ESWEEK 2010

Hotel Information

The conference will take place in Phoenix-Scottsdale's The Westin Kierland Resort.

Special priority rates have been negotiated with the hotel for attendees. The rates are $179 (+ tax) for regular and $119 (+ tax) for student.

  • To reserve a room for a regular attendee, go here.
  • To reserve a room for a student attendee, go here.
The cut off date for priority reservation is September 30th.

Visa Information

If you need VISA to enter USA and attend the conference, we can provide you with an invitation letter. To request the invitation letter, please send a mail to Karam Chatha with the subject "Visa Letter for ESWEEK 2010". Please provide the following information in your mail:
  • Full name as it should appear on the letter
  • Their address as it should appear on the letter
  • State if they are author or attendee at the event
  • Name of the paper if it is applicable
  • Event (CODES+ISSS, CASES, EMSOFT, or other workshop name) at which the paper is to be presented if applicable
We will reply to the email with the scanned copy of the invitation letter.

Airport Information

The closest and most convenient airport is the Phoenix Skyharbor International Airport, PHX. It is about 15 miles from the Westin Kierland.

Map of directions from PHX to Westin Kierland.

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Transportation

There are a couple of options get to/from the airport.

  • Rental car: (~30 min) If you are planning to rent a car at PHX Sky Harbor, be sure to make a reservation. It is often very hard to get vehicles on a walk-in basis. The rental car center is not in the airport building, and has a separate building. You will have to get into the shuttle from the second curb on the baggage claims level to go to the rental car center.
  • Hotel shuttle:Airport transportation is available through transtyle transportation with advanced reservations. Return transportation is available from the front drive 24 hours a day. Curbside pickup: $55 (Sedan), $75 (SUV). Sedan will seat up to 3 guests; SUV will seat 6. Prices can change! For more information and reservation go here
  • Super shuttle: Easy and cost-effective shuttle service to and from the airport. Costs about $20 one way. To reserve go here
  • Public transportation: (~1 hour 40 mins)
    1.) Walk 5 mins to Van Buren and Central Ave.
    2.) Take Bus 7 to Union Hills, and arrive at 7th street and Greenway Parkway. (56 mins, 51 stops)
    3.) Take Bus 154 to Scottsdale Airpark (22 mins, 28 stops)
    4.) 5 min walk to Westin Kierland.

Important Dates

  • Abstract submission (extended)
    Tuesday, April 06st, 2010

  • Full paper submission(hard)
    Sunday, April 11th, 2010

  • Notification of acceptance
    Monday, June 28th, 2010

  • Camera-ready version
    Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

  • Conference begins
    Sunday, October 24th, 2010

Conferences

Call for Participation

Advance Programme

Keynote talks

Organizing Committee

ESWEEK Registration

  • Online registration deadline
    noon Oct 22, 2010 (MST)

Hotel Reservation

Venue and Travel

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