General Information

The full PDC Summit fee includes all program materials, admission to the educational sessions, the exhibition, Architecture for Health Gallery, the evening receptions on Sunday and Monday, and breakfasts on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and lunches on Monday and Tuesday. Early-bird discounts are available for registrations received by February 15, 2010.

ASHE and AIA member

Nonmember

Department of Defense/Veterans Administration (DOD/VA)

Student

Pre-conference Infection Control Workshop

One Day Registration
This fee includes all the activities for that day.

Guest Registration
Guests can participate in the PDC Summit for an additional fee. The guest fee includes the receptions on Sunday and Monday evenings, lunches in the Exhibit Hall on Monday and Tuesday, and admission to the opening and closing sessions. (Please note: No one under the age of 16 will be allowed on the exhibit floor.)

Exhibit Hall Only (Admittance to the Exhibit Hall on the day selected only)
$75 per day

Hotel Information and Reservations
The San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina will serve as the headquarters for the 2010 Summit. It is conveniently located in downtown San Diego on the waterfront next to the Convention Center, only 10 minutes from the airport.

Shuttle Service to the San Diego Convention Center
PDC Summit attendees will be provided with complimentary shuttle service from the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina to the San Diego Convention Center. Detailed information will be provided on the PDC Summit website and on site.

On-site Check-in
Registration and conference materials will be available upon arrival at the conference registration desk. If you register under the DOD/VA or student rates, a valid photo ID, indicating your status as a DOD/VA staff member or as a full-time student, must be presented at the time of registration. All registrants with unpaid balances will be asked for payment on-site with a check or credit card prior to admittance to the sessions.

Cancellation Policy
ASHE reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a program because of an insufficient number of registrations or other unforeseen circumstances. ASHE cannot be held liable for nonrefundable airline tickets. The PDC Summit registration fee, less a $100 cancellation fee, is refundable if written notice is received no later March 5, 2010. Please fax the notice to 312-422-4571. Guest registrations are refundable if written notice is by March 5, 2010.

Substitutions
Registrants unable to attend may send an alternate. If the alternate is not an ASHE or AIA/AAH member, the nonmember differential must be paid on-site.

Restrictions
By their participation, program participants agree to refrain from marketing products or services during the course of the program.

How to Register

Online Registration
To register on line at our secure site, click here. All online registration requires credit card payment (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express). Please note: For your name to be included on the Attendees’ List that is distributed on site, your registration must be received by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Friday, February 15, 2010.

Registrations by Mail
Complete both sides of the registration form and mail it with your check or credit card authorization (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express) to

Mailed registrations must be received by February 15, 2010.

Fax Registrations
All faxed registrations require credit card payment with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. Fax both pages of the registration form to 805-654-1676. Fax registration closes on February 15, 2010.

On-line Registrations
To register online at our secure site, go to www.ashe.org. Payment by Visa, MasterCard, or American Express is required. Online registrations will be accepted until Monday, March 15, 2010.

Recordings
ASHE may electronically record portions of this program. By attendance or participation in discussions, the registrant agrees that ASHE may electronically copy and distribute registrant’s attendance at and involvement in program discussions and question/answer periods. No individuals or entity other than ASHE may electronically record or copy any portion of this program for any purpose without prior written consent from ASHE.

Americans with Disabilities Act Information
We want you to enjoy your participation in the conference. If you have any special needs or requirements due to disability or if you need any auxiliary aids or services, please let us know on the registration form or contact ASHE at 312-422-3800.

Continuing Education Units
Applications for continuing education units from the American Hospital Association and the American Institute of Architects have been made.

Car Rental
ASHE has negotiated special car rental rates from Hertz for attendees of the 2010 PDC Summit. To reserve your special meeting rates, please provide CV033L0011 to your corporate travel department or your travel agent when making reservations. You can also make reservations online at Hertz.com or call Hertz directly in the United States and Canada at 1-800-654-2240. At the time of reservation, the meeting rates will be automatically compared to other Hertz rates, and you’ll be quoted the best comparable rate available.

Travel Planning Service
ASHE has secured a special discount agreement with United Airlines that is not available to the general public. There are no fees for booking online or calling the Special Meeting Desk.

• Online—To take advantage of a 5 percent discount, go to www.united.com, use “Book Travel” to enter your travel criteria, go to “More Search Options,” and enter the promotional code 500CJ. Available flights will be displayed. Flights that qualify for the discount will be clearly identified with a green star symbol, which means that the itinerary is “electronic certificate eligible,” and the discounted fare will be automatically calculated. This special offer applies only to flights within the United States.
• Telephone—Contact United’s Special Meeting Desk at 1-800-521-4041 (or have your travel agent call) and reference the promotional code 500CJ to receive a 5–15 percent discount off applicable fares, including first class. If you purchase your ticket at least 30 days prior to travel, you will receive an additional 5 percent discount (on some classes of service). This special offer applies to travel on domestic and international segments of all United Airlines, United Express, and United code share flights (UA*) operated by Lufthansa and Air Canada.

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