General Information

Navy Marine Corps Symposium 2010

General Information

Location:
Microsoft Conference Center
16070 NE 36^th Way
Building 33
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 706-0033

Travel Information:
Local Airport:
Seattle Tacoma (SEA) International Airport

Airport Transfers:
Transportation upon arrival is the responsibility of the attendee. We recommend the following services if you do not rent a private car:

Shuttle Express +1 (206) 622-1424
STITA Cab Service +1 (206) 246-9999
Carey Limousine Service +1 (206) 762-3517

Shuttle Service to the Conference Center:
Shuttle service will be provided to and from the Symposium hotels to all conference activities. The shuttle schedule will be distributed to you upon check-in at the hotel and will be provided during registration. If you choose to drive, there is parking available in the garage below the Microsoft Conference Center. All drivers must register their vehicle directly with the front desk upon arrival at the Conference Center.

Hotels:
Hotel accommodations may be secured when you register for the meeting. Meeting Solutions will manage all hotel reservations and cancellations through 1 March 2010 at 1600 Eastern Time. After this date, all updates/changes are the responsibility of the attendee and must be coordinated directly with the hotel.

We have secured the following hotel for the Navy Marine Corps Symposium and ground transportation will be provided from this hotel to all meetings and events:

Hilton Bellevue
300 112th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-455-1300
Room Rate: $159 per night, plus local taxes and fees, currently 14.4%

Conference Fees:
All attendees will be charged a fee during registration to cover the cost of meals served during the conference based on the number of days you will be attending. These fees are broken down by days to accommodate those individuals who will not be attending the entire symposium. There are no registration fees to attend the Symposium.

There will be a Networking Reception on Wednesday, 10 March. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided both on Wednesday, 10 March and Thursday, 11 March.

Registration:
On-site registration will provide you with your Symposium credentials and conference materials. Registration will be open throughout the Symposium.

Dress Code:
a. Presenters and Roundtable members
i. Military - Service Khaki / Service "C"
ii. Civilian - Business Casual
b. Uniform for attendees
i. Military - Service Khaki / Service "C" or Business casual
ii. Civilian - Business Casual
c. Receptions
i. ALL - Business Casual

Attendee Guests:
Due to the confidential information discussed throughout the Symposium, we request that you do not bring your spouse or any companion to the meetings or related event functions.

Emergency Contact at Microsoft Conference Center
Emergency contact message center number at the Microsoft Conference Center: (425) 706-0033

Updates/Changes to your registration:
If you need to update or change information on your registration please contact our registration office via dodsymp@microsoft.com. Meeting Solutions will manage all hotel reservations and cancellations through 1 March 2010 at 1600 Eastern Time. After this date, all updates/changes are the responsibility of the attendee and must be coordinated directly with the hotel.

How to stay in touch with your office:
We will have phone lines available for you to call your office during lunch and breaks at the Microsoft Campus. These phones require credit cards or calling cards for long distance service. High speed Internet access (wireless) will be available for you to access your email during breaks.

Special Needs:
Please note any special needs or requests on your registration form. You may also email requests regarding special needs to dodsymp@microsoft.com.

Cancellation Procedure:
Hotel cancellations must be made either with Meeting Solutions via email at dodsymp@microsoft.com, via phone at 443-627-2219. Meeting Solutions will manage all hotel reservations and cancellations through 1 March 2010 at 1600 Eastern Time. After this date, all updates/changes are the responsibility of the attendee and must be coordinated directly with the hotel. Please be aware that all hotel cancellations MUST be made 72 hours in advance of anticipated arrival or your credit card will be charged. If less than 72 hours in advance please be certain to contact the hotel directly at the numbers above.

If you have any further questions, please contact 443-627-2219 or dodsymp@microsoft.com