[Go-essp-tech] REMINDER: ESGF 2015 - Register Now!!!

Tue Nov 3 16:53:30 MST 2015

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EARTH SYSTEM GRID FEDERATION (ESGF) 2015

Dates: December 7 - 11, 2015

·         REGISTRATION:           12/07/2015 (@10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and @4:00 - 5:00 p.m.)

·         CONFERENCE:             12/08 - 12/11/2015

MEETING LOCATION:
Marriott - Monterey
350 Calle Principal
Monterey, California 93940
Green Meeting Environment: [545px-Green_dot_symbol.svg[1]]  No Printed Materials - View Meeting Material Online

-ESGF 2015 -  Points of contact:

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

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

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

ABSTRACTS

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

The abstract title 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 no later than November 06, 2015; provide details about your anticipated talk/poster in your registration.

POSTERS

The poster dimensions are: 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)> , story7 at llnl.gov<mailto:story7 at llnl.gov> and jefferson9 at llnl.gov<javascript:void(0)>

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
#1: Meet-n-Greet @ London Bridge Pub - 12/07/2015 @ 5:00 P.M.
Looking for something to do? Join us at the London Bridge Pub<http://www.lbpmonterey.com/> for an informal meet-n-greet just steps away from the Marriott hotel. (No-Host)

#2: AWARDS CEREMONY & ICE BREAKER @ Marriott-Monterey - 12/08/2015 @ 6:00 P.M.
Join the ESGF attendees for an Awards Ceremony combined with a social and networking opportunity; meet peers from around the globe. (Cost: $40)

#3: HAPPY HOUR @ BLUE FIN CAFÉ BILLIARDS  - 12/09/2015 @ 6:00 P.M.
The final ESGF social event will be held at BLUE FIN CAFÉ BILLIARDS<http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?rtp=adr.%7Epos.36.6157913208008_-121.900085449219_685+Cannery+Row%2c+Monterey%2c+CA+93940_Blue+Fin+Cafe+%26+Billiards_%28831%29+717-4280> on the famous Cannery Row in Monterey.  Join us for Happy Hour (no-host beverages) including an assortment of hors d'oeuvres, pool, darts and lots of fun and laughter.  (Cost: $20)
LOGISTIC INFORMATION

LODGING
Book Lodging<http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Lawrence%20Livermore%20National%20Laboratory%5emryca%60llnllna%60131.00%60USD%60false%601%6012/5/15%6012/12/15%6011/16/15&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes> at a special group online with Marriott-Monterey. Reservations can be secured online or by phone 1-800-228-9290. ($131.00 USD  per night/gov. rate)

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 Area from either San Jose or San Francisco airports.  Click here to BOOK SHUTTLE<http://montereyairbus.hudsonltd.net/res>

MONTEREY/PACIFIC GROVE - TAXI Service Options

·         Monterey Bay Taxi<http://montereybaytaxi.com/> +1-831-869-1957

·     Yellow Cab<http://www.yellowcab1234.com/>  +1831-333-1234

 PACK THESE THINGS

·         Clothing: It is often cool and overcast in the Monterey and Pacific Grove area. Consider dressing in layers and bringing a jacket, as it may be chilly during the daytime as well as in the evenings.

MEALS ARE NOT ICLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION
All meals will be available at nearby restaurants, as well as the onsite restaurant at the Marriott-Monterey. This option will allow attendees the option to explore the area and increase networking opportunities with ESGF-2015 attendees.

·         Monterey Fisherman's Wharf<http://montereywharf.com/index.php?page=dining>

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