WWW6 Logistics, Special Events and Local Area Information

• Hotels
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• Airport Shuttle Services
• Automobile Rentals
• Limousine Service

Companion Programs

Bring a friend along! Everyone enjoys the California weather, atmosphere, and these special activities are sure to keep your friend busy while you are at the conference. We have made arrangements for the following activities:

• Stanford Linear Accelerator Tours
• Monterey Bay Excursion
• See San Francisco
• Explore Silicon Valley

Additional programs may be available. See the Hospitality Desk at the WWW6 Registration area for more information.

You may book your reservations at the Hospitality Desk at the WWW6 Registration area on Sunday, April 6, from 1:00-4:00 pm, on Monday, April 7, and Tuesday, April 8, from 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon.

Any tour booking fewer than 20 persons is subject to cancellation. All tours will originate at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

There will be limited shuttle service to and from Cal Train's Lawrence Station on Tuesday and Thursday for participants and companions who wish to travel to Palo Alto/Stanford, San Francisco, and points in between.

A shuttle will depart from the Convention Center at 9:30 AM to connect with CalTrain's 10:11 AM northbound train. A return shuttle will depart from the Lawrence Station at 6:30 pm and return to the Conference hotels and the Convention Center.

See also the Cal Train website.

Special Events

Everything at the conference is especially prepared for you! These are activities that you won't want to miss:

Monday, April 7th

Exposition Opening

The Expo Opening will be on Monday night from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm and will include an opportunity to discuss Poster Presentations with their authors as well as a chance to mingle with the technologists and exhibitors. The event is included in registration fees for attendees. Refreshments will be provided, be sure to bring the drink coupons included in your registration packet. Companions may purchase tickets for $35.

Wednesday, April 9th

Great America Fun Night

Paramount's Great America Theme Park will be limited to conference participants for this special night of fun! Gates open at 6:00 pm and close at 10:00 pm. Conference Registration includes most main attractions, all you can eat food and drinks (beer, too). You will be able to purchase souvenirs so bring a little spending money. There are lockers to check personal belongings inside the gate of Great America as well as ATM machines.

Whether's it's dropping at freefall speeds on the Dropzone or doing several 360s on the latest 'coaster, thrills will be the theme of the night. There will be two special IMAX screenings, strolling musicians and abundant good food and cheer.

Shuttles will depart from both Conference Hotels and the Convention Center directly to Great America and return. For those guests not registered at the Conference wishing to enjoy this exciting evening, tickets can be purchased at the Information Desk. The cost for each additional entrance pass is $50.00. Ticket sales for this event will close on Tuesday, April 8, at 12:00 Noon.

Conference Site

The City of Santa Clara is located at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay in the internationally-known "Silicon Valley." It exemplifies the blending of the old and the new by offering a home to giant computer and aerospace companies. In Santa Clara you will find Northern California's largest theme park, golf and tennis along with high-tech attractions.

General Conference Information

Conference Information Desk

Badge Control

In order to insure the integrity and security of the Sixth International World Wide Web Conference, we request that all attendees wear their name badges at all times. Entry to the Conference Center and rooms at the Westin Hotel will be denied to those not possessing a badge.

Meals

The following meals are included in conjunction with the WWW6:

Monday - Morning refreshment breaks, lunch, evening reception
Tuesday - Morning refreshment breaks, lunch
Wednesday - Morning refreshment breaks, lunch, evening at Great America includes dinner
Thursday - Morning refreshment breaks, lunch
Friday - Morning refreshment breaks, lunch

* If you are not signed up for Developer's Day but wish to stay for History Day, to ensure a lunch on Friday you must pick up a ticket at the Information Desk by Wednesday at 12:00 Noon.

Conference Shuttle Transportation

The evening times are different each night. On Tuesday nd Wednesday, shuttles run from 5:00pm to 11:00pm; on Thursday and Friday, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. During these times, shuttles will circulate between the Convention Center and the Conference hotels at approximately 20-minute intervals, depending on local traffic. These shuttles are complimentary.

There is also limited shuttle service to and from Cal Train's Lawrence Station on Tuesday and Thursday for participants and companions who wish to travel to Palo Alto/Stanford, San Francisco, and points in between.

A shuttle will depart from the Convention Center at 9:30 AM to connect with CalTrain's 10:11 AM northbound train. A return shuttle will depart from the Lawrence Station at 6:30 pm and return to the Convention Center. From the Convention Center, connect with a shuttle to return to the hotels.

See also the Cal Train website.

Access Support

Assistance and support for accessibility issues will be featured in the Access Room, Ballroom E, Monday through Thursday. This includes support services for disabled participants, support for presenters and exhibitors and demonstrations of Access Technologies.

Business Center

A full service business center is located at the Westin Hotel adjacent to the Santa Clara Convention Center. In addition to fax capabilities, attendees will be able to arrange package shipping. Rate sheets are available at the Information Desk.

Computer Areas

Attendees will find access to the internet in many locations throughout the Convention Center. Sponsorship from Apple Computer, Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Corporation allowed us to place general access systems throughout the main lobbies of the Convention Center. Use these systems for quick access to conference information on ICE.

The following rooms will be open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm for your convenience. All systems have Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator installed.

Great America 1 - 50 systems including Windows95, WindowsNT and MacOS
Room 202 - 20 systems including WindowsNT and MacOS
Room 208 - 20 systems including WindowsNT and MacOS

Security

Smoking

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In Case of Emergency

A medical technician is on call at the conference. Go to the Information Desk if you need emergency assistance. For other types of assistance:

Medical Referral Service: (408)998-5700
Dental Referral Service: (800)917-6453
Legal Referral Service: (408)971-6822

Earthquake

In case of an earthquake, please remain calm and take shelter under a stable object. Face away from any glass. Remain where you are until the shaking stops. If directed to evacuate the conventions center, proceed to the nearest designated exit (see conference map). Do not use the elevators.

Fire

In case of a fire, please leave the building by the closest safe exit. Do not use the elevators.

In case of any emergency, do not return to the building until authorities give the all clear.

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Explore the Bay Area

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Useful Phone Numbers

Hotels

5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Tel: (408)986-0700
Toll Free: (800)228-3000 (in US only)
Fax: (408)980-3939

2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95052
Tel: (408)988-1500
Toll Free: (800)228-9290 (in US only)
Fax: (408)970-6153

2885 Lakeside Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Tel: (408) 496-6400
Toll Free: (800)EMBASSY (in US only)
Fax: (408)988-7529

4200 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Tel: (408)908-1525
Fax: (408)988-0976

3100 Lakeside Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Tel: (408)748-9800
Toll Free: (800)345-1554 (in US only)
Fax: (408) 748-1476

2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Tel: (408)988-8411
Toll free: (800)255-9925 (in US only)
Fax: (408)986-9807

2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA 95110
Tel: (408)453-4000
Toll Free: (800)RED-LION (in US only)

1740 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Tel: (408)993-1234 Toll Free: (800)233-1234 (in US only)
Fax: (408)453-0269

1350 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Tel: (408)453-6200
Toll Free: (800)662-9896 (in US only)

1250 Lakeside Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Tel: (408)738-4888
Fax: (408)732-4156

Airlines

Airport Shuttle Services

Automobile Rentals

Limousine Service

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