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Join us at the International Sensors Conference 2016 in Cancun, Mexico. Explore the latest advancements in sensor technology, network with industry leaders, and enjoy the attractions of Cancun. Register now!
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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 University of South Florida, Department of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Local Attractions • Archaeological sites • Aquarium • Beaches • Shopping • Golf • Disney World • Universal Studios • Sea World • Atlantic beaches (1 hour drive) • Shopping • Golf
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)
Tax • 16% Value Added Tax • IEEE is tax exempt in Florida
Venues • Cancun Convention Center • Caribe Royale Resort
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)
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
Caribe Royale Lunch Exhibits Breakouts General Session
Cancun Convention Center Lunch Exhibits Breakouts General Session
Offsite Dinners • Haciendas • Outdoor Eco-Parks • Local Shows • Fantasy of Flight • Arabian Nights • Medieval Times • Splitsville • Disney/Universal Attractions • Mango's Orlando