General Information

The annual Microsoft Worldwide Public Safety Symposium has been scheduled for March 13 - 15, 2012 in Redmond, WA.

 

Meeting Dates:
March 13 - 15, 2012

Meeting Location
Microsoft Conference Center
16070 NE 36th Way
Building 33
Redmond, WA 98052

TRAVEL:

Air Travel
You are responsible for your own flight arrangements to and from the event.  The local airport is:

Seattle Tacoma (SeaTac) International Airport
Main Terminal Building
17801 International Blvd. (Pacific Highway S.)
Seattle, WA 98158

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

Hotel Accommodations
The following hotel has been secured for the conference at the government per diem rate. The hotel reservation can be made during the registration process.

Hilton Bellevue Hotel
300 112th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA
(425) 455-1300

Cancellation Policy: Please note, should you need to make changes or cancellations after Tuesday, February 21, 2012 (regardless of how you reserved your room) you must contact the hotel directly to cancel and also please notify us at wwpss@microsoft.com.  Hotel 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 number above.

MEETING DETAILS:

Registration:
On-site check-in will provide you with your Symposium credentials and conference materials.  Registration will be open throughout the Symposium.

Dress Code
Business casual is suggested for all meeting sessions.

Emergency Contact at Microsoft Conference Center
Emergency contact message center number at the Microsoft Conference Center:
(425) 706-0033

How can I update information on my registration?
If you need to update or change information on your registration please contact our registration office:  wwpss@microsoft.com.

How do I stay in touch with my 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.

Special Needs?
Please note any special needs or requests on your registration form. You may also email requests regarding special needs to wwpss@microsoft.com.

What if I need to cancel?
Hotel cancellations must be made either with Meeting Solutions, Inc. via email at wwpss@microsoft.com, (443) 627-2219 or directly with the conference hotel (see number above).  Hotel 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 hotel directly at the number above.

Cancellation of meeting attendance only:
Meeting cancellations may be made directly to wwpss@microsoft.com or (443) 627-2219.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES:

Time Zones: The Microsoft Conference Center is located in Redmond, Washington (UTC/GMT -7 hours) and the time zone is Pacific Daylight Time.  For more information on the current time and weather in Redmond, WA, please click here.

Visa Documentation: We look forward to welcoming you to the United States for the Microsoft Worldwide Public Safety Symposium, to be held in Redmond, WA from March 13 - 15, 2012.  We strongly encourage any attendees who may require a visa to enter the U.S. to apply for one as soon as possible.

For those requiring a hard copy with original signature of the Letter of Invitation, please email the Public Safety Symposium alias at wwpss@microsoft.com and provide your name, address, and contact information.  We will be happy to forward a copy of the Letter of Invitation to you.  Questions and comments may also be directed to the Public Safety Symposium alias at wwpss@microsoft.com.

Translation Services: If English is not your primary or secondary language and if you will require translation services during this event, please contact the Public Safety Symposium alias at wwpss@microsoft.com.

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