General Information
Meeting Dates
February 26-28, 2008
Meeting Location
Microsoft Conference Center
16070 NE 36th Way
Building 33
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 703-1800
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Local Airport:
Seattle Tacoma (SeaTac) 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 Hilton Hotel, the Sheraton Hotel, and the Hyatt Bellevue to all conference activities. The shuttle schedule will be distributed to you upon check-in at your hotel. If you choose to drive, there is parking available in the garage below the Microsoft Conference Center. All drivers must register their vehicle 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 until February 4, 2008, 1600 Eastern Time.
We have secured the following hotels for the CIO Summit and ground transportation will be provided from all of these hotels to all meetings and events:
Hilton Bellevue Hotel Hyatt Regency at Bellevue Place
300 112 Avenue, SE 900 Bellevue Way, NE
Bellevue, WA 98004 Bellevue, WA 98004
425-455-1300 425-462-1234
Room Rate: $152/Single $167/Double Room Rate: $219/Single/Double
Sheraton East Bellevue Seattle East The Red Lion Hotel
100 112th Avenue, NE 11211 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98004 Bellevue, WA 98004
425-455-3330 425-455-5240
Room Rate: $152/Single/Double Room Rate: $152/Single/Double
Cancellation Policy: Please note, should you need to make changes or cancellations after Monday, February 4th 2008 (regardless of how you reserved your room) you must contact the hotel directly to cancel and also please notify us at ciousps@microsoft.com. 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 hotels directly at the number above.
MEETING DETAILS:
Registration:
On-site registration will provide you with your Summit credentials and conference materials. Registration will be open throughout the Summit.
Dress Code:
Business causal is suggested for all meeting sessions.
Attendee Guests:
Due to the confidential information discussed throughout the conference, we request that you do not bring your spouse or any companion to the meetings or related event functions.
Evening Events:
There are two evening events planned for the CIO Summit. There will be a Welcome Reception on Tuesday, February 26th from 6:00-9:00pm at the Hyatt Bellevue Hotel. In addition, on Wednesday, February 27th there will be a dinner and networking reception at the Golf Club at Newcastle from 6:00-9:30pm. Transportation will be provided for both of these events.
The following meals are included at the Summit:
You will be Microsoft's guest for the CIO Summit, including all registration and conference fees. The Welcome Reception at the Hyatt Bellevue Hotel on Tuesday, February 26th includes hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided on Wednesday, February 27th, with breakfast and lunch on Thursday, February 28th. Scheduled activity costs during the conference sessions and shuttle services from the hotels to the sessions and evening events will be provided.
Tours:
We are pleased to offer tours to the Microsoft Home and the Center for Information Works during your visit to the Redmond Campus. Tours will be available on February, 27th and February 28th.
Emergency Contact at Microsoft Conference Center
Emergency contact message center number at the Microsoft Conference Center:
(425) 703-1800.
Updates/Changes to your registration:
If you need to update or change information on your registration please contact our registration office: ciousps@microsoft.com
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 Cat-5 cables, and analog lines for local dial-up or long distance credit card dial-up numbers 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 ciousps@microsoft.com
Cancellation Procedure:
Hotel cancellations must be made either with Meeting Solutions via email at ciousps@microsoft.com, 443-627-2219 or directly with the conference hotels (see numbers above). 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 number above.
Non-Disclosure Agreement:
In consideration of the confidential nature of the information that will be shared at the CIO Summit, we require that a Microsoft Non-Disclosure Agreement be in place for each attendee. You may download the NDA provided on the registration website and bring the document signed to the registration desk at the summit, or one will be provided for you onsite.
If you have any further questions, please contact 443-627-2219 or ciousps@microsoft.com