Conference Information


Conference Hotel

Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Avenue
Banff, Alberta, Canada T1L 1J4
Tel: +1(403)762-2211
Fax: +1(403)762-5755
Web: http://www.fairmont.com/banffsprings/

For directions to the hotel, refer to the Visiting Banff page or the hotel web site.

On-Site Registration and Check-In

Conference registration and check-in is located in the Curio Foyer at the Fairmont Banff Springs.

Registration Hours
Friday, November 318:00-20:00
Saturday, November 408:00-17:00
Sunday, November 508:00-17:00
Monday, November 608:00-17:00
Tuesday, November 708:00-17:00
Wednesday, November 808:00-11:00

Conference Office

The conference office will be located in the Strathcona room.

Accessibility and Special Needs

For information on the accessbililty of the conference venue or other special needs, please contact Joanne Martori at joanne.martori@acp-hq.org.

Student Volunteers

Student Volunteers are a great source of information and assistance during the conference. Many are working on their Ph.D.s and some are looking for job opportunities. You will recognize Student Volunteers by a special CSCW Student Volunteer T-Shirt.

Attire

Casual dress will be appropriate throughout the conference. You may wish to bring semi-formal attire for the conference reception, but it is not required. The weather in Banff varies widely - please plan accordingly.

Message Center

Message boards will be located near the registration area.

Announcements

Important announcements and schedule updates will be posted at various locations around the conference venue and on the CSCW 2006 web site.

Computing

Wireless internet connections will be available. Please see the Computing page for more information.

Electrical Power

Electrical power in Canada is the same as in the United States: 110 volts/60 cycles AC. CSCW does not provide power converters or adaptors.

Coffee Breaks

Snacks and beverages will be available during the morning and afternoon coffee breaks. There are many lunch and dinner options (not included in the conference fee) both in the hotel and in the surrounding area.

Cell Phone Courtesy

As a courtesy to presenters and other attendees, please turn off cell phones and pagers in all sessions.

Audio/Video Recording

The use of audio or video recording equipment by conference attendees is not permitted during any part of the conference.

Smoking Policy

Smoking is not permitted in the conference venue.

For More Information

If you have other questions, please e-mail info@cscw2006.org.