SPIE Defense & Security Symposium
Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando FL 32821 USA

On this page:

• Hotels
• Travel and Attraction Tickets 
• Facility, Venue and Services
• Food and Beverage Services
• SPIE Onsite Services
• Policies
• Visa Information and Invitation Letters

Hotels

Book early for the best hotel availability and rates!

Hotel Information
A block of rooms at special conference rates has been reserved at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center for symposia attendees. Room rates at the hotel range from $163 to $184 per night for single or double rooms. The conference rates cannot be guaranteed after the room block has been filled and will not be honored after the hotel's cut-off date 12 February 2008.

Hotel Reservations
To secure a room reservation, requests must be received with a credit card guarantee or a check in the amount of the first night's room plus tax (12.5%.tax is subject to change). Problems or delays with your payment may affect your hotel request.

Reservations can be made directly with the individual hotel. You are encouraged to make your reservations early as rooms at convention rates can sell out quickly.

Hotel Information and Reservations "At A Glance"

NOTE: View Map of hotel location.

Hotel	Rates S/D + 12.5% tax	Important Considerations	Distance to Convention Center (CC)	Online Reservations
SOLD OUT Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando FL 32821	Current rate based on availability	Headquarters Hotel Internet $14.95/day includes local and long distance calls Cancellation Policy: Any cancellations after 1 February 2008 are charged a penalty fee of one night's room and tax. Also, after 1 February 2008 decreasing the length of stay is not allowed - attendees will still be charged for their original number of booked nights.	Attached NOTE: As of 3/19, parking lot is full up to 1:30 pm - parking is available at lot across from Premium Outlet Mall - shuttle runs every 15-20 minutes from the Mall to the Orlando World Center Marriott. After 1:30pm parking is available at the World Center Marriott.	SOLD OUT Book Online
SOLD OUT Courtyard Orlando 8623 Vineland Ave., Orlando FL 32821 In Marriott Village at Lake Buena Vista	$179	Overflow Hotel Complimentary internet in guest rooms Complimentary continental breakfast Cancellation Policy: Notify Courtyard at least 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a penalty fee	Complimentary shuttle to Orlando World Center Marriott (1 mile)	SOLD OUT Book Online See Hotel Reservation Form below to phone, fax or mail
SOLD OUT Fairfield Inn Orlando 8615 Vineland Ave., Orlando FL 32821 In Marriott Village in Lake Buena Vista	$174	Overflow Hotel Complimentary internet in guest rooms Complimentary continental breakfast Cancellation Policy: Notify Courtyard at least 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a penalty fee	Complimentary shuttle to Orlando World Center Marriott (1 mile)	SOLD OUT Book Online See Hotel Reservation Form below to phone, fax or mail
SOLD OUT Springhill Suites Orlando 8601 Vineland Ave., Orlando FL 32821 In Marriott Village in Lake Buena Vista	$179 Based on availability	Overflow Hotel Complimentary internet in guest rooms Complimentary continental breakfast Cancellation Policy: Notify Courtyard at least 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a penalty fee	Complimentary shuttle to Orlando World Center Marriott (1 mile)	SOLD OUT Book Online or Call 1-877-682-8552 or 407-938-9001 and ask for Reservations
SOLD OUT Caribe Royale 8101 World Center Dr., Orlando FL 32821	$179 Based on availability First night's room + tax is non-refundable	Overflow Hotel High Speed in guest rooms $8.99/24 hrs Wifi in lobby & conference rooms $9.99/24 hrs To cancel a reservation, notify the Caribe Royale at least 72 hours prior to arrival. First night's room + tax is non-refundable no matter when cancelled.	Complimentary shuttle to Orlando World Center Marriott (1/2 mile)	SOLD OUT Book Online or Call 1-800-823-8300 or 1-407-238-8000 & ask for Reservations
For ALTERNATE ACCOMMODATIONS visit Florida/Kissimmee Visitors Bureau website

To Make a Reservation by Telephone, by Fax, or by Mail use the Hotel Reservation Form.

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 Travel

About Orlando

Welcome to Orlando in Central Florida. Amusement parks like Disney World, Animal Kingdom, MGM Studios, Epcot, Universal, Sea World, and Wet 'n Wild have made this one of the world's favorite family vacation locations. But with such a wide variety of attractions that include not only theme parks and water parks but also golf, tennis, sporting and cultural events, ballooning, auto racing, canoeing, outdoor recreation and fishing, Orlando is quickly becoming an ideal local not just for families but for people of all ages and interests.

Orlando's average yearly temperature is a mild 72 degrees F (22 degrees C). Though the summer months experience hotter weather, most of the year is very comfortable.  The Orlando area offers visitors over 90 attractions, approximately 3,800 restaurants, 44 million square ft. of shopping plazas, and 125 golf courses. With so much to see and do you are sure to leave Central Florida with wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.

