IEEE 802.16 Session #33

IEEE 802.16's Session #33 was held 30 August - 2 September 2004 in Seoul, Korea. The session was hosted by Panyuh Joo and Changhoi Koo of corporate host Samsung Corporation. The decision to select this site was made on 18 March 2004 after considering the host's site selection proposal and three alternatives.

269 people attended, as shown on the attendance list. This was a record attendance for an 802.16 interim session.

Summary and Key Outcomes
See the Session #33 Report.

Schedule
Please see the schedule of meetings for the week.

Registration
On-line registration is closed. The registration fee was US$270, payable by credit card, for those registering by the deadline of 15 August. The fee was payable on-site. The fee included daily coffee/snack breaks as well as a daily buffet lunch. Please choose the appropriate registration form:

Registration Form for IEEE 802.16 Members and Observers
[Note: List has not yet been updated following Session #32; if you are not listed, use the nonmember form.]
Registration Form for Others

You can confirm your registration by checking the registration list.

Meeting Site
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
19-3 Banpo-dong
Seocho-gu, Seoul 137-040, Korea
Tel: +82 2 6282 6282
Fax: +82 2 6282 6225

Hotel Reservations
The room rate is KRW195,000+ per night. Rooms are limited, so please reserve your room as soon as possible! The cutoff date is 15 August.

The hotel is accepting on-line reservations using the group code "JKOJKOA". Alternatively, you may use the hotel reservation form; you can complete this form electronically and then print or email it.

Transportation from Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Limousine: Deluxe Central City Limousine Bus runs non-stop to JW Marriott Hotel Seoul every 10 to 15 min from 05:30 to 22:20 at the cost of KRW 12,000 (approximately US$11). Use Bus Stop Number 4A and/or 10A (located at the front of gate numbers 4 or 10).

Taxi: Taxis are always available. The fare will be approximately KRW 70,000 for deluxe taxi and KRW 45,000 for regular taxi. A toll fee will be added to the fare.
Driving
- Take Incheon Int'l Airport Express Way
- Merge onto 88 Olympic Express Way (East)
- Take Banpo Bridge Exit
- JW Marriott Hotel Seoul is clearly visible on the left

Visa Requirements to enter Republic of Korea

You may request a Visa Invitation Letter before August 1.

Currency
On 29 August 2002, 1 U.S. dollar was worth ~1160 Korean Won and 1 Euro was worth ~1450 Won. You can check the current exchange rate here.

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