Full-Time Faculty Members: Take advantage of a 50% discount on the above TOOLS Conference registration fees.

Full-Time Students: Take advantage of a 75% discount on the above TOOLS Conference registration fees.

Non-academic Authors whose papers are selected to be included in the published proceedings of the TOOLS USA 1999 Conference are entitled to a 50% discount from the regular TOOLS Conference fees. When registering, select "Author" rate.

The above discounts do not apply to the Symposium on Teaching Object Technology (STOT), the pre-conference session (Introduction to Object Technology), or for the Eiffel Summit only.

Group Discounts
A 10% discount is applicable to any registration of 3 or more people from the same company site, registering at the same time, for a minimum of 2 consecutive days. For 5 or more people the discount is 20%. Please submit one registration per attendee. These discounts are applicable to regular registrations only and may not be combined with any other offer. Not applicable on SBIR or DPAAS events. Contact the TOOLS Conferences to inquire about the benefits of larger groups.

TOOLS Regular Registration

Fees for regular TOOLS conference registration include: access to all TOOLS conference sessions; a copy of the tutorial notes for each tutorial attended; a copy of the conference proceedings; refreshments during morning and afternoon breaks; lunches; and free access to the exhibition. A beach barbecue will be held on Monday, August 2 as well as the conference dinner on Wednesday, August 4. Those (TOOLS attendees only) who are registered on those days can attend at no extra charge.

SBIR & DPAAS Registration

Fees for SBIR and DPAAS registrations include: access to SBIR/DPAAS keynotes, sessions, and panels; material for each session; refreshments during morning and afternoon breaks; lunches; and free access to the exhibition. A no host cocktail for SBIR attendess will be held in the afternoon of Wednesday, August 4. Tickets for beach barbecue on Monday, August 2; and conference dinner on Wednesday, August 4 are not included, but may be purchased separately.

Fees for discount registrations include: access to all TOOLS conference sessions; a copy of the tutorial notes for each tutorial attended; a copy of the conference proceedings; refreshments during morning and afternoon breaks; and free access to the exhibition. Tickets for lunches; beach barbecue on Monday, August 2; and conference dinner on Wednesday, August 4 are not included, but may be purchased separately.

TOOLS issues free exhibit passes to those who are not registered for the conference sessions, but wish to visit the exhibit hall, open August 3 through 5, 1999. Your exhibit pass entitles you to: free access to the Exhibit Hall, including the exhibit cocktail on Tuesday, August 3; refreshments during morning and afternoon breaks (served right in the exhibit hall); and admission to the keynote presentation (one on each day). Note that all conference registrations include free access to the exhibition.

Payment & Cancellation

TOOLS must receive pre-payment of the registration fees in order to guarantee you registration. Advanced fees marked "by July 2" only apply if payment is received before this date. Payment should be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express), check (in US dollars), or international money order to TOOLS Conferences and accompanied by the registration form. Substitutions will be accepted at any time. Written cancellations received by July 2, 1999 will be liable to a 50 percent service fee. After this date, there will be no refund.

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Special Events

Beach BBQ Dinner

A fun under-the-sun beach BBQ dinner at a local Santa beach will mark the first offical day of the conference - Monday, August 2, 1999. You will be treated to a delectable feast of local dishes and beverages, prepared by the best caterer in town. The cost of this event is included in regular TOOLS registrations. Attendees paying discounted fees (faculty, students, authors, co-SBIR/DPAAS attendees) may purchase tickets for themselves, and of course everyone may purchase extra tickets for their spouses, children, etc. Price per person: US$30.00

Exhibit Cocktail

To mark the first day of the exhibit, a special cocktail will be held to welcome the exhibitors and put them under the spotlight. The cocktail will be held in the Exhibit Hall from 18:00 to 20:00 on Tuesday, August 3, 1999. There is not charge for this event for registered conference and exhibit attendees.

