Hey OT Tasha -
We do not have rooms blocked at a discounted rate at the MGM Grand (the hotel that the conference will be held) because in the past, the "discount rate" that the hotel gives us usually ends up being higher than what most travelers can get through deals on the internet etc. With that said, there are several less expensive hotel options within close walking distance to the MGM Grand. A few of these options include:
The Tropicana:
http://www.troplv.com/ (rooms around $69.00/night and next door to conference)
The Flamingo:
http://www.flamingolasvegas.com/ (rooms around $55.00/night)
Bill"s Gamblin Hall:
https://www.billslasvegas.com/ (rooms around $45.00/night -surprisingly nice hotel)
Also, the link to the conference hotel, The MGM Grand, is:
http://www.mgmgrand.com/. (rooms here are around $89.99)
Hope this helps! Hope to see you there!