ATTENDANCE AND REGISTRATION: Who can come?

The CIO Summit is an invitation-only event. To receive an invitation, you must hold the title of CIO or direct technology activities at a major hotel, casino, cruise line, management or timeshare company. . ** NEW FOR 2013: Due to the continued growth of the management companies attending the CIO Summit, brands are allowed to have a second representative--VP Level or higher--join their CIO. If you think you qualify to attend the Summit or have any questions regarding a second representative, please contact Hospitality Upgrade President/Publisher Richard Siegel rich@hospitalityupgrade.com.
** If you received an invitation and cannot attend, you CAN'T send anyone else. Our invitation list includes the who's who of the industry. And although we want the Summit to grow, we will never compromise quality for quantity.

ATTENDANCE AND REGISTRATION: How much does it cost?

There is no registration fee to attend the Summit . Attendees are only responsible for transportation and lodging costs. All other costs are covered by our sponsors, including: registration fees, receptions and meals, pre-conference outing fees, airport arrival transfers and private shuttle service at the conference's conclusion.

ATTENDANCE AND REGISTRATION: How do I register?

If you qualify to attend the Summit and have received an invitation, a link to registration is included in the official invitation. We must receive your online registration by July 31, 2013. Please contact Event Manager Charlotte Somers charlotte@hospitalityupgrade.com if you need to be resent the official invite.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: Will there be plenty of opportunities to network?

The Summit offers CIOs a rare combination of networking, social events and program. Attendees are free to form critical relationships with their peers in a relaxed environment. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet your peers whether it is at the sit-down dinners or interactive sessions (where we specifically circulate you to have an opportunity to sit with all attendees), at the cocktail receptions, during the icebreakers and networking activities or during the pre-conference outing (where teams are pre-assigned). Seating is assigned at each of our events to encourage interaction.

SPOUSE PROGRAM: Can I bring my spouse/significant other to the CIO Summit?

Yes! Please register your spouse/significant other for the 2013 Spouse Program through your conference registration link. Spouses can register to attend the cocktail and dinner events on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday free of charge. We will also treat spouses/significant others to breakfast on Thursday, September 5 at 8:30 am in Fairmont’s Juniper Restaurant. After breakfast, we encourage them to explore Washington D.C. together. Fairmont staff has compiled a list of suggested itineraries to help guests experience the city's most popular attractions and hidden treasures—including 2-3 hour, half day and full day options http://www.fairmont.com/washington/activities-services/itineraries/. Additionally, Hospitality Upgrade will provide all spouses with a $150 voucher to use at a famous Georgetown spa.

SPONSORSHIPS: Just how many sponsors are we talking about?

The CIO Summit is not a commercial endeavor, but a high level meeting for CIOs from around the world. There will be very limited sponsorships available. We do not allow any formal sponsor presentations or sales pitches, but we will allow the sponsors to briefly welcome the attendees to the Summit and join us at conference events and functions. Again, this will not be a sales conference, but a closed-door conference for CIOs to discuss the issues at hand without interruption or unsolicited information.

SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES: How do I get on the agenda?

Contact Hospitality Upgrade President/Publisher Richard Siegel at rich@hospitalityupgrade.com or (678) 802-5301 or Event Manager Charlotte Somers at charlotte@hospitalityupgrade.com or (214) 436-6789.

TRANSPORTATION: How do I book a free arrival limo transfer?

Hospitality Upgrade will be offering complimentary limo transfers from Washington Dulles International (IAD) and Reagan National (DCA) to the Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown for attendees, sponsors and spouses arriving on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Wednesday, Sept.4. To take advantage of this service, please e-mail your itinerary (date, flight number, airline, arrival time, cell number) to Charlotte Somers at charlotte@hospitalityupgrade.com by August 23, 2013.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OR ASSISTANCE NEEDED?

Please feel free to contact Event Manager / Meeting Planner Charlotte Somers at charlotte@hospitalityupgrade.com or call 214-436-6789.