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All, Please see below and attached information. Regards, John D’Ambrosia Chair, IEEE P802.3bs 400GbE Task Force From: Steven B. Carlson [mailto:scarlson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] Colleagues, This announcement is for the 802-hosted January interim in Atlanta. Registration and hotel booking are now open. Regards, Steve Steven B. Carlson Chair, IEEE P802.3bp 1000BASE-T1 PHY Task Force http://www.ieee802.org/3/bp/index.html Chair, IEEE P802.3bw 100BASE-T1 PHY Task Force http://www.ieee802.org/3/bw/index.html Executive Secretary, IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Working Group http://www.ieee802.org/3/index.html Portland, OR From: ***** IEEE stds-802-all List ***** [mailto:STDS-802-ALL@xxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Lisa Ronmark Good Day All, We are pleased to announce Registration and Hotel Reservations for the January 2016 IEEE 802 Interim Session are available now. The Session will take place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Sunday January 17th through Friday January 22nd. Hyatt Regency Atlanta
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*********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** IEEE 802 Interim Session Announcement January 17-22, 2016 Atlanta, Georgia, USA Monday November 2, 2015 January 2016 IEEE 802 Interim at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta The January 2016 IEEE 802 Interim Session is scheduled to take place January 17-22, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Session Dates: Sunday, January 17th to Friday, January 22nd, 2016. Participating IEEE-802 Working Groups: 802.1, 802.3, 802.11, 802.15, 802.16, 802.18, 802.19, 802.21, 802.22, and 802.24 * Event Information (http://802world.org/Interim) * Registration (https://802world.org/apps/session/94/register) Registration Fees & Deadlines Early: Before 6:00 PM Pacific Time, Friday, December 4, 2015 * $US 375.00 for attendees staying at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta * $US 575.00 for all others (including local attendees not staying at the group hotel) Standard: After Early Registration and before 6:00 PM Pacific Time, Friday January 8, 2016 * $US 575.00 for attendees staying at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta * $US 775.00 for all others (including local attendees not staying at the group hotel) Late/On-site: After 6:00 PM Pacific Time Friday January 8, 2016 * $US 775.00 for attendees staying at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta * $US 975.00 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 * Network/Internet services * AV equipment * Power hook-ups in the meeting rooms * Session identification badge * Morning and afternoon refreshments * Wednesday evening social * Meeting services and supplies Registration Payment Policy Registration is payable through a secure website (https://802world.org/apps/session/94/register) 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 Interim Session must register and pay the full session fee. 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 Atlanta 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 Interim 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/94/register/cancel or * Submitting an email request to: 802info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Early Cancellation - Full Refund 6:00 PM Pacific Time, Friday, December 4, 2015 Late Cancellation - $US 100.00 Cancellation Fee Applies 6:00 PM Pacific Time, Friday, January 8, 2016 No Refund After 6:00 PM Pacific Time, Friday, January 8, 2016 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 registered attendees with a letter of invitation. VISA Invitation Letter Tool: https://802world.org/apps/session/94/register2/visa IEEE 802 Interim Session Group Hotel Rates Hyatt Regency Atlanta 625 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 30303 Tel: +1 404 577 1234 How to Make a Room Reservation at The IEEE 802 Group Rate
EARLY RATE: $US 179.00/Night (plus applicable taxes)* Rate applies to first 50% of Room Block or until November 30, 2015 which ever comes first. Single/Double Occupancy Run of House Rooms, Internet access included. IEEE 802 RATE: $US 189.00/Night (plus applicable taxes)* Rate applies to last 50% of Room Block or until January 4, 2016 which ever comes first. Single/Double Occupancy Run of House Rooms, Internet access included. EXTRA ADULTS: $US 10.00/Night (plus applicable taxes) Rate applies to Extra Adults (>2). Per Person,Per Night. EXTENDED DATES: Subject to availability the IEEE 802 Group Rate is available January 8th to 29th, 2016. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY: Rates subject to the deadline and availability of rooms in the IEEE 802 Group Room Block. ROOM BLOCK DEADLINE: January 4, 2016. If the block is sold out before the January 4, 2016 rates may no longer be available. HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY: No penalty if reservation is cancelled prior to 6:00 PM Central Time on anticipated date of arrival. Email Distribution List We provide e-mailed session announcements and updates via a Meeting Information email distribution list. To join this list and stay informed, send email to listserv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx with no subject and with the following 2 lines appearing first in the body of the message: subscribe stds-802-all end Meeting Planner Contact Information Dawn Slykhouse Face to Face Events Inc. 2699 Iversen Court Santa Clara, CA 95051 USA