VIP Concierge Desk
The Marriott will have a fully staffed Concierge Desk near SPIE Registration to assist attendees with discounted attraction tickets, restuarant reservations, golf tee times, and local information.

Online Pre-Order for Attractions or Activities: Place your orders online with Central Florida Attractions.

Phone Orders for Attractions or Activities: Toll Free 800.557.7776 Ext. 1926
Note that office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. You may call after hours at 407.437.6263

For international inquiries, please call Michael Decker on his mobila at 001 407.383.2800

All attendees who order tickets online can pick up their tickets at the Concierge Desk at the Orlando World Center Marriott at no charge. Orders from attendees within the USA can be shipped for the cost of shipping. Interantional orders are for onsite pickup only.

Online ticket orders recieved after the deadline date will be processed but the rate for attraction tickets may differ.

View more information about Orlando, Central Florida Attractions & Restaurants

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is conveniently located 15 miles from the Orlando World Center Marriott. Numerous airlines fly into and out of MCO.

Visit the website for more complete information about the Orlando International Airport.

Driving Directions to the Orlando World Center Marriott

Directions From:
Orlando International Airport (MCO) - (15 mi SW) Take Route 417 (Central Florida Greenway) south to Exit 6 (536 East). There are 2 tolls along 417 ($1.00 each). Proceed through the cash lanes; change can be made. Take Exit 6 (536 East). Drive through two lights and the hotel is on the right.

Driving to the Meeting
Toll roads consist of cash lanes and pass lanes. Some cash lanes make change, some require exact change. Driving directions below include those specifics. Each toll pass lane will accept O-Pass, E-Pass and Sun Pass, which are prepaid passes popular with daily commuters. Cash toll rates are subject to change at any time.

Driving Directions from Airport to the Courtyard Orlando at Lake Buena Vista

From Orlando International Airport - MCO
1 407 825 2001
Hotel direction: 15.0 mi W
Driving directions: Take 528 going West Follow to I-4 West. From I-4 West take Exit 68 (SR 535 Lake Buena Vista Exit). Go to first traffic light (SR 535) and make a left. Go to first light (Vineland Ave) make a left into Little Lake Bryan. Hotel is on the left.
Estimated taxi fare: $35 USD (one way)

Driving Directions to Fairfield Inn Orlando at Lake Buena Vista

From Orlando International Airport - MCO
1 407 825 2001
Hotel Direction: 15 mi W
Driving Directions: Take 528 going West Follow to I-4 West. From I-4 West take Exit 68 (SR 535 Lake Buena Vista Exit). Go to first traffic light (SR 535) and make a left. Go to first light (Vineland Ave) make a left into Marriott Village. Hotel is on the left.

Parking
(Note: All rates are subject to change) 

Hertz Car Rental has been selected as the official car rental agency for this Symposium. To reserve a car, identify yourself as a Defense & Security Symposium attendee using the Hertz Meeting Code CV# 029B0011. Note: When booking from International Hertz locations, the CV # must be entered with the letters CV before the number, i.e. CV029B0011.

    • In the United States call 1-800-654-2240.
    • In Canada call 1-800-263-0600, or 1-416-620-9620 in Toronto.
    • In Europe and Asia call the nearest Hertz Reservation Center or travel 
       agent.
    • Outside of these areas call 1-405-749-4434.

Book Online at www.hertz.com.

Mears Shuttle, Taxi, Chauffeured Sedan and Bus Transportation information in Orlando.

Mears Discount Coupon for roundtrip shuttle service to/from airport.

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Facility, Venue and Services



Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando FL 32821 USA

Orlando Area Map

Internet Services

Internet Pavilion
SPIE will have a complimentary Internet Pavilion at the meeting site Sunday through Thursday where attendees can use provided workstations or hook up their laptop to an Ethernet connection to access the Internet.

Complimentary Internet Wireless Access
SPIE is pleased to provide complimentary wireless access to the Internet for all conference attendees bringing 802.11b wireless-enabled laptops or PDAs. Coverage location and connection settings will be posted in the final program and on-site.

Properly secure your computer before accessing the public wireless network. Failure to do so may allow unauthorized access to your laptop as well as potentially introduce viruses to your computer and/or presentation.

Child Care Services
All About Kids Professional Child Care, toll free 1-800-728-6506, phone (407) 812-9300, www.All-About-Kids.com, or email AAboutKids@aol.com
Note: SPIE does not imply an endorsement nor recommendation of these services. They are provided on an "information only" basis for your further analysis and decision. Other services may be available.

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Food and Beverage Services

Breakfast Breads
Breakfast breads and coffee will be served from 7:30 to 8:30 am Monday through Thursday for badged conference attendees.

