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  About the Conference  

  1.   What are the Agile Development Practices|West registration fees, and what do they cover?  

  2.   What are the registration hours?  

  3.   What is a typical daily schedule?  

  4.   What is the dress code?  

  5.   What is Software Quality Engineering’s cancellation policy?  

  6.   How do I register multiple people?  
 
  7.   How do I receive confirmation of my registration?   

  8.   What types of discounts are offered for this conference?  

  9.   If my confirmation package or my invoice has not arrived within five to ten business days, what should I do?  

  10.   Do I need to reserve a seat in any of the tutorials or concurrent classes?  

  11.   Should I bring a laptop computer?  

  12.   Once I get to the hotel, how will I know where to go for the conference?  
 
  Hotel and Travel  

  13.   How can I arrange for hotel and travel to the Agile Development Practices|West conference in Las Vegas, Nevada?  
 
  About Software Quality Engineering  

  14.   Who is Software Quality Engineering?  

  15.   How can I contact Software Quality Engineering?  

 

  About the Conference Answers  
  1.  

What are the Agile Development Practices|West registration fees?
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What are the registration hours?
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Registration hours vary. Please note the following are registration hours for Agile Development Practices|West 2010:


Sunday, June 6, 2010 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, June 7, 2010 - 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 -  7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, June 11, 2010 - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 
 
  3.   What is a typical daily schedule?
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The Tutorials are held on Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Concurrent Classes are held on Wednesday and Thursday at various times in 75-minute segments. Throughout the day there are breaks for refreshments, lunch, and a visit to the EXPO. The EXPO is open on Wednesday, June 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m and on Thursday, June 10, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
 
 
  4.   What is the dress code?
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Casual, comfortable attire is recommended for speakers and attendees. In June, the weather ranges from the High 80s during the day to low 70s at night. You may wish to bring a light jacket or sweater for the evenings or varying temperatures in the hotel.
 
 
  5.   What is Software Quality Engineering’s cancellation policy?
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Registrations canceled after Monday, May 17, 2010, are subject to a 20% cancellation fee. No cancellations or refunds may be made after Monday, May 24, 2010. Substitutions may be made at any time before the first day of the program. TO CANCEL: Call the Client Support group at 904.278.0524 or 888.268.8770 to obtain a cancellation code.
 
 
  6.   How do I register multiple people?
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To register multiple people, please call the Client Support group at 888.268.8770 or 904.278.0524.
 
 
  7.   How do I receive confirmation of my registration?
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Once your registration has been received, a registration confirmation notice will be sent to you via email within two business days (Monday-Friday). Please verify that your email address is entered correctly on the registration form.
 
 
  8.   What types of discounts are offered for this conference?
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Please Note—We will always provide the highest possible discount and allow you to use the two largest discounts that apply to your registration.
 
 
  9.   If my confirmation package or my invoice has not arrived within five to ten business days, what should I do?
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Contact Software Quality Engineering Client Support by phone 888.268.8770 or 904.278.0524 or email sqeinfo@sqe.com.
 
 
  10.   Do I need to reserve a seat in any of the tutorials or concurrent classes?
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Seating is limited in tutorials, so please reserve your seat early. As we get closer to the conference, some tutorials may be full. In this case you will receive an email asking you to make another selection.  All tutorial selections must be made by the first day at the event, June 6, 2010. The Wednesday and Thursday concurrent classes do not require reservations. You may enter or leave any class at any time, space permitting.
 
 
  11.   Should I bring a laptop computer?
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Although a laptop is not required for the conference, it is preferred by some conference delegates. Some tutorials require laptops—please see the tutorial description page. If you feel you need a laptop for additional note taking, Internet access (not available in session or classrooms), or another purpose, you are encouraged to bring one. Please note that Software Quality Engineering does not provide storage or take responsibility for laptops or other personal items at the conference.
 
 

 
  Hotel and Travel Answers  
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How can I arrange for hotel at Agile Development Practices | West in Las Vegas, Nevada?
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Book your reservation for your stay at the Caesars Palace at the discounted conference rate. To make your reservations, contact 866.227.5938 and reference the Agile Development Practices | West. If you need special facilities or services, please notify the agent at the time of reservation. Cancellations on a guaranteed reservation must occur more than 5 days prior to the specified arrival time to ensure a refund. Make your reservation early.


Caesars Palace is located at:
3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
866.227.5938
 

 
 
  About Software Quality Engineering Answers  
  14.   Who is Software Quality Engineering?
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Software Quality Engineering assists software professionals and organizations interested in boosting productivity, improving software practices, delivering more customer value, and increasing ROI. Software Quality Engineering hosts four of the industry’s most recognized software quality conferences including the STAR conference series, Better Software, and Agile Development Practices|West, and Agile Development Practices|East. From the classroom to the Web, Software Quality Engineering delivers software testing and development seminars, and provides consulting services, specialized publications, and research. www.sqe.com   Software Quality Engineering
 
Better Software. It's project management, measurement and metrics, design and architecture, test and evaluation. It's agile methods, plan-driven and requirements-driven processes, software process improvement, business value, and ROI, as well as coverage on emerging technologies. It’s special reports, salary surveys, and a steady stream of ideas for software professionals focused on quality. www.BetterSoftware.com   Better Software magazine
 
StickyMinds.com, the most comprehensive online resource for helping you produce better software, offers an unrivaled scope of original articles from industry experts, technical papers, industry news, a searchable tools guide, discussion forums, and much more. www.StickyMinds.com   StickyMinds.com
 
 
  15.   How can I contact Software Quality Engineering?
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Reaching Software Quality Engineering is easy. You can email us at sqeinfo@sqe.com (or any of the Feedback links at the bottom of all Software Quality Engineering site pages). You may call us at 904.278.0524 or 888.268.8770. You may fax us at 904.278.4380. Or, we can be reached by mail at 330 Corporate Way, Suite 300, Orange Park, FL 32073.
 



 

 
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