General Information & Useful Tips about Atlanta, GA, USA Language English is the official language. Electricity In USA, the power sockets used are type A, B. 120 Volts and 60 Hz throughout the country. Currency – US Dollar ($) 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 Location & Time Zone Atlanta is located in the Eastern Time Zone in North Central Georgia USA. Airport Atlanta is centrally located and within a four-hour flight from most North American destinations. Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL) serves it. Climate * Average minimum temperature in January is 34 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius) * Average maximum temperature is 54 degrees Fahrenheit (12 degrees Celsius). * Atlanta has an average January rainfall of 4.5 inches (11.5 centimeters) MARTA (Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) MARTA is Atlanta’s local public transportation system. The Hyatt Regency Atlanta is located in the heart of downtown on historic Peachtree Street, and offers an indoor connection to the Peachtree Center Station of the MARTA public rail system making it just 15 minutes from Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport. Click any of the links below for information: • MARTA Trains - http://www.itsmarta.com/rail-schedules-or-route.aspx • How to Ride MARTA to and from the Airport – http://www.itsmarta.com/airport.aspx • MARTA Schedule and Map: http://www.itsmarta.com/ns-pea-overview.aspx Travel Tools and Apps The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau has compiled a guidebook of travel tools, restaurants and attractions central to Peachtree Street where the Hyatt Regency is located. Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL) The Hartsfield Jackson International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world and has an easy access to direct flights to and from a variety of domestic and international locations. The airport has an easy to navigate website that will supply all information you may require with regards to planning your arrival and departure from Atlanta, Georgia USA. http://www.atlanta-airport.com Important Information for International Arrivals and Departures International shuttle connector: Because Atlanta-bound passengers cannot access secured areas of the Airport after they pick up their luggage at the international terminal baggage claim, the Airport has established shuttle services to link passengers at the international terminal with existing facilities. The international shuttle connector offers direct service from the international terminal to two locations: • Existing facilities — A 12-minute shuttle ride connects the international terminal with the domestic terminal’s ground transportation center at the west end of the building. From here, passengers can access the domestic terminal, parking areas and MARTA train service to downtown. • Rental car center — A 15-minute shuttle ride links passengers with the rental car center, which houses all rental car transaction counters and vehicles. The international shuttle connector is a free service and operates 24 hours a day. Ground Transportation – Getting to/from Hyatt Regency Atlanta MARTA (Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) MARTA is Atlanta’s local public transportation system. The Hyatt Regency Atlanta is located in the heart of downtown on historic Peachtree Street, and offers an indoor connection to the Peachtree Center Station of the MARTA public rail system making it just 15 minutes from Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport. Click any of the links below for information: • MARTA Trains - http://www.itsmarta.com/rail-schedules-or-route.aspx • How to Ride MARTA to and from the Airport – http://www.itsmarta.com/airport.aspx • MARTA Schedule and Map: http://www.itsmarta.com/ns-pea-overview.aspx TAXIS A set fee prevails between the airport and the central business district. A special per-person rate applies for two or more passengers. Rate is subject to change without notice. Airport Location: Taxicab service is located in the Yellow Bus aisle. Call: +1 (404) 530 3485 Flat Rate Zone from/to the Airport • Downtown $US 30.00 • Buckhead $US 40.00 • Midtown $US 32.00 •*$US2.00 charge for each additional person. SHUTTLE SERVICE The Hyatt Regency Atlanta recommends the Atlanta Airport Shuttle Service (T.A.A.S.S.). 404.941.3440. No reservations are necessary for arranging transportation from the Atlanta Airport to the hotel. It runs 6 a.m. to midnight from the airport and it leaves the hotel every 10 and 40 minutes after the hour. $US 16.50 one way/$US 29.00 round trip per person. Most shared-ride shuttles pick up on the Green Bus Aisle, which is located outside in the Ground Transportation Center between the Domestic North and South Terminals. *All Transportation Rates are subject to change without notice. Maps to help you get around Downtown Atlanta, GA USA Downtown Atlanta Map - http://www.atlanta.net/uploadedFiles/Content/Explore_Atlanta/Maps_and_Transportation/Maps/Downtown-Midtown-Online-Map.pdf Surrounding Atlanta Neighborhoods Maps - http://www.atlanta.net/explore/transportation/maps/ Peachtree Center Food Court (Attached to Hyatt Regency Atlanta) Open 7:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Saturday. Hours may vary according to merchant, special event and convention activity. Restaurants * Au Bon Pain * Bistro 7 * Café Momo * Caribou Coffee * Checker's * Cheesecaked * Chick-fil-A * Dairy Queen * Farmer's Basket * Firehouse Subs * Great American Cookies * Great Wraps * GW Cheesesteak * Noodle Café * Roman Delight Pizza * Willy's Mexicana Grill * Yami Yami * GLC Café * Malibu Wings * Moe's Southwest Grill * My Friend's Place * Planet Smoothie * Subway * Tropical Cajun * Turmeric Indian Bistro Things to Do in Atlanta, GA USA A Complete Listing is Available at Atlanta Convention and Visitor Bureau site: http://www.atlanta.net/things-to-do/ FREE Things to Do in Atlanta, GA USA A Complete Listing is Available at Atlanta Convention and Visitor Bureau site: Restaurant Deals and Discounts in Atlanta, GA USA unsubscribe stds-802-all end Note: this must be sent from the email address that you are trying to unsubscribe. Otherwise send the following: unsubscribe stds-802-all <the specific email address to be unsubscribed> end
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