AMCIS 2011 Presentation Detroit, Michigan U.S.A..

AMCIS 2011 PresentationAMCIS 2011 PresentationDetroit, Michigan U.S.A.Detroit, Michigan U.S.A.

ACMIS Detroit 2011ACMIS Detroit 201122

Conference ChairsConference Chairs Co-Chairs: Co-Chairs:

Vallabh SambamurthyVallabh Sambamurthy, Michigan State University Mohan TanniruMohan Tanniru, Oakland University

Doctoral Co-Consortium Chairs: Doctoral Co-Consortium Chairs: Alok GuptaAlok Gupta, University of Minnesota Katherine StewartKatherine Stewart,, University of Maryland

Program Co-Chairs: Program Co-Chairs: Paulo GoesPaulo Goes, University of Connecticut Balaji RajagopalanBalaji Rajagopalan, Oakland University


Why Detroit?Why Detroit? Largest urban redevelopment boom in the country with over $20 billion Largest urban redevelopment boom in the country with over $20 billion

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Recently named by Recently named by American StyleAmerican Style readers as one of the top 25 arts readers as one of the top 25 arts destinations in the nation destinations in the nation

City is capable of handling large crowds as proven by other events who City is capable of handling large crowds as proven by other events who have chosen to host their event in Detroit including:have chosen to host their event in Detroit including:

2004 – 35th Ryder Cup Matches 2005 – Major League Baseball’s All Star Game 2006 – Super Bowl XL 2008 – PGA Championship Golf Tournament, IEEE-EMC Society, Environmental

Protection Agency, Council of Engineering & Scientific Society Executives (CESSE) 2009 – NCAA Men’s Final Four Basketball Championship 2010 - American Mensa Ltd., Air Carriers Purchasing Conference


Why Detroit?Why Detroit?

The Summertime WeatherThe Summertime Weather

76°F | 68°F76°F | 68°F 82°F | 71°F82°F | 71°F 72°F | 66°F72°F | 66°F 71°F | 63°F71°F | 63°F

Average Temperature: 72°F Humidity: 40%Average Temperature: 72°F Humidity: 40%



Easy to Travel ToEasy to Travel To

DETROITDETROIT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): Is a 90 minute flight from 60% of nation’s population Serves 36 million passengers to over 116 US cities and 15

cities in Japan, Europe and Canada Opening a new state-of-the-art second terminal in 2008.

One of the 1st terminals to open since 9-11 security measures have been implemented



Affordable to Travel ToAffordable to Travel To

Memphis

Atlanta, GA (ATL)Atlanta, GA (ATL) $217$217

Chicago, IL (CHI)Chicago, IL (CHI) $123$123

Dallas, TX (QDF)Dallas, TX (QDF) $197$197

Denver, CO (DEN)Denver, CO (DEN) $281$281

Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville, FL (JAX)(JAX)

$261$261

Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO (MCI)(MCI)

$273$273

Los Angeles (LAX)Los Angeles (LAX) $346$346

Memphis, TN (MEM)Memphis, TN (MEM) $317$317

Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN (MSP)(MSP)

$268$268

New York, NY (JFK)New York, NY (JFK) $315$315

Seattle, WA (SEA)Seattle, WA (SEA) $337$337

Average CostAverage Cost $266$266

Flights costs derived from Travelocity.com with a one month advance notice. Wednesday arrival Sunday departure. Where possible, nonstop flights were priced and recorded.



Exciting ActivitiesExciting Activities



Easy to Get AroundEasy to Get Around

Detroit People Mover (DPM) fully automated light rail system that operates on an elevated single track loop in Detroit's central business district. Round trip on the system is approximately 15 minutes and headway ranges from 3 to 4 minutes. Average dwell at each station is 20 seconds. All vehicles and stations are handicapped accessible. People Mover fare is $.50


Conference VenueConference VenueDetroit Marriott - Renaissance CenterDetroit Marriott - Renaissance Center

The Marriott is located in the GM Renaissance Center which offers guests an easy access to a variety of downtown shops, restaurants and services.


Detroit Marriott Renaissance Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center - Center - UpdatesUpdates Conference Hold Dates: Conference Hold Dates:

Thursday August 4th to Sunday August 8, 2011

Room Rates: Room Rates: $179 per night (USD)

Renovations in Progress: Renovations in Progress: 2008 – Guest room

bathrooms, new main lobby, main restaurant

2009 – Guest rooms


Detroit Princess Riverboat Cruise (walking distance from Marriott) Detroit Tiger Baseball Game (via People Mover) Chrysler Car Museum (within Marriott hotel) Wintergarden and Outdoor Plaza (within Marriott hotel)

Social Event OptionsSocial Event Options Many choices available within walking distance Many choices available within walking distance

and/or People Mover distance including:and/or People Mover distance including:


Agenda/ScheduleAgenda/Schedule

Pre-Conference Activities:Pre-Conference Activities: Doctoral Consortium, MIS Camp, Workshops, Ancillary Groups

Meetings, Executive Committee Meeting

Paper TracksPaper Tracks Panel Tracks, andPanel Tracks, and TutorialsTutorials

Following traditional AMCIS programs, AMCIS Following traditional AMCIS programs, AMCIS 2011 will include:2011 will include:


Budget InformationBudget Information Marriott meeting room fees: Marriott meeting room fees:

It is assumed that future negotiations with the hotel, will result in zero fees relating to meeting rooms and/or hotel related social event room(s) fees.

Conference registration fees: Conference registration fees: Registration fees will remain within past traditional AMCIS fee

ranges, and will be determined in conjunction with AMCIS Finance Director.


Estimated Attendee CostsEstimated Attendee Costs

Registration FeeRegistration Fee $500 (average used as per AMCIS 2007 rates)

Airfare Airfare $266

Sleeping RoomSleeping Room $537 ($179 per night, 3 nights total)

MiscellaneousMiscellaneous $80 (taxi to/from DTW/Marriott $80)

Estimated TotalEstimated Total $1,383


Thank You & QuestionsThank You & Questions

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