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Date: 31st Annual Conference May 18-21, 2008 Location: Renaissance® Orlando Resort at SeaWorld® 6677 Sea Harbor Drive
Host: 4690World Registration: Register online (if you are not a member, please register on this site first) or if you are a retailer you can download the Retail Conference Registration form. IBM attendees who have been invited by a retail member can download the IBM Registration Form.
Mail to:
Retail companies may download the Conference Registration packets. Download Registration Packets Registration Fees:
$
495 per person
.............. by March 21, 2008 Focus Groups:
May 21-22, 2008 ......... $ 95 Note:
You must register separately for the
Focus Group after
registering for the conference.
Hotel Accommodations and Meals: Room reservations and hotel charges, including food and beverage costs (except for scheduled events) are the responsibility of the attendees. The IBM Retail User Group has reserved a discounted block of rooms at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld at the rate of $199. Located directly across from SeaWorld Orlando, adjacent to Discovery Cove and one mile from the Orange County Convention Center , the twenty-seven acre Renaissance Orlando Resort blends the enchantment of America 's favorite playground with its own imaginative style. The result is a winning combination of location, superb amenities and unexpected touches that create an extraordinary experience! A gilded Venetian aviary alive with exotic birds and tropical flora brings Florida 's natural beauty into our sun-filled lobby, an eighteen hole golf course, four lighted tennis courts and an Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool. The I-Ride trolley stops at the hotel providing shuttle service at a nominal fee along International Drive to the convention center, Mercado, outlet mall and Pointe Orlando. All guest rooms offer a king bed with a sleeper sofa or double queen-sized beds. Oversized bathrooms feature luxurious bath amenities and double sinks. Each room has a hairdryer, ironing board, and iron. All guest rooms feature business-friendly amenities such as high-speed Internet access (daily fee). Call the Renaissance Orlando Resort 407-351-5555 or 800-836-7610. Please reference the IBM Retail User Group with group code: IBRIBRA. Our group rate is $199 per night, single/double occupancy, plus tax. Group rates are available throughout the conference as well as three days before and three days after, based on availability. To reserve your room online, click on the Renaissance logo below.
Our group code is "ibribra." Please note that the Renaissance is a 100 percent non-smoking facility, as are all Marriott brands. The group discount is automatically entered for you. Hotel reservations must be made by April 26, 2008. After April 26th rooms and rates are subject to availability. Air Lines:
Car Rental Discount:
Transportation to the Hotel:
Banquet Special Entertainment
Jon Stetson Knows what you’re thinking. The mind, mirth and mystery of Jon Stetson have made him a Most Valuable Player at thousands of world-class events. Jon is a third-generation entertainer whose intelligent, interactive approach to entertaining places him on an exclusive list of corporate America ’s most sought-after performers. If he looks familiar, it may be from one of his many Television appearances. He has performed in 23 countries. Has been invited to the “White House” on five occasions. This internationally acclaimed mind reading comedian will make you laugh, make you think, make you feel like an awe-struck kid. The “Stetson Experience” explores the real mysteries of the human mind. You can call Jon an “intuitionist.” He observes people’s patterns and steps inside their heads. He amazes them with information they didn’t even know about themselves. The result is powerful, provocative, thrilling and new. Better still, it’s funny. Jon’s stand-up comedy covers a core of mystery in an uproarious wrapper of fun.
Discount Tickets: Discount Attraction Tickets As a meetings / convention delegate, you can purchase discounted attraction tickets for you and your family for SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World Resort and many more. When you attend our meeting in Orlando, your free time is fun time. Once the meeting is adjourned, a world of thrilling attractions, championship golf courses, world-class spas, superb restaurants, captivating museum exhibitions and performing arts, and more than 1,200 retail shops await you. Whether you're looking for a quick getaway between business sessions or an all-day excursion for your accompanying family or friends, Orlando offers something for every schedule and every interest.
Purchase discount tickets for theme parks and attractions in Orlando.
Meal Tickets: Conference Attire: Cancellation Policy:
Reminder:
On-Site Activities CONFERENCE CHECK-IN – Upon check in, you will receive your conference materials and identification badge, which is required to be worn at all conference activities. The Registration Desk will be located on the first floor of the conference center outside Oceans Ballroom and will be staffed in this location throughout the conference. You are able to check in beginning Sunday afternoon at 4:00 pm. We are excited about the upcoming annual conference and look forward to sharing the many opportunities it presents with you. See you in Orlando!
IBM Retail User Group
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