General Information
Welcome to CHES 2007!
You are cordially invited to attend CHES's annual professional Trade Show and Education Forum, which includes outstanding keynote presentations and educational programs, a first-class trade show where the latest technology is displayed, and some great social events! The theme this year is "Managing Risks in Healthcare" and topics will cover a number of risk management procedures, issues, and problems.
Welcome to Calgary!
Calgary is a thriving business centre that mixes big-city energy, with legendary Western hospitality. The city began in 1875 wih the construction of a North West Mounted Police fort. The city built upon its rich history of legendary western roots and pioneering spirit to become a cosmopolitan city with a population of one million and is Canada's energy capital. Innovative, vibrant, energetic and proud, Calgerians embrace a sense of spirit and exude energy in all they do. Why not extend your visit? Tourism Calgary would be happy to help make your arrangements.
- an hour's drive to the west are the Canadian Rockies
- an hour to the east are the badlands, hoodoos and dinosaur bones
- an hour to the south has rich aboriginal culture and history
- an hour to the north features rolling prairie landscapes.
Trade Show and Education Forum
Calgary Telus Convention Centre
120 Ninth Ave. SE
Calgary AB
This state of the art facility features exhibit and meeting space on the second floor, ground level retail space and an underground parkade. It is connected to the Calgary Marriott Hotel, where accommodations are being offered.
Accommodations
THE CONFERENCE HOTEL (CALGARY MARRIOTT) IS NOW FULL.
Alternative hotel:
Delta Bow Valley Hotel
209 - 4th Avenue SE, Calgary (10-15 minute walk from the Calgary Telus Convention Centre)
Tel: 403-266-1980
Group code to quote: GCHCES and "Canadian Health Care Engineering Society"
Rate: $189.00 for a Delta room - rate available September 9, 10, and 11, 2007.
Calgary Marriott Hotel
110-9 Avenue W.
Calgary AB
Tel: 403-266-7331
A block of rooms are being held at the Calgary Marriott Hotel for CHES conference delegates at a rate of $168 single or double plus 12% taxes and fees. To receive the conference rate, please mention "CHES" when making your reservation. All registrants are required to make their own accommodation arrangements directly with the hotel. Any unbooked rooms will be released for general sale August 10, 2007. The hotel is directly connected to the Calgary Telus Convention Centre.
Travel / Transportation
Arrival at Calgary International Airport
- Airport taxis can accommodate 4 or 5 adult passengers and vans are available upon request to assist customers with excess luggage. Fares are based on meter rates and approximate fare to Downtown Calgary is between $27 and $30 under normal conditions.
- Airport Sedans are available on demand. Fares are charged on a zone system at flat rates and the fare to Downtown Calgary is $40.
- Airporter Shuttle Service is available on a scheduled basis and provides transportation to Downtown hotels. For more information call 403-509-4799.
Dress Code
Conference - Business casual
Banquet - Normal office attire
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