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Make plans to attend now, onsite registration will be available!
Registration Fees (back to top)
- Full conference registration entitles the attendee to participate in all technical sessions, workshops, keynotes and plenary sessions, exhibits, meals, and social activities.
- A single-day registration entitles the attendee to participate in only conference activities held on the day for which the registration applies.
- Spouse/companion registrations are for guests of registered conferees. The registration entitles the individual to view the exhibits and includes tickets to all conference-sponsored meals and social activities.
Registration Discounts (back to top)
Register on or before May 19, 2006 to receive a pre-registration discount on your registration fee. A registration is not considered complete until all registration fees are received by Intergraph. You must be 18 years or older to register for this conference.
Multiple Employee Discount (back to top)
Companies registering more than ten employees from different regional locations are eligible for a multiple employee discount based on the following sliding scale:
To qualify for the multiple employee discount, please contact the conference registrar at 1-256-730-2006 or Intergraph2006@intergraph.com. Payment may be by purchase order, company check, or credit card. Intergraph will not charge credit cards or issue invoices until after the conference so as to avoid possible over- or under-charging in the event of qualifying registration cancellations.
DO NOT use the online registration form to individually register multiple employees, please contact the conference registrar at 1-256-730-2006 or Intergraph2006@intergraph.com.
Training Seminar Registration (back to top)
Training seminars will be held Monday, June 12. Classroom seats are limited and are not guaranteed until your registration is received and confirmed by Intergraph. You must be registered for Intergraph 2006 to be eligible to register for a training seminar. Training Seminar Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats are limited, so register early.
For training seminar rates or to register click here.
Certificate Program Registration (back to top)
The certificate programs are open to all Intergraph 2006 registrants. There are no additional registration fees. To participate in one or more of the certificate programs, simply attend the applicable sessions and workshops identified in the respective course outline and then have your name badge scanned at the door at the conclusion of each session to verify your attendance.
Site Tour Registration (back to top)
There is no fee required to participate in a site tour, but you must sign up by checking the applicable box on the conference registration form. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats are limited so register early. Depending on the tour selected, participants may be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement or liability release form.
Spouse/Companion Registration (back to top)
A spouse/companion registration is for the guest of a registered conferee. It entitles the individual to view the exhibits and includes tickets to all conference-sponsored meals and social functions.
Methods of Payment (back to top)
Registration fees may be paid by any of the following means:
- Credit card – VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover
- Check – Made payable to Intergraph Corporation (Federal ID # 63-0573222). All checks must be written in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank.
- Approved purchase order – Signed purchase order must accompany the registration form. Please make purchase orders out to Intergraph Corporation (Federal ID# 63-0573222).
- Wire/bank transfer – Call the conference registrar at 1-256-730-2006, or e-mail Intergraph2006@intergraph.com for wire transfer information.
No registration will be confirmed unless accompanied by full payment or approved purchase order. Registrations with fees paid by wire/bank transfer will not be confirmed until Intergraph has received bank confirmation that the transfer has been received.
Tax Deduction (back to top)
If the purpose of attending Intergraph 2006 is to help you maintain or improve skills relating to employment or business, your conference expenses may be tax deductible according to IRC Reg. §1.162.5. The eligible deduction for this amount is generally limited. Please consult your tax advisor. You cannot deduct the cost of meals from your registration fee.
Ways to Register (back to top)
All registrations for Intergraph 2006 must be submitted online, regardless of payment method used. Online registrations must be received on or before Friday, May 26, 2006. After that date, you must register on-site.
Upon successful transmission of your online registration, you will be given the option to view or print a summary of your event registration and payment information. This record is suitable as a receipt for expense reimbursement purposes or support for a check or purchase order request.
If you do not have access to the Internet, contact the conference registrar at 1-256-730-2006 or Intergraph2006@intergraph.com for assistance.
Registration Confirmation (back to top)
Registration confirmation notices will be e-mailed only to the individual under whose name the registration will appear and only to the contact provided on the registration form. Confirmation notices will be sent within 10 business days of receipt of the registration. Please bring this confirmation notice with you to the Intergraph 2006 pre-registration desk.
Registration Hours (back to top)
The pre-registration and on-site registration desks will be open during the following hours:
Monday, June 12 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 13 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 14 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 15 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Individuals who have received confirmation that they are pre-registered may pick up their registration badges and materials at the Intergraph 2006 pre-registration counters.
Refund/Transfer Policy (back to top)
Intergraph will allow a full refund of the registration fee if we receive a written (mail, fax, or e-mail) request on or before April 1, 2006. We will allow a 50 percent refund if we receive a written request after April 1, but by May 15, 2006. NO refunds will be authorized after May 15, 2006. An employee of the same organization, other than the person who is registered, may be substituted on presentation of the registration confirmation letter.
Refunds are not given for no-shows.
Special Assistance (back to top)
If you require special assistance or dietary consideration, please complete the applicable section on the conference registration form, call 1-256-730-2006, or e-mail Intergraph2006@intergraph.com.
Official Language (back to top)
English is the official language of the conference. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide translation services for conference attendees.
Meals (back to top)
Breakfast, refreshment breaks, and lunch are served Tuesday through Thursday of the conference and are included in the conference registration fee. Also included in the registration fee for all but the Single Day registration category are the Welcome Reception and Tuesday and Wednesday evening hospitalities. You cannot deduct the cost of meals from your conference registration.
Attire (back to top)
Business casual clothing is recommended for all conference sessions and social events. Orlando enjoys mild weather year-round. The average high temperature in the month of June is 90°F (32°C). The average low temperature is 72°F (22°C).
