PLANS 2012 Technical Program
| Special Events |
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Tuesday, April 24
Spouses Coffee Hour
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Osprey Room
This hour will give you the opportunity to learn about the Myrtle Beach 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., Atlantic Ballroom 1-5 (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., Atlantic Ballroom 1-5 (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.
Wednesday, April 25
Informal Luncheon
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Atlantic Ballroom 1-5 (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.
Thursday, April 26
Awards Luncheon
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Atlantic Ballroom 4/5
The IEEE AESS 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.
| Attention International Participants |
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VISA WAIVER COUNTRIES:
International travelers who are seeking travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program are
now subject to enhanced security requirements. New rules require people traveling to the
U.S. under the visa waiver program to register online in advance, instead of filling out paper
forms in flight or at the airport at: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
NON-VISA WAIVER COUNTRIES:
We recommend that you apply for your visa at least three months in advance due to security
related policies that have greatly increased the time required to process visa applications.
U.S. consular officers now interview most applicants as part of the application process. Additionally,
there is a mandatory security check period of 30 days for people whose passports
are issued from several nations.
Letter of Invitation requests: Conference attendees requesting a visa letter to attend the
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 policy for the event. Exemptions to this policy apply only to authors
whose papers have been accepted for presentation, company personnel working in the exhibition
area, or trade associated press. Visa letter requests should be directed to meetings@ion.org.