Rates & Discounts
Registration Packages
We make registration flexible for you; sign up for the conference package that best meets your schedule and needs.
The Gold Passport – Your Best Value at TechMentor San Francisco
The Gold Passport at TechMentor San Francisco offers the best value for your time and money. It is your all-access pass to every keynote, session, workshop and event at both TechMentor and the co-located VSLive! conference. In addition, you’ll get the VIP treatment which includes everything from the standard package plus:
- Access to all TechMentor and VSLive! sessions and workshops
- A Premium Attendee Bag and Polo Shirt that will distinguish you as a Passport holder, and keep you comfortable at the conference and at home.
- A Printed Proceedings Book, a valuable reference guide that will assist you in taking notes during sessions.
- The Passport Lounge - complete with a private computer lab, movies, Xbox gaming center, drinks, snacks, and more. The Passport Lounge will provide the perfect hub for you and your fellow Passport holders to relax, network, and enjoy the conference.
- USB Security Stick (valued at over $1,000)
- Select the Gold Passport to create a schedule that is as flexible and diverse as the job you do now.
Super Early Bird Price
(By January 30th)$2,495 Early Bird Price
(By March 14th)$2,595 Regular Price
(After March 5th)$2,795
Standard Registration Package
Or, if you prefer, create a standard à la carte schedule based upon your specific technical interests. You may sign up for one of the breakout conference packages and even add a full-day workshop. Note: You must register for one of the breakout conference packages to be eligible to sign up for a workshop.
The standard package includes the following:
- All TechMentor Sessions within your package
- Keynotes
- Exhibit Hall
- Receptions
- Consulting Hour with Instructors
- Networking Events
- Standard Conference Bag
- T-shirt with Completed Survey
- Proceedings CD of all course notes and sample code
Standard Conference Packages Super Early Bird Price
(By January 30th)Early Bird Price
(By March 14th)Regular Price
(After March 14th)Package 1: Automation & Troubleshooting only $995 $1,095 $1,295 Package 2: Foundations, Security, and Windows Server only $995 $1,095 $1,295 Workshops Pre-Conference Workshop daily rate $395 $395 $395 Post-Conference Workshop daily rate $395 $395 $395 USB Security Stick – required for select sessions within the security track. Security Stick $199 $199 $199
Payment by check:
Please make checks payable to:
TechMentor San Francisco
1277 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1277
* Please note attendees will be registered upon receipt of payment.
Discounts
Alumni
Have you been to previous TechMentor Conferences? If so, we want to extend special savings to you, our frequent and best customers. Simply register for the package of your choice by the Early Bird deadline (March 14, 2008) and we'll take $50 off your registration. This discount does not apply to the “Special 2007 Price” for the Gold Passport, or for group pricing.
Group
Bring a Group to TechMentor San Francisco & Save...
Group discounts are available for companies who bring 3 or more people.
Gold Passport Package 3-5 colleagues
6-9 colleagues
10+ colleagues$2,100
$1,950
$1,850Standard Package 3+ colleagues $895 To register a group and for more information, call 800-280-6218.
Registration Confirmation
Registration will be confirmed by e-mail. You'll receive a message as soon as you complete the registration process.
A more comprehensive e-mail message will be sent closer to the conference start date asking you to log into the registration system and choose the sessions you are interested in attending. This information is for planning purposes only and will not restrict you from changing your sessions on-site.
Speakers & Sessions
The speakers listed on this Web site are leading professionals in their respective fields. Should a speaker be unable to attend the conference, all efforts will be made to replace him or her with one of comparable experience and qualifications.
We are constantly working on improving the quality of our conference products. If the opportunity arises we may add conference sessions and workshops to the posted line-up to enhance the schedule and provide you a better product.
Attendee Networking Forum
Network with your peers before the conference begins. Check the "Attendee Networking Forum" box when you register and we'll send you an e-mail with attendee contact information about a week before the event. It's a great way to start networking before you arrive in San Francisco.
Key Deadlines & Registration Policies
Early Bird Deadline
We encourage early registrations and will even discount the package you choose if you sign up by this date. Our conferences do sell out, and registering in advance helps ensure your spot. The Super Early Bird deadline for TechMentor San Francisco is January 30, 2008; the Early Bird deadline is March 5, 2008.Transfers, Cancellation and Refunds
You may transfer your conference registration to another person within your organization at any time by notifying us in writing. If you must cancel, please notify the conference registrar in writing by the Early Bird deadline, March 14, 2008. You will receive a refund for the package you chose, less a $250 cancellation fee.Cancellations made after the Early Bird deadline as well as "no-shows" are liable for the full registration fee.
In the event that the conference is cancelled by Redmond Media Group, registration fees only will be refunded. Cancellations of travel reservations and hotel reservations made directly with the hotel are the responsibility of the attendee.
Hotel Cancellation
If you are unable to attend for any reason, you are responsible for canceling your own room reservations directly with the hotel at least 72 hours in advance of check-in, or you will be subject to penalties and fees by the hotel.Special Requirements
If you foresee any special requirements while attending TechMentor (dietary, access, or otherwise), please contact the conference registrar at 800-280-6218 or email at TMREG@continue.uoregon.edu (at least one month in advance), and we'll do our best to accommodate your wishes.Photo Release
From time to time we use photographs of conference participants in our promotional materials. By virtue of your attendance at TechMentor, Redmond Media Group reserves the right to use your likeness in such materials.And More…
Children under 18 years of age are not permitted to enter or attend any of the conference. No cameras or recording devices are permitted in the sessions at TechMentor Redmond Media Group will record portions of the conference programs, and audio clips will be available on the Virtual Conference Web site.
