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DUG 2004
DUG First-Time Attendee FAQs:
- How do I register for the DUG conference?
- How can I find out more about DUG?
- OK, now that I’ve registered, what’s next?
- What should I wear?
- When should I arrive in Washington D.C.?
- Where do I go when I arrive at the Marriott Wardman Park?
- How do I know which sessions to attend?
- How do I network at the conference? What other opportunities are available?
1. How do I register for the DUG Conference?
You may register for the DUG conference by completing the online registration form using your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card. You’ll need to have your For Our Clients User Password ready in order to access the registration information. If you need to register for a user password or have forgotten your password, link to the online password registration from here.
Alternatively, you may print the pdf version of the registration form and submit that to the Datatel Users' Group with your check or credit card payment. Payment must accompany your registration for it to be processed. If you register via the printed pdf version, please mail your competed registration form with payment to: Datatel Users' Group Conference & Expo, Attention: DUG Registrar, 4375 Fair Lakes Court, Fairfax, VA 22033 or fax your completed registration form with a credit card payment to 703.968.4573.
You may also register at the conference registration desk during the posted hours found on the conference website.
2. How can I find out more about DUG?
Be sure to register for the first-timer conference orientation and lunch scheduled for Sunday, March 14th at 11:30 a.m. Knowledgeable people will be on hand to provide you with excellent guidance on navigating your way successfully through this comprehensive and valuable program. You'll also get introduced to some Datatel executives, product managers and professional services representatives.
3. OK, now that I’ve registered, what’s next?
Book your hotel and airline reservations right away. The Marriott Wardman Park sets aside a block of rooms for the conference, but these fill up quickly. Book online to ensure your reservation at the conference hotel. The Omni Shoreham is the official overflow hotel and is located right across the street. Hotel information is available in the travel section of the conference web site.
Book your airline reservations early to obtain the most economic flight price if airline travel is applicable.
4. What should I wear?
Conference attire is business casual, however, don’t forget to wear your school colors Tuesday night, March 16, for the “Be True to Your School” Party. Weather in Washington DC in March can be cold so check a weather report before packing your suitcase! Please note that some meeting rooms in the conference center may be cool. It is a good idea to carry a light sweater, sweatshirt or jacket.
5. When should I arrive in Washington D.C.?
The conference dates are March 15-17, 2004.
- Arrive on Saturday March 13th if you are registered for the Systems & Tools Track as it’s an early start on Sunday morning.
- Arrive at the conference on Sunday March 14 by 11:30 a.m. if you signed up for the First-Timers Orientation.
6. Where do I go when I arrive at the Marriott Wardman Park?
Conference registration begins Sunday March 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Go to the first level of the Hotel and follow the signs to the DUG registration desk.
- Walk around and familiarize yourself with the hotel and the meeting rooms.
- If you can’t make it on Sunday, registration continues to remain open Monday-Wednesday, March 15-17th.
- You will need your name badge and must wear it at all times to attend all sessions and activities.
- The first session of the conference is the Opening General Session on Monday, March 15 at 8:30 a.m.
7. How do I know which sessions to attend?
Spend some time reviewing the sessions at the 2004 DUG conference by browsing through them on the conference web site. Become familiar with track descriptions to familiarize yourself with the topics that interest you and in which tracks they can be found. You can also sort sessions by streams to find specific topics that cross over multiple tracks. To view a list of sessions or streams, visit the main session page.
8. How do I network at the conference? What other opportunities are available?
Contacts made at the conference are invaluable and a great source of information. Here are some great things to attend at the DUG conference where networking and meeting people is part of the fun!
| Sunday March 14th | 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM | New Client/First Timer Orientation Lunch |
 | 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | City Tours |
| 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception |
| Monday, March 15th | 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Opening General Session |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Keynote Presentation |
| 7:00 p.m | Dine D.C. |
| Tuesday, March 16th | 8:00 p.m. – Midnight | Be True to Your School Party |
Check out the Program Highlights page for more information.
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