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Dress Code

The dress code for the conference is business casual.

ACCOMMODATION

We have secured a local accommodation bureau to recommend hotels close to the Acropolis at specially negotiated prices, ranging between €70.00 and €160.00 per night. Click here to book your accommodation.

Destination Nice

Nice is second only to Paris as a destination for international business travellers in France. The city is popular for its ease of access: its airport, the second largest in France, offers direct service to 90 destinations in more than 40 countries. Nice also has the largest offering of hotels in France, after Paris, and most are located in the city centre. With more than 900 hotel rooms in the immediate vicinity of the Acropolis Convention and Exhibition Centre, it can host the biggest events in the industry.

The city's seaside location and exceptional sunshine (with a yearly average of 300 days) make Nice a destination of choice. As soon as you arrive, you'll enjoy the exotic charm of the celebrated, palm tree-lined "Promenade des Anglais". During your free time, we recommend you sample local specialties and admire the warm, ochre façades of the Vieux Nice (the old town).

Further information and useful links
Visitors and Convention Bureau - http://www.nicetourism.com/
Tourism Bureau - http://www.frenchriviera-tourism.com/

DIRECTIONS

By Air: The Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is France's second-largest international airport. It is located 15 minutes from the Acropolis (7 km from the city centre). More than 50 airlines provide regular service to destinations throughout the world. www.nice.aeroport.fr. To get from the airport to the Acropolis, there is the option to take a taxi (see section below) or public transport by taking the bus n° 98 until the stop ‘CATHEDRALE- VIEIL VILLE’ , after take the tramway direction ‘ Pont Michel’ and the tram stop is called: Acropolis

By Tram: The Nice Tramway line runs for 8.7 km and stretches from the northern tip of Nice, Nice-Nord (Boulevard Comte de Falicon) near the Ray Stadium and the A8 motorway, all the way to Pont Michel. The Acropolis has a dedicated tram stop ‘Acropolis’ which serves many of the local hotels. http://www.tramway-nice.org

By Train: The Nice train station is located in the heart of the city and serves many major train stations throughout France and Europe. http://www.sncf.fr. From the train station (GARE SNCF ): take the tramway at the tram stop called ‘ Thiers’, direction ‘Pont Michel’, disembark at Acropolis.

By Bus: The bus service is also an excellent way to get around Nice. The network is extensive and serves the entire city. http://www.lignedazur.com.

By Taxi: Taxis in Nice are run on a meter system. The central reservations office number is +33 493 137 878. A taxi from the airport should cost around €40

By car: : From the highway A8 – La Provençale – take exit 50, then follow NICE CENTER, The Promenade des Anglais, and then follow the signage to Acropolis. There is parking for 2000 cars near to the Acropolis at ‘VINCI- Jean Bouin’ which is situated 500 meters from Acropolis building. Prices are €1.70 per hour, €3.40 for 2 hours and €18:50 for 24 hours.

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AX Technical Conference Agenda

A high-level agenda with conference times and activities can be found here.

Session Information

AX Technical Conference Session information, including session titles and abstracts, can be found here. Please note this information is preliminary; please check back periodically for updates. The AX Technical Conference guide will be available for download from this location closer to the time of the conference.

LOCAL INFORMATION

Destination Nice

Nice is second only to Paris as a destination for international business travellers in France. The city is popular for its ease of access: its airport, the second largest in France, offers direct service to 90 destinations in more than 40 countries. Nice also has the largest offering of hotels in France, after Paris, and most are located in the city centre. With more than 900 hotel rooms in the immediate vicinity of the Acropolis Convention and Exhibition Centre, it can host the biggest events in the industry.

The city's seaside location and exceptional sunshine (with a yearly average of 300 days) make Nice a destination of choice. As soon as you arrive, you'll enjoy the exotic charm of the celebrated, palm tree-lined "Promenade des Anglais". During your free time, we recommend you sample local specialties and admire the warm, ochre façades of the Vieux Nice (the old town).

Weather

Nice is sheltered by the hills that lie to the north of the city and enjoys low levels of rainfall. When heavy showers do occur now and then, they often soon clear to reveal blue skies and fine weather once again. November can be one of the wetter months in Nice. Nevertheless it can still feel quite pleasant, with an average temperature of 17°C / 63°F.

Currency

The currency in use in France is the Euro (€).

