AAAI 2010 Spring Symposia

The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, in cooperation with Stanford University’s Department of Computer Science, is pleased to present the 2010 Spring Symposium Series, to be held Monday through Wednesday, March 22–24, 2010 at Stanford University. The titles of the seven symposia are as follows:

Registration

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, please fill out the online registration form. To register by mail or fax, please complete the PDF registration form, and send it along with payment to:
2010 Spring Symposium Series
AAAI, 445 Burgess Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Telephone: (650) 328-3123
Fax: (650) 321-4457*
E-mail: sss10@aaai.org*

*Credit card orders only, please note that there are security issues involved with the transmittal of credit card information via E-mail. AAAI will not be held liable for any misuse of your credit card information during its transmittal to AAAI.

Tentative Program Schedule

(Subject to change)

Monday, March 22
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM: Symposia sessions
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Reception

Tuesday, March 23
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM: Symposia sessions
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Plenary session

Wednesday, March 24
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 and General Information

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 5, 2010. 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 26.

Your registration fee covers your attendance at the symposium, a copy of the working notes 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 online registration form or print out, complete, and mail the PDF registration form with your fee to:

AAAI 2010 Spring Symposium Series
445 Burgess Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025

If you are paying by credit card, you may E-mail the form to sss10@aaai.org or fax it to 650-321-4457.

Please note: All refund requests must be in writing and postmarked by March 5, 2010. No refunds will be granted after this date. A $75.00 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 2010 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:

Monday, March 22
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday, March 23
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday, March 24
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.

Cardinal Hotel
235 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Telephone: 650-323-5101
Website: www.cardinalhotel.com
Online reservations
Rates: $125 (standard room with private bath) / $70 (European style room)
Reserve before: March 7, 2010

Creekside Inn
3400 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Telephone: 650-213-4250 or 1-800-492-7335
Fax: 650-493-6787
Room Reservation: 650-493-2411
E-mail: res@creekside-inn.com
Website: www.creekside-inn.com
Marguerite shuttle pick-up: 0.5. miles
Rates: $149 (Single/Double)
Reserve before: February 21, 2010

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: SheratonReservations@pahotel.com
Marguerite shuttle stop nearby
Reservations: www.starwoodmeeting.com.StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0912115389&key=9131F
Rate: $189 (Single/Double)
Reserve before: February 5, 2010

Stanford Terrace Inn
531 Stanford Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Telephone: 650-857-0333
or 1-800-729-0332
Fax: 650-857-0343
E-mail: reservations@stanfordterraceinn.com
Website: www.stanfordterraceinn.com/
Please refer to Group number 1317
Marguerite shuttle stops in front of hotel
Rates: $159 (Single) / $169 (Double)
Reserve before: February 21, 2010

Other Hotels

Available only on a first-come, first served basis; all prices are subject to changes without notice. Please also refer to Stanford University's visitor information page. .

Hotel California
2431 Ash Street
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Telephone: 650-322-7666
Fax: 650-321-7358
Website: www.hotelcalifornia.com
Marguerite shuttle stops in front
Rates: $79 – $115 exclusive of 12% tax

Comfort Inn
3945 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Telephone: 650-493-3141
Fax: 650-493-6313
Website: www.paloaltoci.com
Rates: $94.99 – 99.99 exclusive of 12% tax

Disclaimer

In offering the the Cardinal Hotel, Creekside Inn, Sheraton Palo Alto, and Stanford Terrace 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 below for the most up-to-date information.

South and East Bay Shuttle

Van service from San Francisco Airport to Palo Alto or San Jose Airport to Palo Alto is $20 for one person, shared van, one way. Cash, major credit cards, or checks accepted. For reservations call 408-559-9477 or 1-800-548-4664.

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 $10 per additional passenger. Cash or major credit cards only. For reservations call 415-558-8500 or 1-800-258-3826 (outside California). Reservations can also be made at the SuperShuttle website.

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 the Marguerite page on Stanford University'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 www.caltrain.org or call 1-800-660-4287.

Parking

Special symposium parking will be available at the Galvez Lot on the Stanford campus from March 22–24, at a cost of $12.00 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-10 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 2010 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 2010 Symposia