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See Also Advance Program table of contents Sponsors Exhibits Additional Activities for other activities at the conference Travel Arrangements for discount and reservation information Conference Hotels for a description of the different conference hotels Conference Registration for details of how to register
CHI 99 Conference Office
Tel: +1 410 263 5382 Email: chi99-help@acm.org |
CHI 99 is more to the HCI profession than just the leading technical forum. It provides attendees with an excellent opportunity to make new contacts and renew old friendships with colleagues from around the world. ACCOMPANYING PERSONS CHI 99 welcomes accompanying persons to the conference to share in the excitement of the event. An Accompanying Person is an adult, 18 years and older. Accompanying Persons registration is US$95 each, and includes access to The Commons (containing the Exhibits and the coffee breaks), Opening and Closing Plenaries, and the Conference Reception. Please complete the appropriate section of your registration form on behalf of the person(s) accompanying you. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES The legal drinking age in the State of Pennsylvania is 21 years of age. ATTIRE CHI conferences are casual. A light jacket and/or sweater is suggested for the evenings. CHI 99 STORE CHI 99 sweatshirts, T shirts, mugs, publications, and videos will be sold at the CHI Store located near Registration in South Hall of the convention center. The CHI Store opens at 12:00 noon on Sunday and will be open during registration hours. ELECTRICAL POWER AVAILABILITY It is ACM SIGCHI policy to use the local power source. In Pittsburgh, it is 120 volt, A.C., single phase, 60 cycle. HOUSING See the housing section under Travel Arrangements. INFORMATION BOOTHS You will find the CHI 99 Conference Information Booths in the Ground Floor Lobby and near registration in South Hall. Information Booth Hours:
Representatives of the Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau will be available to answer your questions regarding local attractions, tours, and dining options at the Information Booth in South Hall. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CHI 99 welcomes participants from around the world. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact:
Tel: +1 410 263 5382 MESSAGE SERVICE A telephone line for incoming calls will be available after 3:00 pm on Saturday, 15 May 1999. The number is +1 412 565 4310. During the conference, messages can be taken for you at this number. All messages will be posted on the message boards located in South Hall. You may also post notes to other conference participants on these message boards. QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION If you have questions about CHI 99 that need to be answered before the conference, please call the Conference Office at +1 410 263 5382 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm US EDT (GMT -5). You may also send questions via email to: chi99-help@acm.org. During the Conference, you may contact the number listed above under "Message Service." RECORDING PROHIBITED The use of any type of audio or video recording device is not permitted during any part of the conference. The use of snapshot cameras is permissible. However, reprinting photographs in print or electronic publications is prohibited without the written permission of the people photographed. SMOKING POLICY CHI conferences are smoke-free. There are easily-accessible patios and outdoor areas at the convention center where smoking will be permitted. SPECIAL NEEDS AND ACCESS The registration form in this Advance Program includes a space for indicating any special needs you may have. Information about special directions for persons with impaired mobility, sign language services, interpreters, dietary restrictions, or other assistance is available upon request. Please take a moment to describe your needs in the appropriate place on the registration form. If you would like more information about making these arrangements, please contact the Conference Office:
Tel: +1 410 263 5382 TIME All times listed in this Advance Program are U.S. Eastern Daylight Time (GMT -5). |