LabAutomation2011 Attendee Registration

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Conference Registration Includes:

  • Scientific Presentations
  • Plenary Speakers
  • Industry-Sponsored Workshops
  • Late Night With LRIG
  • SLAS Career Connections
  • Entry to Exhibition
  • Continental Breakfast on Conference Days
  • Lunch on Conference Days
  • Opening Night Launch Celebration
  • Evening Receptions
  • Final Program (includes abstracts)
  • Pocket Guide

Registration Fees

  On or Before October 31,2010 Between November 1 and December 13, 2010 After December 13, 2010 One-Day Registration (available on-site only)
Industry Member $810 $900 $1100 $450
Industry Non-Member $1050 $1050 $1250 $550
Academic Member $270 $300 $400 $200
Academic Non-Member $450 $450 $550 $275
Student** $25 $25 $25 n/a
Exhibits-Only FREE FREE FREE FREE

Other Categories:

Exhibits-Only — FREE
(Registration is required.)

**Full-Time Students
Student ID required, you must use the printed form and fax or mail in your form with your student ID.

Early Career Professional
See member/non-member rates above (For further information visit: www.slas.org)

Short Courses
Short Courses are not included in the basic conference registration fee. Fees vary based on course length (one day, two day) and course type (computer based or lecture). See the short courses page for detailed course descriptions and pricing. Short course fees are $100 higher for non-SLAS Members.

Registration Discount Details

SLAS Headquarters must receive all discounted registrations and payment by the appropriate date, as listed below. Forms received at headquarters without payment (i.e. fax copies of a check) will not be accepted. Registrations are not honored until payment is received.

  • Advance registration discount for registrations received between November 1 and December 13, 2010 is $200 off the basic conference rate for Industry registrations and $100 off the basic conference rate for Academic registrations. Forms and payment must be received by December 13, 2010.

  • SLAS member discount saves $150 off the basic full conference rate. Join or renew today with your registration to save! The online registration system will allow you to join or renew your membership.

  • Academic registration rate is for Hospital, Government and University personnel ONLY.

  • Student conference registration fee: $25

  • If your membership will expire prior to February 1, 2011, you must renew your membership prior to taking advantage of the member discounts for the conference. You may renew your membership here. Your renewed membership will commence on your anniversary date.

Full-time college students, graduate students and postdocs may register for the conference and a short course for a small fee of only $25 each, to cover the cost of materials (travel, lodging NOT included). Please note that there is limited availability for short courses (you will be notified of acceptance by January 12, 2011). You must fax your registration form and current copy of your college student ID to +1.708.344.4444. For more information, please contact the Conference Registrar.

Note: A limited number of Academic Travel Awards are available to defray the cost of attending LabAutomation2011 for students, graduate students, postdocs and junior faculty. Please see the the Award page or contact the SLAS for details.

Discounted Registration for Groups

LabAutomation2011 is pleased to offer discounted registration to groups. Group discounts are only applicable to full-conference registration fees and all registrations must be received by LabAutomation2011 Registration together.

A discount of 20% off of each registration is available for groups of five (5) registrants from the same company who are registered at the same time. This discount program is only available to registrants who pre-register for the conference and will not be available on-site. To register your group, please fully complete one LabAutomation2011 registration form per registrant and fax or mail ALL forms together to LabAutomation2011 Registration at:

Fax Registration (Credit Card Only)
Registrations by fax will be accepted only if submitted with credit card information.

Mail-In Registration (Credit Card or Check Accepted)
For mail-in registrations, please download the LabAutomation2011 Registration Form (PDF), print locally, fill out and mail with payment (credit card information or enclosed check) to:

SLAS LabAutomation2011
P.O. Box 492
Brookfield, IL 60513-0492
Tel: +1.708.486.0747
or Toll free US 866.878.0747
Fax: +1.708.344.4444

Online Registration
Group Discount registration is available via the LabAutomation2011 Online registration system. All registrations must be entered at the same time to qualify for the group discount rate. To register your group Online, please click here and follow the prompts.

Short Course and student registrants are not eligible for this group discount program. Discounts are available only in groups of five (5). Discounted registrants may also register for a LabAutomation2011 Short Course, but only the full conference registration fee will be discounted. Short Course registration fees are not discounted as part of this program.

Badge Credentials

If you register by January 11, 2011, your badge credentials will be sent directly to you at the address provided on the form. You should pick up your badge holder at the registration desk located in the Palm Springs Convention Center. Should you register after this date, you will be sent instructions on how to pick up your badge credentials. Badge mailing will begin after December 7, 2010.

