FAQ


Q: Where and when is Architecture & Design World 2007?
A: Architecture & Design World 2007 will be held July 24-27 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is located at 2233 S. Martin L. King Drive in Chicago, Illinois. For directions, please contact the hotel directly at (312) 567-1234 or visit www.mccormickplace.hyatt.com.

Q: How do I get an Architecture & Design World 2007 catalog?
A: Join our mailing list and you'll receive the conference catalog in the mail.

Q: How can I register to attend Architecture & Design World 2007?
A: Online registration is available until 4:00 PM, PST on July 19, 2007. You can also fill out a registration form and fax it back to us at (415) 947-6020. A PDF of the Registration Form is available online (35KB) and it is also on page 17 of the Architecture & Design World catalog.

Q: How can I find out if my team qualifies for a group discount?
A: If four or more people from the same company register at the same time, at the regular non-discounted price, the fourth person attends for free. The discount applies to packages of equal or lesser value.  Online registration is not available for the team discount. Please fill out the hardcopy registration form for each person in your group and follow the mail or fax instructions. A PDF version of the registration form is available here (35 KB). All registrations must be submitted together to qualify.  Send a team larger than four and earn an even bigger discount. Contact our Registration Department at (800) 441-8826 for more information.

Q: Will there be a volunteer program at Architecture and Design World 2007 this year?
A: Yes, volunteering will allow you to attend conference sessions in exchange for your work. For each day you volunteer you will be allowed to attend a day of the conference at no cost. Please visit the Architecture & Design World Volunteer Program page for more details.

Q: How do I reserve a hotel room and where can I find information about the special attendee rates?
A: This information is available on our Travel page.

Q: When do I receive my conference badge?
A: Conference badges will be available on-site. They will not be mailed out in advance of the event.

Q: I registered for Architecture & Design World 2007 online. How do I get a receipt and confirmation?
A: If you registered and paid online, the final page of the registration process is your receipt and confirmation. Please make certain to make a copy of your receipt for expense purposes as well as any follow-up with the Registration Department. If you printed an order form and submitted it with your check payment, we will mail you a confirmation and receipt, once your registration is received and processed. Online registration without payment does NOT secure the early registration discount. Registrations completed (paid) and checks received ON or AFTER the Early Bird discount deadline (June 15, 2007) must be paid at the full, non-discounted pass price.

Q: I registered and now need to make changes to my registration, how can I do this?
A: Cancellations: If you need to cancel, you may do so for a full refund, less a $150 service charge, until June 26, 2007. Registrants who register prior to or after the deadline date who do not cancel in writing by the deadline date are liable will be charged for the full registration fee. No cancellations request can be processed after this date. Please fax your cancellation request to (415) 947-6020, or mail your request to:

CMP Events Registration Department
Architecture & Design World
600 Harrison Street, 6th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94107

Upgrades: Upgrade pass requests must be submitted in writing and faxed to (415) 947-6020 along with payment information for the difference in value. Upgraded passes will be charged the difference in registration fees at the time that the request is submitted - no retroactive reduced registration fee is permitted.

Downgrades: Written requests for a downgraded pass must be received no later than June 26, 2007 for a full refund on the difference of registration fees between the value of the original and downgraded pass. Requests received after June 26, 2007 cannot be accommodated.

Substitutions: Substitutions are allowed only with the written permission of the original registrant. Please mail your substitution request to the above address, or fax to (415) 947-6020.

Q: What hours will on-site registration be open?
A: Registration hours for each day are as follows:

Tuesday, July 24
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Wednesday, July 25
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Thursday, July 26
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Friday, July 27
8:00 PM – 12:00 PM

Q: How can I get more information on sponsorship opportunities?
A: Please contact your regional sales manager for details.


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