Airport and Ground Transportation:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport - ATL
Hotel direction: ~ 13 miles North
*Travel times vary depending on rush hours.
Driving Directions:
- Head east on N Terminal Pkwy
- Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-85 N/I-20/I-75 N/Atlanta and merge onto I-85 N
- Merge onto I-75 N
- Take exit 248C for Freedom Pkwy toward GA-10 E/Andrew Young International Blvd/Carter Center
- Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Andrew Young International Blvd/World Congress Center/Centennial Olympic Park/Aquarium
- Keep left at the fork to continue toward Andrew Young International Blvd NE
- Keep left at the fork, follow signs for International Blvd
- Turn left onto Andrew Young International Blvd NE
- Turn right at the 3rd cross street onto Peachtree Center Ave NE
- (Hotel will be on the right)
Parking at the Hotel:
- On-site parking, fee: $10 USD hourly, $30 USD daily
- Valet parking, fee: $30 USD daily
- $34 USD Over-sized vehicles per day
Transportation:
*This hotel does not provide a shuttle service.
- The Atlanta Airport Shuttle Service - One-way $16.50, Round Trip $29.00
- A-National Limousine Service - variety of vehicles and rates
- Cooper Global Transportation - Chauffeued Transportation
- Bus service (Marta), fee: $16.50 (one way)
- Subway service (pick up Marta at 0.1 mi W of Airport and end at Peachtree Center Station), fee: $2.50 (one way)
- Estimated taxi fare: $32.00 (one way)
- Private limo services: contact the hotel concierge at 404.521.0000
- There are several car rental companies which have registration counters located on the first floor in the Atrium of the airport.
Climate:
↑Average High:
78°F ↓Average Low:
58°F
What To Pack:
Business casual dress is appropriate for all conference functions. Meeting room temperatures very, so a light sweater or jacket is recommended.
Conference Directory:
Only registrations received in the WERC office by April 17, 2012, will appear in the conference attendee directory.
Facility Tours:
Tours are open to Conference attendees. Each tour can accommodate approximately
40 registrants, unless otherwise specified by the host facility. Tour reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a
non-refundable charge of $35.00 to register for a facility tour.
Attendees registering online can make their selection in real-time. Attendees using the registration form will have the opportunity to indicate first, second and third choices.
There
will not be "tour standbys" in 2012. Like the process for roundtables, those without a tour ticket can arrive at the tour staging area and will be assigned a tour on a first-come, first-served basis. This group will not be required to pay the $30 for the tour.
Meal Tickets For Guests - Spouse Program:
Attendees can purchase tickets on-site for guests who would like to attend any of the evening functions.
A guest refers to a spouse, significant other or a personal friend. A guest is not a business associate or staff colleague. A guest ticket will not allow access to any sessions or activities except evening receptions on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings.
WERC’s WIRE and Welcome Reception (Sunday): $30.00
WIRE & Reception (Monday): $30.00
Tuesday Reception: $30.00
Three (3) Evening Events: $80.00
Register (How To):
MAIL registration forms and payment to: WERC, 1100 Jorie Blvd., Suite 170, Oak Brook, IL 60523-3016 (checks and credit card).
FAX registration (credit card only): 630.990.0256.
Registrations by
PHONE (credit card only): 630.990.0001
ON-LINE registration will be available on
www.werc.org (credit card only).
Registration Desk:
Registration Desk Hours:
Sunday, May 6, 2012 –
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Monday, May 7, 2012 –
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 –
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 –
7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Special Needs:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, WERC will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities at this meeting. WERC will also attempt to accommodate attendees with special dietary needs. Special needs can be identified when attendees register on-line. Contact is
Ellen Pendola for special needs.
Suites:
WERC does not permit hospitality suites to operate in the conference hotel during the official conference dates.
Volunteers and Ambassadors:
Volunteers and Ambassadors are needed to assist prior to and on-site at the conference. Assistance is needed on the registration and facility tour committees. Inquiries should be directed to
Ellen Pendola.
WIRE Hours:
Sunday, May 6, 2012
- Exhibitor registration, move-in/booth set-up: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Opening reception in exhibit hall: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Monday, May 7, 2012
- Lunch in exhibit hall: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
- Networking reception in exhibit hall: 4:30 – 7:00 pm
- Exhibitor move-out/booth tear-down: 7:00 – 11:00 pm
Special Offers:
Southern Hospitality Savings Card - click link
Hertz Meeting Services - Exclusive Meeting Number CV#022Q5533.
Meeting rates are guaranteed from one week prior through one week after WERC's conference dates and are subject to availability. Advance reservations are recommended, blackout dates may apply. Government surcharges, taxes, tax reimbursement, airport related fees, vehicle licensing fees and optional items, such as refueling or additional driver fees, are extra. WERC is not responsible for any incidents or accidents, availability of rental cars or any related result of WERC's attendees using this offer.