Visa Application Procedure (back to top)
A citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States temporarily for personal or business purposes must usually first obtain a visa. An applicant for a nonimmigrant visa should submit an application to the U.S. Consulate with jurisdiction over their place of permanent residence. When the applicant is planning to travel for business purposes, the U.S. Consular regulations require an official letter of support or invitation from the company with whom business is to be conducted.
Intergraph 2006 is registered with the U.S. Department of State through the International Visitors Office of the National Academies. The event is included on the listings provided by the International Visitors Office to Department of State Embassies and Consulates worldwide. Inclusion on this list is for communication purposes only. Inclusion on the conference list does not expedite or waive visa procedures in any way.
All visa waiver program travelers, regardless of age or type of passport used, must present machine-readable passports. Previous one-time exemptions for first-time visa waiver program travelers without machine-readable passports ended June 26, 2005. In addition, depending on when visa waiver program travelers’ passports were issued, other passport requirements will apply:
- Machine-readable passports issued before 10/26/05 – no further requirements
- Machine-readable passports issued between 10/26/05 and 10/25/06 – requires digital photograph printed on the data page or integrated chip with information from the data page
- Machine-readable passports issued on or after 10/26/06 – requires integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport)
For further information, click here.
A person who wishes to travel to the United States to attend Intergraph 2006 may request an official invitation letter from Intergraph Corporation to support their visa application. Requests for invitation letters should be faxed, e-mailed, or mailed at least 90 days prior to the applicant’s planned departure date. In order for Intergraph to attest to the purpose of the visit to the United States, a completed Intergraph 2006 conference registration form for the individual must already have been received by the conference registrar.
Fax: 1-256-730-6275
E-mail: Intergraph2006@intergraph.com
Mailing address: Intergraph 2006
c/o Intergraph Corporation
P.O. Box 240000, MS IW1011
Huntsville , AL 35824 USA
The following information must be included with requests for supporting letters. Be as thorough and accurate as possible in order to avoid unnecessary delays and ensure your visa will be issued.
- Name and gender of the visa applicant, as it appears on their passport (please CAPITALIZE or underline the family name only)
- Mailing address, contact phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address, if available, for each applicant
- The passport number, date of issue, expiration date, and country of origin
- The location, mailing address, contact phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address of the U.S. Consulate where the visa application will be submitted (where a copy of the invitation letter will be sent)
If you are applying for a business or student visa, additional information is required:
- Arrival and departure dates for travel to the United States
- The name of the organization sponsoring the applicant’s trip
- The training sessions/workshops or vendor activities that will be attended or where participation is planned
- Any other travel plans while in the United States (If other travel is planned before or after Intergraph 2006, the U.S. Consulate may require further information to issue a visa.)
To expedite the processing of visa requests, Intergraph Corporation will fax the invitation letter containing this information to the applicable U.S. Consulate with a request to forward it to the visa office.
Does your manager require justification for you to attend Intergraph 2006? (back to top)
If you need to provide your management with some compelling reasons for attending the Intergraph 2006 International Users Conference, here is a letter that will help explain why you can’t afford to miss this event! Providing a justification letter may convince your manager that your organization will benefit directly – and indirectly – as you become a more knowledgeable employee, and share your new skills and insight with others in your group.
Simply download the Word document, or copy and paste from the letter below and print it on your company letterhead. Use the letter in its entirety or extract the information you find appropriate to your situation.
 Internet Explorer users can right click on the icon, and select ‘Save Target As…’ to download. Netscape users can right click on the icon, and select ‘Save Link As…’ to download.
or Copy and Paste the following text:
Dear <insert-manager-name-here>:
I would like to represent our company at the Intergraph 2006 International Users Conference, June 12 – 15, in Orlando, Florida. Intergraph 2006 is the international training and management conference sponsored by Intergraph Corporation. My attendance would benefit our company by ensuring effective use of our investment in Intergraph technology and software. The conference features an expanded technical program and workshops that will enhance my professional development and make me a more valuable asset to the company.
Attending this particular conference is a very cost-effective investment of money and time in comparison to other conferences and training. Purchased from a training provider, an equivalent number of hours of high-quality training would be worth thousands of dollars. This conference will give me three days of intense training and an opportunity to talk to the Intergraph experts – plus hands-on experience with new products and solutions.
Intergraph 2006 will allow me to meet other Intergraph users and learn about their successful implementations. The Intergraph technical staff will be there to demonstrate practical software solutions and easy-to-use tips and techniques, and to provide insight into future direction of the products that will impact our organization. If I pick up a couple of tips for improving my skills and boost my productivity by just five percent, that would result in saving two hours a week or more than 100 hours a year. And if I can share those improvements with the rest of our organization, the return on our conference investment would be multiplied.
Attendance benefits include:
- A view of Intergraph’s partners’ and exhibitors’ tools and solutions that could dramatically improve our processes
- Exposure to a great deal of information that is specifically relevant to our group – all in the space of just a few days
- A productivity boost for me and a great return on investment for the company
If I register by May 19 I will save $100 off the registration fee, thus the conference cost will be the $895 registration fee plus travel expenses and a few days out of the office. Compared to the time and money we’ve spent on our applications, this is a minimal expense that would result in increased productivity and more effective use of our software resources.
If you have any questions about the technical program or any other aspect of Intergraph 2006, please let me know, and I will share the conference literature with you. I hope you’ll agree that my attendance at this training and management event would make a significant positive impact on our organization.
Thank you for considering my request.
Sincerely,
<insert-your-name-here>
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