Why OTMSIG so early this time

[nil_71]

Is there any reason for holding the OTMSIG event so early this time?

Will OTM6.0 realease coincide that event?

Considering the recessionary situation,what we are doing so that we can have reasonable number of participants from all over the world ?

I think one of the way will be reduce the registration fee........

Regards
Nilabja

[cwarner]

Re: Why OTMSIG so early this time

We moved the OTM SIG Conference earlier in the year in response to feedback that we heard from many of the European users. Scheduling the OTM SIG conference in August conflicted with some holiday time for that area, so we moved it up in the year.

While we didn't make the conference cheaper, we did keep it at the same price. All speakers will receive a free pass to the conference, so feel free to submit a white paper.

[cwarner]

Re: Why OTMSIG so early this time

We also have negotiated some lower rates on hotel and discounts on airfare with American Airlines:

Limited Time Only – Special Room Rate:
For a limited time only, and based on availability, you can make reservations with the Doubletree at the special rate of $139.00 per night with the following restrictions:

• Full payment is required at the time reservation is made.
• Credit cards will be charged immediately for the full amount of stay as reserved.
• No refunds or credits for early departure, cancellation or no show.
• No modifications allowed once reservation is confirmed (i.e. no name changes allowed)
• Guest must check-in on arrival date or reservation will be cancelled and full payment forfeited.
• E-Mail or telephone number is required on all reservations.
• Deadline to receive this rate is March 27, 2009 (or until block is full, whichever occurs first)

To secure the $139.00 rate, please fax or e-mail the following information to Alice Damron, Director of Revenue, Doubletree Philadelphia at (215) 893-1660 or [email protected]:

• Please indicate you are making a reservation for the OTM Conference
• Name
• Address
• Telephone
• E-Mail
• Arrival Date
• Departure Date
• Room Type
• Credit Card Information

Airline Discount
AMERICAN AIRLINES is our preferred airline and have offered discounts on ANY applicable airfare on www.AA.com. Discounts are available on American Airlines, American Eagle, American Connection, and all oneworld Alliance carriers as long as one segment is on American.

Reservations can be made online at www.aa.com. Go directly to www.aa.com to book your flights. Enter the promotional code, A4469BH, in the promotional code box under the “book flights” tab or “enter passenger data” tab while making your reservation. Discount will automatically be calculated. Discount is valid 3 days prior and 3 days after the meeting (June 18 – June 27). There is no fee on www.aa.com.

Reservations may also be made by calling the American Airlines Meeting Services Desk toll free at 1-800-433-1790 from anywhere in the US or Canada, 5am to 12am CST seven days a week. Give them your promotional discount code, A4469BH . There is a reservation service fee, currently $20, for tickets issued through this desk.

Earn AAdvantage miles for your trip; enroll online at www.aa.com. Reservations may also be made via a travel agency, a fee may apply. Reservations involving any oneworld Alliance or codeshare partner airlines, or travel into one city and out of another must be booked via phone at 1-800-433-1790.

Please be sure to check the internet for all airline rates to ensure you are receiving the lowest fare available.