The 20th ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29 Plenary Meeting

Meeting Venue and Dates

All meetings will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel San Jose.

 

Meeting Registration and Facilities Fee

Facilities Fee

The facilities fee includes:

• meeting rooms with wireless Internet access, A/V equipment, power plugs and computer room

• daily continental breakfast, two breaks and the Wednesday evening social

• dedicated, staffed registration and information desk

 

Cost

$550.00 USD early birds (until March 16)

$590.00 USD after March 16and on site

$75.00 Additional tickets for social

 

For Registration, Click here.

 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation by April 6: 90% refund

Cancellation by April 13: 80% refund

Cancellation by April 20: 50% refund

 

The hotel guest room cancellation deadline is 72 hours prior to arrival, otherwise, the individual will be charged a cancellation fee of one night�fs room and tax.

 

Currency/Credit Cards

The facilities fee may be pre-paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express and by company check. In addition, you may pay with US dollar and travelers checks on site.

 

Registration and Information Desk

The registration and hospitality desk hours are:

• Saturday, April 21: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

• Sunday, April 22: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Monday, April 23 – Friday, April 27: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Saturday, April 28: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

Social Event

To be held Wednesday, April 25, from 6 – 10 p.m. at The Tech Museum of Innovation.

 

Travel Documents and Visas

The organizing committee can assist with an official invitation letter. Please send your request to Mike Rubinfeld.

 

Name Badges

You will receive your name badge upon check-in at the JVT/MPEG/JPEG & SC 29 Registration and Information Desk. Your name badge is required for admittance into meeting rooms, breakfasts and breaks, the computer room and the social.

 

Hotel and Area Information

Accommodations

DoubleTree Hotel San Jose

2050 Gateway Place

San Jose, CA 95110 USA

Tel: +1-408-453-4000

Fax:  +1-408-437-2898

 

The hotel accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners and Discover cards. An ATM is located in the hotel.

To make hotel reservations, click here.

 

Lunch Locations

• Near the Registration Desk: A concession will be set up for a quick "grab and go" lunch

• Java Coast Coffee: Sandwiches, wraps and salads

• Coffee Garden: Full buffet

• Spencers: Fine Dining (Monday-Friday)

• In addition, there are several restaurants within walking distance

 

Getting to the DoubleTree San Jose

Complimentary Transportation Serving San Jose International Airport

• Pick up Courtesy Phone in Baggage Claim
• Or call 408-453-4000 for courtesy shuttle pickup
• Daily Schedule: 5:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight

 

By Car

From San Francisco International Airport: Take Highway 101 South for approximately 33 mi/55 km to the 1st Street/Brokaw Road Exit. Make a Right at the first stop light onto Airport Parkway and then turn right into hotel parking lot.

From San Jose International Airport: Follow signs for Hwy. 101 North/Airport Parkway. Stay in the right hand lane. Turn Right on to Airport Parkway and continue East. At the first light, turn Left onto Gateway Place. Hotel will be on the right.

If you are on Hwy. 101 South: Exit North First St./Brokaw Rd. Make the first Right onto Airport Parkway. Hotel will be on the right.

If you are on Hwy. 101 North: Exit Brokaw Rd. Make the first Left onto Brokaw Rd. and proceed under Hwy. 101. Hotel will be on the right.

If you are on 880 North: Exit First Street. Make the first Left and go 3/4 of a mile North. Turn Left on Brokaw Rd. Hotel will be on your right.

If you are on 880 South: Exit Brokaw Road. Turn Right on to Brokaw and go 1 mile, passing First Street. Hotel will be on your right.

If you are on 280 North: Take 87 North (Guadalupe Parkway) towards downtown. Exit Skyport Drive. Make the first Right onto Skyport Drive. Turn Left at the next light, Technology Drive. Pass Airport Parkway.  Hotel will be on your right.

If you are on 280 South: Take 87 North (Guadalupe Parkway) towards downtown. Exit Skyport Drive. Make the first Right onto Skyport Drive. Turn Left at the next light, Technology Drive. Pass Airport Parkway. Hotel will be on your right.

 

Parking

Self-Overnight: $10

Valet Overnight: $15

 

Destination Information

The meeting venue is in the heart of Silicon Valley, .25 mi/.4 km from the San Jose International Airport, 45 minutes from San Francisco International Airport and one hour north of Monterey/Carmel.

 

Entertainment and recreation nearby the hotel include:

• Paramount�fs Great America, 3 mi/5 km N
• Winchester Mystery House, 3 mi/5 km S

• Children's Discovery Museum, 4 m/6 km SE
• Great Mall of the Bay Area - outlet shopping, 5 mi/8 km NE
• HP Pavilion, 3 mi/5 km S
• Monterey/Carmel, 50 mi/81 km SW
• Overfelt Chinese Cultural Garden, 3 mi/5 km SE
• Raging Waters, 3 mi/5 km S
• San Francisco, 40 mi/64 km NW
• San Jose Museum of Art, 4 mi/6 km SE
• San Jose State University, 2 mi/3 km S
• Santa Clara Convention Center, 3 mi/5km NE
• Santa Clara University, 2 mi/3 km SW
• Santa Cruz Beach, 30 mi/48 km W
• Santana Row - shopping, dining, 4 mi/6 km SW
• Silicon Valley Conference Center, 1 mi/1.6 km NE
• Tech Museum of Innovation, 3 mi/5 km S
• Valley Fair Mall, 4 mi/6 km SW

 

Time Zone

San Jose is on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and 9 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time.

 

Climate

The average high in April is 72��F/22��C with a low of 48��F/9��C. The average monthly rainfall is 1.2 in/3 cm.

 

Electricity

The voltage in California is 120V. Three-pin plugs are standard and can accept polarized two-pin and three-pin plugs.

Hotel Amenities

• Complimentary airport shuttle

• Radio and Alarm clocks with MP3

• High Speed wired and wireless Internet

• Remote guest room printing

• Coffeemaker and complimentary coffee

• Five in-hotel dining options with many restaurants within walking distance

• Outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and fitness center

• Warm chocolate chip cookies at check-in