Here is some general information to help you enjoy the conference.
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All CMG conference activities, including formal sessions, are casual. Suits are not required nor recommended for attendees.
Attendees must wear badges to all CMG functions. No one is allowed access to any of the conference week functions without a badge. Guests must wear their badge as proof of their registration and to gain access to exhibits, and PARS events.
On check in days and check-out days, the Conference Hotel will provide space to check your bags as you attend meetings or sessions. The Bell Captain at the hotel will check your baggage if you arrive early and your room is not available or if you are attending CMG functions on the day of your departure.
If overflow hotels are used, free bus service will be available from Sunday through Friday for all attendees.
If the CMG conference cannot be conducted due to acts of God, war, government regulation, disaster, strikes, civil disorder, curtailment of transportation facilities or other emergencies making it inadvisable, illegal or impossible to provide the facilities or to hold the meeting, each prepaid registrant will receive a copy of the conference Proceedings and any other gifts. Membership dues of pre registrants and other fixed conference expenses will be paid from the pre registration funds. Any remaining funds will be refunded to pre registrants. CMG is not responsible for any other costs incurred by pre registrants in connection with the conference.
There will be an unsecured coat room at the hotels.
The purpose of CMG is to provide a forum for the interchange of scientific and technical data about the management and measurement of enterprise computing systems. Attendance at the annual conference is offered to any person and is not restricted by age, sex, color, creed, national origin, or type of installed computer equipment.
Last minute changes and updates on the conference, BOF (Birds of a Feather sessions) announcements, session changes, and other miscellaneous items can be found in one easy place. CMG publishes a daily newsletter for attendees, available at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday through Friday. Pick up your copy at the CMG registration area, in the breakfast area, and other general conference areas.
Breakfast, breaks, and lunch are provided Tuesday through Friday for registered attendees. Each attendee must present the appropriate tickets to be served (no exceptions). Your tickets are included in your onsite registration packet. If you prefer vegetarian or kosher meals, simply indicate your preference on your registration form. If you register onsite, please notify our registration people of your preference so we can ensure sufficient special meals. Please note that Kosher and vegetarian choices are not available during PARS functions.
CMG hosts the unique Performance Analysts' Relaxation Sessions (PARS), Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Take a breather, network with other attendees, or just relax after a long day. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres during the first 90 minutes each evening, complimentary soft drinks, and entertainment. You receive eight complimentary drink tickets with your registration packet. Attendees may purchase additional drinks. Each attendee must present the appropriate ticket and their badge at the door without exception.
PLEASE NOTE: No one under the age of 21 will be admitted to PARS. If you have underage children or babies with you, please make arrangements for someone to take care of them for you during PARS.
A press room is available from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
As the intent of the meeting is to share information, not to recruit new staff, there is a "NO RECRUITING" policy at the conference. Deliberate recruiting (such as posting recruiting notices, making general announcements, recruiting conversations with specific individuals, etc.) is specifically prohibited at any meeting or any other activity sponsored by CMG.
CMG's no smoking policy encompasses all CMG activities including CMG Sessions, the Exhibit Area, all meals, and PARS functions. There will be designated areas for cigarette smokers. The smoking of cigars and pipes is prohibited at all CMG events. We appreciate your compliance with this policy.
Reserved for use by conference speakers, this room is available from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. If you wish to use this room, please sign up onsite for a time slot.
If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please go to the Special Assistance Desk in the CMG registration area. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your special needs.
The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent those of the Computer Measurement Group, Inc. CMG disclaims any responsibility for the use and application of information presented at this conference.
