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1. What are the
STAREAST 2008 registration fees, and what do they cover?
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Description:
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Paid On/Before:
4/4/2008 |
Paid After:
4/4/2008 |
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Conference + Two Tutorial Days — includes (2
Half- or 1 Full-Day) on Monday and Tuesday, followed by three days
of regular conference activities. |
$2,195 |
$2,395 |
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Conference + One Tutorial Day
— includes (2 Half- or 1 Full-Day) on Monday or Tuesday,
followed by three days of regular conference activities. |
$1,995 |
$2,195 |
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Conference Only (Wednesday,
Thursday, & Friday) |
$1,695 |
$1,895 |
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Two Tutorial Days — includes
(2 Half- or 1 Full-Day) on Monday and Tuesday. |
$1,390 |
$1,590 |
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One Tutorial Day —
includes (2 Half- or 1 Full-Day) on Monday or Tuesday. |
$795 |
$895 |
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Certification Training Course
(3 days) + Conference * |
$3,690 |
$3,890 |
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Certification Training Course
(3 days) * |
$2,195 |
$2,195 |
* To register for the Certification Course and the Conference,
call 888-268-8770 or 904-278-0524. A $250 exam fee is included in the cost of the
course registration.
Your registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, and
admission to conference events on the day(s) you are scheduled to attend classes
and tutorials. Other meals, transportation, entertainment, and lodging are
the responsibility of the attendee.
A check or credit card payment must be received at STAREAST
headquarters by Friday, April 4, 2008, to take advantage of the lower conference
rates listed above. |
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2. What are the registration hours?
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Registration hours vary, please note the following are
registration hours for STAREAST 2008.
Sunday registration: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday registration: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday registration: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday registration: 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday registration: 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Friday registration: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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3. What is a typical
daily schedule?
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The Tutorials and Workshops are held on Monday and Tuesday from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Concurrent Sessions are held on Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday at various times in 1-hour segments. Throughout the day there are breaks
for refreshments, lunch, and a chance to visit the EXPO. The EXPO is open on Wednesday,
May 7, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Thursday,
May 8, 2008, from 10:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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4. What is the
dress code?
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Casual, comfortable attire is recommended for speakers and attendees.
In May, the weather ranges from the high 80's during the day to high 60's at night.
You may wish to bring a light jacket or sweater for the evenings or varying temperatures
in the hotel. |
5. What is Software Quality Engineering’s cancellation
policy?
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Registrations cancelled after Monday, April 14, 2008, are subject
to a 20% cancellation fee. No cancellations or refunds may be made after Monday,
April 21, 2008. Substitutions may be made at any time before the first day of the
program. TO CANCEL: Call the registrar at 904-278-0524 to obtain a cancellation
code. |
6. How do I register
multiple people?
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To register multiple people, please call the Client Support
Group at 888-268-8770 or 904-278-0524. |
7. How do I receive confirmation of my registration?
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Once your registration has been received, a registration confirmation
notice will be sent to you via email within 24 hours. Please verify that your email
address is entered correctly on the registration form. A confirmation packet will
be mailed upon receipt of payment.
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8. If my confirmation package or my invoice has not arrived within five to ten business
days, what should I do?
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Contact the Software Quality Engineering Client Support Group
by phone 888-268-8770 or 904-278-0524 or email
sqeinfo@sqe.com. |
9. Do I need to reserve a seat in any of the tutorials, workshops, or concurrent
sessions?
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Seating is limited in Tutorials and Workshops, so please reserve
your seat early. As we get closer to the conference, some tutorials/workshops may
be full. In this case you will receive an email asking you to select another. The
Wednesday through Friday concurrent sessions do not require reservations. You
may enter or leave any session at any time, space permitting. |
10. Should I bring
a laptop computer?
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Although a laptop is not required for the conference, some tutorials
require one. Please check the description for the one(s) you are attending to see
if one is required. If you feel you need a laptop for additional note taking, Internet
access, or another purpose, you are encouraged to bring one. Please note that Software
Quality Engineering does not provide storage for laptops or other personal items
at the conference. |
11. Once I get to the hotel, how will I know where to go for the conference?
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Once you arrive at the hotel, signs will be posted directing
you to the conference. If you have any questions during the conference, feel free
to ask a member of the STAREAST staff. |
12. How can I arrange for hotel and travel to STAReast 2008 in Orlando?
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A LIMITED number of rooms is being held at the Rosen Centre
Hotel for STAREAST attendees at a special conference rate. This discounted
rate is good through April 11, 2008. Hurry, book your room now before the hotel
fills up. Please call 800-204-7234 to make your reservations at the discounted
conference rate.
The Rosen Centre Hotel is located at:
9840 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
See even more travel information on our
conference travel page. |
13. What is Software
Quality Engineering?
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Software Quality Engineering assists software professionals
and organizations interested in boosting productivity, improving software practices,
delivering more customer value, and increasing ROI. Software Quality Engineering
hosts four of the industry’s most recognized software quality conferences
including the STAR conference
series, Better
Software Conference & EXPO, and Agile Development Practices. From the classroom to the Web,
Software Quality Engineering delivers software testing and development training
courses, and provides consulting services, specialized publications, and research.
www.sqe.com
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Better Software. It's project management, measurement
and metrics, design and architecture, test and evaluation. It's agile methods, plan-driven
and requirements-driven processes, software process improvement, business value,
and ROI, as well as coverage on emerging technologies. It’s special reports,
salary surveys, and a steady stream of ideas for software professionals focused
on quality.
www.BetterSoftware.com |
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StickyMinds.com,
the most comprehensive online resource for helping you produce better software,
offers an unrivaled scope of original articles from industry experts, technical
papers, industry news, a searchable tools guide, discussion forums, and much more.
www.StickyMinds.com
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14. How can I
contact Software Quality Engineering?
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Reaching Software Quality Engineering is easy. You can email
us at sqeinfo@sqe.com
(or any of the links at the bottom of all Software Quality Engineering site pages).
You may call us at 904-278-0524 or 888-268-8770. You may fax us at 904-278-4380.
Or we can be reached by mail at 330 Corporate Way, Suite 300, Orange Park, FL 32073. |
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