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About this Conference

This invitation-only biennial conference is for chairs of Ph.D.-granting departments of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology, and leaders from U.S. industrial and government computing research laboratories and centers interested in computing research issues. Questions may be addressed to snowbird@cra.org.

Registration

Please register online at: https://www.regonline.com/cra_conference_at_snowbird_2014

Registration Fees (Note: Early Rates End June 20)

CRA's members are departments, labs, centers, and the leadership of its affiliated professional societies. Please email members@cra.org if you are unsure whether or not your organization is a member.

These registration fees include all meals for the CRA Conference at Snowbird 2014.
(PLEASE NOTE: the prices for individual meals you will see listed later on the form are only for guests who may accompany you).

Registrants not attending the Tuesday, July 22 Reception/Dinner 6:30-7:30PM should deduct $50 from the above rates when registering.

Meals for Guests Accompanying Registrants (each)

Accommodations

Click on http://snowbird.com/lodging to reserve your room. Use the group code CRA714 to receive the discounted rate. Note: the room block expires June 17, 2014.

The conference hotel is the Cliff Lodge at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort. To reserve a room, call Snowbird Central Reservations at 1-800-453-3000. If calling from Canada, please dial 1-801-947-8220. Mention that you are attending the "CRA Chairs Conference" to receive the CRA rate of $134/night (plus a $10.00 nightly resort fee and 11.60% tax). Please call for your room reservation before midnight on June 17 to guarantee your room at the above rate.

In the same phone call, until 2 days prior to your arrival date, you can also reserve your round trip airport transfers (see additional details below). Please have your flight details available. If you are reserving within two days of your arrival, contact Canyon Transportation directly (1-800-255-1841; from Canada, 1-801-255-1841) for shuttle services.

Hotel Check-In Time: 4:00pm | Hotel Check-Out Time: 11:00am

Ground Transportation (Airport Shuttle Service)

Canyon Transportation (1-800-255-1841), located in the baggage claim area adjacent to the carousels, offers round trip airport transfers from Salt Lake International Airport to Snowbird from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Typically the vans depart for Snowbird about every 30-45 minutes. The round trip fare per person is $76 plus driver gratuity ($50 for children 12 and under). The trip takes from 45 minutes to one hour. Reconfirm your return reservation at Guest Services in Cliff Lodge at least 24 hours prior to your departure. Return trips leave Snowbird 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the hour, based on reservations. Plan to depart Snowbird at least 2 ½ hours prior to your flight departure time.

48 hours notice is required for all ground transportation cancellations.

Internet Availability/Computing Facilities

Complimentary iBAHN high-speed wireless Internet access is available at Snowbird. You can access the Web in your room or from many common areas on the property by launching your web browser from your wireless-enabled laptop. [Note: Depending on your computer and wireless card, the iBAHN network may not be accessible from some of Snowbird’s meeting and conference rooms].

Please note that CRA will not be able to provide a computer lab or printers. Snowbird has a business center located in the guest service area with a T-1 line and PCs available.

Activities

If you are arriving early or bringing a guest, Snowbird Resort offers a variety of activities. For information on activities, dining, and entertainment at the resort and in Salt Lake City, call the resort at 1-801-933-2147 or check the website at: http://www.snowbird.com/

Everything is conveniently located within a short walking distance in Snowbird Village. You will find a variety of restaurants, cafes, bars and lounges with spectacular mountain views. There is a wide variety of shopping choices from souvenirs and jewelry to boutique items and high fashion sportswear.

The Cliff Lodge also includes a sundries shop, children's daycare and infant center, and the Cliff Health and Beauty Spas with pools, health club, sauna, and whirlpools.

Child Care

Attendees requiring child care should contact Camp Snowbird at 1-800-933-2256. We encourage you to call ahead of time since their facilities are limited.

Dress

Casual attire is appropriate for all conference functions. You may want to bring a sweater or light jacket as it tends to get a little chilly in the evenings due to the high elevation.

Conference Registration Cancellations

Cancellation requests received in the CRA office by midnight July 8 will result in a refund of the Snowbird Conference registration fee minus a $125 cancellation fee. No refunds will be made after July 8. You may send a substitute in your place.