IMS2006- 2006 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium
2006 IEEE MTT-S
International Microwave Symposium
San Francisco, California
IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society
June 11-16, 2006
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IMS 2006 Attendee Information


IMS-2006 will provide attendees with workshops, panel discussions and technical sessions presenting the latest results in international microwave research. The exhibition floor will allow attendees to meet with representitives from companies and organizations with microwave related products and interests.

In addition to the exciting technical sessions at IMS-2006 attendees will have the oppertunity to explore San Francisco. The San Francisco Bay area is a diverse and exciting region which offers something for everyone, please visit our social program page for information regarding IMS-2006 sponsored events as well as links to information about the SF Bay area.
CONFERENCE VENUE:
IMS-2006 will be held at the Moscone Center in the heart of San Francisco, please visit the Moscone site for maps, directions and additional venue information. Additional information will be posted on this site as IMS-2006 approaches.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: (pre-registration is now closed)
Pre-registration is now closed, you will be able to register on-site in San Francisco.
Pre-registration for IMS-2006 may be completed on-line, via fax or by mail:
  • In order to register on-line go to www.mtt-sregistration.com; the on-line registration deadline is May 12, 2006.
  • If you prefer to register by fax or mail download the advanced registration form (PDF) and either fax or mail the completed form to IMS-2006 registration (the appropriate fax number and mailing address are provided on the form); the deadline for registration by fax or mail is May 5, 2006.
  • After the online, fax and mail deadlines have passed 30% higher on-site registration fees apply.
HOTELS: (Housing Reservation Deadline: 1 May 2006)
The IMS 2006 Housing Bureau is no longer taking NEW Reservations. Please contact the hotels directly to make hotel reservations. If you have questions regarding your existing reservation please contact the Housing Bureau.

IMS 2006 Housing Bureau
IEEE/CMS
Phone: 1-800-810-4333
Outside the US 732-562-3415
Fax: 732-465-6447
Email: mtt-s06reservations@ieee.org

Headquarter Hotel
Marriott San Francisco
55 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103-3199
www.sfmarriott.com
Phone: 1-415-896-1600
Renaissance Parc 55
55 Cyril Magnin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/SFOSR
Toll-free: 1-800-650-7272
Phone: 1-415-392-8000
The Handlery Union Square Hotel
351 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
www.handlery.com
The Westin St Francis
335 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 1-415-397-7000
The Pickwick Hotel
85 Fifth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
http://thepickwickhotel.com/
Toll-free: 1-800-227-3282
The Milano San Francisco
55 Fifth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
http://www.hotelmilanosf.com/
Phone: 1-415-543-8555
The Mosser Hotel
54 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
http://www.themosser.com/
Phone: 1-800-227-3804227
Courtyard Marriott
299 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/SFOCD
Phone: 1-415-947-0700

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Instructions and Housing Bureau Policy
  • Confirmations will be sent after each reservation, booking, modification and/or cancellation. If you do not receive a confirmation via e-mail within 14 days after any transaction, contact the Housing Bureau by phone or email. You will not receive a confirmation from the hotel.
  • All rates are per room per night and are subject to 14% tax (subject to change)
  • A deposit equal to the room rate for one night is required for each reservation. Requests received without deposits will be returned and will not be processed. Credit cards must be valid through June 2006 to be used for deposits.
  • Changes, modifications and cancellations prior to 1 May 2006 must be made in writing through the Housing Bureau. Reservations secured by a check will be assessed a $15.00 fee if cancelled at any time.
  • If you require a Government Rate Room, please contact the housing bureau directly. Valid Government ID will be required at check-in for Government rate rooms.
  • If you require special transportation, please contact Elsie Cabrera via email at e.cabrera@ieee.org.
  • Please Note: Requests for blocks of rooms without named occupants will not be accepted.
VISA INFORMATION:
  • International travelers, please check the following document for visa information. DOC, PDF)
TRAVEL GRANT INFORMATION: (now closed)
  • Limited travel grants are available for early career researchers, please carefully read the requirements and instructions for applying. The deadline for applying is March 17th, 2006. Instructions (PDF, DOC); Application (PDF, DOC))
AIRPORTS:
The three primary airports serving the San Francisco Bay Area are: San Franscisco International Airport (SFO) in south San Francisco [approximately 12 miles], Oakland International Airport (OAK) located in Oakland [approximately 18 miles] and San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose [approximately 47 miles.] Both SFO and OAK are serviced by the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system. In addition to rental cars and taxis there are numerous private companies providing shuttle service to and from each airport (please see the ground transportation links on the airport web-pages for additional information.)

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
Parking can be a bit of a challange in the city (city parking information can be found on the DPT website.)

Many areas of the city, including Union Square, are within easy walking distance of the Moscone Center. San Francisco is well known for its hills, so do be aware that there may be some uphill climbs between neighboring areas; note that Union Square is a bit uphill from the Moscone Center.

Public transportation within San Francisco is quite good. BART provides convenient regional service, Muni Metro offers lightrail and bus service throughout the city, in addition Caltrain offers service from 4th and Townsend to the South Bay area.
  • BART
    • (the Powell Street station is a few minutes walk to the Moscone Center)
  • Muni
    • (the Powell Street station is a few minutes walk to the Moscone Center)
  • Caltrain
    • (the 4th and Townsend is a few minutes walk to the Moscone Center)

511.org offers useful travel information, including real-time traffic updates and trip-planning services for travelers in the SF Bay Area
GRADUATE STUDENT ATTENDEES:
IMS is a wonderful oppertunity for students to meet and interact with fellow students working in related fields, as well as to take in all the information presented in the technical and poster sessions while also meeting leaders in the field from both academia and industry.

In addition to the student paper contest (PDF) the second annual student High Efficiency Power Amplifier Competition (PDF) will be held at IMS-2006.

If you are a graduate student who will be attending IMS-2006 please sign up for the IMS-2006 students message group hosted at yahoo groups. Use this site to post questions reguarding the conference or the city in general. You can also utilize this message board to find potential room-mates or plan to meet with other students. Dr. Pham, a professor at UC Davis, and Dr. McCormick, an associate researcher at UC Berkeley, will facilitate the message board and will post information of interest to graduate students. We will also plan a graduate student event during microwave week.


       



Most recent update: May 30, 2006