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Dear members, Pl. note the following important message. Regards, _Subir ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Good Day All, We are pleased to announce Registration and Hotel Reservations for the November 2015 IEEE 802 Plenary Session are available now. Please share the attached and enclosed information with your Working Group Members. The Session will take place at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, Sunday November 8th through Friday November 13th. Hyatt Regency Dallas
The message was also sent to stds-802-all@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. If you require any assistance with your preparations for the session please do not hesitate to contact Face to Face Events. Meeting Planner Contact Information Darcel Moro Lisa Ronmark Mobile # 1 (604) 316-4947 *********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** IEEE 802 Plenary Session Announcement November 8-13, 2015 Dallas, Texas USA Wednesday September 9, 2015 November 2015 IEEE 802 Plenary at the Hyatt Regency Dallas The November 2015 IEEE 802 Plenary Session is scheduled to take place November 8-13, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas USA. Session Dates are Sunday November 8th to Friday November 13, 2015. Participating IEEE-802 Working Groups: 802.1, 802.3, 802.11, 802.15, 802.16, 802.18, 802.19, 802.21, 802.22, 802.24 ` * Event Information (http://802world.org/plenary) * Registration (https://802world.org/apps/session/93/register2) Registration Fees & Deadlines Early: Before 6:00 PM Pacific Time, Friday, October 2, 2015 (UTC Time: 1:00 AM Saturday, October 3, 2015) * $US 500 for attendees staying at the Hyatt Regency Dallas * $US 800 for all others (including local attendees not staying at the group hotel) Standard: After Early Registration and before 6:00 PM Pacific Time, Friday October 30, 2015 (UTC Time: 1:00 AM Saturday, October 31, 2015) * $US 600 for attendees staying at the Hyatt Regency Dallas * $US 900 for all others (including local attendees not staying at the group hotel) Late/On-site: After 6:00 PM Pacific Time Friday October 30, 2015 (UTC Time: 1:00 AM Saturday, October 31, 2015) * $US 800 for attendees staying at the Hyatt Regency Dallas * $US 1100 for all others (including local attendees not staying at the group hotel) Student Registration: $US 150 (college students at the bachelor or post-graduate level) * The Student meeting fee is available only one time per person. * The person using the Student meeting fee will not be able to use meeting attendance to gain or maintain voting rights. * A valid current student ID must be shown when picking up the meeting badge. Registration Fee Includes The combined hotel room stays of attendees is used to offset the cost of the meeting. For this reason anyone attending the meeting who is not a registered guest at the meeting hotel is not be eligible for the registration discount. The registration fee covers the following: * * Network/Internet services * AV equipment * Power hook-ups in the meeting rooms * Morning and afternoon refreshments * Wednesday evening social * “Get 802” fee * Meeting services and supplies Registration Payment Policy Registration is available through a secure website (https://802world.org/apps/session/93/register2) and requires a valid credit card for the payment of the registration fee, cash and checks are NOT accepted for registration. Any individual who attends any part of a meeting that is a scheduled part of an IEEE 802 Plenary Session must register for the full session. Session registrations are not transferable to another individual or to another interim session. Group Hotel Registration Policy The combined hotel room stays of attendees are used to offset the cost of the meeting. For this reason, anyone who is not a registered guest at the Hyatt Regency Dallas for one or more nights is not eligible for the registration discount. The correct registration fee must be paid prior to receiving your badge, which permits entrance to scheduled meetings. Cancellation Policy 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. Cancellation requests must be made either by: * Submitting an online request at https://802world.org/apps/session/93/register2/cancel or * Submitting an email request to: 802info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx EARLY FULL REFUND 6:00 PM Pacific Time, Friday, October 2, 2015 LATE $US 100.00 FEE 6:00 PM Pacific Time, Friday, October 30, 2015 NO REFUND After 6:00 PM Pacific Time, Friday, October 30, 2015 USA Entrance VISA and IEEE Standards Invitation Letter DO YOU NEED A VISA TO ENTER USA? A Visa may be required for entrance into the USA. For standards participants traveling to the USA, we recommend visiting the USA government site to determine if you need to obtain such a visa. (http://travel.state.gov) HOW CAN YOU OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER USA? We recommend visiting the USA government site to determine the steps need to obtain a visa. (http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/biso/visas/index.htm) WHEN SHOULD YOU APPLY FOR VISA TO ENTER USA? You should apply for your USA Visa well in advance the session you wish to attend to have a reasonable chance of getting your Visa in time. IEEE STANDARDS VISA INVITATION LETTER The IEEE Standards Association can provide you with a letter inviting you to attend the session. You must register for the upcoming plenary session in order to obtain an Invitation Letter. VISA Invitation Letter Tool: https://802world.org/apps/session/93/register2/visa IEEE 802 Plenary Session Group Hotel Rates: Hyatt Regency Dallas 300 Reunion Boulevard Dallas, Texas, USA, 75207 Tel: +1 214 651 1234 GROUP RATE: $US 179.00/Night (plus applicable taxes)* Rate applies to Single/Double Occupancy Run of House Rooms, Internet access included. EXTRA ADULTS: $US 25.00/Night (plus applicable taxes) Rate applies to Extra Adults (>2). Per Person, Per Night. EXTENDED DATES: Subject to availability the IEEE 802 Group Rate is available October 30 to November 24, 2015. