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  About the Conference  

  1.   What are the STARWEST 2008 registration fees, and what do they cover?  

  2.   What are the registration hours?  

  3.   What is a typical daily schedule?  

  4.   What is the dress code?  

  5.   What is Software Quality Engineering’s cancellation policy?  

  6.   How do I register multiple people?  

  7.   How do I receive confirmation of my registration?  

  8.   If my confirmation package or my invoice has not arrived within five to ten business days, what should I do?  

  9.   Do I need to reserve a seat in any of the tutorials or concurrent sessions?  

  10.   Should I bring a laptop computer?  

  11.   Once I get to the hotel, how will I know where to go for the conference?  
 
  Hotel and Travel  

  12.   How can I arrange for hotel and travel to STARWEST in Anaheim, CA?  
 
  About Software Quality Engineering  

  13.   What is Software Quality Engineering?  

  14.   How can I contact Software Quality Engineering?  


  About the Conference Answers  
  1.   What are the STARWEST 2008 registration fees, and what do they cover?
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  Description:   Paid On/Before:
8/29/2008
  Paid After:
8/29/2008
 
  Conference + Two Tutorial Days — includes (2 Half- or 1 Full-Day) on Monday and Tuesday, followed by three days of regular conference activities.   $2,195   $2,395  
  Conference + Two Tutorial Days — includes (2 Half- or 1 Full-Day) on Monday and Tuesday, followed by three days of regular conference activities.   $1,995   $2,195  
  Conference Only (Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday)   $1,695   $1,895  
  Two Tutorial Days — includes (2 Half- or 1 Full-Day) on Monday and Tuesday.   $1,390   $1,590  
  One Tutorial Day — includes (2 Half- or 1 Full-Day) on Monday or Tuesday.   $795   $895  
  Certification Training Course (3 days) + Conference *   $3,740   $3,940  
  Certification Training Course (3 days) *   $2,245   $2,245  
* To register for the Certification Course and the Conference, call 888.268.8770 or 904.278.0524. A $250 exam fee is included in the cost of the course registration.

Your registration includes continental breakfast, lunch and admission to conference events on the day(s) you are scheduled to attend sessions, tutorials, or workshops. Other meals, transportation, entertainment, and lodging are the responsibility of the attendee.

A check or credit card payment must be received at STARWEST headquarters by Friday, August 29, 2008, to take advantage of the lower conference rates listed above.
 
 
  2.   What are the registration hours?
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Registration hours vary, please note the following are registration hours for STARWEST 2008.

Sunday registration:  5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday registration:  7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday registration:  7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday registration:  7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday registration:  8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Friday registration:  8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
 
 
  3.   What is a typical daily schedule?
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The Tutorials are held on Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Concurrent Sessions are held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at various times in one-hour segments. Throughout the day there are breaks for refreshments, lunch, and visiting the EXPO. The EXPO is open on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, October 2, 2008, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
 
 
  4.   What is the dress code?
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Casual, comfortable attire is recommended for speakers and attendees. In October, the weather ranges from the low 80's during the day to mid 60's at night. You may wish to bring a light jacket or sweater for the evenings or varying temperatures in the hotel.
 
 
  5.   What is Software Quality Engineering’s cancellation policy?
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Registrations cancelled after Friday, September 8, 2008, are subject to a 20% cancellation fee. No cancellations or refunds may be made after Friday, September 15, 2008. Substitutions may be made at any time before the first day of the program. TO CANCEL: Call Client Support at 904.0278.0524 to obtain a cancellation code.
 
 
  6.   How do I register multiple people?
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To register multiple people, please call Client Support at 888.268.8770 or 904.278.0524.
 
 
  7.   How do I receive confirmation of my registration?
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Once your registration has been received, a registration confirmation notice will be sent to you via email within 24 hours. Please verify that your email address is entered correctly on the registration form. A confirmation packet will be mailed upon receipt of payment.
 
 
  8.   If my confirmation package or my invoice has not arrived within five to ten business days, what should I do?
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Contact Client Support by phone at 888.268.8770 or 904.278.0524 or email [email protected].
 
 
  9.   Do I need to reserve a seat in any of the tutorials or concurrent sessions?
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Seating is limited in Tutorials, so please reserve your seat early. As we get closer to the conference, some tutorials/workshops may be full. In this case, you will receive an email asking you to select another course. The Wednesday through Friday concurrent sessions do not require reservations. You may enter or leave any session at any time, space permitting. All tutorial selections must be made by Monday, September 29, 2008.
 
 
  10.   Should I bring a laptop computer?
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Although a laptop is not required for the conference, some tutorials require one. Please check the description for the one(s) you are attending to see if one is required. If you feel you need a laptop for additional note taking, Internet access, or another purpose, you are encouraged to bring one. Please note that Software Quality Engineering does not provide storage for laptops or other personal items at the conference.
 
 
  11.   Once I get to the hotel, how will I know where to go for the conference?
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Once you arrive at the hotel, signs will be posted directing you to the conference. If you have any questions during the conference, feel free to ask a member of the STARWEST staff.
 
 

  Hotel and Travel Answers  
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How can I arrange for hotel and travel to STARWEST in Anaheim, California?
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A LIMITED number of rooms is being held at the Disneyland® Hotel in Anaheim, California for STARWEST attendees at a special conference rate. Please call 714.520.5005 and mention that you will be attending the STARWEST conference to receive the special rate.

The Disneyland Hotel is located at:
1150 Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802

For more information on the Disneyland Hotel please visit:
Disney Hotel

See even more travel information on our STARWEST conference travel page.

 
         
 

  About Software Quality Engineering Answers  
  13.   What is Software Quality Engineering?
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Software Quality Engineering assists software professionals and organizations interested in boosting productivity, improving software practices, delivering more customer value, and increasing ROI. Software Quality Engineering hosts three of the industry’s most recognized software quality conferences including the STAR conference series, the Better Software Conference & EXPO, and Agile Development Practices. From the classroom to the Web, Software Quality Engineering delivers software testing and development training, and provides consulting services, specialized publications, and research. www.sqe.com   Software Quality Engineering
 
Better Software. It's project management, measurement and metrics, design and architecture, test and evaluation. It's agile methods, plan-driven and requirements-driven processes, software process improvement, business value, and ROI, as well as coverage on emerging technologies. It’s special reports, salary surveys, and a steady stream of ideas for software professionals focused on quality. www.BetterSoftware.com   Better Software magazine
 
StickyMinds.com, the most comprehensive online resource for helping you produce better software, offers an unrivaled scope of original articles from industry experts, technical papers, industry news, Podcasts, a searchable tools guide, discussion forums, and much more. www.StickyMinds.com   StickyMinds.com
 
 
  14.   How can I contact Software Quality Engineering?
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Reaching Software Quality Engineering is easy. You can email us at [email protected] (or any of the links at the bottom of all Software Quality Engineering site pages). You may call us at 904.278.0524 or 888.268.8770. You may fax us at 904.278.4380. Or we can be reached by mail at 330 Corporate Way, Suite 300, Orange Park, FL 32073.
 


 
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