April 18-23, 1998, Los Angeles, CA USA
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CHI 98:
Registration, Travel, Housing
April 18-23, 1998, Los Angeles, CA USA Registration Information |
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See Also Online Registration to update existing registration Cooperating Societies for list of member discounts Housing Information to find a place to stay Travel Information for getting to Los Angeles
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Conference participants are urged to register early and arrange their travel and accommodations as soon as possible. Advance registration closed on April 2. You can only register on-site now. On-site Conference Registration (after 2 April 1998)On-site conference registration fees are significantly higher.
Member (USD) $815 Non-Member 935 Student 145 Tutorial unit with conference 455 Tutorial unit without conference 515 Student tutorial unit with conference 140 Student tutorial unit without conference 215The CHI 98 Registration area is located in the West Hall Lobby of the Los Angeles Convention Center. Pre-registered participants (including workshops) must pick up their badges and other conference materials here. Registration hours are: Saturday 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday-Wednesday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Early Registration Fees (no longer available)Member (USD) $415 Non-Member 535 Student 125 Tutorial unit with conference 255 Tutorial unit without conference 315 Student tutorial unit with conference 110 Student tutorial unit without conference 185 Advance Registration Fees (no longer available)Member (USD) $615 Non-Member 735 Student 135 Tutorial unit with conference 355 Tutorial unit without conference 415 Student tutorial unit with conference 120 Student tutorial unit without conference 195 Conference Registration Fee Includes
"Member" Conference FeeIf you are a member of ACM/SIGCHI or any of the cooperating societies, you qualify for the member registration fee."Non-Member" Conference FeeIncluded in the registration fee for non-members is a one-year membership in ACM and ACM/SIGCHI.Student Conference FeeOnly full-time students who can provide proof of current student status with registration can take advantage of the student fees.Tutorial RegistrationFull and half-day tutorials are offered on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 18-20 April. See the Introduction to Tutorials for more information. There is a separate fee for each tutorial. Tutorials are paid for in units: half-day tutorials are 1 unit and full-day tutorials are 2 units.Registration for tutorials is limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutorial availability information is part of CHI 98 Online Registration. Workshop RegistrationWorkshops run Sunday and Monday, 19 and 20 April. See the Introduction to Workshops for more information.Participation requires the payment of an additional fees: US$50 for a one-day workshop or US$100 for one-and-a-half and two-day workshops. To take advantage of reduced conference fees, register by the early deadline (12 March 1998) even if you have not received notification of workshop attendance. When you receive notification of acceptance, please send workshop payment to the Registration Office along with a note including the name of your workshop, your name, address, telephone, fax and email. If you register for the conference following notification of workshop acceptance, you may register for the workshop and conference with the conference registration form. Just complete the designated workshop section and include your workshop payment along with your conference payment. Accompanying PersonsYou can register accompanying adults (18 years or older) for US$95 each.Conference Information (in the Advance Program) has more on accompanying persons. Conference Reception TicketsThe CHI 98 Reception will take place on Tuesday, 21 April at the Westin Bonaventure (Headquarters Hotel), within walking distance of all hotels and the Los Angeles Convention Center. Conference participants and registered Accompanying Persons will receive a reception ticket (good for one admission) in their registration packet. Additional reception tickets are available for US$50 on the advance registration form or at the CHI Store.Registration Deadlines
PaymentRegistration forms must be accompanied by full payment in US dollars. Forms without payment will be returned. Payment may be by credit card, check or money order. Checks and money orders should be made payable to ACM/CHI 98. CHI 98 cannot accept purchase orders, wire transfers or government vouchers. Registration forms may be submitted by fax, postal mail or online. Telephone registrations cannot be accepted. Electronic and faxed registrations must be paid by credit card.ConfirmationPlease allow up to two weeks for mailed confirmation of your registration. CHI 98 cannot fax or email confirmations. Please be advised that if your registration form is received after 27 March 1998, you may not receive a confirmation prior to your arrival.Refund RequestsRefund requests must be submitted in writing and must be received or faxed on or before 2 April 1998. Direct requests for refunds to the Registration Office. A US$75 cancellation fee will be deducted to cover processing costs. CHI 98 cannot accept refund requests received or faxed after 2 April 1998.Registration TransfersIf you cannot attend, your registration may be transferred by giving a colleague a letter authorizing the transfer. The letter must be presented at registration. |