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About the Conference and Exhibition
Mark
your calendar now, and don't miss this opportunity
to hear about what's new in the areas of research,
planning and deployment of Intelligent Transportation
Systems.
ITS Canada's Annual Conference and General Meeting
will be held June 4 to 6, 2006, in spectacular Whistler,
B.C., at the fabulous Fairmont Chateau Whistler. The
theme of the Conference will be "Achieving
ITS Excellence ... 2010 and Beyond".
Conference sessions will be complemented by exhibits
demonstrating the most recent advancements in ITS
technology.
The Program
You
won't want to miss this exciting event that provides
the latest ITS industry news at a venue surrounded
by breathtaking scenery. With each passing year, this
event grows in popularity.
Important
dates:
| Abstracts
Due: |
January
16, 2006 |
| Abstract Approval
Notification: |
March
1, 2006 |
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| Speaker Confirmation
of Attendance: |
April
4, 2006 |
| Digital Presentations
Due: |
May 22,
2006 |
Please
note that all presenters must register for the Conference.
Registration
Register now
Accommodations
Unreserved hotel rooms will be released on May 2
Book your accommodation by calling
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Reservations line
toll free at 1-800-606-8244. Don't forget to mention
Intelligent Transportation Systems to
get the reduced rate ($139 Cdn). Subject to room
availability, the hotel is extending this rate for
three days before and three days after the Conference
for those who would like to extend their stay.
Exhibiting and Sponsoring
Exhibitor
prospectus (PDF)
Exhibit floor / bookings (PDF)
Sponsor
prospectus (PDF)
Golf
sponsor prospectus (PDF)
Technical Tour – Port of Vancouver
ITS
Canada invites all registrants to attend a technical
tour for a first hand look at the Port of Vancouver’s
innovative security network, including a visit
to the Operations Centre and Control Room.
There
is no cost to participate.
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provided by Port of Vancouver >
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The
Port of Vancouver is Canada's largest and most
diversified port, trading more than 76 million
tonnes of cargo with 90 economies annually,
resulting in 62,000 jobs across Canada. The
Port contributes four billion dollars to Canada's
GDP. Last year, the Port of Vancouver traded
1.7m TEUs of containers and welcomed nearly
one million cruise passengers for the Vancouver-Alaska
Cruise. The Port is proud to work with its terminals
and stakeholders in maintaining a safe and secure
environment for cargo and passengers across
the transportation logistics chain.
The
tour has been arranged in advance of the official
start of ITS Canada's Annual Conference and
General Meeting. This will provide an opportunity
for out-of-town visitors to attend the tour
and then proceed to Whistler.
Date: Saturday,
June 3, 2006
Time: 10:00 a.m.
– 11:30 a.m.
Price: Free
Attendees are to meet in the Interpretive Centre
at the Port Vancouver offices, 100 The Pointe,
999 Canada Place, Vancouver. The offices are
within walking distance from the Waterfront
Station for those people using transit to get
to the site. Attendees are requested to enter
through the front doors of the Trade and Convention
Centre and walk along the west-side corridor
that ends at the Port Vancouver Interpretive
Centre. There will be a guided presentation
followed by a tour to the Operations Centre
and the Control Room.
Since
space is limited to 24 people, anyone interested
in attending the tour is requested to register
through ITS Canada via e-mail (askus@itscanada.ca)
on a first come/first served basis. Due to security
arrangements, Port Vancouver has advised that
attendees will be required to provide their
name, title and organization when registering.
The deadline for registration is April 28, 2006.
In the event that limited numbers register for
the tour, ITS Canada reserves the right to cancel
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Social Events
Highlights
of the Conference for all delegates (included with
registration):
Welcome Reception (exhibit hall) – Sunday evening
Banquet – Monday evening.
Social
events running concurrently on Sunday
include:
Events that require payment – select through the registration
page:
Golf tournament
Lunch at the peak of Whistler
Mountain.
A
full Companions Program
complements the Conference.
The Golf Tournament
Social events will
include a golf tournament to be held on Sunday,
June 4. The mountain vistas that surround
the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club's
course provide a truly astounding backdrop
to any player's game.
Full
details
Space
is limited. Reserve your spot or foursome
when you register.
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Companions Program
ITS
Canada’s Companions Program should provide anyone
with a yen to see the Whistler area with several enjoyable
options. In addition, there are many more tours and
activities available through the concierge in the
hotel. (Some may involve additional costs.) Be prepared
for changeable weather – rain gear is a must
in Whistler!
ITS
Canada’s Companions Program includes the following
activities. (Some choices overlap and require the
participant to choose one activity to participate
in.) For all activities, participants are asked to
meet in the lobby (seating area nearest the main doors)
at the start time.
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Lunch at the Peak
of Whistler Mountain
Sunday, June 4
10:30
a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (approximately) |
| Whistler Transit
will pick up participants at the Fairmont Chateau
Whistler Hotel and take them to the mountain
base, where spectacular views will be enjoyed
during the gondola ride up the mountainside
to the top of Whistler Mountain. Lunch will
be provided in the Roundhouse Lodge. (Please
advise regarding any allergies at the time of
your reservation.) Following lunch, there will
be time for sightseeing around the mountain
before returning to the hotel. |
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Bicycle Tour of Whistler Valley
*
Regrefully, this event has been cancelled
Sunday, June 4 / Meet in hotel lobby at 9:00 a.m.
– return by 2:00 p.m. (approximately) –
Weather dependent
Whistler
offers unsurpassed biking opportunities with thrilling
views. Led by a local resident, there is no cost
to participate except for the mountain bike rental
(available through the hotel). This is a fairly
strenuous tour and is intended for those with experience
on varied terrain.
Village Stroll
Monday, June 5 / 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (approximately)
This
outing includes shopping, art galleries,a stop for
lunch (cost not included), a 2010 preview and a
wine and cheese reception upon return to the hotel.
ITS Canada Events
Welcome Reception – Sunday, June 4 / early
evening
Banquet
– Monday, June 5 / early evening
Join
ITS Canada Conference delegates for a welcome
reception on Sunday evening. There will
be a chance to preview the exhibits, one free drink
ticket and an open bar.
Our
traditional dinner banquet will
be held on Monday evening. Delicious food and a
chance to relax and unwind.
Both
of these ITS Canada events are being held at the
Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
Bicycle Tour of the Village
Tuesday, June 6 / 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (approximately)
Weather
dependent
A
guided tour of the Village and nearby lakes via
the bicycle trails. There is no cost to participate
except for the mountain bike rental (available through
the hotel). This tour is not overly strenuous.
Please
note: No other meals or coffee breaks are included
with the Companions Program except as noted above.
Networking Opportunities
The
success of ITS Canada’s Annual Conference is
directly attributable to the value it provides to
delegates. Last year’s event included over 280
participants, attracting a diverse group of professionals
working not only in the ITS industry, but also in
the broader transportation and technology sectors.
The networking opportunities provided at the Conference
are unparalleled. The event consistently provides
attendees with excellent leads and partnering opportunities.
The
Conference is the premier Canadian ITS event, and
is also one of the best ITS conference values anywhere
in the world. Feedback from delegates attending previous
Conferences compliments the high quality of the presentations
and speakers, and the value provided through international
participation. The mix of technical program, exhibition
and social events allows delegates to find exactly
the type of interaction that meets their needs.
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