Conference Dinner

The evening will include a delightful meal served with local wine, followed by an enchanting musical program including opera and piano, held in a suberb ocean-front hall, across the street from the conference site. A number of awards and prizes will be handed out. The conference dinner will be held in the evening of Wednesday, August 4, 1999. The cost of this event is included in regular TOOLS registrations. Attendees paying discounted fees, as well as guests are welcome to attend the soirée for an additional fee. Price per person: US$60.00

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Accommodation

On-site accommodation

TOOLS USA '99 will be held at the Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort, the most beautiful resort on the south coast, right across from the Santa Barbara beach, which offers many recreational opportunities. Rooms are available for conference attendees at the special rates of $185 single/double, $200 triple and $215 quadruple, Sunday through Thursday, and $235 single/double on Friday and Saturday. These special rates are guaranteed until July 16, or until vacancy.

For reservations contact:

Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort 633 East Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Phone: 805-564-4333 Toll free: 800-879-2929 Fax: 805-962-8198

To benefit from the special rate, mention that you are attending TOOLS.

Alternative accommodation

Best Western's South Coast Inn is located in Goleta, suburb of Santa Barbara, only 15 minutes from the conference site. It offers daily complimentary continental breakfast buffet; afternoon wine and cheese reception (Monday through Thursday); heated pool and spa; airport shuttle; and many more hotel amenities.

For reservations contact:

Best Western's South Coast Inn
5620 Calle Real
Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: (805)967-3200 or (800)350-3614
Fax: (805)683-4466

Holiday Inn, also located in Goleta (direct neighbor of the Best Western), offers an array of services such as restaurant, heated outdoor pool, valet service, coin operated laundry, complimentary morning coffee, weekday newspaper, airport shuttle, local fitness club, and complimentary parking.

For reservations contact:

Holiday Inn
5650 Calle Real
Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: (805)964-6241
Fax: (805)964-8467
Email: hi-santabarbara@bristolhotels

Ramada Limited, also located in Goleta, offers spacious rooms with patios or balconies, in-room coffee maker and irons, outdoor heated pool and spa, buffet style continental breakfast, airport transportation, free parking, and is convenient located nearby restaurants shopping and golf courses.

For reservations contact:

Ramada Limited
4770 Calle Calle Real
Goleta, CA 93110
Phone: (805)964-3511 or 1-800-654-1965
Fax: (805)964-0075

Hotel Santa Barbara is located at 533 State Street, in the very heart of Santa Barbara's historical downtown, among world-class shopping, performing arts centers, museums, restaurants, and night spots. Free continental breakfast is served.

For reservations contact:

Annie Thorpe or Dana Norris
Santa Barbara Travel Bureau
270-A Storke Road
Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: (805)968-2561 or (800)736-1595
Fax: (805)968-2984

Accommodation reservation services

Santa Barbara Travel Bureau
270-A Storke Road
Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: (805)968-2561 or (800)736-1595
Fax: (805)968-2984

Coastal Escapes Accommodation
Phone: (805)684-7679 or 1-800-292-2222
Email: coastalescapes@linkline.com

Hot Spots Accommodation
36 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805)564-1637 or (US only) 800-793-7666
Fax: (805)564-1633

Travel Arrangements

American Airlines is the official carrier of the 30^th TOOLS Conference. Discounts are offered to attendees traveling with AA from a destination in the US or through a connecting flight in the US. Simply call the American Airlines Meeting Services desk toll free number 1-800-433-1790 and specify the AN#9879UO.

The airport is only twenty minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, and a free shuttle service from the airport to the Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort is available by calling the Resort ahead of time, or upon arrival at 805-564-4333. Airport-to-hotel shuttle service is also available from most other hotels.

TOOLS attendees using American Airlines to travel to and from the conference can benefit from more valuable discounts from AVIS car rental. Simply call the worldwide reservation line at 800-831-2847 and specify the AWD#B136000. You will be asked to present your AA ticket at the AVIS counter.

For more information on carriers and flight availability, or car rental, please contact Santa Barbara Travel Bureau, Phone (800)736-1595 or (805)968-2561, Fax (805)968-2984.

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