General Information

The Venue: The 2 day workshop will be held at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center, a four time winner of Facilities Magazine's Prime Site award.

Travel and Hotel arrangements: The weekend of May 20 is a very busy time in Rochester due to graduations as well as the famous Lilac Festival. It is advised that delegates requiring accommodation make their reservation at the earliest. Hyatt Regency is the preferred hotel for the workshop and is connected to the Riverside Convention Center. We have blocked 60 guest rooms at a preferred corporate rate of $105. Hotel arrangements at Hyatt can be made through the workshop registration.

Sightseeing tours: The final afternoon of the workshop is being held for tours to:

• Niagara Falls - A delightful day is in for you as you take in the magnificent splendor of Niagara Falls. You'll journey to both the American and Canadian sides of the Falls. View the Whirlpool Rapids, Floral clock, impressive Niagara Gorge, Goat Island and Terrapin Point. Enjoy a ride on the famous "Maid of the Mist" for a spectacular close-up view of the falls. Complete the day with a lovely dinner at the Skylon Tower revolving restaurant. The tour includes deluxe motorcoach, professional tour guide, "Maid of Mist" boat ride, and dinner at the Skylon Tower.
  Date: Saturday, May 22, 1999 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  Cost: $65.00 per person.
• Finger Lakes Country - The Finger Lakes Region of New York State is well-known for its picturesque lakes, unspoiled forests, and vine-covered hills. Travel to Naples NY, the Switzerland of America for a tour and tasting at Wildmers Wine Cellars. Next visit the Living Wall -- see a unique way to grow flowers, shrubs, herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Enjoy dinner at the historic Naples hotel The tour includes deluxe motorcoach, professional tour guide, admission to winery, living wall, and dinner at the Naples Hotel.
  Date: Saturday, May 22, 1999 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  Cost: $49.00 per person.
• City of Rochester (Lilac Festival/Eastman House) - Explore Rochester's past, present, and future with a scenic and fascinating tour highlighting Preservation Neighborhoods, Historic Landmarks, and Waterways. Next we'll visit Rochester's world famous Lilac Festival. Each May, the Festival signals spring as more than 1200 Lilac bushes display a floral rainbow of over 500 varieties. Following this, visit George Eastman House. This 12.5 acre estate in the heart of Rochester features one of the world's leading collections of photography and film. Complete the day with a lovely dinner at one of Rochester's fine eateries. The tour includes deluxe motorcoach, professional tour guide, admission to Eastman House, Lilac Festival, and dinner.
  Date: Saturday, May 22, 1999 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  Cost: $56.00 per person.

Welcome Reception: Join our workshop welcome reception on May 20 at 6:00pm. The venue for this event is yet to be finalized. Reservations for the welcome reception can be made in advance through the workshop registration.

Workshop Dinner: Join our workshop dinner on May 21 at the RiverSide Convention Center. Apart from international food stations, we are planning to have international music and folk dances to entertain you and your guests. Reservations for dinner and social can be made in advance or at the workshop through the workshop registration.

Web Site: http://www.webctr.com/IWIPS99

Date

Time

Track 1

Track 2

May 20

May 21

2:30pm - 3:00pm