Meeting Dates
February 28 - March 1, 2012
Meeting Location
Microsoft Conference Center
16070 NE 36th Way
Building #33
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 706-0033
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Local Airport:
Seattle Tacoma (SeaTac) International Airport
Main Terminal Building
17801 International Blvd. (Pacific Highway S.)
Seattle, WA 98158
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 hotels for 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.
Driving Directions to the Conference
Center:
• From either North or Southbound I-405 take the East Highway 520
exit towards Redmond
• Stay on East Highway 520 to the NE 40th Street exit
• Take the NE 40th Street exit
• Turn right at stop sign onto NE 40th Street
• Turn right at first light onto 156th Ave NE
• Turn left onto NE 36th Street
• Follow NE 36th Street until you get to 36th Way
• Where 36th Street and 36th Way intersect stay to the right,
Microsoft Conference Center is on the left marked Building #33
Open Parking is available under Building #33 and in the parking garage to the North of Building #33. A parking pass is required and can be obtained with the Conference Center from the Registration/Information Desk.
Hotels: Hotel accommodations may be secured when you register for the meeting. Meeting Solutions, Inc. will manage all hotel reservations and cancellations until Thursday, February 16, 2012 by 5:00pm 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 SOLD OUT
300 112th Avenue, SE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 455-1300
Single/Double: Government per diem rate.
Hyatt House Bellevue (formely Hotel Sierra)
3244 139th Avenue, SE
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 747-2705
Standard Guest Rooms: $140 per night, plus tax
One Bedroom Suite: $170 per night, plus tax
Embassy Suites Bellevue
3225 158th Avenue, SE
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 644-2500
Single: $135 per night, plus tax
Cancellation Policy: Please note, should you need to make changes or cancellations after Thursday, February 16, 2012 (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 hotel directly at the number above.
MEETING DETAILS:
Registration: On-site check-in 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. Transportation will be provided for
both of these events:
• Welcome Reception on Tuesday, February 28th from
6:00-8:00 pm
• Networking Reception and Dinner on Wednesday, February 29th
from 6:30-9:00 pm
The following meals are included at the Summit:
• Tuesday, February 28th - Welcome Reception that includes
hors d'oeuvres and beverages
• Wednesday, February 29th - Continental breakfast, lunch,
reception and dinner
• Thursday, March 1st - Continental breakfast and lunch
Government Employees- see conference fees section for
requirements.
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: ciousps@microsoft.com.
Cancellation Procedure: Hotel cancellations must be made either with Meeting Solutions via email at ciousps@microsoft.com, 443-627-2218 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.
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.
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, click here, and bring the document signed to the registration desk at the summit, or one will be provided for you onsite.
Microsoft Financing: Microsoft Financing provides government at all levels flexible payment options to acquire the IT solutions they need today to increase efficiencies while staying within budget. Microsoft Financing representatives will be at the CIO Summit. If you would like to set up a meeting in advance please send an e-mail to MSFinPS@microsoft.com.
If you have any specific questions, please contact 443-627-2218 or the Event Team, ciousps@microsoft.com.