IEEE/ION PLANS 2010 Technical Program
| Special Events |
Tuesday, May 4
Spouses Coffee HourWednesday, May 5
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Sardinia Room
This hour will give you the opportunity to learn about the greater Palm Springs area while meeting up for former touring companions and developing new friendships. The hotel concierge will be on site to advise you.
Informal Luncheon
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Crystal Ballroom (Exhibit Hall)
This event is included in the price of a FULL registration. Guest tickets may be purchased on site at a cost of $70 each.
Exhibitor Hosted Meet & Greet Social
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Crystal Ballroom (Exhibit Hall)
Join exhibitors as they host an evening of information and cuisine. A cash bar will be offered. This event is included with any type of registration. Spouses and traveling companions 21 and older are welcome.
Informal LuncheonThursday, May 6
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Crystal Ballroom (Exhibit Hall)
This event is included in the price of a FULL registration. Guest tickets may be purchased on site at a cost of $70 each.
Awards Luncheon
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Crystal Ballroom
The IEEE will present the Kershner Award and Walter Fried Award (please see Awards Page for more information). This event is included in the price of a FULL registration. Guest tickets may be purchased on site at a cost of $70 each.
| Hotel Reservations |
The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa
44400 Indian Wells Lane
Indian Wells, CA 92210-8708
Online Reservations: Click here
Phone Reservations: 1-800-446-9875
Fax Reservations: 1-760-773-9250
All technical sessions and the commercial exhibit will be held at The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa
The hotel provides a tranquil resort oasis featuring two championship golf courses, alluring pools and the Spa Esmeralda.
When making reservations, be sure to identify yourself as as IEEE/ION PLANS meeting participant to receive
special rate of $225 per night single/double + $20 per night resort fee.* Reserve your room by Friday, April 9 to
ensure you get the reduced rate!
Government Reservations
A limited number of government rated rooms will be available at the 2010
federal per diem rate for those U.S. government employees (including MITRE and Aerospace) traveling on government
travel orders and paying for the room with a U.S. issued government credit card. Failure to provide proof of
government travel at check in will result you’re your reservation being honored at the group rate. Government
contractors not traveling with government travel orders are not eligible for this rate. Please note that the nightly
resort fee will be added to the per diem rate and should be reimbursable by your agency.
* Resort Fee. The $20 per night resort fee is a mandatory nightly fee that is charged directly to you at
check out and includes high speed internet access, self parking, daily newspaper, local calls, bottled water, fitness
classes, resort bicycles and golf bag storage.
| Transportation |
Air Transportation
The is located approximately 17 miles from the Palm Springs Airport (PSP); 86 miles from LA/Ontario Airport (ONT); 142 miles from Los Angeles International (LAX); 115 miles from John Wayne Int'l/Orange County (SNA).
Car Rental
We recommend that you rent a car in Palm Springs as taxi cabs are not always readily available
and the resort is not within walking distance of a central restaurant or retail area. Self parking is included as part of
the resort fee at the hotel.
Driving Directions
From Palm Springs Airport (PSP): Turn left on El Cielo, then
left on Ramon Road to Interstate 10 East. Take Interstate 10
East to Cook Street. Turn right on Cook Street, go four miles
to Hwy. 111 and turn left. Then go two miles to Indian
Wells Lane and turn left. The resort will be on your right.
From Los Angeles/Ontario (ONT) Airport: Exit Ontario
Airport to Archibald Avenue North. Take Archibald Avenue
to Interstate 10 East. Take Interstate 10 East for 83 miles.
Exit Cook Street and turn right. Go four miles to Hwy. 111
and turn left. Go two miles to Indian Wells Lane and turn
left. The resort will be on your right.
Taxi
One way taxi fare to the Renaissance Esmeralda is approximately $55.
| Attention International Participants |
Letter of Invitation requests.
Letter of Invitation Requests. Conference attendees requesting
a visa letter to attend a conference must register and pay
the registration fees BEFORE a letter of invitation will be sent. If
the attendee is unable to secure a visa, he/she will need to
apply for a refund according to the printed refund rules of the
event. Exemptions to this policy apply only to authors whose
papers have been accepted for presentation, company personnel
working in the exhibit area, or trade associated press.
Visa letter requests should be directed to meetings@ion.org.
We recommend that you apply for your visa at least
three months in advance due to security related policies
that have greatly increased the processing time for visa
applications.
U.S. consular officers now interview most
applicants as part of the application process. This can
add additional time and delays. Currently there is a
mandatory security check period of 30 days for people
whose passports are issued from several countries,
including China, North Korea, and most middle-eastern
countries. Furthermore, the U.S. State Department
requires citizens of many countries to obtain visas to
attend any scientific program.
Travelers from ALL 27 Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries must
present either a machine-readable passport or a U.S. visa.
To learn more about the Visa Waiver Program and machine readable passports, go to:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/
For general information about visas, go to:
http://www.nationalacademies.org/visas.