General Information
 
2008 Microsoft U.S. Army Symposium 
General Information
 
Meeting Dates
11 -15 February 2008

Meeting Location 
Microsoft Conference Center
16070 NE 36th Way
Building 33
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 703-1800
 

TRAVEL INFORMATION:
 
Local Airport:      
Seattle Tacoma (SeaTac) International Airport
 
Airport Transfers: 
Transportation upon arrival is the responsibility of the attendee. We recommend the following services if you do not rent a private car:
Shuttle Express                 +1 (206)622-1424
STITA Cab Service           +1 (206)246-9999
Carey Limousine Service   +1 (206)762-3517             
 
Shuttle Service to the Conference Center:
Shuttle service will be provided to and from the Hilton Hotel, the Sheraton Hotel, and the Red Lion Bellevue Hotel to all conference activities. The shuttle schedule will be distributed to you upon check-in at your hotel. If you choose to drive, there is parking available in the garage below the Microsoft Conference Center. All drivers must register their vehicle with the front desk upon arrival at the Conference Center.
 
Hotels:
Hotel accommodations may be secured when you register for the meeting. Meeting Solutions will manage all hotel reservations and cancellations until 28 January 2008, 1600 EST.   
 
We have secured the following hotels for the Army Symposium and ground transportation will be provided from all of these hotels to all meetings and events:      

The Red Lion Hotel 
11211 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98004 
425-455-5240
Room Rate: $152/Single or Double 

Cancellation Policy:
 
Please note, should you need to make changes or cancellations after Monday, 28 January 2008 (regardless of how you reserved your room) you must contact the hotel directly to cancel and also please notify us at: dodsymp@microsoft.comHotel cancellations MUST be made 72 hours in advance of anticipated arrival or your credit card will be charged. If less than 72 hours in advance please be certain to contact the hotels directly at the numbers above.
 
MEETING DETAILS:
 
Registration:
On-site registration will provide you with your Symposium credentials and conference materials. Registration will be open throughout the Symposium.
 
Dress Code:
a.    Presenters and Roundtable Members

i.    Military - ACU's (Unless travel dictates otherwise)
ii.   Civilian - Business Casual
b.    Uniform for Attendees

i.    Military - ACU's (Unless travel dictates otherwise)
ii.   Civilian - Business Casual
c.    Receptions

                                                i.    Military - Business Casual Authorized 
ii.   Civilian - Business Casual

Attendee Guests:
Due to the confidential information discussed throughout the conference, we request that you do not bring your spouse or any companion to the meetings or related event functions. 
 
Tours:
We are pleased to offer tours to the Microsoft Home and the Center for Information Works during your visit to the Redmond Campus. These tours will be available throughout the symposium. Sign-up sheets will be available near the registration desk. 
 
Emergency Contact at Microsoft Conference Center
Emergency contact message center number at the Microsoft Conference Center:
(425) 703-1800.
Updates/Changes to your registration:
If you need to update or change information on your registration please contact our registration office at: dodsymp@microsoft.com 

How to stay in touch with your office: 
We will have phone lines available for you to call your office during lunch and breaks at the Microsoft Campus. These phones require credit cards or calling cards for long distance service. High speed Internet access Cat-5 cables, and analog lines for local dial-up or long distance credit card dial-up numbers will be available for you to access your email during breaks.
Special Needs:
Please note any special needs or requests on your registration form. You may also email requests regarding special needs to: dodsymp@microsoft.com
 
 
 
If you have any further questions, please contact 443-627-2217 or dodsymp@microsoft.com
 
 

 
 
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