Registration Fee Structure

Early Bird (before 8/27/07): Student $275, Non-Student $495
Regular (before 9/17/07): Student $300, Non-Student $545
After 9/17/07 and on site: Student $325, Non-Student $595

Extras: Tutorials $30 each (may take up to two tutorials); Banquet Tickets $60 each

Destination Information
Long Beach is California's fifth largest city. It offers a unique combination of strategic location, excellent climate, shoreline beauty, and Southern California lifestyle, wrapped in one package. From the emphasis on the "three T's" (Trade, Tourism and Technology), to the city's bountiful array of business and residential neighborhoods, it's no wonder Long Beach is quickly becoming one of the leading regions for business, tourism and community in the west. Centrally located to all Southern California attractions, Long Beach offer many attractions within the city, while being within driving distance from downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, and Orange County.

Currency United States Dollar (USD)
Voltage 110 V
Language English
Tipping 15% -20%

Meeting Information
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802 USA

• Box Office & General Info: +1 562 436 3661
• Business Office: +1 562 436 3636
• Fax: +1 562 436 9491

ICSB Registration

• Location: Level 1, Main Lobby
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Convention Center Information Desk

• Location: Main Lobby
• Hours: Open During Show Hours

Convention Center Business Center

• Location: Main Lobby
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m-2:00 p.m.

Convention Center Parking

• Self parking cost- USD $8.00 per car, per entry. No in/out privileges.
• Parking at the Long Beach Convention Center

Poster Presentations
Click here for poster submission information.

• The ideal poster size should be a maximum of 44 inches (110 centimeters) wide by 44 inches (110 centimeters) tall. Posters may be slightly smaller but they must not be larger. Fasteners will be provided at the site, please DO NOT bring tape, tacks or pins.
  
  
• The board of your poster will be numbered and viewers will find your poster according to the title of your submitted abstract and number as stated in the final program.
  
  
• Posters may be put up beginning at 8:00AM on October 2 and must be removed by 4:30PM on Thursday October 4. We recommend everyone put up their posters by 2 PM. Individuals are responsible for their own posters, including set up and tear down.
  
  
• ICSB will not be responsible for accepting any posters shipped to the Convention Center or official hotels. The Convention Center itself will not accept any packages addressed to individuals

Dress code
Business clothing styles in southern California are less formal than in other parts of the US. We suggest that you leave your business suits and ties at home, and bring your business casual attire instead. Casual dress is also the norm at most restaurants and bars/pubs near the venue, including during dinnertime and in the evening. (Hawaiian style shirts are always acceptable as well).

Passport Information / International Travel
On effective dates below, all travelers to or from the Americas, the Caribbean and Bermuda will be required to have a passport or other document that establishes the bearer's identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the United States. On December 31, 2006, the requirement will be applied to all air and sea travel to and from Bermuda, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Mexico, and Canada. On December 31, 2007, the requirement extended to all air, sea, and land border crossings. For more information or to confirm effective dates, visit the State Department's consular web site www.travel.state.gov, the Department's temporary visitors site, or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's web site at www.dhs.gov. In addition, the list of US embassies around the world provide country-specific information on obtaining US visas, plus a visit to the local US embassy is required for most visas.

Getting to and from local Airports
For details regarding the airport please click on links below for each individual airport. Click here for a Google map showing the airports relative to the ICSB 2007 site.

• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) To travel to the Convention Center from the Los Angeles International Airport take the San Diego Freeway (405) south to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot, or as advised by directional signage. The travel distance from LAX: 22 miles (35 km).
  
  
• Long Beach Airport (LGB) To travel to the Convention Center from the Long Beach Airport take Lakewood Boulevard south to the San Diego Freeway (405). Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot, or as advised by directional signage. The travel distance from LGB: 11 miles (18 km).
  
  
• John Wayne Airport (SNA) To travel to the Convention Center from the John Wayne Airport take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage. The travel distance from SNA: 24 miles (39 km).

Weather Conditions
Average weather temperatures for Long Beach in October range from a high of 75°F (23°C) and a low of 48°F (8°C).

Transportation
Below is a list of local public transportation and car rental agencies.

• A Super Shuttle discount has been specially arrange for ICSB 2007 attendees for service from LAX, SNA and Long Beach airports. Open and print this coupon (46KB, pdf) and visit the SuperShuttle website.
• Passport Shuttle Runs approximately every 5-10 minutes. It’s free in the Downtown area and transports visitors to all of the must-see Long Beach attractions, including the Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Village, and Pine Avenue. For only 90 cents, the Passport continues your journey to the attractions of Belmont Shore, Alamitos Bay and Cal State Long Beach.
• Aquabus Water Taxi that combines short-harbor cruise with state-of-the-art transportation that acts as your link between selected sites in Rainbow Harbor.
• Aqualink Water-taxi that takes you on a swift journey to Alamitos Bay.
• Metro Blue Line Located at the Downtown Long Beach Transit Center. The Blue Line takes you to Los Angeles.
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car 438 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90807
  toll free: +1 800 736 8222
  phone: +1 562 495-1149
  fax: +1 562 495 0849

Click here for details on hotels and parking at hotels and driving directions to/from local airports.