Q: Where will the conferences be held?
A: The conferences will take place at The Saratoga in Saratoga Springs, NY on June 30th – July 2nd, the Red Lion Hotel on the River in Portland, OR on July 7th – 9th, and the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock, AR on July 28th – 30th. More information on the hotels can be found on this site.
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Q: How do I register and make hotel reservations?
A: You will be able to make hotel reservations when the online registration tool is posted to the web site in April. You must use this tool to take advantage of special Academy hotel rates. You will receive an email when the registration site is live.
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Q: What is the cost of the conference?
A: The cost is $275 (not including airfare, hotel or other travel expenses).
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Q: When will the agenda and session descriptions be available?
A: The agenda, including session descriptions will be available when the registration tool goes live in April 2008.
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Q: What should I wear to the conference?
A: The attire for the conference is casual (jeans, khaki's and polo shirts, etc.). Please be advised that all rooms will be air conditioned so if you get cold easily, remember to bring a sweater or sweatshirt to keep you warm.
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Q: Do I need to bring a computer?
A: Some sessions do require a laptop computer to complete lessons. Please review the session descriptions to better understand the requirements.
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Q: Will wireless be available during the conference?
A: Yes, wireless will be available in the conference spaces and either a wired or wireless internet connection will be available at no charge in your hotel room.
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Q: If I am flying to the conference, which airport should I use?
A: Information on airports can be found on the Event Information page for each conference location.
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Q: What are the start times for the conference on Monday and the ending times for the conference on Wednesday?
A: The final agenda will be available when registration opens in April 2008. On Monday, registration will open in the afternoon and followed by a welcome reception in the early evening. On Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be a full day of sessions each day starting at approximately 8:30am. We are exploring the option to offer special technical sessions on Monday afternoon based on feedback from last year’s attendees. More information will be available when registration opens in April.
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Q: Will meals be served?
A: Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided on Tuesday and Wednesday for conference attendees. Hors d'oeuvres will be served at the Welcome Reception on Monday and dinner will be served at the Networking Academy Appreciation event on Tuesday. Academy attendees will have the option to purchase one guest pass during the registration process if they would like to bring a guest to the Welcome Reception and Appreciation event. No one under 21 will be allowed to attend the evening events due to the service of alcohol.
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Q: Will certification testing be available?
A: Unfortunately due to budget and space restraints, certification will not be available at the Academy Conference.
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Q: Will the Cisco Store be on site at the conference?
A: Yes, the Cisco Store will be back by popular demand.
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Q: Q. Will shirts be available for purchase during the registration process?
A: Yes, we will include the option for attendees to buy a shirt with the Mind Wide Open signature and Cisco logo (back by popular demand from last year’s conference)
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For additional questions, please contact academyconference2008@cisco.com
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