DOC. TYPE		Meeting Announcement and Draft Agenda
TITLE		Calling Notice and Draft Agenda, the 69th SC 29/WG 11 Meeting, 2004-07-19/23, Redmond, USA  [SC 29/WG 11 N 6304]
SOURCE		Convener, ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG 11
PROJECT
STATUS		Calling Notice and Draft Agenda [Requested action: Each SC 29 member is requested to forward a list showing the names and employers of its delegates and also the name of the head of delegation to the WG 11 Convener and the SC 29 Secretariat by due date.]
ACTION ID		ACT
DUE DATE		2004-06-19
DISTRIBUTION		P, O and L Members of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29 ; ISO/IEC JTC 1 Secretariat; ISO/IEC ITTF
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ISSUE NO.		591
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Secretariat, ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29
IPSJ/ITSCJ (Information Processing Society of Japan/Information Technology Standards Commission of Japan)*
Room 308-3, Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan Bldg., 3-5-8, Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011 Japan
Telephone: +81-3-3431-2808; Facsimile: +81-3-3431-6493; E-mail: ogura@itscj.ipsj.or.jp
*Standard Organization Accredited by JISC

INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR STANDARDISATION
ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG 11
CODING OF MOVING PICTURES AND AUDIO

ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG1 WG 11 N6304

 March 2003

The 69^th MPEG meeting will be held from 2004/07/15T09:00-19T21:00 at 

Microsoft Conference Center
Microsoft Corporate Campus, Building 33
16070 N.E. 36th Way
Redmond, WA 98052
USA
Phone: 425-936-0033

Please note that meetings may also be held at neighboring Microsoft facilities.

Additional information

• Proposed agenda
• Logistic information
• Registration form (mail)

Note that

1. Facilities fees will be charged on participants (see logistic information)
2. Presentation session on MPEG and its working method (MPEG 101) will be held on Sunday 2004/07/18T18:00.
3. Some ad hoc groups will meet on the week end before the meeting. A partial list is

You are strongly urged to register with the Convenor.

Proposed agenda

Logistic Information 

OVERVIEW & DATES

MPEG will hold their main meetings from Monday 19 July to Friday 23 July 2004.  MPEG and JVT Ad Hoc Group meetings will also take place on the preceding weekend.  Microsoft Corporation is the major corporate underwriter for the meeting.

LOCATION

Microsoft Conference Center
Microsoft Corporate Campus, Building 33 (Meetings may also be held at neighboring Microsoft facilities)
16070 N.E. 36th Way
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 425-936-0033 

(Microsoft Corporate Campus)	(Microsoft Conference Center)

Maps of the Microsoft Corporate Campus and the Microsoft Conference Center, as well as additional photos, can be found on the Meeting Website.  

Redmond is located approximately 21 km (13 mi) east of Seattle. The city is well known as a center of technology and the location for a number of nationally known high-tech companies in addition to Microsoft, such as Nintendo and AT&T Wireless.  Redmond is the 15^th most populous city in the state of Washington, and encompasses an area of over 16.6 square miles.

FACILITY INFORMATION

A variety of amenities will be provided at the Microsoft Conference Center, including wired and wireless access, computer room with PCs, printers & phones, A/V equipment for presentations, P/A systems, photocopier access and other business services. 

REGISTRATION & FEES

Attendees will be able to register for the meeting via the secured Online Registration Tool starting 19 March 2004.  Onsite registration will begin on Saturday, July 17, 2004 and will continue throughout the meeting. You will receive your event credentials and materials at this time. 

The cost of the meeting is $375(USD) if registered by 4 June 2004.  Attendees who register after this date will be charged a cost of $400 (USD).  (Note: individuals ONLY attending the SC 29 Meeting on Monday 26 July and Tuesday 27 July will not be charged the event fee). 

Cancellations made on or before 2 July 2004 will be refunded, less a $25.00 cancellation fee. All cancellations must be made in writing, via e-mail �Eplease send cancellations to the Registration Desk.  You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your cancellation.  Cancellations made after July 2, 2004, as well as no-shows, are liable for the full registration fee.   

AGENDA INFORMATION

Information on meeting agendas and schedules will be updated on the Meeting Website on an ongoing basis.

All delegates are invited to an evening dinner reception on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, one of the world�s premier air & space museums.  The Museum of Flight features 54 of the world's most awe-inspiring airplanes, including the newly-acquired Concorde �Ethe only one on the West Coast.  Transportation will be provided to & from the Microsoft campus.

HOTEL INFORMATION

We have reserved blocks of rooms at two preferred hotels in Bellevue, Washington, approximately 11 km (7 mi) from the Microsoft campus.  When registering using the Online Registration Tool, you will be able to automatically select and reserve one of these two preferred hotels at a negotiated conference rate. 

Complimentary transportation will ONLY be provided to and from these two preferred hotels and the Microsoft Conference Center at scheduled times during the meeting.

