The Symposium & Workshop was held from Tuesday, November 29 through Thursday, December 1, 2011.
 

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW RELATES TO AN EVENT THAT HAS ALREADY TAKEN PLACE.
 

Rates and Dates

The full Symposium & Workshop registration fee includes admission to the Plenary Session, technical sessions, short courses, exhibit hall, continental breakfasts, lunches, and poster receptions during the entire event. Symposium materials provided at check-in will include the final program agenda. Speaker presentations and a final list of attendees will be made available to participants after the event.

A one-day registration fee includes admission to all Symposium events taking place on the day for which the attendee is registered. Symposium materials provided at check-in will include the final program agenda. Speaker presentations and a final list of attendees will be made available to participants after the event.

Short courses will offer attendees unique training and the opportunity to earn professional development hours. There is a $35 materials fee for each short course. Please remember that attendance for short courses is limited and pre-registration is required, so be sure to register early.

Payment Information

Payment by credit card, check, or purchase order should be received prior to your arrival at the Symposium & Workshop. All registration fees must be paid before obtaining an attendee badge.

List of Attendees

A list of pre-registered attendees will be available upon check-in at the Symposium & Workshop. To be included in this listing, you must register no later than Wednesday, November 16. To receive the final attendee list following the Symposium, you must include your e-mail address on your registration form.

Exhibit Hall

The Symposium & Workshop will feature more than 450 posters, half of which will exhibit on Tuesday, November 29, and the other half on Wednesday, November 30. A select group of booths offering information about funding opportunities in related research programs also will be on display both Tuesday and Wednesday. If you are unable to participate in the Symposium & Workshop but would like to tour the exhibits, you may do so free of charge on Tuesday or Wednesday between the hours of 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Presenters will be on hand 12:30–1:45 p.m.

Hotel Reservations

This registration page pertains only to your Symposium registration. Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations, if necessary, using the Venue tab above. The hotel room block is available until Monday, November 7. Note to Army participants: A non-availability number is not required for conferences held in Washington, D.C.

Cancellations and Substitutions

All requests for refunds must be received in writing (via e-mail to partners@hgl.com) before Advance Registration closes on November 16. The registration fee minus a $25 processing charge will be refunded. No refunds will be made after November 16. However, if you must cancel after this date, you may send a substitute.

Special Needs

Every effort will be made to accommodate any special needs that you require. Please note this on your registration form or send an e-mail to the attention of the Registrar, Ms. Rusk at partners@hgl.com. She will confirm receipt.

Inquiries

Specific questions about registration may be directed to Ms. Rusk via e-mail to partners@hgl.com or by phone at 703-326-7801.