Global Warfare Symposium
“Adapting to Challenges and Exploiting Opportunities”
 
Thursday, November 18 – Friday, November 19, 2010
The Beverly Hilton | 9876 Wilshire Blvd | Beverly Hills, CA 90210 | 310-274-7777

Frequently Asked Questions


Registration Information and Costs
Hotel Information
Agenda
Transportation
Additional Information

Registration Information and Costs

  1. What does it cost to attend the Global Warfare Symposium?
  2. What does the symposium registration include?
  3. What are the symposium hours?
  4. What does it cost to cancel?
  5. Where do I pick up my badge/tickets?
  6. What is the dress for the Symposium sessions and Air Force Ball?
  7. What is the Air Force Ball?
  8. How much does it cost to purchase an individual ticket, or a table for the Air Force Ball?
  9. Do I have to be a member of AFA or the military to attend?

Hotel Information

  1. How much will the rooms cost?
  2. Has AFA negotiated a special internet connection for our attendee guest rooms?
  3. What time are check in and check out?

Agenda

  1. Will the Global Warfare Symposium schedule be the same as previous years?

Transportation

  1. What about transportation, directions and parking?

Additional Information

  1. Are you interested in being a sponsor during the Global Warfare Symposium?
  2. What else do I need to know?

Registration Information and Costs

  1. What does it cost to attend the Global Warfare Symposium?

    AFA Member - $495
    Non-Member - $595
    Government/DoD - $95*

    * The $95 fee is applicable for everyone (with the exception of our scheduled speakers/panel members) in order to avoid ethics concerns over gift acceptance for government employees.

  2. What does the symposium registration include?
    Registration includes 2 half-day sessions, 11/18-19/10; coffee breaks on both days, and a continental breakfast on 11/19.

  3. What are the symposium hours?
    Thursday, November 18: 12:30pm – 5:30pm
    Friday, November 19: breakfast - 7:00 am ~ Symposium - 8:15am – 12:00pm

  4. What does it cost to cancel?
    Cancellation Policy: Registration changes or cancellations can be made online until Friday, November 12, 2010. Cancellations prior to November 12, 2010 will receive a full refund of registration fees less a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after November 12, 2010. Refunds will be credited back to the original credit card used for payment. No refunds will be issued if you do not attend the event. Substitutions are not allowed. Government participants with duty related cancellations are exempt, and will receive a full refund. After November 12, please address cancellations to the attention of Katie Storm either by email to regservice@afa.org, by fax to 703-247-5830 or by mail to Air Force Association, ATTN: Katie Storm, 1501 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22209.

  5. Where do I pick up my badge/tickets?
    Badges and tickets may be picked up on-site at the AFA Registration Desk at the Beverly Hilton Hotel beginning at 10:00 am, Thursday, November 18, 2010. Please bring a photo or corporate ID. Acceptable forms of ID are as follows:

    -Driver’s License
    -Military ID
    -U.S. Government ID
    -Passport
    -Corporate Name Badge

  6. What is the dress for the Symposium sessions and Air Force Ball?
    Attire for all symposium sessions is Business Suit/Service Dress. The Air Force Ball is Black-Tie/Mess Dress.

  7. What is the Air Force Ball?
    The Air Force Ball is a charitable event to raise funds to support the aerospace education activities at both the national and local levels, and to recognize the outstanding contributions to aerospace and the men and women of the United States Air Force.

    DoD employees who were not selected to attend this years Air Force Ball and wish to attend, please contact Mr. Henry Sanders at hsanders@afa.org to inquire about the availability of guest seating.

  8. How much does it cost to purchase an individual ticket, or a table for the Air Force Ball?
    The cost for an individual ticket to the dinner is $300. A table of ten (10) persons is $3,000. Tables will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

    To reserve a table, please click here.

    Note: AFA will seat FOUR guests at each table. DoD guest will be seated randomly at our Industry tables. If you wish to nominate appropriate guests to be invited to your table(s), please send an e-mail to Henry Sanders hsanders@afa.org with a list of names. Final selection, invitation and random seating process will be administered solely by the Air Force Association.

    Please check your e-mail confirmation for further information regarding the advance mailing of your table tickets and list of DoD guests seated at your table.

  9. Do I have to be a member of AFA or the military to attend?
    No. If you are not a member of AFA and/or not currently serving active duty military or reserves, or current Department of Defense civil service employee please choose the Non-Member category when registering.

