What is included in the Full Conference
Registration feefFor both ASPRS members and non-members paying the full registration fee, the following is included:

• CD of Proceedings
• Opening Welcome Reception, Tuesday, May 6
• Keynote and Plenary Sessions, Wednesday, May 7
• Technical and Application Showcase Sessions, Wednesday, May 7-Friday, May 9
• Memorial Address, Wednesday, May 7
• Exhibitors’ Reception, Wednesday, May 7
• Univ. of Alaska Anchorage Student Presentation, Wednesday, May 7
• Great Alaska Train Ride, Thursday, May 8
• Box Lunch in the Exhibit Hall, Friday, May 9

Please note, workshops are not included with the full registration fee.

What are the Registration Hours?
The Registration Desk is located in the Lobby area of the Egan Center

Sunday, May 4
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday, May 5
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 6
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, May 7
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, May 8
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, May 9
7:30 am – 12:00 pm

What are the Exhibit Hall Show Hours?
The Exhibition is located in Explorers Hall of the Egan Center

Wednesday, May 7
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Opening Reception
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday, May 8
10:00 am – 4:45 pm
Friday, May 9
9:30 am – 2:00 pm

How do I know if events will take place at the Hilton Hotel or the Egan Center?
The program lists the room location for each event. Beside the room name, the Hilton Hotel or the Egan Center will be shown indicating if the event is in the Hotel or the Center.

Are workshops included with registration?
Workshops are not included in the full registration fees. Workshops require individual registration and additional payment to the general conference registration fees. Availability is based on space. On-site registration will be available for confirmed workshops with additional space. Please use the On-Site Registration Form (available at the Registration Desk in the Lobby of the Egan Center) and present it to the Registration staff with the appropriate registration fee.

What does a daily registration include?
Daily registrations include select days educational sessions, exhibits and proceedings. Social function tickets may be purchased for an additional charge. Please use the On-Site Registration Form (available at the Registration Desk in the Lobby of the Egan Center) and present it to the Registration Staff with the appropriate fee.

What does a spouse/guest registration include?
A spouse/guest registration includes the Welcome Reception, Exhibit Hall Admission, Exhibitors’ Reception and the Great Alaskan Train Adventure. If a spouse or guest would like to attend the Keynote, Plenary or technical sessions, they are required to pay the rate of a full registration or daily registration. Please use the On-Site Registration Form (available at the Registration Desk in the Lobby of the Egan Center) and present it to the Registration Staff with the appropriate fee.

Can I visit the Exhibit Hall only?
Individuals who wish admission to the Exhibit Hall only are required to pay a $50 registration fee for Wednesday that includes the Exhibitors’ Reception, $35 for Thursday or Friday. Please use the On-Site Registration Form (available at the Registration Desk in the Lobby of the Egan Center) and present it to the Registration Staff with the appropriate fee. The badge that will be supplied will allow admission to the Exhibit Hall only during show hours for the specific day.

Are extra copies of the CD-Rom Proceedings available?
Additional proceedings (CD-ROMs) may be purchased at the Registration Desk for $35 per copy. Proceedings lost, stolen or misplaced at the conference will not be replaced.

Why do I need a name badge and tickets?
Conference name badges are required for admission to workshops, the keynote, plenary and technical sessions, exhibit hall and any social functions to identify ASPRS attendees. In addition to your name badge, you may have tickets for social functions. Tickets are necessary to identify those who have paid for the event. There is a $5.00 replacement fee for lost badges and tickets.

Is there a place to post my resume or job opening?
Resumes and job openings may be posted in the Exhibit Hall inside the ASPRS Career Fair Booth. Prospective employers can review resumes and those looking for job opportunities may scan the postings. It is suggested that several copies of all postings be provided.

Is there a place for speakers to prepare their presentations?
We encourage workshop instructors and technical session presenters to preview their presentation materials. The ASPRS Speaker Ready Room is located in the Conference Room on the Mezzanine level of the Egan Center. Equipment will be available throughout the conference on a first-come first-served basis.

Is there a place for the press?
ASPRS has reserved the O’Malley Room, located on the lower level of the Egan Center, for any member of the press who would like to distribute press releases, conduct interviews, have a place to work, or hold press conferences. Press personnel must contact Anna Marie Kinerney, ASPRS Meetings Manager, through the Registration Desk in the Egan Center in advance to schedule this room for a press conference.

Volunteers?
Conference volunteers should report to the Spurr Room, located on the lower level of the Egan Center, for work assignments and to receive their lunch stipend or ticket on the days they volunteer.

How far is it between the Hilton Hotel and the Egan Convention Center?
The Egan Civic & Convention Center is just 210 steps from the Hilton Hotel, an easy walking distance.

What is My Day-at-a-Glance?
My Day-at-a-Glance is designed to allow conference attendees to tailor their educational program to their particular interests. It lists daily events. My Day-at-a-Glance is shown in the program at the beginning of each day and a space is provided to check off the events of interest.

Additional Information
Emergency — Locate a Conference staff person at the Registration Desk or pick up any house phone at the Egan Center or the Hilton Hotel and ask for Security.

Evaluations — Your input is important to us! We want to know your thoughts on this year’s speakers and topics for future conference planning. Please complete the evaluation form included in your registration packet and leave in the designated collection box at the Registration Desk. By completing and returning the evaluation form you are eligible to win a complimentary registration for the ASPRS/MAPPS Conference, October 25-30, 2003 in Charleston, SC.

Local Tours — The Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau is providing tour information at the Registration Desk in the lobby of the Egan Center
Lost and Found — Contact Hilton Hotel Security and/or Egan Center Security for all lost items.

Messages — Written messages may be placed on the conference message board located in the registration area of the Egan Center. Because of the number of attendees we cannot guarantee delivery, as we do not know your individual schedules. Please be mindful of those who need to reach you during the conference and provide them with detailed information on how to contact you directly.

Facility Contact Numbers

William B. Egan Civic & Convention Center
907- 263-2800
Anchorage Hilton Hotel
907 –272-7411
907-265-7140 (fax)

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
ASPRS, in conjunction with the University of Maryland, College Park, is pleased to offer ASPRS 2003 Annual Conference workshop attendees the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). All workshop attendees are eligible for CEUs if they attend the workshops, register for CEUs and pay the processing fee of $15. For each workshop attended, one CEU for every 10 hours of eligible sessions attended is awarded to CEU registrants. (Example: 4 hours = 0.4 CEUs). The eligible sessions and hours are noted in this program. Registration forms will be distributed at the workshops and must be returned to the Registration Desk staff with the appropriate fee during the conference. CEU participants will receive a certificate of completion awarded by the University of Maryland, College Park, approximately one month after the conference. Please note: CEUs are awarded to workshop attendees only. Tutorials, General Sessions, Poster Sessions, or any other scheduled special event at this conference are not eligible for CEUs.