AAAI 2008 Spring Symposia

AAAI 2008 Spring Symposia

The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) is pleased to present the AAAI 2008 Spring Symposium Series, to be held Wednesday through Friday, March 26–28, 2008 at Stanford University, California.

The titles of the eight symposia are as follows:

Each symposium will have limited attendance. Participants will be expected to attend a single symposium throughout the symposium series. In addition to participants selected by the program committee of the symposia, a limited number of other interested parties will be allowed to register in each symposium on a first-come, first-served basis. To register online, please fill out the online registration form. To register via US mail or via fax, please fill out the registration form, and send it along with payment to:

2008 Spring Symposium Series
Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
445 Burgess Drive, Suite 100
Menlo Park, CA 94025-3442 USA
Voice: 650-328-3123
Fax: 650-321-4457
sss08@aaai.org

Tentative Program Schedule

(Subject to change)

Wednesday, March 26

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM: Symposia sessions
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Reception

Thursday, March 27

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM: Symposia sessions

5:45 PM – 7:30 PM: Plenary session

Friday, March 28

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Symposia sessions

Registration will be held at Stanford University on the lower level of the Cummings Art Building in the foyer of Annenberg Auditorium.

Registration Deadlines

February 8, 2008: Invited participants
February 11, 2008: Sheraton hotel reservation cut-off date
February 29, 2008: Final (open)
March 7, 2008: Refund requests in writing

ALL ATTENDEES MUST PREREGISTER. Each symposium has a limited attendance, with priority given to invited attendees. All accepted authors, symposium participants, and other invited attendees must register by February 8, 2008. After that period, registration will be opened up to the general membership of AAAI and other interested parties. All registrations must be postmarked by February 29, 2008.

Your registration fee covers your attendance at the symposium, a copy of the technical report for your symposium, and the reception. Checks (drawn on US bank) or international money orders should be made out to AAAI. VISA, MasterCard and American Express are also accepted. Please fill out the attached registration form, and mail it with your fee to:

AAAI 2008 Spring Symposium Series
445 Burgess Drive, Suite 100
Menlo Park, CA 94025 USA

If you are paying by credit card, you may email the form to sss08@aaai.org or fax it to 650-321-4457

Please note: All refund requests must be in writing and postmarked by March 7, 2008. No refunds will be granted after this date. A $50.00 processing fee will be levied on all refunds granted.

When you arrive at Stanford, please pick up your complete registration packet at the Spring Symposium Series 2008 registration desk, which will be located on the lower level of the Cummings Art Building in the foyer of Annenberg Auditorium. Registration hours will be as follows:

Wednesday, March 26

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday, March 27

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday, March 28

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Please call AAAI at 650-328-3123 for further information.

Accommodations

For your convenience, AAAI has reserved a small block of rooms at the hotels listed below. Symposium attendees must contact the hotels directly. Please identify yourself as an AAAI Spring Symposium Series attendee to qualify for the reduced rates. Attendees are encouraged to reserve early because of limited hotel rooms due to other events in the Palo Alto area at the same time.

Sheraton Palo Alto

625 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Telephone: 650-328-2800 or 1-800-325-3535
Fax: 650-327-7362
E-mail: SheratonReservation@pahotel.com
Please refer to “AAAI Spring Symposium 2008”
Marguerite shuttle stop nearby
Rate: $179 (S/D)
Reserve before: February 11, 2008

Stanford Terrace Inn

531 Stanford Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306
Telephone: 650-857-0333 or 1-800-729-0332
E-mail: reservations@stanfordterraceinn.com
Website
Please refer to Group number 98022 or AAAI Spring Symposium Series
Stanford Terrace Shuttle available with advance notice. Marguerite shuttle stop nearby.
Rates: $159 (S), $169 (D)
Reserve before: February 25, 2008

The Cardinal Hotel

235 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Telephone: 650-323-5101
Fax: 650-325-6086 Please refer to "AAAI"
Website
Rates: $75 European style); $140 (private bath) (S/D)
Reserve before: February 25, 2008

Other Hotels

Available only on a first-come, first served basis; all prices are subject to changes without notice. Please also refer to Stanford's website for other options.

Creekside Inn

3400 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306
Telephone: 650-493-2411 or 1-800-492-7335
Fax: 650-493-6787
Website
Marguerite shuttle pick-up: 0.5 mile
Rates: $189–$209

Hotel California

2431 Ash Street Palo Alto, CA 94306
Telephone: 650-322-7666
Fax: 650-321-7358
Website
Marguerite shuttle stops in front
Rates: $91.95 – $94.95 (S); $96.95 – $99.95 (D)

Disclaimer

In offering the Sheraton Palo Alto, the Stanford Terrace Inn, the Creekside Inn, and the Cardinal Inn (hereinafter referred to as "Suppliers") and all other service providers for the AAAI Spring Symposium Series, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence acts only in the capacity of agent for the Suppliers, which are the providers of hotel rooms and transportation. Because the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence has no control over the personnel, equipment or operations of providers of accommodations or other services included as part of the Symposium program, AAAI assumes no responsibility for and will not be liable for any personal delay, inconveniences or other damage suffered by symposium participants which may arise by reason of (1) any wrongful or negligent acts or omissions on the part of any Supplier or its employees, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment or instrumentality owned, operated or otherwise used by any Supplier, or (3) any wrongful or negligent acts or omissions on the part of any other party not under the control, direct or otherwise, of AAAI.

Ground Transportation and Parking

This information is the best available at time of printing. Fares and routes change frequently. Please check by telephoning the appropriate numbers for the most up-to-date information.

South Bay Shuttle

Van service from San Francisco Airport to Palo Alto is $25 for one person one way. The fare from San Jose Airport to Palo Alto is $34. Cash, major credit cards, or checks accepted. For reservations call 408-225-4444 or 800-548-4664.

SuperShuttle

24 hour van service to and from San Francisco to Palo Alto. The shared ride fare from San Francisco Airport to Palo Alto is $26 per person one-way plus $8 per additional passenger. Cash or major credit cards only. For reservations call 415-558-8500 or 800-258-3826 (outside California). Reservations can also be made over the web

Stanford Shuttle

The Stanford University Marguerite Shuttle Bus service provides service from several points along El Camino Real, the train station, and other surrounding locations to the Stanford Oval as well as transportation around the Stanford Campus. For route and schedule information, see Stanford's website.

Train

CalTrain runs between San Francisco and San Jose station, with stops in Palo Alto, starting at 5:00 am with the last train leaving San Francisco at 11:59 PM (weekdays). For up-to-date fare information and timetables, please visit the Caltrain website or call 800-660-4287.

Parking

Special symposium parking will be available at the Galvez Lot on the Stanford campus from March 26–28, at a cost of $10.00 for all three days. Please indicate on the symposium registration form if you would like a parking permit. The permit will be mailed to you with your registration receipt, along with a map and directions to the assigned parking areas. Please note that parking permits are valid only in designated areas.

If you park in the SSS-08 designated parking lot, you will need to take the campus shuttle (Marguerite) to the Spring Symposium registration area and sessions. Please allow an extra thirty minutes travel time in your schedule for the shuttle.

For more information about the 2008 AAAI Spring Symposium Series, you should consult the following:

Symposium Technical Reports

Some AAAI symposia are available as technical reports. For contents and ordering information, consult the Spring or Fall sections of the AAAI Press Technical Reports Catalog.

AAAI 2008 Symposia