IEEE 802.16 Session #73

Overview

IEEE 802.16's Session #73 was held 16-19 May 2011 in Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. The Member Host of this Interim Session of the Working Group was Ron Murias. The venue was determined during Session #66 based on a proposal. As usual, the IEEE 802.21 Working Group will co-locate its interim session with the 802.16 Working Group.

Outcomes

For full details of the activities, see the Session #73 Report.

Meeting Schedule

The session will begin Monday at 1 pm and close on Thursday evening by 10 pm. The draft meeting schedule is now available.

See the Opening Plenary Agenda and Closing Plenary Agenda.

Social

Attendees and guests are invited to a dinner on Wednesday evening.

Registration

The registration fee for those who register before 22 April 2011 AOE is $400. Afterwards, the registration fee becomes $500. The fee is payable on-site.

To register, use the on-line Session #73 registration form.

Hotel

The venue for Session #73 is:

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
111 Lake Louise Drive, Lake Louise, Alberta T0L 1E0, Canada
Tel: +1 (403) 522-3511 Fax: +1 (403) 522-3834
Email: chateaulakelouise@fairmont.com

The discounted group rate per night is shown below, excluding tax:

Room Type	Rate
Single/Double rate	CN$199
Fairmont Gold Room	CN$269
Suites	available

To reserve a room, please call the hotel and refer to IEEE Canada (Code: 0511ieee_010).

Notice:

Hotel rooms are not guaranteed after 1 May 2011. [Note: extended until 3 May, close of business, Calgary time]; group rate may be available afterwards as well
Check out time: 1 pm
Cancel reservations by 6 pm, day of arrival.

Airport

We recommend Calgary International Airport (YYC).

Airport transportation

The WG has arranged for airport transportation by Brewster Travel Canada. A group promotional rate, with a 20% discount, is in effect for travel between 11 May and 24 May.

To book a Brewster shuttle, either:

Book online. For the discount, enter "IEEE" as the "Promo Code" when you get to the "Enter Booking Information" page.
Call +1 800 760-6934, mention the IEEE meeting for the discount rate.

The Brewster desk at Calgary International Airport monitors flights and late arrivals. If a flight is late, the Brewster staff will re-book the guest on the next available shuttle. Flights can be monitored only if flight arrangements are specified when booking the shuttle.

If you are unable to access the Brewster website, you have the following alternative options:

Phone reservation: +1 403-760-6934
Email your reservation request, include the information below, to sightseeing@brewster.ca
Fax your reservation request, include the information below, to +1 403-760-6945

Required Information:

Date of Arrival
Arrival airline and flight number
Pickup time from the Calgary International Airport (see schedule)
Date of Departure
Departure airline and flight number
Number of adults and children
Credit card information (First name, last name, card #, expiry date)
Email address for confirmation

Visa Invitation Letter

NOTE: If you require a Visa Invitation Letter, please use the online request form.