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FW: IEEE 802 Wireless May 2009 Interim Session - Meeting Annoucement



 

February 2009

 

To ALL 802 Wireless Meeting Participants:

 

The May 2009 IEEE 802 Wireless Interim Session will be held at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth,

located in Montreal, Quebec Canada during the week of May 10-15, 2009. The following IEEE 802

Working Groups will be participating: IEEE 802.11/.15/.18/.20/.21 and .22

This announcement contains the following information on the IEEE 802 Wireless Interim Session:

·         Session Registration – Now Available

·         General Hotel Information and Guest Room Reservation Information.

·         Transportation services available for IEEE 802 Wireless attendees.

·         Visitors to Canada Information

Contact Information: (Meeting Planners) is as follows:

IEEE 802 Wireless Interim Session

c/o Face To Face Events, Inc.

2699 Iversen Court

Santa Clara, CA  95051   USA

Phone:  (408) 241-8906       Fax:  (408) 241-8918       

Email: 802wireless@facetoface-events.com

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

 

REGISTRATION LINK:  https://ieee802.facetoface-events.com/sessions/56/registration.php

The registration website for this session is now LIVE.  This site is ONLY for registration for

the following groups: IEEE 802.11, 802.15, 802.18, 802.20, 802.21 and 802.22.

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION – (fees quoted below are in US Dollars)

The registration fee for this session is:

·         $575.00US(Early Web Reg) Before 6pm Pacific Time (PT) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2009, (UTC Time: 1am Thursday, April 2, 2009)

·         $850.00US(Late Web Reg) After 6pm Pacific Time (PT) April 1, 2009 and before 6pm Pacific Time (PT), FRIDAY MAY 1, 2009, (UTC Time: 1am Saturday, May 2, 2009),

·         $1150.00US(Onsite Reg) After 6pm Pacific Time (PT), FRIDAY MAY  1, 2009

If you are not able to register via the web for technical reasons, you must notify the

Meeting Planners prior to the cut off date, to receive the corresponding registration rate. 

Any individual who attends any part of a meeting that is a scheduled part of an

IEEE 802 Wireless Interim Session must register for the full session and pay the current registration fee. 

Please see the registration cancellation policy on the IEEE 802 Wireless May 2009 Interim Event Portal.

Complete meeting information is located on the IEEE 802 Wireless event portal at: 
 https://ieee802.facetoface-events.com/wireless/attendee

GENERAL HOTEL INFORMATION

 

The May 2009 Wireless Interim Session will occur at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth,

located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Located above the train station (Via Rail & AMTRAK)

and connected to the extensive underground city of thousands of boutiques, restaurants and cafés,

and within walking distance of sports and cultural attractions, this Montreal hotel reflects the city’s distinct elegance and charm.

 

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

900 Rene Levesque Blvd. W

Montreal, Quebec

Canada

H3B 4A5

 

TEL (514) 861-3511 TOLL FREE 1 (866) 540-4483 FAX (514) 954-2296

 

General Hotel Information Website: http://www.fairmont.com/queenelizabeth/ 

(see special section for group room reservations below)

 

IEEE 802 Wireless Session Group Room Rates

 

GROUP RATE – BOOK NOW

  • $190.00 CAD Single/Double Occupancy plus appropriate taxes
  • $155 USD++ Based on Current US Exchange Rate (subject to change)
  • Guest Room Internet Included in Group Rate

 

Group Rates are subject to availability, Monday May 4th through Wednesday May 20, 2009.

 

RESERVATION CUT OFF DATE:  5 PM (EST) TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009

 

Cancellation Policy            No Charge if cancelled prior to 6PM (EST) on your arrival date.

 

Deposits/Confirmation:

In order to confirm a room assignment for your room reservation, you will be required to provide the

hotel one (1) night’s deposit, refundable up to 6PM (ET) of your date of arrival. 

