Breakfasts - Full breakfasts will be provided on Monday-Friday mornings beginning at 7:30am in the main lobby area adjoining the meeting rooms. There is no charge for attendees.
Breaks – Break-type refreshments will be provided during the morning and afternoon break periods on Monday-Friday in the main lobby area adjoining the meeting rooms. There is no charge for attendees.
Lunches – Lunches will NOT be provided. Many restaurants are available either on-site or locally in Monterey within walking or biking distance. No shuttle service is available during the lunch period.
Dinners – Dinners will NOT be provided. Many restaurants are available either on-site or locally in Monterey or Carmel. Shuttle service to downtown Monterey and/or Carmel has been arranged for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings – see schedule.
Receptions:
Sunday Registration – On Sunday afternoon October 28th from 4-8 pm a registration reception will be held in the lobby of the meeting area, including food and drinks. There is no charge for attendees.
Poster Sessions – On Monday and Thursday evenings during the poster sessions (i.e. 4:00-5:30pm) refreshments will be provided at no charge.
Main Symposium Reception – The main reception is scheduled for Wednesday evening October 31st from 7:00-10:00pm at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The reception includes a ‘strolling dinner with drinks’, access to the aquarium exhibits and other entertainment. Shuttle service from/to the hotel to the Monterey Bay Aquarium is arranged for that evening. There is a nominal charge for the Main Symposium Reception – see registration page.