PROGRAM DETAILS

Detailed schedule information is now online and in pdf format! Also, the schedule for the technical program, listing all sessions by title, is now online. Be sure to check out the abstracts as well!

Sunday, November 6:

The conference begins on Sunday, November 6th. Registration will be open beginning on Saturday, November 5th at 7 P.M.

If you're planning to attend a tutorial, you'll want to arrive sometime on November 5th. If you're not going to attend one of these exceptional, in-depth tutorials, you should plan to arrive in time to attend Sweatshirt Reception, which starts at 7 P.M. on Nov. 6th. This is when we all wear an article of clothing (sweatshirt, denim shirt, polo shirt, etc.) sporting the name of our college or university and get a chance to greet old friends and make new ones. This is a not-to-miss event!

Also, if you're a first-time-attendee, you'll want to attend the Newcomer's Orientation on Nov. 6th, which starts at 5:30 P.M. If you haven't been to the Monterey area before, you may want to arrive a little early and/or stay a little late. The area has lots to offer!

Also, our annual 5K Fun Run/Walk will start at 4 P.M. on Sunday, right outside the hotel. Everyone is encouraged to particpate, either as a runner or a walker.

As long as you're coming to Monterey, you may want to participate in the Big Sur Half Marathon, taking place the morning of November 6th, leaving you plenty of time to get ready for the opening reception.

Monday, November 7:

Monday will begin with a continental breakfast, available starting at 7 A.M.

The main part of the technical program begins Monday morning. The first keynote speaker, Howard Rheingold, will begin his talk at approximately 9 A.M., after some vital opening remarks by the Conference Committee.

Parallel technical sessions will then take place throughout the day until 5 P.M., followed by hour-long Birds-of-a-Feather sessions (BOFs).

Lunch will be provided on Monday. Dinner will be on your own, allowing you to partake of one of the many exceptional restaurants in the area. Monday night, November 7th, starting at 8 P.M., the fun-filled Ice-Cream Social will be held. This has become a much-anticipated annual event!

Tuesday, November 8:

A continental breakfast will be provided, beginning at 7 A.M. Parallel technical sessions will start at 8:30 A.M. and continue throughout the day until 5 P.M. BOFs will again be held from 5-6 P.M.

Lunch on Tuesday will be provided. During this event, we'll be able to view the Posters created by colleagues for the Poster Sessions, which present projects and much useful information. During dessert, from 1:30-3 P.M., you'll be able to walk around and discuss the displays with the presenters.

You won't want to miss this year's Gala Event, an evening at the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium. We'll have a strolling dinner while we walk amongst the exhibits in the newer Outer Bay Wing.

Wednesday, November 9:

Communication Award winners will be honored at a special breakfast beginning at 7 A.M. Wednesday. See the Communication Awards link for information on how to participate. Other attendees will have a continental breakfast available to them, beginning at 7 A.M. Parallel technical sessions begin at 8:30 A.M. and end at 10 A.M.

Don't plan to leave until after the final Plenary Session. The keynote speaker, Fr.William Padavick, will finish his talk at noon. This should be another highlight of the conference!

With the conference ending at noon, you should not plan a flight (if flying from Monterey) until after 2:30 P.M., allowing yourself time to get to the airport and get checked in. If time allows, you may want to have one more lunch in the Monterey area, networking with colleagues.

So, mark your calendars, reserve your hotel rooms, get registered for the conference, and make your travel arrangements. Then, in November, hang your "Gone Fishing" signs on your doors! We're looking forward to seeing you in Monterey!