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Hotel Information

Click here to view overflow hotels for the conference. The Renaissance is in a sold-out situation (Word file).

The headquarters hotel for the Economic Summit:Forecast 2007 Conference is the new Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center which will open in July 2006.The hotel is 12 miles northwest of Chicago O'Hare International Airport.Please contact the hotel directly to arrange for hotel accommodations.

Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center
1551 Thoreau Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Reservations: 1-800-266-9432
Room Rates: $155 single/double
Cut-off Date: Monday, August 14, 2006
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Airline & Car Rental Information

MSCI has negotiated special discount rates with two airlines for the Economic Summit: Forecast 2007 Conference.Discounts include up to 5-10% off applicable zone fares (if reserved a minimum of 30 days in advance), as well as additional discounts dependent upon various factors.For American Airlines, call AA Meeting Services at (800) 433-1790 and refer to AN#0396AB.For United Airlines, call the Meeting Plus Reservation Center at (800) 521-4041 (8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.) and refer to Meeting I.D. Code 530RR.

Avis Rent-a-Car is also offering reduced rates for all MSCI meetings.Reservations may be made by calling Avis at (800) 331-1600 and refer to AWD# B766631. 

Transportation Information

The Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center is approximately 20 minutes from O'Hare International Airport.Alpha Taxi and Limousine Service provides transportation from O'Hare Airport or Midway Airport.Advance reservations are required; please call 1-800-2828-7098 at least 24 hours in advance.To make arrangements, please have the exact arrival time, airline and flight number available.

Taxi without advance reservations:If you will be traveling to the hotel by taxi from O'Hare airport, make certain to request a suburban cab company.A suburban cab will cost approximately $30 one way; city of Chicago cabs will be about $60.

My Chauffeur Limousine Service also provides transportation from O'Hare International Airport.Advance reservations are required; please call 1-800-244-6200 at least 24 hours in advance.To make arrangements, have the exact arrival time, airline and flight number available.Rates will be quoted that that time. 
 

Conference Attire

Conference attire is business casual. This includes khaki slacks and polo type shirts for the men; slacks, skirts, polo-type shirts or blouses and sweaters for the women. For the receptions and dinners, a sport coat is recommended but not required. 
 

Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be issued on all cancellations received by 5:00 pm CST on Friday, August 25, 2006.A 50% refund will be issued on all cancellations received after that date.No refunds may be issued after Friday, September 1, 2006 or for no-shows. Substitutions may be made at any time.All requests for cancellations or substitutions must be made in writing and mailed or faxed to the MSCI Member Services Department.
 

Entertainment Policy

Entertainment and/or company meetings should never be scheduled at the same time as official MSCI business or a social event.This includes breakfast sessions, business sessions, and evening group functions.MSCI recommends that company entertainment be planned prior to the opening or following the conclusion of the conference.Those companies wishing to plan any entertainment are asked to advise MSCI. 

Final Program

Paid registrations must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday, August 28, 2006 to be included in the final program. 
 

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