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FAQ & general Information
Q. What is Inforum?
A. Inforum 2008 is Infor's user and partner conference. It brings the world's most enterprising customers and partners together for a three-day learning and networking experience focused on Infor business-specific solutions. Infor experts, customers, and partners will present an agenda offering more than 700 sessions of training, discussion of best practices, case studies, and business strategy. Inforum 2008 is designed to maximize networking and engagement among attendees, with dedicated areas and programs to connect people with the colleagues and topics most relevant to their interests.
Q. Who should attend Inforum?
A. Users of Infor products who want to optimize performance on their current Infor products and learn how new Infor business-specific solutions will make them even more successful.
IT professionals and managers who appreciate intense technical training, product demos, and will have an opportunity to interact with developers to make suggestions and address challenges
Business decision-makers who want to learn how an optimized relationship with Infor across a multitude of Infor's business-specific solutions can lead to increased competitive advantage and profitability through lower cost of ownership.
Q. When is Inforum 2008?
A. Inforum will be held Oct. 14-16, 2008 with optional computer-based training on Oct. 17, 2008.
Q. Where will Inforum 2008 be held?
A. You'll find us at the The Venetian Hotel and Sands Expos and Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Q. I'm bringing a guest. What activities can they attend with me?
A. The guest pass provides visitors with access to Inforum 2008's opening reception as well as the entertainment evening on Wednesday. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. The guest pass cost is $250 and can be reserved through the online registration process and form at the time of conference registration or purchased on-site.
Q. Is there a group discount available?
A. Yes, when six full conference registrations are purchased from the same company at the prevailing registration rate, the seventh conference registration is FREE. If your company desires to participate in the group discount program, we'll need several pieces of Information including your company name, and the name, address, e-mail address and telephone number of a group discount contact person along with the estimated number of attendees. Once we have this Information, you will be provided with a unique group discount code which must be entered into our system during the online registration process when each company member registers and pays for their registration. For more Information on the group discount policy or to apply for a group discount code, please e-mail us at registration@inforum2008.com.
Q. What is the smoking policy at the venue?
A. A statewide ban went into effect Jan. 1, 2007 prohibiting smoking in all Nevada hotels' meeting and convention center spaces. The casino floor in The Venetian and other local hotels are not part of the smoking ban.
Q. Will Infor provide meals during Inforum?
A. All attendees will have access to the following meals:
Tuesday, Oct. 14 — Breakfast, lunch and cocktail reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres
Wednesday, Oct. 15 — Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Thursday, Oct. 16 — Breakfast and lunch
Coffee breaks and small snacks also will be provided at various times during the event.
Q. Am I allowed to record any of the presentations or demonstrations during Inforum?
A. Any unauthorized recording of the presentations or demonstrations at Inforum is strictly prohibited.
Q. What is the attire for the conference?
A. Business casual.
Q. Can I transfer my registration to someone else in my company in the event I cannot attend?
A. Yes, your transfer request must be made in writing to registration@inforum2008.com.
Q. What is the weather like in Las Vegas?
A: Average temperatures in Las Vegas during October are highs 85 F/29 °C and lows 46 F/8 °C. Use the following link to check current weather in Las Vegas: http://www.weather.com/
Q. I do not need hotel accommodations. Is there a registration price difference?
A. No. The registration fee does not include travel and hotel accommodations.
Q. Are there any sponsorships or exhibit spaces available?
A. Yes. For all approved exhibitors, the sponsorship details are included in the exhibitor contract. Contact the sponsor team at sponsor@infor.com for Information. Only signed Infor partners are permitted to participate.
Q: What if I need to cancel?
A. You can cancel your registration by providing written notice to registration@inforum2008.com. If we're notified before Sept. 14, 2008, you'll be refunded your registration fee less a $200 administrative fee. Refunds will not be provided if notified after Sept. 14, 2008.
Q. Can I pay with a company check?
A. Yes. Make the check payable to:
Inforum
The Active Network/WingateWeb
Lockbox 78127, Dept. 8127
Los Angeles, CA 90084-8127
Or overnight checks to:
Wells Fargo Lockbox Services
Lockbox 78127
1200 W. 7th St. t2-210
Los Angeles, CA 90017.
All checks must reference the attendee's name or names. Check must be received within 15 business days after you register or your conference registration will be subject to cancellation.
Q. Can I pay with a PO?
A. Acceptable methods of payments are check, credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover or Diners Club) or wire transfer. The confirmation letter you receive after registering is also your invoice.
Q. Can I get the conference hotel rate if I contact the hotel directly?
A. No, you must make your hotel reservations using the Inforum registration system.
Q. How do I get a copy of my registration invoice?
A. Your e-mail confirmation, sent after completing and submitting your registration online, will serve as your receipt. In addition, this may be reprinted by accessing your online Inforum registration account and clicking on the "print invoice" option.
Q: What is the best airport to use in Las Vegas for the conference?
A. McCarran International Airport.
Q. How do I obtain an invitation to travel internationally?
A. Submit a request for a letter of invitation to help@inforum2008.com
Q. Will continuing education credits be available?
A. Inforum 2008 will not have a supported process to provide continuing education credits.
Q. What are the on-site requirements for check in at Inforum to receive my badge?
A. All attendees will need to present a government-issued photo ID to receive their conference badge onsite at Inforum. For security purposes, there will be no exceptions to this policy.
