IRUG 36th Annual Conference


Mark Your Calendar! 37th Annual Conference May 18-21, 2014 Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® Orlando, FL 36th Annual Conference April 21 - 24, 2013 Anaheim Marriott Anaheim, CA IRUG Mobile Conference App 2013 Ready for Download Our mobile application is ready to go and available for download in the Apple, Android, and Blackberry stores. Scan the QR code to the left, or look for the “IRUG 36th Annual Conference” app by Core-apps in your respective market. For those who need to access the app via the mobile web, please utilize this web link: m.core-apps.com/irugac2013. Please be sure to download the app as soon as possible in order to get connected and stay connected with us for all of the latest news and schedules now and throughout the year. Date: 36th Annual Conference April 21-24, 2013 Location: Anaheim Marriott 700 West Convention Way Anaheim, CA 92802 Phone: 714-750-8000 Host: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Registration: Register online (if you are not a member, please register on this site first) or if you are a retailer you can download the Conference Registration form. Toshiba attendees can download the Toshiba Registration form. Mail to: International Retail User Group 8421 Lorraine Drive Strongsville, Ohio 44149 Download Registration Packets Retail Packet POS Application/Self Checkout Focus Group Packet Associate/Exhibitor Packet EMV/Mobile Focus Group Registration Form Registration Fees: Registration fees include all meeting materials and food and beverage for all scheduled events. Travel and hotel expenses are the responsibility of attendees. $ 595 per person .............. by March 11, 2013 $ 649 per person .............. after March 11, 2013 $ 695 per person .............. on-site registration Focus Groups: POS Application Focus Group: April 24-25, 2013 Self Checkout Focus Group: April 25-26, 2013 EMV/Mobile Focus Group: April 21, 2013 EMV/Mobile Focus Group Registration Fees: ............ $150 EMV / Mobile Payments Focus Group Agenda Toshiba ocus Group Registration Fees: POS Application Focus Group only ........ $125 Self Checkout Focus Group only ........... $125 Attend both Focus Groups .................... $225 Register for the Focus Groups after registering for the conference. See packets for more detail. 2013 Hotel Accommodations and Meals: Room reservations and hotel charges, including food and beverage costs (except for scheduled events) are the responsibility of the attendees. IRUG has reserved a discounted block of rooms at the Anaheim Marriott at the rate of $169. The group will receive discounted guest room internet at $5.00 per day. The hotel is located in Anaheim, CA. Across the street from the Anaheim Convention Center, the hotel is part of the Anaheim Resort District, a popular vacation destination for families and meeting location for groups. Disneyland Park, Disney's California Adventure, and Downtown Disney are within 2 blocks of the hotel. Other nearby attractions include the House of Blues, Anaheim Stadium, the Grove of Anaheim concert venue, and Anaheim Gardenwalk. Call the Anaheim Marriott at 877-622-3056 or 714-750-8000. Please reference the Retail User Group Annual Conference. Our group rate is $169 per night, single/double occupancy, plus tax. Group rates are available throughout the conference as well as three days before and three days after, based on availability. The Cut-Off Date for accepting reservations into this room block is Friday, April 5, 2013. To reserve your room online, click on the logo below. The group discount is automatically entered for you. Shuttle Service: The Anaheim Marriott is 14 miles from the John Wayne Airport. Transportation to the hotel is available through SuperShuttle. SuperShuttle will provide service for IRUG attendees at a 10% discount. The cost is $9 one way from SNA and $14.40 one way from LAX. To arrange service attendees can book online or call 800 BLUE VAN (800-258-2826). To book online go to: www.supershuttle.com and enter your discount code: XYM5C to book your reservations. This discount is valid online only. SuperShuttle provides regular scheduled shuttle service 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, departing the curb approximately every 30 minutes. Proceed to the transportation center across the street, to the island marked “Van Shuttle Service.” Contact our Guest Service Representative dressed in a blue SuperShuttle uniform and they will assist with your transportation needs. Meal Tickets: Meal tickets for the banquet, lunches and other events are available for spouses or others who would like to attend these functions. Tickets can be purchased at the User Group's registration desk. Conference Attire: Business casual attire is appropriate for all functions. You may also wish to bring a sweater or jacket (meeting rooms are often a little cool). Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing. A complete refund of registration fees will be issued if received by April 1, 2013. A 50% refund between April 1st and April 19th. No refunds after April 19, however, replacements for registrants may be made at any time without penalty. Reminder: Membership dues and all conference fees must be paid prior to attending the conference. On-Site Activities CONFERENCE CHECK-IN – Upon check in, you will receive your conference materials and identification badge, which is required to be worn at all conference activities. The Registration Desk will be located in the conference center outside the Marquis Ballroom and will be staffed in this location throughout the conference. You are able to check in beginning Sunday afternoon at 4:00 pm. We are excited about the upcoming annual conference and look forward to sharing the many opportunities it presents with you. See you in Anaheim! Mark Your Calendar! 37th Annual Conference May 18-21, 2014 Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® Orlando, FL International Retail User Group 8421 Lorraine Drive Strongsville, OH 44149 Phone: (440) 238-5880 Fax: (440) 238-6698 email: issug@roadrunner.com Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a trademark of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

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