Coffee Breaks
Complimentary coffee will be served twice each day of the conference at approximately 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Please check the individual technical conference listings for exact times and locations.

Lunch Locations
The Marriott will provide concessions in the Sabol ballroom with a hot buffet and a variety of cold items. There are also various choices in the Marriott Food Court. High Velocity, Solaris and the Poolside Grill will also be open.

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SPIE Onsite Services

SPIE Receipts, Badge Corrections, Cashier

Receipts
Preregistered attendees who did not receive a receipt prior to the meeting may obtain a new copy of their registration receipt onsite at the Badge Corrections and Receipts counter in the registration area.

Badge Corrections
Attendees who need a correction to their badge information onsite may do so at the Badge Corrections and Receipts counter in the registration area. Please have your badge removed from the badge holder, marked with your changes, and ready to hand to the attendant upon approaching the counter.

Cashier Station
If you are paying by cash or check as part of your onsite registration, wish to add a short course, workshop, or special event requiring payment, or have questions regarding your registration please see the onsite cashier at the Cashier station in the registration area.

Speaker Check-In Desk / Audiovisual Preview Station
Located across from Grand Ballroom
Sunday through Thursday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

All Conference rooms will have a computer workstation, LCD projector, screen, lapel microphone, and laser pointer. All presenters are requested to come to the Speaker Check-In Desk to confirm display settings of their presentations from their memory devices or laptops with the audiovisual equipment being used at this symposium.


Guest Hospitality Room
Guests of attendees are invited to meet, relax, and enjoy a cup of coffee and breakfast breads in SPIE's Guest Hospitality Room. The hospitality room will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 10:00 am. This event is for guests of Defense & Security attendees only. The hotel concierge will be available during a portion of this time to answer travel, shopping, and tourist questions. This hospitality room is sponsored by SPIE.

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Policies

Refund Policy
There is a $35 service charge for processing refunds. Requests for registration or banquet ticket refunds must be received no later than 6 March 2008. All registration fees will be forfeit after this date. Membership dues are not refundable. SPIE Digital Library subscriptions are not refundable.

Audio, Video, Digital Recording Policy

Meeting Rooms and Poster Sessions
For copyright reasons, recordings of any kind are strictly prohibited without prior written consent of the presenter in any conference session, short course or of posters presented. Each presenter being taped must file a signed written consent form. Individuals not complying with this policy will be asked to leave a given session and asked to surrender their film or recording media. Consent forms are available at the SPIE Speaker Check-In Desk.

Exhibition Hall
For security and courtesy reasons, photographing or videotaping individual booths and displays in the exhibit hall is allowed ONLY with explicit permission from on-site company representatives. Individuals not complying with this policy will be asked to surrender their film and to leave the exhibit hall.

Laser Pointer Safety Information
SPIE supplies tested and safety approved laser pointers for all conference meeting rooms, and for short course rooms if instructors request one. For safety reasons, SPIE requests that presenters use our provided laser pointers available in each meeting room.

If using your personal laser pointer:

• Please have it tested at your facility to make sure it has <5 mW power output. Laser pointers in Class II and IIIa (<5 mW) are eye safe if power output is correct - but don't automatically trust the labeling. Commercially available laser pointers, red or green (or any color), could be incorrectly labeled as to their wavelength and power output.

• We require that you to come to the Audiovisual Desk onsite and test you pointer on our power meter. If the pointer fails the safe power level you may not use the pointer at the conference. You will be required to sign a waiver releasing SPIE of any liability for use of potentially non-safe laser pointers.

• Use of a personal laser pointer at an SPIE event represents user's acceptance of liability for use of a non-SPIE supplied laser pointer device. Misuse of any laser pointer could lead to eye damage. In California, it is a criminal misdemeanor to shine a laser pointer at individuals "who perceive they are at risk."

Underage Persons on Exhibition Floor

For safety and insurance reasons, no persons under the age of 16 will be allowed in the exhibition area during move-in and move-out. During open exhibition hours, only children over the age of 12 accompanied by an adult will be allowed in the exhibition area.

No Suitcasing Policy

Suitcasing is the act of soliciting business in the aisles during the exhibition or in other public spaces, including another company's booth or a hotel lobby.
Please note that while all meeting attendees are invited to the exhibition, any attendee who is observed to be soliciting business in the aisles or other public spaces, in another company's booth, or in violation of any portion of SPIE Exhibition Policy will be asked to leave immediately. Additional penalties may be applied. Please report any violations you may observe to show management.

Unsecured Items
Personal belongings such as briefcases, backpacks, coats, book bags, etc. should not be left unattended in meeting rooms or public areas.  These items will be subject to removal by security upon discovery.

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