FAQ and Background Information

Siemens Regional Users Summits 2008
January 31, 2008

Q. What options are available for attendees traveling from outside the city were events are being held? What hotel options are offered?

A. It is expected that there were will some attendees that wish to stay overnight in the local area where each Regional User Summit will be held. A limited number of hotel rooms have been confirmed at each of the venues for the regional events with a variety of room rates. Most are confirmed for room rates of $149 – 200 / night. All locations were selected because of their convenience to airports, train stations, and for travel related convenience.

If you would like a hotel suggestion, please indicate your interest on the registration form and submit your registration as early as possible. We will reply to you with suggestions and instructions based on the event you are registering at and what rooms are available.

Q. Hotel Information

A. Hotel options vary based on the regional location of the Siemens User Summit you will be attending. A limited number of rooms are available at each venue at the following hotels. Submit your request with registration as early as possible, or chose any nearby hotel you prefer. Optional hotels are available at every venue.

Southern Region – Grapevine Convention Center
The Marriott Residence Inn rate for event attendees is $199.
Optional hotels include: Hyatt Regency, Embassy Suites, Hilton, AmeriSuites, Homewood Suites. You can find information about those options here.
Western Region – Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel
The negotiated rate for Paradise Pier is $179 / night.
Optional hotels include: Disneyland Hotel, Disney Grand Californian, and hotels off the Disneyland resort properties.
Central Region – Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Deluxe rooms at the Ritz-Carlton in Dearborn are $149 / night.
Optional hotels include: Hyatt Regency, Doubletree, Marriott Residence Inn and Marriott Courtyard, TownPlace Suites. The Ritz-Carlton’s address is 300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126.
Eastern Region – Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
The convention center is adjacent to the Marriott Hotel, where room rates are $269.
Optional hotels include: Hampton Inn, Hilton Gardens, Westin, Holiday Inn Express. You can find information about those options here.

Q. I participated in the Siemens Customer Reference Program in 2007 and understand there are benefits related to JUST-US in the program? What is offered and how do I get more information?

A. Participation in the Siemens Customer Reference Program must be renewed each year with the assistance of your Siemens or Channel Partner Sales representative.

The Siemens Customer Reference Program offers significant benefits for our customer base. The program includes coverage of your JUST-US annual membership fee. For 2008 the program has been enhanced and includes two levels of customer participation – Premium Showcase and One-to-One Showcase.

One-on-One Customer Incentives include:

Annual Membership in JUST-US
Web chats with Siemens experts
Service incentives, i.e. “Priority” status with SCSC and 10% discount on MAC
Executive invitation to VoiceCon 2008 (Orlando or San Francisco) – Siemens will provide a $1,000 credit towards the registration fee
Invitation to Siemens sponsored events, VIP tours, session passes to industry events, Siemens executive one-on-one sessions, etc.
Certificate of Commitment / Plaque from Siemens’ President

Premium Customer Incentives include:

All One-on-One incentives, plus
Expense-paid attendance for one executive to attend a Siemens Regional User Summit/JUST-US event
Annual briefing with experts focused on future product development, to be held at Siemens Demo center – Epcot’s BASE21 at Disney World
Service incentives that include a 15% discount on MAC

To determine your category of participation for 2008, or to get additional assistance about your membership or participation in this years program contact your Sales Representative.

Q. Conference Registration

A. Click here to registration for your local User Summit, and any other you might attend. A conference program will be provided when registration processes are closed and prior to the event.

Q. Ground Transportation

A. All locations were selected based on the travel convenience they provide, including transportation to the event locations from the local airports. Shuttle service will be available from each local airport to the events (not provided by Siemens). Taxis are also readily available. Directions to the locations will also be provided to you upon registration.

Q. Directions

Grapevine Convention Center (Dallas, TX)

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel (Anaheim, CA)

Ritz-Carlton Hotel (Dearborn, MI)

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (Philadelphia, PA)

Q. I'm a JUST-US Member and would like to participate at the event in my city? What options are available?

A. Promotion of the JUST-US organization and acquisition of new members is a key focus of the Siemens Regional User Summits for 2008. Volunteers to present in the exhibit showcase booth are needed in every city. In addition, we are looking to have customer presenters for breakout topics at all locations.

Submit your Call for Speakers here.

For other volunteer opportunities, note your interest in the Comments section of your registration submission and a representative of JUST-US will contact you directly.

Q. Meals

A. At each event starting with the evening on Day 1 at the Networking Reception meals will be provided in the Solution Showcase and Partner Pavilion. Throughout Day 2 meals and refreshments will also be provided in the Solution Showcase and Partner Pavilion.