Audio-Visual PolicyStandard A/V Set-up in Meeting Rooms Every PLENARY SESSION ROOM will have TWO OVERHEAD PROJECTORS, TWO SCREENS, AND A DATA PROJECTOR. All other breakout rooms will have one overhead projector, one screen, and a data projector. Speakers may order additional audio-visual equipment, other than the standard A/V set-up listed above, by contacting [email protected]. All speakers please visit archive.siam.org/meetings/resources/avnotice.htm prior to December 20, 2004. MembershipSIAM members save $100 on registration for the ACM-SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms! Join your peers in the premier professional society for applied math and computational science. SIAM members receive subscriptions to SIAM Review and SIAM News and enjoy substantial discounts on SIAM books, journal subscriptions and conference registrations. Complimentary Student Memberships are available to all students who attend an institution that is an Academic Member of SIAM, are members of Student Chapters of SIAM, or are nominated by a Regular Member of SIAM. Join online, download an application, or contact SIAM Customer Service RegistrationRegistration information is now available! Visa InformationNote: A passport is *highly recommended* for U.S. visitors entering Canada. U.S. citizens should have their birth certificate or citizenship certificate as well as a picture ID; permanent residents (who are not citizens) need their alien-registration card and passport. Citizens from all countries other than the U.S. must have a valid passport, and in some cases a visitor visa may be required. Identification and Currency Exchange Attendees coming from countries other than the United States may require a visa to enter Canada. When making your travel plans be sure to consult with the Canadian Consulate or Embassy in your country to determine whether a visa is required. Every 30 days, returning US residents are allowed to take back $400 (retail value) worth of duty-free merchandise provided they have been out of the US for 48 hours. US funds can be changed into Canadian funds at any bank or exchange house; some identification may be required. Most places accept American currency, but banks and exchange houses give the best exchange rate. Other foreign currency needs to be changed at special exchange houseslocated at the airport and train station. Ask your hotel concierge for other locations. Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. Goods and Services Tax Local AreaVisit Vancouver’s web site (http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/) for more information about the area. The average temperature in Vancouver during January varies between 32° F (0°C) and 42° F (6°C). Please remember meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely. It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions. SIAM is unable to offer e-mail access for individual attendees. Transportation By Air You also have the choice of using your own travel agent or an Internet service. There are many websites available to allow you to search for and purchase airline tickets online. Expedia (www.expedia.com), Orbitz (www.orbitz.com), and Travelocity (www.travelocity.com) are just a few. Ground Transportation Public Transportation from Airport By Train Rental Cars Driving Directions
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