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The registration is now closed EDP 2001 Conference Registration Information Advance Registration You can register in advance for EPD 2001 in two ways: Use the online registration form (credit cards only), which is encrypted with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology and can only be read by the IEEE Computer Society. This information will be verified and you will receive written confirmation (call +1-202-371-0101 if not received after 10 days). Print this registration form, fill in the requested information, and mail or fax it with your payment to the IEEE Computer Society. You will receive a written confirmation of your registration by postal mail (call +1-202-371-0101 if not received after 10 days). To qualify for advance registration discounts, your registration form and payment must be received by 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time, Friday, 16 March 2001. Registrations received between 16 March and 4 April will be charged at the late/on-site registration rate; those received after 5:00pm Eastern Daylight Time, Wednesday, 4 April 2001 may not be acknowledged and must be resubmitted for processing onsite. Registration Fees Advanced Registration fees will be as follows: Member: $210.00 Nonmember: $270.00 Full-time Student: $100.00 Late Registration fees will be as follows: Member: $260.00 Non-Member: $320.00 Full-time Student: $120.00 Member and Student Discounts To qualify for discounted registration rates, include your current IEEE, IEEE Computer Society or ACM membership number(s) or a copy of a valid full-time student identification card with the registration form. International Attendees International attendees can register in advance and pay by wire transfer for an additional processing fee of $25 per wire transfer. Wire transfers must be received by Monday, 19 March 2001, and will not be accepted at on-site registration. Registration Confirmation Written confirmation of conference registration will be mailed by the IEEE Computer Society within ten days of receiving your registration. If you do not receive confirmation, please call +1-202-371-0101. Payment Payment must accompany all registration forms and can be made by credit card (MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Diners Club), company or personal check, and wire transfers (a fee of $25 per wire transfer should be added to the total amount). Checks or money orders must be in U.S. funds, drawn on U.S. banks, and payable to the IEEE Computer Society. You can mail, fax, or submit your registration form from the WWW. No registrations will be accepted over the phone. Forms received without payment will not be processed. On-site Registration On-site registrants will pay late registration fees. Forms of payment accepted on site: credit cards (MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Diners Club), traveler's checks, company and personal checks, and cash. Wire transfers will not be accepted at on-site registration. Cancellations and Substitutions Cancellations and substitutions are allowed. However, full registration fees will be charged unless a cancellation notice is sent in writing, and received or faxed on or before Friday, 23 March 2001 to: IEEE Computer Society Attn: EDP 2001 1730 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 USA +1-202-728-0884 – fax A $50 handling fee will be applied to all canceled registrations. Fees cannot be refunded for registrations canceled after the meeting begins. No-shows will be billed. Contact the IEEE Computer Society at the above address for substitutions (allowed at any time). A letter on your company's letterhead is required from the original registrant stating the conditions of the substitution and the name of the replacement. Airline Discount for Conference Attendees We are pleased to announce that we have been able to secure a special discount agreement with United Airlines unavailable to the general public. A 5% discount off the lowest applicable fare will be offered ONLY when you or your travel agent call United's toll-free number, 1-800-521-4041 and refer to the Meeting ID Number 556AQ. A 10% discount off the unrestricted mid-week coach fares is available when purchased 7 days in advance. Discounts apply on United, Shuttle by United and United Express. Dedicated reservationists are on duty 7 days a week, 7:00 am to 12:00 midnight EST. Book early to take advantage of promotional fares that give you the greatest discount. Mileage Plus members receive full credit for all miles flown to this meeting. Hotel Reservations Please make your hotel reservations at the newly renovated Monterey Beach Hotel by calling 1-800-242-8627 or 831-394-3321. The EDP conference rate is $115.00 single/double on the Gardenside or $145.00 single/double on the Oceanside. The deadline to make reservations in the EDP room block is 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time Thursday, 15 March 2001.