Tuesday, April 8 – Wednesday, April 9, 2008
SAS World Headquarters | Cary, NC

Conference Logistics

Below, you'll find logistical information about the conference. For answers to questions that are not addressed here, please contact Joanne Butzier at Joanne.Stecker-Butzier@sas.com or 248-354-1715, ext. 1233.

• Registration and Fees
• Hotel and Travel Arrangements
• Transportation
• Meals
• Conference Attire
• Maps

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Registration and Fees

The conference is free, but travel and hotel are the responsibility of individual conference attendees. SAS has secured a special block room rate at a local hotel. See details below.

Hotel and Travel Arrangements

Hotel and travel arrangements to Cary, NC are the responsibility of individual conference guests. The Umstead Hotel and Spa and the Embassy Suites Hotel will serve as our host hotels for the conference. For your convenience, SAS has secured special rates for a limited number of rooms at both locations. Please book early as room may sell out earlier than their reservation deadlines.

Contact information:

The Umstead Hotel and Spa
100 Woodland Pond
Cary, NC 27513
Phone: 919-447-4000

The Umstead Hotel is offering a conference rate of $210 for single or double occupancy. To obtain this special rate, please mention the Group Code "SAS10408" when reserving your room. The deadline for booking a room at The Umstead Hotel is Friday, March 21.

The Umstead Hotel is conveniently located on SAS world headquarters property.

Embassy Suites Hotel Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle East
201 Harrison Oaks Blvd.
Cary, NC 27513
Phone: 919-677-1840

The Embassy Suites is offering a conference rate of $159 for single or double occupancy. To obtain this special rate, please use the SAS Executive Conference Block code “MFG” when reserving your room. The deadline for booking a room at the Embassy Suites is Wednesday, March 26.

The Embassy Suites is less than half a mile from SAS.

Transportation

The Umstead and Embassy Suites hotels provide 24-hour shuttle service to and from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. However, for very early or late arrivals, we recommend that guests confirm shuttle arrangements directly with their hotels. SAS will provide transportation to and from the conference hotels to all SAS-sponsored events throughout the conference. Storage for luggage is available at SAS for those who wish to check out of the hotel prior to departure. At the conclusion of the conference, a chartered bus will depart for Raleigh-Durham International Airport, arriving there at approximately 5:30 p.m. We suggest you schedule departures after 7 p.m. Return transportation also will be provided for those opting to return to the conference hotels.

Meals

The conference welcome dinner will be held at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary. This event provides an opportunity for informal networking among conference guests and SAS staff. A continental breakfast will be available upon arrival at SAS the morning of April 9, and lunch will be provided that day by our award-winning café. Following the conference, we invite all participants to attend a closing reception.

Conference Attire

Attire for the conference and welcome dinner is business casual. This includes slacks and collared shirt with optional jacket and tie for men; and dress, skirt and blouse, or pants outfits for women.

Maps

SAS Campus Map (PDF: 66KB)
Raleigh, NC, Area Map (PDF: 182KB)