SVC TechCon General Conference Information
49th Annual SVC Technical Conference
April 22–27, 2006
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Washington SVC TechCon General Conference Information
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(Online TechCon registration is now closed. Please register onsite.)
| Attendee Registration | Member | Non-Member |
| Full Conference | $490.00/$590.00 | $660.00/$760.00 |
| Student Conference | $40.00 | $80.00 |
| Presenter in Technical Sessions | $205.00/$305.00 | $385.00/$485.00 |
| Student Presenter in Technical Sessions | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Invited Presenter | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exhibit Visitor Only | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Media Personnel | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Short Course Schedule and fees | ||
| Register early! Individual short course fees and conference registration fees are $100 higher than the fees shown here after March 31, 2006. |
If you are unable to register on-line, you may use the form on the inside back cover of the Prelimnary Program.
- Conference Registrant ( including presenters and students) Complete the full registration form including the payment section
- Invited Presenter ONLY ( already approved by the Program Chairs) No fee is required but it is necessary to complete the full registration form
- Short Course Registrant ONLY ( including students)
Note: It is not necessary to register for the TechCon in order to register for courses or visit the Exhibit. - Exhibit Booth Personnel ONLY No fee is required. Exhibit Booth contact must complete this form for all booth personnel. Exhibit booth personnel wanting to also attend the TechCon and/or short courses must complete the sections that apply to the Conference Registrant and/or Short Course Registrant.
- Media Personnel ONLY—No fee is required
- Exhibit Visitor ONLY—No fee is required.
- Companion or Guest—No fee is required
General Conference Information
- Special reduced TechCon registration fees apply to students and member/nonmember presenters.
- All Conference registrants will receive a copy of the CD-ROM for the 1991– 2006 Conference Proceedings to be released in the fall of 2006.
- Conference registrants (ONLY) are eligible to purchase the printed Conference Proceedings at the special rate of $40 (plus $15 for shipping outside North America). Use the Conference Registration Form to order your copy.
- Register early! Individual short course fees and conference registration fees are $100 higher than the fees in this Preliminary Program after March 31, 2006.
- Only Conference registration and short course cancellations received on or before March 31, 2006, will be refunded. Refunds will be made upon receipt of a written notice, less a $25 service fee for the TechCon and each individual course. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after March 31, 2006.
Membership Issues—Please Note!
2005 SVC Members ONLY: You must have already paid your 2006 membership dues in order to register for the TechCon at the Member rate ($490). If you check the conference rate for Members, and our records show that you have not paid the 2005 dues, your credit card will be charged the higher Nonmember fee or you will receive an invoice.
Special Needs
If you have disability or dietary needs, please check the box on the Conference Registration Form.
On-Site Registration
SVC Registration is located on the Lobby Level of the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. If you are not attending a short course, please pick up your badge after 8:30 a.m. if possible.
Saturday April 22 7:15 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Tuesday April 25 7:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday April 23 7:15 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Wednesday April 26 7:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Monday April 24 7:15 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Thursday April 27 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Conference Registration Fees
- TechCon Registration fees include the following social/networking events:
Welcome Reception on Sunday, April 23
Reception in the Exhibit Halls on Monday, April 24
Luncheon in the Exhibit Halls on Tuesday, April 25
Technology Forum Breakfasts on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 25 and 26 - SVC membership in 2006 is provided to those paying the Non-member rate.