2010 Emerson Exchange FAQs
Registration
Travel and Housing
Conference
Special Group and Events
Registration
What is the 2010 Emerson Global Users Exchange Conference?
The Emerson Global Users Exchange Conference was developed to provide end users with a valuable exchange of information among process manufacturers, end-users and Emerson experts. The unique opportunity offers peers the ability to network, view and offer input about developing Emerson technologies and to take away new knowledge, ideas and techniques to help maximize assets and increase profitability.
The Conference includes:
- Industry specific workshops and Short Courses Presentations
- Hands on Educational Center Short Courses
- Technology Exhibits
- Special Interest Group Meetings
- Social and Networking Event
- Fully functioning Demo's
The following meals/receptions are also included:
- Breakfast – Monday through Friday
- Lunch – Monday through Friday
- Reception – Monday through Wednesday evening
- Offsite Reception – Thursday evening
How do I register?
Register online through
EmersonExchange.org.
What are the Registration Costs for the Conference?
Registration rates and packages are shown in the table
below.
2010 Emerson Global Users Exchange
Registration Type |
Fee |
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FULL
CONFERENCE |
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- Special
Early Bird Registration
*
(on or before 8/16/10) |
$ 975* |
|
- Advanced
Registration (thru 9/13/10) |
$ 1,175
|
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- Regular
Registration (9/14/10 and later) |
$ 1,375
|
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- One Day
Registration |
$ 450
|
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- Two Day
Registration |
$ 800
|
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- Three Day
Registration (1 two day + 1 one day) |
$ 1,200
|
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- Guest
Registration (includes meals & social event only) |
$ 150
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* - Attendee agrees to stay at and name must appear on
“Emerson Exchange” conference room block register at one of
the following host hotels: Grand Hyatt, Marriott Rivercenter,
or Marriott Riverwalk. |
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Travel and Housing
What is the address of the Venue where the Conference will be held?
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
200 E. Market St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
Website: http://www.sanantonio.gov/convfac/HBGCC/hbgoverview.asp
List of 2010 Conference Hotels
Is there parking near the Convention Center?
Convention Center Parking
- Market Street (between Bowie and I37)
Event flat rate: $8.00
Non-Event flat rate: $6.00
- Grand Hyatt Parking Garage
Bowie Street @ Market Street
Flat rate: $9.00
Parking for host hotel guests. Rates include in/out privileges.
- Grand Hyatt San Antonio
Daily self park: $23 USD daily
Valet: $33 USD daily
Overnight Guests: $30 USD
- Marriott Rivercenter Hotel or Marriott Riverwalk Hotel
On-site parking, fee: $6 USD hourly, $25 USD daily
Valet parking, fee: $33 USD daily
Is Transportation available from the airport?
Shuttle transportation to and from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and downtown (8 miles) is provided for a fee by SATRANS, the city's official airport shuttle, between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. daily. Fee: $18 USD (one way); $32 USD (round trip).
Click here to make a reservation.
For more information, call 210-281-9900, or visit
http://www.saairportshuttle.com.
Estimated taxi fare: $22.00 USD (one way)
Conference
What is the Expected Attendance?
The 2010 Emerson Global Users Exchange Conference is expected to exceed 2000 attendees.
What is the Conference Attire?
Casual and Business dress are both appropriate.
Where can I find the Conference Abstracts/Session Descriptions?
Session descriptions will be available under the Short Courses and Workshops tabs on this website once they are developed.
Will presentations be available after the Conference?
Presentations will be available on a USB flash drive that will be distributed at Conference Check-In.
Are meals included in the cost of registration?
Conference attendees and their registered guests receive all breakfast and lunch meals, as well as beverages and appetizers at the Technology Exhibit receptions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
What is the Agenda?
For an overview of the agenda, please visit the Agenda page listed in this website.
How many Professional Development hours can I get for attending the conference?
The number of CEUs earned will be determined once the courses are structured and the conference schedule is created. Please check back in June, when the conference schedule is published on-line.
Special Groups and Events
What are the evening events?
As always, the 2010 Emerson Global Users Exchange will be both educational and entertaining. Plan your schedule so you won't miss the special events planned for conference attendees.
The current agenda will include:
- Technology Exhibit Receptions - Monday-Wednesday evenings
- Social/Networking Event - Thursday evening
More information to be posted at a later date. |
