Q: When and where is the event taking place?
A: The Cisco Partner Summit 2008 is April 8–11, 2008, at The Hawai’i Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawai’i, USA.
Hawai’i Convention Center
1801 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Phone : +1 (808) 943-3500
Fax: +1 (808) 943-3099
www.hawaiiconvention.com
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Q: Where can I direct questions about Partner Summit 2008 or my registration?
A: You may contact the Partner Summit registration team at:
Telephone: +1 650 226-0795 (International)
+1 866 855-3820 (United States and Canada)
+44 (0) 20 8879 2407 (European Markets and Emerging Markets)
+1 650 226-0840 (fax)
+44 (0) 20 8879 2400 (fax: European Markets and Emerging Markets)
E-mail: partnersummit@ciscoevents.com
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Q: When will I receive confirmation of my registration?
A: An e-mail confirmation will be sent to you as soon as your attendance has been approved. If you request hotel accommodations, your hotel reservation will be confirmed approximately four weeks prior to the event.
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Q: How can I cancel my conference registration and/or hotel reservation?
A: Please contact the Partner Summit registration team to cancel your hotel reservation and/or conference registration at:
Telephone: +1 650 226-0795 (International)
+1 866 855-3820 (United States and Canada)
+44 (0) 20 8879 2407 (European Markets and Emerging Markets)
+1 650 226-0840 (fax)
+44 (0) 20 8879 2400 (fax: European Markets and Emerging Markets)
E-mail: partnersummit@ciscoevents.com
You must notify the Partner Summit registration team no later than 72 hours prior to your scheduled arrival. If the notice is less than 72 hours prior to your scheduled arrival, a hotel cancellation charge will apply.
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Q: Are substitutions allowed?
A: The Cisco Partner Summit 2008 is an invitation-only event. Each new registrant must go through the completed registration process for approval. Substitutions will only be allowed after approval by the Cisco Channels team. This approval will happen after registration occurs, and you will be notified by e-mail by the Partner Summit registration team.
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Q: May I register on behalf of another person?
A: Yes, you may register another person if that person has been invited to attend the event. Each eligible person must be registered separately using the Web registration system.
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Q: Do I need to wear my badge during the entire Partner Summit 2008 event?
A: You must wear your badge during the entire event so that you can be readily identified as an attendee of the Cisco Partner Summit 2008. Every precaution possible is being taken to provide a safe and secure working environment. As such, please be aware that we will ask for photo identification at registration before releasing a conference badge.
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Q: May I bring a guest? What functions are guests allowed to attend?
A: Spouses or guests may only attend the Global Evening Event and are required to wear their badges to this function. Please register your spouse or guest during the registration process or add them through My Reg. Casual attire is recommended. All meals, break refreshments, sessions, the Technology and Solutions Forum, and executive networking activities are limited to conference attendees only. Children or guests under the age of 21 will not be admitted.
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Q: What sessions are available during the event?
A: Global general sessions for the general audience will be held on the morning of Wednesday, April 9 and on the afternoon of Thursday, April 10. We will also host theatre sessions, dedicated to specific geographic regions, on Wednesday afternoon. Technology and program breakout sessions are scheduled on Tuesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 10. More information about these sessions will be provided closer to the event date.
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Q: What is the dress code for the Partner Summit?
A: Business casual attire is appropriate for Sessions, the Technology and Solutions Forum and Theatre Evening Events. For the Global Evening Event, casual attire is recommended.
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Q: How can I obtain copies of the material presented at the conference?
A: The presentations will be available for on-site download during Partner Summit 2008.
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Q: What language is spoken?
A: The official language of the conference is English, and all general sessions will be presented in English. Translation services will be provided in Japanese, Mandarin and Korean for all general sessions. Translation services will be provided in Japanese to English/English to Japanese during the Japan Theatre Session, Mandarin and Korean for the Asia Pacific Theatre Session and Spanish to English for the Emerging Markets CANSAC Session on Wednesday afternoon. In addition, select Technology and Program Breakouts on Thursday only will be translated from English to Japanese.
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Q: What can I find on the Internet stations?
A: : The Internet stations allow you to access an online program guide with detailed information regarding Partner Summit 2008, check your e-mail accessible over a Web browser, and read up-to-the-minute news from Cisco Press.
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