Event Preferred Hotels

Doubletree Bellevue Hotel ****
300 112th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone:  1+ (425) 455-1300 (worldwide) or (800) 455-8667 (toll-free within U.S./Canada only)

Fax:  1+ (425) 455-0466 

Room Rate:                         $149.00 (US) single/double occupancy, not including taxes

Hotel Parking:                      Daily Parking Charge - $11.00 (US)

High-Speed Internet Access: $9.95 (US) per day ($49.95 per week)

Breakfast:                           Not included in hotel price (Continental Breakfast will be served at the Microsoft Conference Center each morning)

Red Lion Bellevue Inn ***
11211 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: 1+ (425) 455-5240 (worldwide)
Fax: 1+ (425) 455-0654

Room Rate:                         $109.00 (US) single/double occupancy, not including taxes

Hotel Parking:                      Complimentary Parking

High-Speed Internet Access: $9.95 (US) per day

Breakfast:                           Not included in hotel price (Continental Breakfast will be served at the Microsoft Conference Center each morning)

Space is provided at these hotels on a first-come, first-serve basis, so please book your preferred reservations through the online registration tool as soon as possible.  Lodging and travel costs are the responsibility of each participant.  You can make changes to your hotel accommodations by contacting the Registration Desk.

Cancellations must be e-mailed to the Registration Desk at least 72 hours prior to check-in to avoid any cancellation charges.  Cancellations after this time must be made directly with the hotel and can be subject to charges to the credit card used to reserve your room.

A list of other hotels in the Bellevue/Redmond area, as well hotels in the downtown Seattle area, is available on the Meeting Website should you prefer to arrange lodging on your own.

AIRPORT TRAVEL

Flight arrangements and costs are the responsibility of each participant. The closest airport to Microsoft and the event hotels is the Seattle/Tacoma (SeaTac) International Airport, just outside of Seattle, Washington.

Attendees should review the following helpful websites for travel tips and guidelines:

•  http://www.portseattle.org/seatac/traveler/traveltips.shtml

• http://www2.faa.gov/passengers/index.cfm

• http://www.tsa.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_1254.xml

TRANSPORTATION

Airport Transportation

Transportation upon arrival is the responsibility of the participant. Taxi cabs and limousines are available to meet travelers on the third floor of the Airport Parking Garage. To arrange for a taxi or limo, use one of the curbside phones on the Baggage Claim Level, Information Boards, or visit the Ground Transportation Center, located on the third floor of the Parking Garage.

If you would like to make arrangements in advance, you can contact any one of the following companies that provide reliable service:

            Shuttle Service

            Shuttle Express                         425-981-7000

The cost for shuttles from Seattle-Tacoma airport to Bellevue is approximately $25.

Cab Service

            Orange Cab                               206-522-8800

            Graytop Cab                              206-282-8222

            The cost for taxi service from Seattle-Tacoma airport to Bellevue is approximately $30-35.

            Limo Service

            Carey Limousine Service            206-762-3517

The cost for limo service from Seattle-Tacoma airport to Bellevue is approximately $80-90.

If you choose to rent a car, there are several rental car agencies to choose from at the Seattle-Tacoma Airport.  Please see the airport�s website for contact and reservation information. 

You can also find helpful driving directions to the preferred hotels and Microsoft Conference Center located on the Meeting Website

Meeting Transportation

Complimentary transportation will be provided to and from the two preferred meeting hotels and the Microsoft Conference Center at scheduled times during the meeting.

If you choose to drive your own vehicle to the meetings, please note that all attendees, including visiting Microsoft employees, will need to register their vehicles with the Microsoft Conference Center (at the information desk).

Attendees should park in designated Visitor parking spaces only located in the parking garage for the Microsoft Conference Center.

 
VISA INFORMATION

Some countries require a formal invitation to the meeting.  This invitation can be obtained by contacting Mike Rubinfeld of NIST at miker@nist.gov.  

MONEY

Attendees will find ATMs everywhere in the Seattle/Redmond-area, including several on the Microsoft Campus (locations can be found on the Microsoft Campus Map on the Meeting Website and will be also be provided onsite at registration.)

Exchange Rate Information can also be found at: http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic

FOOD

Breakfast, lunch and morning & afternoon snacks will be provided for attendees daily, as well as dinner on Friday night, at the Wednesday social event, and the following Monday night for SC 29 attendees.  If you have dietary limitations or requirements, please indicate your preferences in the online registration tool, or contact the Registration Desk prior to your arrival.  We will do our best to accommodate any requests onsite.

Recommendations for local dining can be provided by our onsite Meeting Information Desk.  You can also find links to many restaurants near the Microsoft Campus here.   

ATTIRE

The weather in the Seattle/Redmond area can be unpredictable, however July is one of the most enjoyable months here. Average temperature range is from 13�C/55�F (night-time low) to 24�C/75�F (day-time high) degrees during July.  Attire for all meetings and evening events is business casual.  Attendees can check local weather before arriving for current conditions.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES

Seattle has an abundance of interesting activities for visitors to the city. From the bustling Pike Place Market, to interesting museums such as the Seattle Art Museum and Experience Music Project, to the Space Needle for a birds-eye view of the city and surrounding areas.

Attendees can visit the web sites below for comprehensive information on local activities, tours and maps:

http://www.seattleinsider.com
http://www.seeseattle.org
http://www.seattle.citysearch.com

MEETING CONTACTS

Host Contacts (Microsoft Corporation):

• Gary Sullivan, garysull@microsoft.com, (425) 703-5308
• Martha Nalebuff, marthana@microsoft.com, (425) 703-7674

Meeting Registration Desk (Logistics Information):

877-795-2478 Toll Free (within the U.S. and Canada)
206-957-4788 Worldwide
SC29@WellsRegister.com