What is the theme for WebWise
2008?
The theme for the 2008 conference is "WebWise 2.0: The Power of Community"
What are the dates for WebWise 2008?
March 5-7, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Pre-conference workshops (pre-registration is required. Please see agenda for
details.)
Thursday & Friday, March 6-7, 2008
WebWise Conference General Sessions (Please see agenda for
details.)
Where is the WebWise Conference?
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
T: 305.673.7311
F: 305.673.7435
Pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 take place in
Rooms B116-B122 (Located in Hall B, 1st floor)
Main WebWise Conference on Thursday & Friday, March 6-7, 2008 take
place in Rooms B214-B218 (Located in Hall B, 2nd floor)
Is there a registration fee for attending
WebWise 2007? How do I register?
There is no fee for attending the conference, however, pre-registration is
required. To register, please click on the "Register Online" link
on the left side of this page. Registration for the WebWise Conference reaches
capacity every year. Therefore, early registration is recommended.
Can anyone attend the pre-conference
workshops?
Yes, anyone can attend the pre-conference workshops. However, pre-registration
is required and attendance will be limited to 125 guests for each workshop.
How do I register for the pre-conference
workshops?
There is no fee to attend the pre-conference workshops. When you register for
the overall WebWise Conference, you will have the option to sign up for a morning
and/or an afternoon pre-conference workshop. To register, please click on the "Register
Online" hyperlink link on the left side of this page. Each workshop will
be limited to 125 guests.
What meals are provided during the conference?
Continental breakfast is provided for those who pre-register for the morning
pre-conference workshop on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.
Lunch is provided for those who pre-register for the afternoon pre-conference
workshops on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.
The opening reception on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 is open to all pre-registered
conference attendees.Continental breakfast and lunch are provided on
Thursday, March 6, 2008 for all pre-registered conference attendees.
Continental breakfast is provided on Friday, March 7, 2008 for all
pre-registered conference attendees.
How do I get to the Convention Center?
Shuttle bus transportation will be provided to the Miami Beach Convention Center
from the Four Points Sheraton and the Holiday Inn. Because the hotels are located
next to each other, the motor coach will pick up guests along the street that
separates the two properties. There will be a “WebWise” sign in
the front window of the shuttle bus. Following is the shuttle schedule:
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
7:30 am to 10:00 am – Continuous (looping) shuttle service. Last pick
up at 10:00 am.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
7:00 am – 10:00 am – Continuous (looping) shuttle service. Last pick
up at 10:00 am.
Friday, March 7, 2008
7:30 am to 10:00 am – Continuous (looping) shuttle service. Last pick up
at 10:00 am.
Please note that shuttle service is only provided in the morning,
and WebWise participants are responsible for their own transportation after the
WebWise Conference.
Is parking available at the Convention
Center?
Yes, parking is available at the municipal lot on Convention Center Drive ("Preferred
Lot"), at a rate of $15.00 per day subject to space availability. The
preferred lot is located near the "C Hall" of the Convention Center. If
you park near C Hall, once you enter the Center, take the skywalk to the "B
Hall" where the WebWise activities are located.
Disabled parking is located in the Preferred Lot (17th Street & Convention
Center Drive). Elevators are located on the building’s east & west
sides, and at the center "pod." Wheelchair ramps are
located on the east side, and on the first floor level.
Will high-speed internet
access be available at the WebWise Conference?
Yes, wireless internet will be accessible in all conference rooms.
Please note that wireless access cannot be guaranteed in common space
areas of the Miami Beach Conference Center, i.e. hallways.
How do I access the WebWise wiki and blog?
A user login and password are needed to access the WebWise wiki and blog.
This information will be provided upon registration, and will also be included
in the registration confirmation letter.
Where and when will the welcome reception
be held?
The welcome reception takes place at The Wolfsonian-FIU on Wednesday, March 5,
2008 from 5-7pm. The reception is co-sponsored with a number of arts institutions
representing the Miami museum and library community.
The Wolfsonian-FIU is located at 1001 Washington Avenue on Miami Beach.
Support for the WebWise opening reception is provided by:
The Patricia and
Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University
The Green
Library, Florida International University
Miami
Art Museum
The
Otto G. Richter Library, University of Miami
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
The Wolfsonian-FIU
Miami
Dade Library Special Collections
How do I get to the Welcome Reception at The Wolfsonian-FIU?
Conference attendees will need to provide their own transportation
to the Welcome Reception at The Wolfsonian. Transportation options include:
Walking: The Wolfsonian is located approximately 10 blocks from
the Convention Center. To walk to the Wolfsonian, exit the east
side of the Convention Center and turn right on Washington Avenue;
continue walking (approximately 10 blocks) until you reach the
intersection of Washington Avenue and 10th Street. Walking is not
recommended from the Four Points Sheraton or Holiday Inn.
Cab: Cab fares from either the Convention Center (approximately
5 minutes away) or the hotels (approximately 10 minutes away) should
be low. Central Cab (Phone 305.532.5555) is a recommended cab company.
South Beach Circular: Coming from the Convention Center, WebWise
attendees can ride on the South Beach Circular bus to The Wolfsonian.
South Beach Circular buses make pick-ups every 10-15 minutes, and
a ride to The Wolfsonian from the Convention Center will take approximately
8 minutes (note: please verify with the driver that you are on
the bus traveling in the right direction). The stop at the Convention
Center is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania and 17th
Street, and the closest stop to The Wolfsonian will be on either
Washington Avenue and 11th Street or Washington Avenue and 9th
Street. Each trip on the South Beach Circular is 25 cents a person.
How do I make a hotel reservation?
Is there a special conference rate?
A limited number of sleeping rooms remain blocked for WebWise Conference
attendees at the Holiday Inn Miami
Beach. Since March is peak season for Miami Beach, we do expect all hotels
in the area to be sold out during the dates of the WebWise Conference. Participants
are encouraged to make their reservations immediately in order to ensure availability.
For more hotel information, please click on the "Hotel & Travel" link
hyperlink on the left side of this page.
What are my travel options from the
airport to my hotel or the Miami Beach Convention Center?
For transportation options from the various airports, please visit:
From Miami International Airport
From Fort Lauderdale International Airport
What should I wear to WebWise?
Business casual attire is appropriate for the conference. In keeping
with the Latin-inspired theme, dress for the welcome reception is tropical
chic.
Whom do I contact for more information?
Matt Burdetsky
Capital Meeting Planning, Inc.
Phone: 703-536-4993
Fax: 703-536-4991
Email:matt@cmpinc.net
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