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SENSORS 2016

SENSORS 2016. Lauren Pasquarelli Conference Catalysts November 2013 Baltimore, MD, USA. General Chairs. Juan Manuel Ramirez National Institute of Electronics, Optics and Astrophysics (INAOE). Venkat Bhethananotla

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SENSORS 2016

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  1. SENSORS 2016 Lauren Pasquarelli Conference Catalysts November 2013 Baltimore, MD, USA

  2. General Chairs • Juan Manuel Ramirez National Institute of Electronics, Optics and Astrophysics (INAOE) • Venkat Bhethananotla University of South Florida, Department of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering

  3. Local Support • IEEE Puebla Section • American Institute of Chemical Engineers Student Chapter • IEEE Student Chapter at USF • IEEE Student Chapter at UCF • IEEE Orlando Section

  4. Local Industry • National Instruments • Intel • Agilent • FESTO • SIEMENS • Raytheon • Honeywell • Lockheed Martin • Sypris • Plasma‐Therma • Jabil • Harris • Alliant Tech Systems • L3 • Medtronics • Sensidyne • World Precision Instruments • Metrohm • Advanced Chemical Sensors • Oscor

  5. Potential Support • National Council for Science and Technology, CONACYT‐ Mexico • Companies: National Instruments, Intel, Agilent, FESTO, SIEMENS • University of South Florida internal conference support grant of $10,000 • Companies: Sensidyne, Advanced Chemical Sensors, Metrohm, TriQuint, Department of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, World Precision Instruments, Lockheed Martin, Hughes, Honeywell

  6. Weather • Very little rainfall (avg. 4 inches in Nov.) • Humidity ~80% • 72-84F/22-29C • Very little rainfall (avg. 2 inches in Nov.) • Humidity ~70% • 57-78F/14-25C

  7. Visas • Mexico Visa Policy permits citizens of 45 countries travel to Mexico without a visa (FMTTV) Includes most of Europe, USA, many South American countries • No visa is required for 37 Visa Waiver Program countries Includes most of Europe

  8. Travel • International Airport (CUN) • Amsterdam: $1,263 • New York: $514 • Tokyo: $1,670 • Avg.: $1,149 • International Airport (MCO) • Amsterdam: $831 • New York: $234 • Tokyo: $1,423 • Avg.: $829

  9. Safety & Security • Cancun's Hotel Zone and the city Downtown areas are amongst the safest places to travel in Mexico and are known throughout Mexico for their relatively lower crime rate • No special safety concerns

  10. Local Attractions • Archaeological sites • Aquarium • Beaches • Shopping • Golf • Disney World • Universal Studios • Sea World • Atlantic beaches (1 hour drive) • Shopping • Golf

  11. Transportation • Cancun has a good system for local transportation with bus routes serving all hotel zones and transfers from the airport • Many places are within walking distance • Fairly comprehensive bus system • Trolley on International Drive • Complimentary shuttle to DownTown Disney and Disney Theme Parks (provided by hotel)

  12. Tax • 16% Value Added Tax • IEEE is tax exempt in Florida

  13. Venues • Cancun Convention Center • Caribe Royale Resort

  14. Room Rates • 2 star hotel: $50 (Comfort Inn) • 3 star hotel: $75 (Radisson, Ramada) • 4 star hotel: $150 (JW Marriott) • 5 star hotel: $250 (InterContinental, Hyatt Regency, Westin) • Caribe Royale $149 • Student rooms $129 (Complimentary guest room internet) • 2 star hotel: $30 (Motel 6, Howard Johnson) • 3 star hotel: $50 (Ramada, Clarion Inn) • 4 star hotel: $115 (Sheraton, Hilton, Resorts) • 5 star hotel: $250 (Waldorf Astoria)

  15. Venue Costs • Meeting Space: $41,608 • F&B Minimum: $119,305 • Avg. Lunch: $29 • Meeting Space Internet: $2,664.00 • Projector Package: $360 • Meeting Space: $0 • F&B Minimum: $0 • Avg. Lunch: $38 • Meeting Space Internet: $0 • Projector Package: $660

  16. Caribe Royale Lunch Exhibits Breakouts General Session

  17. Cancun Convention Center Lunch Exhibits Breakouts General Session

  18. Offsite Dinners • Haciendas • Outdoor Eco-Parks • Local Shows • Fantasy of Flight • Arabian Nights • Medieval Times • Splitsville • Disney/Universal Attractions • Mango's Orlando

  19. Questions?

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