Checks and major credit cards are acceptable to establish prepaymentAll credit cards used to prepay will be charged immediately.

 

Check In:  4:00 pm   Check Out: 12 Noon 

*All guests arriving prior to 4:00pm will be accommodated as rooms become available.

 

Reservations Methods

 

(1)   Fairmont Online Reservations Site for IEEE 802 Wireless Attendees only.

Make your reservation at: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/ieee80209

 

(2)   To request a reservation at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, please call 1-800-441-1414 and

request room reservation for the May 2009 IEEE 802 Wireless Interim Session by referencing code IEEE09.

Early Departure Fee:

In the event you have registered with the hotel and decide to check out prior to your reserved checkout date,

the hotel will NOT add an early checkout fee to your individual hotel account.

 

IEEE 802 Wireless Session Pre/Post Session Group Rates:  (subject to availability)

Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth is pleased to extend the special group rates from Monday, May 4th to Wednesday, May 20th, 2009.

 

Guest Hotel Parking (rates subject to change):

Self or Valet Parking $26.00 CAD per 24 hours

 

Transportation to and from Montreal, Quebec Canada:

 

Getting to and from Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, you have a number of options:

 

(1)   Air Transportation to Montreal Trudeau International Airport (YUL).

(2)   Rail Services from Amtrack and VIA Rail arrive directly at the station within the session

 hotel from various departure points in Canada and the USA.

(3)   Montreal is easily accessible by car for attendees coming from the American states of New York,

 Vermont and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

 

Getting to and from the Montreal Trudeau International Airport (YUL), you have options:

 

TAXIS - can be found curb side on the Lower/Arrival Level near the central exit located in front of the cloakroom,

 where a dispatcher will assist you. No reservation is required.

 

  • All taxi and limousine operators working out of Montréal–Trudeau are required to have a permit and to comply with its terms and conditions.
  • Reduced mobility: A certain number of adapted taxis are available at Montréal–Trudeau. Ask the dispatcher.
  • Taxi fares: Fares by meter for all other destinations except downtown.
  • Montréal-Trudeau / Downtown  Taxi Estimated fares $38.00 CAD
  • Limousine Estimated fares $49.50 CAD

 

 

AVIS Rent A Car - offers service, 7 days a week from Montreal.

 

IEEE 802 Wireless Interim Session

May 3-22, 2009

Montreal, Quebec Canada

AWD Number:  A606094

 

IEEE 802 Wireless – Rental Car Discounts

When making your reservations, please quote the AWD# shown above in order to receive the special meeting discount rates. 

Reservations must be made by calling the Meeting Reservation and Information Desk at: 1 (800) 331-1600 or going online at:

http://www.avis.com/AvisWeb/html/meetings/go2.html?AWD=A606094&NAME=IEEE+802+Wireless+Interim+Session&FDATE=05102009&TDATE=05152009&LOCATION=Montreal,+Quebec&EVENT=0

 

Rates are available from May 3-22, 2009. You must return car to same location or additional charges will apply. 

All rates include unlimited free mileage.  Rates quoted below do not include charges for tax, optional insurance,

or gas refueling.  Renters must meet Avis minimum age, driver, and credit requirements. 

I

IEEE 802 Wireless – Rental Car Discount Rates – (quoted in CAD)

 

CAR CLASS 

CAR GROUP

DAILY

WEEKLY

WEEKEND DAILY

Sub Compact

A

50

214

25

Compact

B

50

215

25

Intermediate

C

52

225

27

Full Size 4 Dr

E

55

236

29

Premium

G

57

256

31

Luxury

H

65

298

42

Sport Utility

W

81

349

56

Minivan

V

85

366

59

 

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

 

Driving Directions from Montreal Trudeau International Airport

 

  • Take Hwy 20 East to Hwy Ville Marie (Hwy 720), which brings you downtown          
  • To Exit #3 rue Guy. At first light, turn right onto René-Lévesque Blvd. 
  • Continue for approx. 9 blocks  up to 900 René-Levesque, corner Mansfield. The hotel is located on the right hand side.      
  • Driving time is 20 to 25 minutes.