Registration Hours at the Palm Springs Convention Center

Saturday, January 29, 2010 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 30, 2010 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, January 31, 2010 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 1, 2010 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 2, 2010 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Hotel and Travel Accommodations

To book a hotel room visit Housing and Travel information.

To book flight that service will be available July 15.

Methods of Registration

LabAutomation2011 offers several convenient methods of registration. Please note the deadlines for discounted registrations as noted above. Registration information with payment must be received by this date in order to qualify for the early discount.

Online Registration (Credit Card Only)
Online registration for LabAutomation2011 is the preferred registration method as it allows the conference to pass maximum discounts to the conferees, allows for more timely attendee information, and reduces the logistical work for the conference organizers. All conference registration information, including credit card information is handled by a secure server.

Fax Registration (Credit Card Only)
Registrations by fax will be accepted only if submitted with credit card information. Registration forms may be found in JALA as well at here (PDF). Alternately, the online registration form may be filled in, printed, and faxed. Please fax the form to the conference registrar at +1.708.344.4444.

Mail-In Registration (Credit Card or Check Accepted)
For mail-in registrations, please download the LabAutomation2011 Registration Form (PDF), print locally, fill out and mail with payment (credit card information or enclosed check) to:

SLAS LabAutomation2011
P.O. Box 492
Brookfield, IL 60513-0492
Tel: +1.708.486.0747
or Toll free US 866.878.0747
Fax: +1.708.344.4444

Confirmation

If you register online, a confirmation email will be sent immediately to you after successful completion of your registration. If you Fax or Mail in your registration form, you should receive an email confirmation of your registration within three (3) weeks; if not, please call the conference registrar at 708.486.0747.

Changes

Registration
For changes to your registration contact: Customer Service at 866.878.0747, 708.486.0747 (in Illinois), or lab@compusystems.com.

SLAS Membership
If you have already registered for LabAutomation2011 and need to make a change to your address or to your SLAS Membership, contact Carol Brady, SLAS Member Services Assistant, via email at cbrady@slas.org or via telephone at +1.630.256.SLAS (7527) ext. 222.

Conference Refund Policy

Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to SLAS Registration P.O. Box 492, Brookfield, IL 60513-0492, via fax at +1.708.344.4444 or by email to lab@compusystems.com. Please note that all refunds will be issued in the same format as payment was received. All cancellations will be processed and refunds distributed within 30 days of the close of the conference.

Cancellations received in writing:

  • On or before December 31, 2010 are subject to a $50 administrative fee.
  • After December 31, 2010 are not refundable

Short Course Refund Policy

Cancellations for short course attendance received in writing:

  • On or before December 31, 2010 are subject to a $50 administrative fee.
  • After December 31, 2010 are not refundable.

Questions or refund request, should be sent to the Conference Registrar.

In Case of Emergencies

Please give us your cell phone when we ask for it during the registration process. This will only be used in the event of an emergency at the conference and will not be used for marketing purposes nor will it be stored in your permanent member record. Should an emergency situation arise in Palm Springs, you would be sent a text message with instructions.

Terms and Conditions

SLAS Liability Waiver
I, as a conference participant, agree and acknowledge that I am undertaking such participation in SLAS events and activities of my own free will. I hereby assume all risks of personal injury and/or other loss or damage arising out of or in any way associated with my participation in LabAutomation2011. I release to the fullest extent permitted by law, SLAS and any of its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, agents or other representatives, successors, assigns, and all others acting on their behalf (collectively referred to herein as the "Released Parties") from any and all responsibilities, claims, expenses, personal injury, wrongful death or liability for injuries or damages of any kind resulting from or in any way arising out of my participation in the LabAutomation2011. I also agree to hold the Released Parties harmless against any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, losses, damages, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in defending such claims directly or indirectly resulting from, or in any way arising out of or related to my participation in LabAutomation2011. I acknowledge that my participation in LabAutomation2011 is expressly conditioned on my agreeing to the foregoing.

Publicity Release
I acknowledge that at times during the LabAutomation2011 conference, sessions will be presented before a live audience and SLAS may web-cast, videotape, audio-tape, photograph, record or broadcast LabAutomation2011 or various aspects of LabAutomation2011. I hereby grant full permission to SLAS to use any photograph, videotape, audiotape, motion picture, or any other similar recording or broadcast of LabAutomation2011 including my name and likeness for any SLAS business purpose.



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