Registration Info

The 2013 International Conference on Collaboration Technologies and Systems

(CTS 2013)

May 20-24, 2013

The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

San Diego, California, USA

CTS 2013 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTRATION

Manuscripts to be presented at the CTS 2013 Conference and published in its proceedings must be submitted in the format prescribed and templates provided. The maximum length for regular papers is 8 pages. Additional pages beyond 8 pages will cost US$60.00 per page with a maximum of 4 additional pages.

All authors must electronically submit a PDF file of their final camera-ready manuscript to the Conference "Upload" web site using their original login information. If a paper was not uploaded and evaluated using the web site (most of symposia, tracks, workshops and special sessions papers fall under this category), then the authors must first register using the "Login" Link on the web site, click on "Special Session or Workshop Upload", fill in the form, and then upload the manuscript.

All accepted papers must have copyright forms signed and submitted to the Registration Chairs. Also, please send your bio file as an attachment to the Registration Chairs. More instructions can be found on the Author's Info page at http://cts2013.cisedu.info/6-participants/author-info.

If you have any questions about uploading, please contact Mr. Abdul Habra at ahabra@yahoo.com.

Registration Fees are non-refundable. All fees will be charged in US$.

A HARD COPY OF THE PAYMENT RECEIPT WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRANT'S CONFERENCE PACKAGE AND WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE CONFERENCE.

REQUIRED: ALL ACCEPTED PAPERS MUST BE PRESENTED BY AN AUTHOR. NO EXCEPTION. IEEE Policy on Conference Attendance will be applied.

In the case of multi-authored papers, at least one author must register at the full registration rate for the paper to be considered for presentation at the Conference. If an author has more than one accepted paper, he/she must pay the full registration fee plus extra page charges, if any apply. Each additional accepted paper costs US$330 fee (up to 2 additional papers at this rate) plus extra page charges, if any.

There will be a US$140.00 early registration fee ($220 late registration) for student attendees. The $140.00 ($220) student fee applies only to students attending but not presenting a paper OR students attending and presenting a paper for which a FULL Author Registration fee has been paid by another coauthor. Student full-time status must be certified by a formal letter from the student's department or school.

All authors must fully register by March 11, 2013 (Hard Deadline). Final accepted manuscripts received after March 11, 2013 will not be published in the proceedings of this Conference. To avoid any potential last minute delays, please register before the deadline of March 11, 2013.

Registration payments will be made using credit cards only. The Conference registration fee includes attending all sessions and tutorials, refreshments and coffee breaks, a luncheon, a dinner, and one copy of the Conference proceedings. Student registration ($140.00 or $220) is for attending the sessions and tutorials only. Additional proceedings, CDs, luncheon and dinner tickets may be purchased separately. Please contact the Registration Chairs for additional information.

The proceedings will be distributed at the conference. The proceedings may be shipped to you upon receipt of your payment of a US$30.00 postage & handling fee per volume in the U.S.A. For international shipping, please contact the Registration Chairs.

CTS 2013 Registration Short CHECKLIST:

1. Final Manuscript uploaded?

2. Fees Paid?

3. Copyright Form Sent?

4. Presenter Bio emailed?

5. Registration Questions answered?

6. Meals chosen?

7. Proceedings type selected?

8. Social Events signed for?

CTS 2013 FEES

Authors Fees

Doctoral Dissertation Colloquium Student (Early Registration by

March 11, 2013)

$170

Attendees (non-authors) Fees

Sponsorships

TBA

EXTRA Items Fees

Extra Luncheon Ticket

Extra Banquet Dinner Ticket

Extra CTS 2013 CD Proceedings

CTS 2013 Hard copy Proceedings

$50

$60

$25

$40

TO REGISTER

Please click HERE to register using credit cards via the Registration Link System. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted. Registration fees are non-refundable, but substitutions are permitted by prior written and signed approval notice to the Registration Chairs only.

QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTRATION?

Please contact the Registration Chairs:

Lindsey McIntire Barbara Frantom

Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Research Laboratory

BLDG 840 RM E200.16 BLDG 620 RM 3DT90

2510 Fifth Street 2241 Avionics Circle

WPAFB, OH 45433 USA WPAFB, OH 45433 USA

Phone: +1 (937) 938-3609 Phone: +1 (937) 528-8171

Fax: +1 (937) xxx (attn. L. McIntire) Fax: +1 (937) 435-5854 (attn. Frantom)

Email: lindseymcintire@gmail.com Email: barbaraatcts @ gmail.com

Barbara.Frantom @ wpafb.af.mil

1. Monday Excursion: Old Town San Diego

$12 per person (See Social Events page for details) for round trip transportation

2. Thursday Excursion: Catamaran Sailing Cruise on San Diego Bay

$65 per person (See Social Events page for details) for tour, gratuities, hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages

3. Friday Excursion I: All Day Scenic Tour - Balboa Park

One day pass (for up to 4 of the 14 included attractions)

Adult: $53 Child (6-12): $41

7 day pass (for all 14 of the included attractions)

Adult: $63 Child (6-12): $41

per person fees (See Social Events page for details) for round trip transportation to and from the park + Passes

Friday Excursion II: All Day Scenic Tour - San Diego Zoo

Adult: $59 Child (3-11): $49

per person (See Social Events page for details) Prices below include round trip transportation to and from the San Diego Zoo.

Friday Excursion III: All Day Scenic Tour - San Diego Safari Park

$TBA per person (See Social Events page for details)

Social Events Fees

John P. McIntire

Air Force Research Laboratory

BLDG 840 RM E200.16

2510 Fifth Street

WPAFB, OH 45433 USA

Phone: +1 (937) 369-6743

Fax: +1 (937) xxx (attn. J. McIntire)

Email: johnpmcintire@gmail.com

VISA LETTERS

All visa inquiries must be handled by the CTS 2013 Registration Chairs. See Visa Page for more details.

Only registered authors, sponsors, exhibitors, and participants will receive support letters.