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| Special Events |
Luncheon in the Exhibit hall
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m., Exhibit hall
This event is included with any conference registration. See registration desk on-site to purchase tickets for guests.
Exhibitor Hosted Reception
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Exhibit hall
Join this year’s exhibitors as they host a social evening of information and cuisine. All exhibit booths will be open. Take this opportunity to review developments in GNSS technology, talk shop, get the specifics directly from the vendors, and learn about what has been happening in the GNSS marketplace during the past year. This event is included with any type of registration. Spouses and traveling companions 21 and older are welcome.
Thursday, September 20
Luncheon in the Exhibit hall
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m., Exhibit hall
This event is included with any type of conference registration. See registration desk on-site to purchase tickets for guests.
Friday, September 21
Johannes Kepler and Bradford W. Parkinson Awards Luncheon
12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m., Grand Ballroom, Renaissance Nashville Hotel
The coveted Johannes Kepler Award and Bradford W. Parkinson Award will be presented at the ION GNSS awards luncheon.
The purpose of the Kepler Award is to honor an individual for sustained and significant contributions to the development of satellite navigation. All members of the ION are eligible. Please submit names for consideration with a supporting letter to the Satellite Division Awards Committee Chair via e-mail at meetings@ion.org or by fax at 1-703-366-2724 prior to June 30, 2012.
The Bradford W. Parkinson Award, which honors Dr. Parkinson for his leadership in establishing both the U.S. Global Positioning System and the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation, is given to an outstanding graduate student in the field of Global Navigation Satellite Systems. The award includes a personalized plaque and a $2,500 honorarium. Any graduate student who is an ION member and is completing a degree program with an emphasis on GNSS technology, applications, or policy is eligible. Applications must be received by June 30, 2012. See full application requirements.
This event is included with a Full Registration or a Friday single day conference registration. Tickets for exhibitors, student registrants and guests may be purchased using the online registration form or by visiting the ION registration desk at the conference.
| Hotel Reservations |
611 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Connected directly to the Nashville Convention Center, the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in downtown Nashville, Tennessee is ideal for travelers looking for exciting things to do. This Nashville hotel is uniquely positioned steps from Music City's top shopping, dining, and entertainment attractions.
Rate: $175 single/double, with a limited number of government rate rooms available.
The ION has made special arrangements with two hotels in Nashville. Make your hotel reservations by August 15 to take advantage of the special conference rates.
Click here to make your Hotel Reservations online
| Travel and Business Information |
Climate
Autumn in Nashville
brings with it the
area’s most pleasant
weather– including the
lowest humidity of the
year and relatively low rainfall. Daily
highs for the month average 82° Fahrenheit
(28° Celsius) with nightly lows
averaging 61° Fahrenheit (16° Celsius).
Evenings require a sweater or light
jacket. Since the weather varies,
layered clothing is a good idea to
accommodate sunny days and cooler
nights.
Convention Center & Parking
The conference will be held
primarily at the Nashville Convention
Center, located at 601 Commerce
St., Nashville, TN 37203. Some
sessions will be held at the attached
Renaissance Nashville Hotel, located
at 611 Commerce St., Nashville, TN
37203. Parking is available across
the street for $8 per day at the
Commerce Street or at the Nashville
Public Library parking lots.
Ground Transportation
Taxi: Taxi fare from Nashville International Airport (Airport Code: BNA) to the
convention center (8 miles) is
approximately $24 each way.
Session Papers Online
Registered attendees may
download technical papers and conference presentations
online for FREE. Papers can be
accessed by clicking the Attendee Login link above. You will need to
submit your registration ID (located
on your confirmation receipt and your conference
badge) and your last name. Presentations will be made available once the completed technical paper is submitted.
Customize Your Conference schedule
Once you are registered
for the conference, visit the
ION web site to build a customized
schedule of conference papers you
wish to attend. Click Attendee Login above for details.
Conference Proceedings
Official conference proceedings are scheduled for distribution in December to all eligible conference participants.
Other Services
An Internet Center will be provided at the Convention Center where you may send and retrieve e-mail. A Business
Center area
will provide access to basic business
services including copying and
printer capabilities.
A baggage/coat check will be offered in the registration area. Finally, a job board will be
available to post job openings.
| Exhibit Information |
View the complete exhibitor directory and exhibit hall map online:
Exhibitor Directory
| Attention International Participants |
VISA WAIVER COUNTRIES:
International travelers who are seeking travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program are
now subject to enhanced security requirements. New rules require people traveling to the
U.S. under the visa waiver program to register online in advance, instead of filling out paper
forms in flight or at the airport at: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
NON-VISA WAIVER COUNTRIES:
We recommend that you apply for your visa at least three months in advance due to security
related policies that have greatly increased the time required to process visa applications.
U.S. consular officers now interview most applicants as part of the application process. Additionally,
there is a mandatory security check period of 30 days for people whose passports
are issued from several nations.
Letter of Invitation requests: Conference attendees requesting a visa letter to attend the
conference must register and pay the registration fees BEFORE a letter of invitation will be
sent. If the attendee is unable to secure a visa, he/she will need to apply for a refund according
to the printed refund policy for the event. Exemptions to this policy apply only to authors
whose papers have been accepted for presentation, company personnel working in the exhibition
area, or trade associated press. Visa letter requests should be directed to meetings@ion.org.
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