Registration Deadlines

Early Bird Registration: December 1, 2017 - March 19, 2018

Please Note: The deadline for room reservations at Hotel At Six at the conference rate is March 19, 2018. After that date rooms are available on a space and rate availability basis. We urge you to make your hotel reservation as early as possible.

$ 795 member

Normal Registration: March 20, 2018 - April 23, 2018

Note: Early registration for members extended through March 19.

$ 895 member

$1195 non-member

Late Registration: April 24, 2018 - May 24, 2018

$ 995 member

$1295 non-member

Guest Tickets for the CUG Night Out

The CUG Night Out is included in the registration fee for attendees, but if you would like to bring a guest, someone not registered for the conference, they will need a guest ticket. Go to the Local Arrangements page for information. Note: Guest ticket fees increase to $100 during the late registration period.

$ 75 Early

$100 Late

Registration for the XTreme SIG

Members of the XTreme SIG that are also registered for the conference may attend the SIG meeting for a fee. Participation in the XTreme SIG is restricted to authorized representatives of SIG Member sites only and is not open to non-members. The XTreme SIG will meet on Sunday, May 20, 2018.

FAQs

What are the important deadlines for the event?

All dates and times are in in the local timezone of the conference, Pacific Time. For the dates below starting times are 12:00 AM for registration opening days and 11:59 PM for deadlines (abstract submission, room block, and papers).

• Registration Opens - December 1, 2017
• Abstract Submission Close - January 21, 2018
• Abstract Acceptance Notification - February 26, 2018
• Normal Registration Begins - March 20, 2018
• Room Block Deadline - March 19, 2018
• Papers & Presentations Due - April 15, 2018
• Late Registration Begins - April 24, 2018

Who may attend?

CUG meetings are not open sessions according to our organization's bylaws and guidelines. Attending CUG requires a documented affiliation with a CUG member site, sponsor, or approval as a visitor by one of the CUG officers. Admittance to any meeting session requires the appropriate identification badge. Approved non-members may register at the non-member rate during the normal or late period.

Employees of a CUG Member site (identified by CUG Site Code), and users of computing services provided by a CUG Member site (as confirmed by the site voting representative), may attend a CUG meeting at the member rate. If you have any question about eligibility to attend please contact the CUG Board prior to registering or making travel arrangements.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

You can find recommended transportation options on the CUG 2018 arrivals page.

Where can I find details on hotel accommodations and social events?

You can find hotel booking information and social event details on the CUG 2018 local arrangements page.

There will be a hard limit of 200 participants at the CUG Night Out. Please be sure to accurately note what events you plan to attend in advance.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You can contact the local arrangements committee via e-mail.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes, should you not be able to attend you may transfer your registration to another person by contacting the local arrangements committee. Note: Registration fees can be refunded (less a $25 service fee) if cancellation is recieved by May 11, 2018.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, you may follow the links in the confirmation e-mail message to update your registration informantion.