Logistics
[ Fees | Conference Location | Accommodations | Travel Information | Important Dates ]
Fees
Note: All amounts are in U.S. dollars.
Conference Registration Fees
$695 Standard Rate
$395 Educational Rate*
$195 Student Rate*
*Students should be prepared to show proof of full-time enrollment at
an accredited school or university. To qualify for the educational rate,
proof of a valid email address from an accredited institution will
suffice.
The registration fee includes breakfasts, lunches, one ticket to the
welcome reception on Wednesday evening, and one ticket to the dinner
on Friday evening. Premier
Service subscribers receive a 20% discount on the conference
registration fee.
Registrations submitted after October 3 will be assessed a $100
late fee.
The final registration deadline is October 10.
Optional Training
M101: A First Course
in Mathematica
(Wednesday): $300 Standard | $225
Educational | $125 Student
M225: Grid Computing
with Mathematica
(Wednesday): $150 Standard | $100
Educational | $60 Student
M235: Mathematica
Development using Wolfram Workbench
(Wednesday): $150 Standard | $100
Educational | $60 Student
M205A: Visualization
and Graphics
(Sunday): $150
Standard | $100 Educational | $60 Student
M255:
webMathematica using Wolfram Workbench
(Sunday): $150 Standard | $100
Educational | $60 Student
Optional Event
Saturday Dinner at local restaurant: $50
Note: Sign up for the optional dinner on
the registration form.
Conference Location
Hilton Garden Inn
1501 S. Neil Street
Champaign, Illinois 61820
USA
1-800-548-8690 (U.S. and Canada)
+1-217-352-9970
fax: +1-217-355-4682
Hilton Garden Inn is conveniently located across
the street from Wolfram headquarters in the heart of Champaign. The
campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Krannert
Center for the Performing Arts, the Krannert Art Museum, and a variety
of restaurants are easily accessible.
If you would like additional information, please see our map of the area. For a map of attractions and
accommodations in Champaign, visit the Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau
website.
Accommodations
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Hilton Garden Inn
1501 S. Neil Street
Champaign, Illinois 61820
USA
1-800-548-8690 (U.S. and Canada)
+1-217-352-9970
fax: +1-217-355-4682
Hilton Garden Inn, the conference site, is a short distance north of
Wolfram Research.
Hotel rooms are available at a special conference rate of US
$109 per room per night. When reserving a room, make sure to
mention "RSRCH8" to receive this rate.
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Hawthorn Suites
101 Trade Center Drive
Champaign, Illinois 61820
USA
1-800-527-1133 (U.S. and Canada)
+1-217-398-3400
fax: +1-217-398-6147
Hawthorn Suites is located one block south of Hilton Garden Inn, and
is adjacent to Wolfram Research.
Hotel rooms are available at a special conference rate of US
$99 per room per night. When reserving a room, make sure to
mention "WOLFRAM" to receive this rate.
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Homewood Suites
1417 S. Neil Street
Champaign, Illinois 61820
USA
1-800-CALLHOME (U.S. and Canada)
+1-217-352-9960
fax: +1-217-352-7890
Homewood Suites is conveniently located right
across the street from Wolfram Research.
Hotel rooms are available at a special conference rate of US
$109 per room per night. When reserving a room, make sure to
mention "RSR08" to receive this rate.
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Travel Information
Additional resources are available on our Tips for International Attendees web page.
Nearest Local Airport
The Champaign area is served by Willard Airport, which offers jet service. Willard
Airport is located approximately 15 minutes by car from the conference
site, and a free shuttle to the Hilton Garden Inn is available.
Wolfram Research has arranged a 5% discount with American
Airlines for conference attendees flying into Willard Airport. The
discount agreement is valid for flights between October 17-29, 2008.
To make a discount reservation, please call the American Airlines Meeting
Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790 from anywhere in the United States or
Canada, or visit the American Airlines website. International attendees need to call their local reservations number. When making a reservation,
make sure to mention promotion code "A47H8AK" to receive this discount
rate.
Please note that there is a separate ticketing charge of US
$15.00 for tickets purchased by phone or US $20.00 for tickets
purchased at an airport. These amounts are subject to change.
Nearest International Airports
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, Illinois
About three hours by car from Champaign
Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, Illinois
About three hours by car from Champaign
Indianapolis
International Airport (IND) in Indianapolis, Indiana
About two hours by car from Champaign
Note: Indiana is in the U.S. Eastern time zone, one hour ahead of Illinois.
Transportation to and from Nearest International Airports
Lincolnland Express offers shuttle bus service
between Champaign and O'Hare
International Airport, Midway Airport, and Indianapolis International Airport. Please call
+1-217-352-6682 to make reservations.
Illini
Shuttle offers a shuttle service to O'Hare and Midway. Call
+1-217-344-6700 or 1-800-OHARE-88 to make reservations.
Important Dates
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July 31
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Abstract submission deadline
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August 11
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Acceptance notification
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September 1
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Full presentations due
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October 3
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Fee added for late registration
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October 6
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Conference rate deadline for hotels
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October 10
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Registration deadline
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October 22
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Optional training sessions
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October 23
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Opening reception and poster session
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October 23-25
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Conference
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October 26
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Optional training sessions
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Questions or Comments?
If you have any questions about the International Mathematica User
Conference 2008, please send email to
conference-info@wolfram.com.
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