General Information
Audio-Visual Policy
Standard Audio-visual Set-up in Meeting Rooms
Every PLENARY SESSION ROOM will have TWO OVERHEAD PROJECTORS, TWO SCREENS, and ONE DATA PROJECTOR. All other breakout rooms will have one screen and one data projector. Overhead projectors will be available in the breakout rooms upon request. If you would like to request an overhead projector for your session, please email Jennifer Fasy (fasy@siam.org) no later than June 9, 2008.
SIAM does not provide computers for any speaker. When giving an electronic presentation, speakers must provide their own computers. SIAM is not responsible for the safety and security of speakers’ computers.
All speakers, please visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/guidelines/av.php prior to the pre-registration deadline.
A limited number of Internet stations will be available for attendee use.
Local Area
Visit http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/Index.asp for more information on Miami and the surrounding area.
The average temperature in Miami during March varies between 62° F (17°C) and 79° F (26°C). Remember meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely. It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions.Membership
Please visit http://www.siam.org/membership/ for information about joining SIAM.
Poster Session
For information about preparing a poster, please visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/guidelines/presenters.php. See SUBMISSIONS for deadlines and submission information.
SIAM Books and Journals
Display copies of books and complimentary copies of journals are available on site. SIAM books are available at a discounted price during the conference. If a SIAM books representative is not available, completed order forms and payment (credit cards are preferred) may be taken to the SIAM registration desk.
Transportation
Transportation information will be posted here in November 2008.
Visa Information
International attendees at conferences in the US may already be aware that there have been changes to the visa program for scientific visitors, which affect even people from visa waiver countries. The site http://www.nationalacademies.org/visas/, maintained by The National Academies, provides guidance on obtaining the necessary documents.
Also visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html for information regarding the visa waiver program, as maintained by the US Department of State.
Letter of Invitation
Confirmed speakers in need of a letter of invitation to assist in the visa application process, please send your request to meetings@siam.org. Be sure to include the following information:
- Conference Title
- Date of Presentation
- Name as it appears on passport
- Passport Origin
- Date of Birth
- Passport Number