IEEE 802 Plenary Session Announcement
November 11-16, 2012
San Antonio, Texas, USA
November 2012 IEEE-802 Plenary at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio
The November 2012 IEEE 802 Plenary Session will take place November 11-16, 2012 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The Grand Hyatt San Antonio offers world-class catering services, multilingual staff, modern meeting space, stylish facilities, and impeccable services to make every meeting a success.
Situated directly on the famed River Walk, the Grand Hyatt San Antonio is near by numerous dining, cultural attractions, and nightlife opportunities all within easy walking distance.
Participating IEEE-802 Working Groups: 802.1, 802.3, 802.11, 802.15, 802.16, 802.18, 802.19, 802.21, 802.22, and 802.24.
Event Website: http://802world.org/plenary
Registration Fees & Deadlines:
Early: Before 6pm Pacific Time, Friday, October 5, 2012
(UTC Time: 1am Saturday, October 6, 2012)
- $400 US for attendees staying at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio
- $700 US for all others (including local attendees not staying at the group hotel)
Standard: After Early Registration and before 6pm Pacific Time, November 2, 2012
(UTC Time: 1am Saturday, November 3, 2012)
- $500 US for attendees staying at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio
- $800 US for all others (including local attendees not staying at the group hotel)
Late/On-site: After 6pm Pacific Time November 2, 2012
(UTC Time: 1am Saturday, November 3, 2012)
- $600 US for attendees staying at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio
- $900 US for all others (including local attendees not staying at the group hotel)
Registration Website: http://802world.org/plenary
Registration Policy:
Session Registration: Registration is available through a secure website and requires a valid credit card for the payment of the registration fee; checks are NOT accepted for web-registration.
Any individual who attends any part of a meeting that is a scheduled part of an 802 Plenary Session must register for the full session.
Session registrations are not transferable to another individual or to another plenary session.
If you register for an IEEE 802 Plenary session and then are unable to attend, you must request cancellation of your registration before the cancellation deadline to be eligible for a refund of all or part of the fees paid.
After you have Registered for the Session, Registration Cancellation Requests and Visa Invitation Requests may be submitted via a link on the event website at: http://802world.org/plenary
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
In order to obtain a refund of all or part of the fees paid you must request cancellation of your registration before the late cancellation deadline.
CANCELLATION TYPE | DEADLINE |
EARLY - FULL REFUND | Before 6 PM Pacific Time, Friday, October 5, 2012 |
LATE – CANCELLATION FEE $150 US | Before 6 PM Pacific Time, Friday, November 2, 2012 |
NO REFUNDS | AFTER 6 PM Pacific Time, Friday, November 2, 2012 |
Cancellation requests must be made either by submitting an online request at: http://802world.org/plenary or by submitting an email request directly to: Email: 802info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Group Hotel Registration Discount Policy:
The November 2012 IEEE 802 Plenary Registration Fee will be discounted by $300 US for attendees booking and staying one or more nights at IEEE-802 contracted hotel: Grand Hyatt San Antonio.
Attendees who elect to share accommodations must ensure that all members of the rooming party are listed on the hotel register before arrival (or upon check-in at the hotel) so that the hotel can verify their hotel stay. Please note: repayment of the $300 US discount will be required onsite if the hotel cannot verify an attendee’s hotel stay.
Email Distribution List:
We only provide e-mailed session announcements and updates. Session information will continue to be available on the IEEE 802 web site at: http://www.ieee802.org/meeting/ . We also have a Meeting Information email distribution list. Join this list & stay informed; send email to listserv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx with no subject and with the following 2 lines appearing first in the body of the message:
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IEEE 802 Plenary Session Group Hotel Rates:
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
600 E. Market Street
San Antonio, Texas, USA 78205
Tel: +1 210 224 1234 Fax: +1 210 271 8019
Maps & Directions
GROUP RATE (SINGLE): $195/Night (plus applicable taxes)*
Rate applies to Single Occupancy Run of House Rooms, Internet access included.
GROUP RATE (DOUBLE): $215/Night (plus applicable taxes)*
Rate applies to Double Occupancy Run of House Rooms, Internet access included.
EXTRA ADULTS:
Extra Adults (>2) are an additional $25/Night (plus applicable taxes).
EXTENDED DATES: November 2-26, 2012
Subject only to room availability the IEEE 802 Group Rates are offered November 2-26, 2012.
CHILDREN (21 years or less): May share their parents’ room for No Additional Charge.
HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY:
No penalty if cancelled prior to 6 PM San Antonio Time on Date of Arrival
How to Make a Room Reservation:
Reserve room online at:
-OR- Call Toll Free:
+1 (888) 421-1442 for North/South America
Ask for reservations & then ask for IEEE 802 Plenary Session Group Rate, Group code = IEEE 802
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) Transportation:
San Antonio Taxis:
San Antonio taxi service is available on a first come, first serve basis from all terminals at San Antonio International Airport.
San Antonio Airport Shuttle Service:
Shuttle transportation to and from San Antonio International Airport and downtown (8 miles) is provided for a fee by SATRANS, the city’s official airport shuttle, between 7:00am and 1:00am daily.
Make a reservation.
For more information, call 210-281-9900, or visit: http://www.saairportshuttle.com/.
Avis Car Rental:
The Avis Worldwide Discount or AWD number is A606094
When calling Avis at +1 (800) 331-1600 to make reservations, provide reservations agents with this AWD number to ensure you receive the best available car rental rates. The AWD will be effective from seven days prior to the event until seven days after the event.
Below is a hyperlink that can be used to access the AVIS website. When this link is used, the IEEE 802 AWD number will automatically be placed in the reservation detail.
http://www.avis.com/car-rental/html/meetings/go2.html?AWD=A606094
Meeting Planner Contact Info:
Please contact us directly if we may be of any assistance in your preparations for this event.
We are accessible via telephone and email.
Dawn Slykhouse
IEEE 802 Meeting Planner
Face to Face Events
2699 Iversen Court
Santa Clara, CA 95051 USA
Phone: (408) 241-8906
Email: 802info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thanx, Buzz
Dr. Everett O (Buzz) Rigsbee
IEEE-802 LMSC Meeting Manager
7750 80th Place SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040-5912
ph/fx: 206-236-2229
SkypeID: BRigsB
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