Logistics
Venue
The venue for the ICBO Conference is the Buffalo Marriott Niagara hotel (1340 Millersport Highway, Amherst, NY Google map), which is located at the intersection of Millersport Highway and Flint Road near the southern boundary of the University at Buffalo North Campus.
Saturday's poster session, reception, dinner banquet and keynote lecture will be held at the Center for Tomorrow, which is a short walking distance from the Marriott and from the Flint Road hotels.
For information regarding accommodation see here.
Taxis and Shuttle Service
Many of the recommended hotels have complimentary shuttle service from Buffalo Airport. (Telephones in baggage claim area.) Taxi fare from Airport to UB North Campus area hotels is around $20.
Registration and Internet Access
The registration desk will be in the Marriott Hotel from July 24-26 (7.45am to 5pm). For information call (716) 689-6900 (ask for 'ICBO Conference/Ballrooms 1-4). Emergency telephone number is (716) 866-6493.
Your ICBO name badge is required in order to gain admission to all conference events, including meals.
Wifi access will be available in the conference room to all ICBO participants.
Posters
Recommended poster size is 36" x 48". Maximum size is 48" x 48". Display boards and pins will be provided.
There will be two poster sessions, divided according to the initial letter of the first author's last name (A-L and M-Z, on July 24 and 25, respectively).
Session 1 posters should be mounted on the display boards in the Marriott Hotel ICBO Conference Room before 1pm on July 24. They must be taken down before noon on July 25.
Session 2 posters should be mounted on the display boards in the Center for Tomorrow between 4:30pm and 5pm on July 25. They must be taken down before 9pm on the same day.
Posters not taken down will not be returned to their authors.
Software Demonstrations
Software demonstrations will be 20 minutes in length. A computer with access to wireless internet will be provided.
See the schedule of presentations on page 5 of the ICBO Program.
ICBO Jobs Service
We continue to receive notifications of employment opportunities. Potential employers are encouraged to submit further job notifications to Leonard Jacuzzo.
A message board will be available at the conference venue for posting of last minute notifications and for arranging on-site interviews.