 

Driving Directions from Toronto

 

  • Take Hwy 401 East. Continue on 20 East /Est (becomes Hwy 720 East/Est)  to Autoroute Ville-Marie/Centre Ville          
  • To Exit #3 rue Guy. At first light, turn right onto René-Lévesque Blvd. 
  • Continue for approx. 9 blocks  up to 900 René-Levesque, corner Mansfield. The hotel is located on the right hand side. 

 

Driving Directions from Vermont

 

  • Take I-89 to the border. At the border I-89 becomes Hwy 133          
  • Follow Hwy 133 towards Montreal, until it turns to Hwy 35         
  • Continue toward Montreal and Hwy 35 will turn into Hwy 10          
  • Hwy 10 then will merge with Hwy 15         
  • Take Hwy 15 across the Champlain Bridge, then take Exit (Sortie) for Bonaventure/Centre-ville (Downtown). This will automatically become University Street         
  • Turn left on (rue) De La Gauchetière street, then right on (rue) Mansfield Street until you reach the hotel at Rene-Levesque Boulevard         

 

Driving Directions from New York

 

  • Take the I-87 North. After the border I-87 becomes Hwy 15 North          
  • Follow the signs for 10 West         
  • Exit right for Champlain Bridge / Autoroute Bonavanture, then take Exit (Sortie) for Bonaventure/Centre-Ville (Downtown).  This will automatically become University Street         
  • Turn left on (rue) De La Gauchetière street, then right on (rue) Mansfield Street until you reach the hotel at René-Lévesque Boulevard         
  • For valet parking, please use the side entrance on Mansfield.  For dropping off or picking up at the hotel main entrance, please proceed to front entrance on René-Lévesque Boulevard

 

 

 


Visitors to Canada Information

There are requirements you must meet to be allowed into Canada.

This information will help you avoid problems that can affect your business plans.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/business.asp

 

VISA INFORMATION - Countries and territories whose citizens require visas in order to enter Canada

as visitors are listed at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp

 

VISA APPLICATION - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp

 

More detailed information for attendees from China and Russia can be found at the following links.

 

CHINA - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/visit-china.asp

Business people wishing to visit Canada require a TRV and should not be confused with people applying to come to Canada to work temporarily.  An example of a business visitor is someone who is coming to Canada to meet with representatives of companies doing business in China.  Visitors may be in Canada for business meetings or site visits. 

RUSSIA - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/visit-russia.asp

All Russian nationals wishing to visit Canada for a temporary period must apply for a temporary resident visa (TRV).  A TRV is issued to a business person or a person transiting through Canada

The purpose of the travel to Canada should be clearly indicated on the visa application. 

Business people wishing to visit Canada require a TRV and should not be confused with people applying to come to Canada to work temporarily.  An example of a business visitor is someone who is coming to Canada to meet with representatives of companies doing business in Russia.  Visitors may be in Canada for business meetings or site visits (to observe only). 

Arriving in Canada

When you arrive in Canada, you will be greeted by an officer of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The CBSA is responsible for protecting the borders and points of entry to Canada. The CBSA officer will ask you the purpose of your visit and confirm that you meet the requirements for admission to Canada. This is standard for anyone entering Canada, whether you have a temporary resident visa or not.

 

You should have all relevant documents on hand to present to the officer when you arrive. These documents include, but are not limited to:

 

·         a valid passport or travel document that will be valid until the end of your stay

·         if applicable, a temporary resident visa

 

Thank you, Dawn Slykhouse, IEEE 802 Meeting Manager

c/o Face to Face Events, Inc. --

Email:   802info@ieee.org

Phone: +1 (408) 241-8906      Fax: +1 (408) 241-8918

 

 

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