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Hotel Information

  1. How much will the rooms cost?
    AFA’s only room block is at The Beverly Hilton. Please keep in mind that AFA’s pricing for meals and sleeping rooms depends on our being able to fill our room block.
    • The government rate for active-duty military, activated guard and reservists, and DoD employees with valid ID cards is $199 (single or double) plus 15.37% tax and $.45 CA Tourism assessment fee. Based on our limited room block in this category, your reservations will go through AFA Headquarters. To make your hotel reservations, first register for the conference. At the end of the registration process, please click on the ‘Make Hotel Reservation’ button that appears on the registration confirmation webpage. Reservations will be accepted on a first-in basis until the block is full or we reach our October 26th deadline. Please direct your questions to Lizzie Carver at ecarver@afa.org or 703-247-5800 ext. 4877.
    • The AFA discounted rate for non-active duty military attendees is $255 (single or double) plus 15.37% tax and $.45 CA Tourism assessment fee. Please call The Beverly Hilton Hotel directly to make reservations as soon as possible at 310-274-7777 or 800-HILTONS. Mention the AFA Symposium to receive the special Symposium rate. You can also click here to make your reservations online. The deadline to receive these rates is October 26th or until the group block sells out, whichever comes first. Please direct your questions to Lizzie Carver at ecarver@afa.org or 703-247-5800 ext. 4877.
  2. Has AFA negotiated a special internet connection for our attendee guest rooms?
    Yes, we have. If you make a reservation under our room block, you will receive complimentary high speed internet access in your guestroom.
  3. What time are check in and check out
    Check in is at 3:00 pm PST, and check out is 12:00 pm PST.

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Agenda

  1. Will the Global Warfare Symposium schedule be the same as previous years?
    Yes, the same schedule is planned for the Global Warfare Symposium with only minor time changes. Attendees can expect sessions/workshops on Thursday afternoon from 1:00 pm to 5:45 pm and on Friday from 8:15 am – 11:50 am. A full detailed agenda can be found online.

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Transportation

  1. What about transportation, directions and parking?
    • From the local airports?
      • Los Angeles International Airport is 10 miles from The Beverly Hilton. There are several options at LAX: shared ride vans, taxis, and car rentals.
        • Shared Ride Vans: There are two shared ride van companies: Prime Time Shuttle and Super Shuttle. Prime Time Shuttle offers a $30 roundtrip fare ($15 one-way fare) between LAX and ‘Beverly Hills Hilton’. Reservations can be made here (be sure to select ‘Arrivals’) or by calling 800 RED-VANS (733-8267). Super Shuttle offers a $30 roundtrip fare (or $16 one-way fare) between LAX and ‘Hilton – Beverly Hills’. Reservations can be made here or by calling 800 BLUE-VAN (258-3826). Both companies’ vans pick up passengers on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal under the orange sign Shared Ride Vans.
        • Taxis: Taxis can be found curbside on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal under the yellow sign indicating Taxis. Passengers will be presented with a ticket stating typical fares to major destinations. Only authorized taxis with an official seal issued by City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation on each vehicle are permitted in the airport. It is illegal for any transportation services to solicit fares, and travelers using such services do so at their own risk. Fares vary based on traffic; however, on average a fare will be approximately $45.
        • Car Rentals: There are approximately 40 rental car companies at the airport. For a full list, please click here.
      • Burbank Glendale Pasedena Airport is 17 miles from The Beverly Hilton. There are several options at BUR: shared ride vans, taxis, and car rentals.
        • Shared Ride Vans: There are multiple shared ride van companies. For a full list, please refer to this document. Fares can be found between $50-55 roundtrip. Shuttles can be found on the islands in front of the terminal.
        • Taxis: Taxis can be found on the islands in front of the terminal. Fares vary based on traffic; however, on average a fare will be approximately $50.
        • Car Rentals: There are approximately 12 rental car companies at the airport. For a full list, please refer to this document.
    • Need directions? Please visit http://www.beverlyhilton.com/Location/directions.asp.
    • Parking costs?
      • For attendees staying at the hotel: per 24 hour period, self-parking is $26 and valet parking is $32. Be sure to tell the front desk when you check-in in order to get instruction on your in/out privileges.
      • For our local attendees not staying at the hotel: AFA has negotiated a discounted rate for attendees parking per day (per entry). The discounted rates are $12 for self-parking and $16 for valet parking. For self-parking, either mention you are with AFA in order to receive the discount when exiting the garage or stop by the pre-pay parking desk between the garage and the hotel. The pre-pay parking desk will be open from 11:00am – 1:00pm on Thursday and 7:00am – 8:30am, 5:30pm – 7:00pm on Friday. For valet, just mention you are with AFA in order to receive the discount.

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Additional Information

  1. Are you interested in being a sponsor during the Global Warfare Symposium?
    If so, please contact Mary Ellen Dobrowolski at 703-247-5823 or mdobrowolski@afa.org.

  2. What else do I need to know?
    Send your questions to us (ecarver@afa.org). Those will help us think of additional items to add to this FAQ.

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