Further Information About Nice?
Visitors and Convention Bureau - http://www.nicetourism.com/
Tourism Bureau - http://www.frenchriviera-tourism.com/

FAQs

Registration
How can I go back and change my registration once I have registered?
You may review your registration and make changes or updates by accessing the confirmation email you received after you registered, which gives you a direct link to your registration summary. You may do any of the following via the Revisit Registration link:

• Make a change to your registration information
• View payment status
• Print your payment documents

What does my registration include?
Full conference registration includes access from 14-16 November 2011 to all keynotes sessions, breakout sessions, welcome reception, lunches, and Expo, together with your conference backpack, pen and AX Conference Guide.

What happens if I have to cancel my registration? Can I substitute someone else?
Cancellations should be made by emailing the Microsoft Registration Office at dynamicsax2011@delegate.com

Cancellations received by 23:59 Central European Time on Thursday 20th October 2011 will be charged an administration fee of €250.00 + 19.6% VAT. Cancellations after this date, as well as ‘no shows’, will be liable for the FULL registration fee.

Substitutions may be made by providing the Microsoft Registration Office with written notice of the name of the original delegate and full details of the substitute registrant. This can be done at any time leading up to the event, including onsite and this does not incur any additional charges

Are spouses and/or children allowed to attend conference activities?
The event and all related conference activities are for registered attendees only.

What are the Registration & Information Desk Hours onsite?
Registration and Information desk will be located in the main Entrance Hall to the Acropolis and its opening times are as follows:-

Sunday 13 November 17:00-21:00
Monday 14 November 07:00-21:00
Tuesday 15 November 07:00-20:00
Wednesday 16 November 07:00-17:00

General Event Logistics

What is the recommended dress attire while attending the AX Technical Conference? The dress code for the conference is business casual.

What meals will be provided at AX Technical Conference?
Lunch and refreshments breaks are provided each day of the conference as part of your conference fee, and will be served in the Rhodes Hall located on Level 1. If you have pre-ordered a Kosher, Halal or other specific meal, you may pick it up at the designated Special Meal Buffet which is located in the Exhibition Hall. Light bites & beverage will also be provided at the Evening Reception on Monday 14 November.

Will there be shuttle transportation available to/from the conference venue?
There is no shuttle bus between the airport and the hotels/Acropolis. Delegates are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.

Will wireless connectivity be available at the conference venue?
Complimentary wireless access will be available in Rhodes Hall, within the Expo. We ask you to ensure your machine is updated with all appropriate patches, antivirus software, and that an internet connection firewall is enabled. Machines that are not up-to-date may lose access to the network. A Windows update can be run at www.update.microsoft.com.

The wireless network provided at the show is an 802.11a/g network. As we continually evolve the WI-FI technologies to provide the most stable and robust experience for the attendees, we hope that you take advantage of the increased 802.11a radio network while onsite.

Configuration Details:

• Windows 7, Vista and XP should detect the MSEVENTS wireless network automatically.
• Make sure you ARE NOT connected to an AD-HOC/Peer to Peer network.
• Make sure you are in an area that is supporting WI-FI at the show. Check your literature for the coverage zones.

If you need assistance configuring your laptop or mobile devices for use with the wireless network, visit the wireless helpdesk. Please consult your conference guide for the helpdesk location.

Will a cloak room be available?
There will be a free of charge cloakroom operating throughout the event, which can be found adjacent to registration in the entrance hall to the Nice Acropolis. Opening hours will be available onsite.

Can I use my mobile phone or camera during the conference?
Yes, but we do ask that you be considerate of other attendees. Please turn your mobile phone to the silent mode while you are in sessions and do not use mobile phones in the session rooms. Out of respect for our presenters, we ask that no flash photography, video and/or audio recorders, or laser pointers be used during any session.

Will there be a first aid station?
For routine medical assistance, there is a first aid station adjacent to the cloakroom in the main registration area. This will be open and manned during conference hours only.

Will there be a location where I can meditate/pray?
The Polymniea Room on Level 3 in Les Muses foyer will be dedicated for this purpose and will be available during conference hours.

Is smoking permitted in the Acropolis?
Smoking is banned in all public areas in France, including hotel bedrooms. In line with this, the Acropolis is a no-smoking venue, and we respectfully ask that you utilise the designated smoking areas outside the facilities.

What if I have a special need or request?
If you have a specific request or inquiry please contacts the AX Technical Conference team at dynamicsax2011@delegate.com.

Questions regarding registration? Contact the AX Technical Conference Registration Team or telephone +44 (0) 1252 776333

Questions regarding the event? Contact the AX Technical Conference Event Team.