Speaker Information
Speaker FAQs
Where is InnoTech taking place?
InnoTech will occur at the
Austin Convention Center
Ballroom D, 4th Floor
500 East Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78701
What Audio Visual equipment is provided in the sessions?
The following equipment & furnishings are provided
in each CONFERENCE ROOM (12A, 12B, 13A, 13B, 14, 19A & 19B):
Projector - SVGA
Large Projection Screen (8ft x 8ft or larger)
House Sound System
Podium Microphone
Table for literature and materials
The following equipment & furnishings are provided
in each EXHIBIT FLOOR THEATER:
Projector - SVGA
Projection Screen (minimum size 8ft x 8ft)
Sound system with microphone
Table for literature and materials
When is the deadline to register as a speaker?
Please register no later than Friday, October 10, 2008.
When can I expect to receive my badge in the mail?
Badges will not be mailed in advance. Instead you'll receive a printable receipt/confirmation upon registering online which includes a unique barcode tied to your registration record. To expedite your on-site check-in, you'll need to print out that registration confirmation and bring it with you to on-site registration outside Ballroom D on the fourth floor at the Austin Convention Center (across from the Hilton Hotel), where you will quickly print your own badge.
What are the On-Site Speaker registration hours?
Wednesday, October 15th 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday, October 16th 7:00am - 4:30pm
What are the Exhibit Hall hours?
Thursday, October 16th 9:00am- 4:30pm
Can I get into my session room the day before to set up?
No, the session rooms are available after 7:00am Thursday, October 16th only.
If I am shipping in my presentation materials/handouts when should they arrive?
If you are shipping your or materials directly to the Austin Convention Center, the truck must arrive between 12:00pm - 7:00pm on Wednesday, October 15th. **SHIPMENTS ARRIVING PRIOR TO OCTOBER 15TH MAY BE REFUSED BY THE FACILITY**
The address for shipping to show site is:
Exhibiting Company Name & Booth #
Hold for InnoTech
c/o Freeman
Austin Convention Center
500 East Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78701
If you are shipping your materials in advance of InnoTech, Freeman (our decorating company) will accept crated, boxed or skidded materials beginning Monday, September 15th at the following address:
IMPORTANT ** THE ADVANCED SHIPPING ADDRESS HAS BEEN UPDATED AS OF 9/22/08 **
Exhibiting Company Name & Booth #
Hold for 2008 InnoTech Austin
c/o Freeman/Austin Warehousing Distribution
2400 Grand Avenue Parkway, Suite 105
Austin, TX 78728
To avoid additional after deadline charges, materials must arrive by Wednesday, October 8, 2008. The warehouse will receive shipments Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 3:00pm only.
Can Speaker pass holders attend the general InnoTech sessions?
Yes, speakers are welcome to attend the general InnoTech sessions.
Can Speaker pass holders attend the CIO Summit and/or the Texas e-Marketing Summit?
The CIO Summit and Texas eMarketing Summit are special events @ InnoTech and require separate registration and payment (both include lunch). Only sponsors and paid registrants of the above two events are permitted access.
Is there a host hotel for InnoTech?
Residence Inn Austin Downtown/Convention Center
300 East 4th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
512-472-5553 phone OR 800-331-3131
This year's InnoTech host hotel's prime location in downtown Austin is adjacent to the Austin Convention Center, provides guests easy walking access to the business district and 6th Street and is convenient to the University of Texas and the State Capitol. Each suite features Marriott's stylish, sophisticated new bedding package and room design with a fully equipped kitchen, complimentary wired and wireless high speed internet access, Complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily in the gatehouse & nightly manager's reception Monday-Thursday. Dining options include Champions Bar and Restaurant and a Starbucks Coffee Shop.
Hotel offers Valet and Self-Parking Only, at the following rates:
Valet (overnight) $19.00 + tax
Self Parking (overnight) $15.00 + tax
The 2008 SPECIAL INNOTECH RATE of $164.00 (+ applicable state and local taxes, currently 15%) is available by calling the hotel directly at 512-472-5553 or calling 800-331-3131 by Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 and asking for the InnoTech rate
(or use reference number 1-RWWHVG)
After September 23rd, rooms and rates are based on availability.
