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The 6th annual Data Mining Technology Conference will be held at the Rio
All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Nevada on October 13-14, 2003.
M2003 is reserving a block of rooms at the Rio for the conference. You are
responsible for calling the hotel to make your reservations. When making
reservations, please ask for the SAS M2003 group discount to receive the
rates listed. Rates are based upon availability and subject to change
without notice.
Conference Hotel
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
3700 West Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
702-777-7777
1-888-746-7482
Nightly rate: $139
(rate based upon availability and guaranteed through Sep. 19 only)
Located on Flamingo Road just west of the I-15, the Rio is just minutes
from the Las Vegas Strip, one of the world's hottest nightspots. The Rio is
also just a short distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center, the
Fashion Show Mall, Caesars Forum Shops, and the Sands Expo Center. Enjoy
all the Rio has to offer including - exciting entertainment, a newly
expanded spa and fitness facility, shop in more than 23 unique specialty
stores, tee off at the top-ranked Rio Secco Golf club, and dine in any of
14 award-winning restaurants.
Excellent Cuisine
Enjoy 13 award-winning restaurants including our signature Carnival World
Buffet, which has once again been chosen "Best Buffet" in the Las Vegas
Review-Journal's "Best of Las Vegas" poll 2001. Antonio's Italian
Ristorante Buzio's Seafood Restaurant Fiore Rotisserie The Wine Cellar
All-American Bar and Grill Bamboleo Carnival World Buffet Mama Marie's
Cucina Mask Sao Paulo Cafe Toscano's Deli and Market Village Seafood
Buffet.
Suite Amenities
The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino hosts more than 2,500 suites, each
providing spectacular views of Las Vegas. Every suite offers more than 600
square feet of spacious luxury, with amenities that include a separate
dressing area, couch, 32 inch TV, table with chairs, hair dryer, in-suite
refrigerator, iron, ironing board and complimentary in-suite safe.
Enjoy the Beautiful Ipanema Beach
A tropical paradise awaits in the Rio's famous Ipanema Beach. Lounging upon
real sand beaches at the edge of a tropical lagoon, you are surrounded by
cascading waterfalls, four swimming pools and five Jacuzzi-style spas.
Training
In addition to the 2-day conference, M2003 will also offer the latest
technical training in the industry. Training
is scheduled for October 15-17. M2003 will offer five training courses
ranging from one to three days. Expert SAS instructors will teach each
course.
Conference Schedule
You can check in and pick up your conference materials beginning at 7:30
a.m. Monday morning, October 13, 2003. Start and end times for the
conference and post-conference training vary daily depending on scheduled
activities. Please see our agenda for the most
up-to-date schedule.
Other items of note
- Recording devices, including video and audio, are not permitted in the classroom.
- For security reasons, SAS does not allow access to the internet or to e-mail from classroom computers.
- Attendees are not allowed to have children or guests accompany them in the conference center.
- Classroom temperatures do fluctuate. Please bring a light jacket or sweater to ensure your comfort level.
Lunches and Snacks
Lunches and snacks will be provided each day and included as part of the
conference fee. A conference dinner on Monday evening is also included.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited in all conference and training rooms located in the
Conference Center. Smoking areas are conveniently located throughout the
hotel and casino areas.
In Case of Emergency
In case of emergency, your family or coworkers can reach you by calling the
M2003 Registration Desk. An emergency phone number will be printed in
conference materials handed out during registration.
Directions
From McCarran International Airport: Take I-215 West to I-15 North (or Las
Vegas Blvd.). Take Flamingo Road (West) Exit.
Ground Transportation from McCarran International Airport
Car rentals
A variety of car rental companies are located in the center of the baggage
claim area at the airport.
Taxicabs
Taxi cabs are available outside door exits 1-5 at the airport.
| Checker/Yellow/Star | 702.873.2000 |
| ANLV/ACE/Union/Vegas-Western | 702.736.8383 |
| Whittlesea/Blue Cap Company | 702.384.6111 |
| Western Cab Company | 702.736.8000 |
| Desert Cab Company | 702.376.2688 |
| Nellis Cab Company | 702.248.1111 |
Shuttle/Limousine
Several shuttle and limousine services are located outside door exits 8-14
at the airport.
| Ambassador Limousine | 888.519.5466 |
| Bell Trans Shuttle Bus | 800.274.7433 |
| BLS Limousine Service | 800.843.5752 |
| Citizens Area Transit (CAT) | 702.228.7433 |
| C.L.S. | 702.740.4050 |
| Grayline/Coach USA/Express Shuttle | 800.634.6579 |
| Las Vegas Limousine | 888.696.4400 |
Visitor Information
For more information on Las Vegas visit the following sites:
Las Vegas City Guide
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
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