Logistics for WS-DD Face-to-Face Meeting, 15-17 July, Redmond WA

Here are logistical details for the WS-DD face-to-face meeting in Redmond on 15-17 July 2009. Please let me know if there’s any additional information I can provide for you.

-- Toby

DATE AND TIME

9AM-5PM, Wednesday, July 15

9AM-5PM, Thursday, July 16

9AM-1PM, Friday, July 17

LOCATION

Microsoft Building 37

16071 NE 36th Way

Redmond, WA 98052-USA

Building 37 is located in the southeast portion of the Microsoft main campus (see the attached map). There is ample parking in adjacent parking lots and garage. Check-in is required; please bring your vehicle license information and photo ID to the building receptionist.

Wireless networking, power (US, 120v, 60Hz), conference telephone, and computer projection will be available in the meeting room. Lunches and beverages will be provided for attendees.

TRAVEL

Nearest airport to Redmond is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 22 miles from Microsoft campus. Ground transportation is by rental car, taxi (www.stitataxi.com, about $60), commercial shuttle (www.shuttleexpress.com, about $40), or local bus (King County Metro, http://metro.kingcounty.gov, $2.50 fare, about 1 hour 20 minute bus ride with one transfer to most hotels). Some of the close-by hotels have shuttles to Microsoft. Rental cars are recommended.

LODGING

The only hotel within easy walking distance of Microsoft Building 37 is Homestead Suites Redmond (it is on NE 28th St, just south of Building 27 on the attached map):

http://www.homesteadhotels.com/hotels/seattle-redmond.html

Other hotels located close to Microsoft main campus:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bvufi-fairfield-inn-seattle-bellevue/

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bvuch-courtyard-seattle-bellevue-redmond/

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bvuwa-residence-inn-seattle-bellevue/

http://www.silvercloud.com/03home.htm

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/seamc-redmond-marriott-town-center/

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/seard-residence-inn-seattle-east-redmond/

Many other hotels are located within easy driving distance in Redmond and Bellevue.

AGENDA

1. Welcome

2. Roll Call