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35th Annual Conference
May 20 - 23, 2012
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort

Las Vegas, NV


Date:
35th Annual Conference
May 20-23, 2012

Location:

JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort

221 N. Rampart Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89145
Phone: 702-869-7777

Host:  IBM

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 can download the IBM Registration Form.

   Mail to:
      IBM Retail User Group
      8421 Lorraine Drive
      Strongsville, Ohio 44149

Download Registration Packets

  • Retail Packet
  • Registration Fees:
    Registration fees include all meeting materials and food and beverage for all scheduled events. Travel and hotel expenses are the responsibility of attendees.

    $ 495 per person .............. by March 16, 2012
    $ 549 per person .............. after March 16, 2012
    $ 599 per person .............. on-site registration

    Focus Groups: NEW TIMES
     
    IBM POS Application Focus Group: May 24, 2012 (8:00 am - 2:30 pm)
    IBM Self Checkout Focus Group: May 24-25, 2012 (3-5pm on 24th and 8 - 12 on 25th)

    EMV Focus Group: May 23, 2012 (12:00 pm - 7:00 pm)

    EMV Focus Group Registration Fees: ............ $175

    IBM Focus Group Registration Fees:
            POS Application Focus Group only ........ $100
            Self Checkout Focus Group only ........... $100
            Attend both Focus Groups .................... $175

    Register for the Focus Groups after registering for the conference.  See packets for more detail.

    2012 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 JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort at the rate of $169. The group will receive complimentary in-room high speed internet access for all attendees.

    The hotel is located in Summerlin, NV at the foot of the Spring Mountain Range in northwest Las Vegas. Quiet and dotted with golf courses, Summerlin represents a complete contrast to the bustle of the Las Vegas Strip, though the famous entertainment district and McCarran International Airport are less than a 25-minute drive away.

    Call the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort at 702-869-7777 or 800-297-5056. Please reference the IBM Retail User Group Annual Conference.

    Our group rate is $169 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. The Cut-Off Date for accepting reservations into this room block is Tuesday, May 4, 2012. To reserve your room online, click on the logo below.

    The group discount is automatically entered for you.

    Free Shuttle Service on Sunday May 20th: The Resort will offer complimentary transportation for attendees from the airport to the hotel on Sunday, May 20th. The shuttles will start running at 10:00 am and run every every 30 to 45 minutes, with the last trip at 3:00 pm.

    A greeter will be located on the same level as baggage claim across from Starbuck's holding a sign with the IRUG logo and they will walk you down to level zero where the motorcoaches will be located.  The coaches will be 29 passenger shuttles on a first come first served basis. No reservation required

    Meal Tickets:
    Meal tickets for the banquet, lunches and other events are available for spouses or others who would like to attend these functions. Tickets can be purchased at the User Group's registration desk.

    Conference Attire: 
    Business casual attire is appropriate for all functions. You may also wish to bring a sweater or jacket (meeting rooms are often a little cool).

    Cancellation Policy:
    All cancellations must be received in writing. A complete refund of registration fees will be issued if received by April 16, 2012. A 50% refund between April 17th and May 17th. No refunds after May 17, however, replacements for registrants may be made at any time without penalty.

    Reminder:
    Membership dues and all conference fees must be paid prior to attending the conference.

    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 in the conference center outside the Grand 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 Las Vegas!


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    IBM Retail User Group
    8421 Lorraine Drive
    Strongsville, OH 44149
    Phone: (440) 238-5880  Fax: (440) 238-6698
    email: issug@roadrunner.com