All GLOBECOM
2003 and DESIGN & DEVELOPERS FORUM sessions and events
will take place at the San Francisco Marriott.
Chairmans Reception
Monday 1 December
6:00 9:00 pm
Salon 9, Yerba Buena Ballroom
IEEE
Communications Society Awards Luncheon
Tuesday 2 December
12:00 2:00 pm
Salon 9, Yerba Buena Ballroom
Globecom
2003 Conference Banquet
Wednesday 3 December
6:00 9:00 pm
Salon 9, Yerba Buena Ballroom
Tickets for the Awards Luncheon on Tuesday and Conference Reception
and Banquet on Wednesday are included in the Full Registration
fee. Individual tickets are available for an additional fee
for guests and other conference attendees. You may purchase
additional tickets on the conference registration form, online,
or onsite at the registration desk.
The Marriott has a large restaurant on the lobby floor and a
variety of dining options in the hotel. There are many great
restaurants located within walking distance featuring a variety
of cuisines and fresh Pacific seafood.
SAN
FRANCISCO CONFERENCE ARRANGEMENTS |
ADVANCE
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Take advantage of advance registration discounts when you
register on or before Friday, 31 October 2003.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
All attendees must register and receive a conference badge
in order to participate in conference activities. Onsite registration
will be open:
Sunday
November 30, 2003
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16:00
19:00 |
Monday
December 1, 2003 |
7:00
17:00 |
Tuesday
December 2, 2003 |
7:00
17:00 |
Wednesday
December 3, 2003 |
7:00 17:00 |
Thursday
December 4, 2003 |
7:00
17:00 |
Friday
December 5, 2003 |
7:00
10:00 |
GETTING
TO SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco is served by both domestic and international
airlines into San Francisco International Airport (SFO). It
is 25 minutes from SFO to Downtown San Francisco. Oakland
International Airport (35 minutes from downtown) and San Jose
International Airport (60 minutes from downtown) also serves
the San Francisco Bay Area.
TRAVEL MEDICAL / VISA / PASSPORT
INFORMATION
No inoculations are required for entry into the United States
unless you are arriving from or traveling to in route through
an area known to be suffering from an epidemic particularly
cholera or yellow fever. Attendees
from all non-US Countries, please see the Visa
Information page for details on the new requirements for
entry into the US.
IEEE will provide registered attendees a letter to assist
you with obtaining a visa to enter the US upon request. Be
sure to allow enough time to obtain the visa. To request a
visa letter from IEEE, send an email globecom2003@comsoc.org
including: name, complete contact information, company/affiliation,
position, and IEEE member number, if you are speaker or attendee.
TRANSPORTATION IN SAN FRANCISCO
Taxi fare from San Francisco International Airport to downtown
hotels will cost approximately $35 for up to 3 passengers
in one vehicle. Rental Cars are available at SFO through numerous
national companies including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar,
Hertz and National. Valet parking at the Marriott is $38 per
night with in/out privileges. Public parking across the street
on Fifth and Mission Garage is $20 per day with NO in/out
privileges. The San Francisco Subway (BART) has a terminal
"Powell" approximately 1 block from the SF Marriott.
A new BART terminal is now open at the SF Airport. The BART
fare from the airport to downtown San Francisco is $4.70.
EXHIBIT HALL / INTERNET CAFE
The GLOBECOM 2003 Exhibit Hall /Internet Café will
be located on the B2 level in the Yerba Buena Ballroom of
the San Francisco Marriott Hotel. PCs will be provided
at the Internet Café for conference attendee usage.
Hours of operation will be 7:00 17:00 Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and 7:00 12:00 on Friday.
INTERNET ACCESS
The Internet Café will be open 7:00 17:00 Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:00 14:00 on Thursday. All
guestrooms at the Marriott have data ports. Computers with
Internet access are available (for a fee) at the Marriott
Business Center.
MEETING ROOMS
IEEE GLOBECOM 2003 will provide meeting rooms for Professional
and Technical Committees of the IEEEs Communications
Society. A letter will provide details to Committee Chairs.
Arrangements for audio-visual and/or food and beverage services
for the IEEE Committee meetings are the sole responsibility
of the Committee. Payment for these services is also the Committees
responsibility. Information on these arrangements will be
sent with the confirmation of the meeting space. Groups interested
in this service should write to:
IEEE
Communications Society
C/O Debora Kingston
E-mail: d.kingston@comsoc.org
Tel: +1 212 705 8942
Fax: +1 212 705 8999 |
SPEAKER
BREAKFASTS
Presenters are encouraged to take advantage of the Speakers
Breakfasts at the Marriott Hotel on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday. Technical Symposium Speakers and Presenters are
invited to attend the speakers breakfast on the morning
of their presentation. Times and location will be listed in
Final Program.
SPEAKER REHEARSAL ROOM
A speaker rehearsal room with LCD projector will be available
Sunday Thursday from 7:30 17:00 and Friday from
7:30 10:30 for any presenters who wish to rehearse
and prepare for their presentations. GLOBECOM 2003 strongly
advises all speakers to test out their presentation in the
speakers rehearsal room prior to their session.
STAFF OFFICE
The Staff Office will be located in the Nob Hill Room at the
Marriott Hotel. The Staff Office will be available to assist
conference attendees, speakers, and committee members with
meetings needs that arise during the conference. The office
staff will be on hand to reserve time in the Speakers Rehearsal
Room, locate committee members, and help with other necessary
conference related arrangements.
CONFERENCE RECORD
All conference attendees will receive a CD-ROM copy of the
Conference Record. It will be distributed to attendees on
B2 Level in the Registration Area at the Marriott Hotel from
Monday through Friday. Additional CDs of the Conference
Record may be purchased at Registration for $50.
LANGUAGE
All Conference Sessions and Publications will be in English.
ELECTRICITY
The US uses 110-120 volts, 60 Hz.
TIME
Pacific Standard Time is Greenwich Mean Time (UTC) minus eight
hours, and three hours earlier than Eastern Standard Time.
WEATHER
Early December temperatures in San Francisco range between
6 and 13 degrees Celsius (43-56F). The average rainfall in
December is 73.6 mm (2.89 inches). It is recommended that
you have a jacket and a raincoat or waterproof jacket. Temperatures
throughout the day may vary so it is best to layer your clothing
for outdoor activities. Comfortable shoes are recommended
for tours and outdoor activities.
DRESS ATTIRE
Business casual is recommended for daytime conference sessions
and evening
GLOBECOM 2003 events.
SPECIAL NEEDS
There is a section in the written registration form as well
as on the online registration site to advise us of any special
needs. Please advise us at the time of your registration should
you have any special needs. We will be happy to answer any
questions or concerns regarding your special needs. You may
call us at don anderson incorporated (conference management
for GLOBECOM 2003) at 1+800-554-0849 x 24 or 1+650-685-9900
x 24 or send and email to globecom2003reg@donanderson.com.
SAN FRANCISCO INFORMATION
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