VSMM2001 MAIN INDEX

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Welcome to the VSMM registration information section. Here you can find all registration information for Authors, Students and General Attendees.


REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE

ONLINE REGISTRATION
[RECOMMENDED] For online registration for general delegates, one-days, co-authors, students and volunteers. You can pay by credit card, bank transfer or USA resident check.

REGISTRATION BY FAX
For registration and payment by fax for general delegates, one-days, co-authors, students and volunteers. You can pay by credit card, bank transfer or USA resident check.
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REGISTRATION DATES

Early

Jul 02 to Sep 02

Regular

Sep 03 to Sep 25

Late

Sep 26 to Oct 19

Onsite

Oct 20 to Oct 27


REGISTRATION FEES

FEES
EARLY
REGULAR
LATE
ONSITE
  02 Jul - 02 Sep 03 Sep - 25 Sep 26 Sep - 19 Oct 20 - 27 Oct
GENERAL
375
425
475
480
PARTNERSHIP
350
400
450
450
Co/AUTHOR*
350
375
400
400
STUDENT
200
225
250
250
ONE DAY
200
225
225
225
ONE DAY STUDENT
45
50
65
75
VOLUNTEER
0
0
75

100

*Includes Co-Authors, and Authors/Co-Authors of Partnership Organizations.
All prices are in US Dollars. CURRENCY CONVERTER


FEATURES
GENERAL
PARTNER
AUTHOR
STUDENT
ONE DAY
VOLUNTEER
General Sessions
*
*
*
*
*
*
Select Sessions
*
*
*
*
Workshops
*
*
*
*
*
*
Exhibitions
*
*
*
*
*
*
Official Banquet
*
Coffee Breaks
*
*
*
*
*
*
Proceedings
*
*
*
*
Participant Kit
*
*
*
*
*
*


ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT METHODS
Having difficulties paying for your Conference fees? There are several ways in which you can reduce the cost of your conference registration fees.

SCHOLARSHIPS
VSMM Society is offering scholarships to individuals for their outstanding achievement in Virtual Reality. These scholarships are the equivalent to the Attendee type. Scholarship award is full entry to the conference and related events according to the attendee type. Scholarship does not include financial support for Hotel, transportation, food or any other fees. Please contact the VSMM Secretariat for more details: vsmm-sec@vsmm.org

- 5 Authors
- 5 Students
- 5 General Participants

VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT
We will give you free entry to the conference in return for assisting in the production and coordination of the VSMM conference. We need several volunteers, including technical assistance, registration, general coordination and other pre-conference assistance. Your assistance commitment will be no greater than 50% of the total conference time and you will be given an initial work schedule, but you can discuss with your coordinator to reschedule around events you wish to attend. Please contact the VSMM Secretariat for more details: vsmm-sec@vsmm.org

PARTNERSHIP: PARTNERS AND SPONSORS OF VSMM
VSMM has negotiated a number of partnerships with various organizations. If you are a member of any one of these organizations, you qualify for the Partnership Discount. Please check the Partners Section for details.

Still don't fit into any of these categories, or are experiencing financial difficulty? Please email the conference secretariat [vsmm-sec@vsmm.org] and we will happy to discuss other ways in which you can attend this conference.


DESCRIPTION OF ATTENDEE TYPES

1. GENERAL ATTENDEE
Access to Sessions (excluding some Select Sessions), Lectures, Workshops, Exhibitions and coffee breaks. The attendee kit includes all conference documentation, and 1 copy of the Official Conference Proceedings. The Official VSMM Banquet is not included in this package and must be purchased separately.

2. PARTNERSHIP
Access to Sessions including Select Sessions, Lectures, Workshops and Exhibitions, coffee breaks. The attendee kit includes all conference documentation, and 1 Copy Conference Proceedings. The Official VSMM Banquet is not included in this package and must be purchased separately.

3. AUTHOR
Authors and Co-authors can enjoy the full conference entitlements at a reduced fee. The Author Package includes access to Sessions (excluding some Select Sessions), Lectures, Workshops and Exhibitions, coffee breaks. The attendee kit includes all conference documentation, and 1 Copy Conference Proceedings per registered author or co-author. The Official VSMM Banquet is included in this package. Should you wish to bring an associate or spouse to the Banquet, you may purchase an additional reservation.

4. STUDENT
Access to Sessions (excluding some Select Sessions), Lectures, Workshops and Exhibitions, coffee breaks. The attendee kit includes all conference documentation, and 1 Copy Conference Proceedings. The Official VSMM Banquet is not included in this package and must be purchased separately.

NOTE: Official documentation of student status is required upon check in at the conference.

5. ONE DAY
Access to the day's Sessions, including Select Sessions, Lectures, Workshops and Exhibitions, coffee breaks. The attendee kit includes all conference documentation. Conference Proceedings and the Official VSMM Banquet is not included in this package and must be purchased separately.

6. VOLUNTEER
Access to Sessions (excluding some Select Sessions), Lectures, Workshops and Exhibitions, coffee breaks. The attendee kit includes all conference documentation. The Conference Proceedings can be purchased at the special Volunteer discounted rate. The Official VSMM Banquet is not included in this package and must be purchased separately.


EXTRAS

Official VSMM Banquet $75.
This is the official banquet for VSMM and is a good time to meet old and new acquaintances. This banquet is automatically included in the Author Package. For an extra fee, students, General and day conference attendees and spouses are welcome to attend the banquet.

Additional Proceedings $75 onsite, [$187.50 Post Conference]
Additional copies of the proceedings can be purchased onsite at a reduced conference fee. Proceedings can also be purchased from the Society or the publisher at the normal retail price.



REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration for the conference
Online and postal registration will be available after July 2 and will be accepted until the 22 September 2001. All registrations after this will be held and processed onsite at the conference at the Onsite registration fee.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Cancellations
If you must cancel your registration package and your hotel accommodation, please contact the VSMM Secretariat [vsmm-sec@vsmm.org] immediately. If you fail to contact us, you will be charged the full conference amount and first night's accommodation fee. Please see below for the refund schedule.

Refunds
Cancellation requests for refunds must be made in writing or email and postmarked on or before 21 September 2001. A processing fee of $50 will be charged. For cancellations received between 21 September and close of California business [5pm] 12 October, a 50% cancellation fee will be charged. After 12 October, all fees paid are 100% non-refundable. All refunds are processed after the conference.

Substitutions or Changes
Please contact the VSMM Secretariat: vsmm-sec@vsmm.org.


SPECIAL POLICIES
Conference programs and events will be officially recorded. Recording media other than still photography is prohibited.
Children (under 14) are not permitted to attend any conference functions or events.


For more information, contact:
International Society on Virtual Systems and MultiMedia
Virtual Systems Laboratory, Gifu University
1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1223 JAPAN

Tel/Fax: +81 58 293 3157
vsmm-sec@vsmm.org

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Partners and Sponsors of VSMM 2001
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