802.16 Session #14

Session #14 of the IEEE 802.16 Working Group on Broadband Wireless Access took place on 9-13 July 2001 in Portland, Oregon, USA during the July IEEE 802 Plenary Session.

Detailed Session #14 followup information is available:

Pre-session logistics:

Agenda
The agenda includes the times and meeting rooms assignments. The 802.16 Opening Plenary will begin at 1:30 pm on Monday 9 July. Note that, unlike at previous 802 Plenary sessions, 802 will meet through Friday morning. The 802.16 Closing Plenary will end by noon on Friday 13 July.

Registration
The registration fee is $300, or $250 if preregistered by Friday 29 June (extended from 27 June). On-line preregistration opened on June 13. Pre-Register Here.

Note: 802 is introducing a new registration system. Bugs were reported initially but have reportedly been resolved.

Badges and receipts for preregistered attendees will be available at the Marriott City Center. On-site registration will be held only at the Portland Marriott Downtown. Please pre-register and save the trip!

Hotel
The meeting site is the:

Portland Marriott City Center (802.16 Site)
520 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205-3424 USA
Reservation Phone: +1-503-226-6300 (direct to hotel) or 1-800-228-9290 (call center)
Reservation fax: +1-503-227-7515
See the map.
Note that this is NOT originally announced venue. The site was changed on 13 June following the original meeting announcement. Due to space limitations, 802.16 will NOT meet in the main 802 meeting hotel, which is the:
Portland Marriott Downtown (Other 802 Groups)
1401 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97201 USA
Reservation Phone: +1-503-226-7600 or 1-800-228-9290
Reservation fax: +1-503-499-6357

The two hotels are about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) apart. A map with directions between the hotels is available. This should be a pleasant 15 minute walk if it isn't raining. An 18-passenger shuttle bus will provide round-trip service between the two hotels continuously from 7 am until 6 pm.

You will need to visit the Marriott Downtown if you wish to attend the 802 Opening Plenary, the evening tutorials, the Wednesday Social, or for meetings of, for example:

Hotel Reservations
The Marriott City Center agreed to hold 120 rooms at the group rate of $136 through Friday, June 15. The block is currently sold out. However, a waiting list is being maintained in case rooms become available through cancellations. Call the hotel directly to be put on the waiting list.

To make a reservation:

  1. Call one of the numbers above and mention the Group Name "802.16". If you are changing from the Marriott Downtown to the Marriott City Center, the 800 number will let you get by with one phone call, and you shouldn't need to provide your personal data again.
  2. Enter the Group Code "IEEIEEA" into the web-based reservation form. {If this link doesn't work, click "Make reservation" at the top-left corner of the hotel web site.}
  3. Fax or mail the Hotel Reservation Form

Overflow Hotels

Days Inn City Center: 1414 SW Sixth Street, Portland, OR Tel: +1-503-221-1611; Fax: +1-503-226-0447
The IEEE 802 group rate of $89/night single/double/twin occupancy is based on space availability. Room reservations may be canceled without penalty up until 24 hours prior to 4pm of arrival date, in case you receive a wait-list room at the Marriott hotels or your plans change. The hotel is located 4 blocks from the Portland Marriott Downtown. Hotel parking is $5.00 per night. The guest room rate includes: free access to adjacent 24 hour health club, full service restaurant and lounge, room service and outdoor heated pool.
Doubletree Hotel Portland-Downtown: 310 SW Lincoln, Portland, OR Tel: +1-503-221-0450 or 1-800-222-8733; Fax: +1-503-225-4303
The IEEE 802 group rate of $99/night single/double/twin occupancy is based on space availability. Room reservations may be canceled without penalty up until 4pm of arrival date, in case you receive a wait-list room at the Marriott hotels or your plans change. The hotel is located 3 blocks from the Portland Marriott Downtown. Hotel parking is $10.00 per night. The Doubletree Downtown offers complimentary airport shuttle service from 5:30am to 11:00pm daily. The guest room rate includes: full service restaurant and lounge, room service and outdoor heated pool.

Cancellation of Unneeded Hotel Reservations
If you are holding reservations that you don't need at the Portland Marriott Downtown (or at any other hotel), please make sure to cancel them. You can reach the Portland Marriott Downtown at +1-503-226-7600 or 1-800-228-9290. If you are changing from the Marriott Downtown to the Marriott City Center, use the 800 number, if possible, for the easiest transaction.

Ground Travel
The hotel is 12 miles from the Portland International Airport (PDX). A Gray Line Airport Express shuttle (1-800-422-7042) runs every 45 minutes (5 am-midnight) and charges $15 ($22 round-trip). Travel time is quoted as 20-45 minutes. Reservations are not accepted. More information on this shuttle and other ground transportation services is available.

Parking
Hotel self-parking for in-house guests of the Marriott City Center is $19 per night (with in-and-out privileges); valet parking is $5 per hour. In addition, numerous self-parking lots are conveniently located near the hotel.

Airline and Auto Rental Discounts
Airline and auto rental discount information is available in the IEEE 802 Plenary Session Package.

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