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY: *The Group Rate is subject to the deadline and availability of rooms in the IEEE 802 Group Room Block. ROOM BLOCK DEADLINE: October 23, 2015. If the block is sold out before the October 23, 2015, the rate may no longer be available. HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY: No penalty if reservation is cancelled prior to 6:00 PM Central Time on anticipated date of arrival. How to Make a Room Reservation at The IEEE 802 Group Rate RESERVE ONLINE Reserve a room by phone: Hyatt Regency Direct Line Tel: +1 214 651 1234 Ask for reservations and then ask for IEEE 802 Plenary Session Group Rate, code = “IEEE 802” Email Distribution List We provide e-mailed session announcements and updates via a Meeting Information email distribution list. To join this list and stay informed, send email to listserv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx with no subject and with the following 2 lines appearing first in the body of the message: subscribe stds-802-all end Meeting Planner Contact Information Dawn Slykhouse IEEE 802 Meeting Planner Face to Face Events Inc. 2699 Iversen Court Santa Clara, CA 95051 USA Phone: +1 (408) 241-8906 Session information is also available on the IEEE 802 website: http://www.ieee802.org/meeting/ and at http://802world.org/plenary. General Information & Useful Tips About Dallas, TX USA Language English is the official language. Electricity In USA, the power sockets used are type A, B. 120 Volts and 60 Hz throughout the country. Currency – US Dollar ($) A dollar is divided into 100 Cents. * Coins currently in use are as follows: 1, 5, 10, 25 Cents * Common Bank notes currently in use are as follows: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 Dollars Dallas Taxes: (Sales, Hotel Occupancy) * Sales Tax - 8.25% Hotel Occupancy Tax - 13% Location & Time Zone Dallas is located in the Central Time Zone in North Central Texas USA. Airports Dallas is centrally located and within a four-hour flight from most North American destinations. Two airports serve it; 1. Dallas/Ft. Worth International (https://www.dfwairport.com/) 2. Dallas Love Field (http://www.dallas-lovefield.com/) Climate * Average minimum temperature in November is 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius) * Average maximum temperature is 67 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celsius). * Dallas has an average November rainfall of 2.3 inches (5.8 centimeters) D-Link Free Transportation Option in Downtown Dallas * D-Link: is a special FREE service from DART that lets you explore the districts of downtown Dallas and historic Oak Cliff. It's your link to arts, fun, culture and dining. * Buses run every 15 minutes, 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday * Service provided by DART, Downtown Dallas, Inc. and the City of Dallas Travel Tools and Apps The Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau have compiled a list of travel tools and applications that may be very helpful when planning and navigating your trip to Dallas. Airport (DFW and Lovefield) Transportation Transportation to / from DFW International Airport (22 miles) • Taxi fare is approximately $US 45.00-$US 50.00 • Taxi service is available on the upper level of Terminals A, B, C and E, and lower level of Terminal D. • An Airport Guest Assistant will be available at the taxi stands between 8:00 AM and midnight. • Between midnight and 8:00 AM, dial 972 574 5878 to request a taxi. • Super Shuttle is approximately $US 17.00 per person, one way, and operates 24 hours a day. Vans are blue with yellow lettering that states Super Shuttle. • The DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) orange line leaves from the airport and goes to the West End station, and guests can take either the red or blue line to get to Union Station (attached to the hotel via underground concourse). • For transportation to DFW Airport from the hotel, guests can take either the red or blue DART lines from Union Station to the West End station and switch to the orange line to take to the airport. Transportation to / from Love Field Airport (8 miles) * Taxi fare is approximately $US 20.00 -$US 25.00 Ground Transportation – Getting Around Dallas • Taxi - There is a cab station at the hotel front drive. • Light Rail Service (Operated by DART – Dallas Area Rapid Transit): • Guests looking to explore the city can access the DART red and blue light rail lines, as well as the Trinity Rail Express to Fort Worth from Union Station. Routes available to immediate downtown area locations include Dallas Convention Center, Dallas Zoo, West End Historic District and NorthPark Center shopping mall. Cost is $2.50 per person for two hours of unlimited rides or $5.00 for day pass. • Download the GoPassSM on Apple or Android for mobile ticketing. • Hours of operation are 5:30 AM to Midnight. • For more information, please call 214.979.1111. Other ways to get around the city include: • Dallas Pedicabs, efrogs Dallas, Uber available via the Hyatt App Free Things to Do in Dallas, TX USA A Complete Listing is Available at Dallas Convention and Visitor Bureau site: http://www.visitdallas.com/things-to-do/free-things-to-do/ Arts & Culture Public Art Walk Dallas Arts District Recreation/Relaxation Main Street Garden Park Klyde Warren Park History Grassy Knoll, J.F. Kennedy Memorial Thanks Giving Square |
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