattle Investigator's Forumon Facebook. We've seen terrific discussion from local attendees describing the way the cases were covered and discussed in the area, thoughtful insights into the initial Karen Bodine police report, and many friendships have already formed in the group!