[Go-essp-tech] 2015 ESGF F2F Conference - Register Now!!!

[Williams, Dean N.]

2015 Earth System Grid Federation (ESGF) Face-to-Face Conference



ESGF 2015<http://www.cvent.com/d/vrq1wt>REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!



REGISTER BY September 15, 2015



DATES: December 7 – 11, 2015

Cancellation Deadline is September 24, 2015. No refunds after this date.



MEETING LOCATION:
Monterey-Marriott<javascript:void(0)>
350 Calle Principal
Monterey, California 93940
Green Meeting Environment: [545px-Green_dot_symbol.svg[1]]  No Printed Materials – View Meeting Materials Online



 ESGF 2015 -  Points of contact:

·         Dean N. Williams (williams13 at llnl.gov<mailto:williams13 at llnl.gov>)

·         Administrative, Angela Jefferson ( jefferson9 at llnl.gov<mailto:jefferson9 at llnl.gov>)



Conference Updates can be found on either of these sites:
·        ESGF Homepage<http://esgf.llnl.gov>
·         ESGF 2015<http://www.cvent.com/d/vrq1wt>

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

ABSTRACTS:

All submissions will be reviewed and you will be notified if your abstract is approved.

Abstract titles are is limited to 300 characters and the abstract text is limited to 2000 characters; the 2000 character limit excludes spacing but includes punctuation. Abstracts are due by October 01, 2015; provide details about your anticipated talk/poster in your registration.

ABSTRACTS SUBMITTED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.



POSTERS:
Dimensions: A0 portrait format - 33.1 x 46.8 inches

TALKS: Talks will be preloaded on a presentation laptop, one day in advance of the scheduled presentation. Email a .PDF or .PPT electronic file to williams13 at llnl.gov<javascript:void(0)> and jefferson9 at llnl.gov<javascript:void(0)>

LOGISTICS

SHUTTLE:
Monterey Airbus Shuttle Service is an available service to anyone attending this meeting. Arrangements must be made directly with this company for service to the Monterey, California from either San Jose or San Francisco airports.  Click here to BOOK SHUTTLE<http://montereyairbus.hudsonltd.net/res>

MONTEREY/PACIFIC GROVE - TAXI Service Options :

  *   YELLOW CAB<http://www.yellowcab1234.com/index.cfm/monterey_ca_taxi_service.htm>
  *   MONTEREY BAY TAXI<http://montereybaytaxi.com/>
  *   MONTERY REGIONAL AIRPORT TAXI<http://www.montereyairport.com/traveler-info/ground-transportation>
  *   MONTEREY UBER<https://www.uber.com/cities/monterrey>



ABOUT MONTEREY:

·         Tourist Information<http://www.monterey.com/>

·         Points of Interest<https://www.google.com/search?q=MONTERey+ca&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=monterey+ca+points+of+interest&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDgyUHsxCHfq6-QZJRSrESnKWlmJ1spZ-Tn5xYkpmfp5-cWVJZkl-eZ5VYUlKUmAwSK_7d-7pAWcS1I3vjwQcCel531pQ6nwcAt82Ai1YAAAA>

·         Monterey Weather<http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/Monterey+CA+USCA0724:1:US>

·         What to pack?<http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g32737-i159-k5549825-What_to_pack_wear-Monterey_Monterey_Peninsula_California.html>

MEALS ARE NOT ICLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION:
All meals will be available at nearby restaurants, as well as the onsite restaurant inside of the Marriott Hotel. This option will allow attendees the option to explore the area.
Nearby Restaurants<https://www.google.com/search?q=fisherman%27s+wharf+restaurants+monterey&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=fisherman%27s+wharf+restaurants+monterey&rflfq=1&tbm=lcl>

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES*
*The agenda is still being developed. The dates of the planned Social Activities may change to accommodate other meeting objectives. Thank you in advance for your patience!

Awards Ceremony & Ice Breaker:

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Place: Monterey-Marriott<javascript:void(0)>

Join the ESGF attendees for an Awards Ceremony combined with a social and networking opportunity; meet peers from around the globe.



Cannery Row Social Event:

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Place: Blue Fin Cafe Billiards<javascript:void(0)>

Pool, darts and lots of food, fun and laughter on the historic Cannery Row.! Join us the final social event  with ESFG attendees at BLUE FIN CAFÉ BILLIARDS<javascript:void(0)>


SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT THE VISITOR INFORMATION FORM

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hosting the ESGF 2015 Conference. All attendees who are not U.S. Citizens must complete and submit the Visitor Information<https://custom.cvent.com/6E3C46AD74FE408E9EA5C451E9268B40/files/event/89DF663C495A4C03B52523ABC05DF8BE/5264420f13c0499f868e32610ac2bc1b.doc> form in advance of attending the conference.  To allow for ample processing time, the VISITOR INFORMATION form must be returned by Fax (+1-925-423-4908) by October 01, 2015 toAngela Jefferson ( jefferson9 at llnl.gov<mailto:jefferson9 at llnl.gov>)



REGISTER NOW<http://www.cvent.com/d/vrq1wt>


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