Disney's Contemporary Resort
4600 North World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 824-1000
Fax: (407) 824-3539

Room Rate
$179 single/double occupancy plus 12.5% sales tax

Category
Deluxe Hotel

Airport
Orlando International Airport - 25 miles

Cancellation Policy
5 days prior to arrival date

Additional Info
Check in: 3:00PM
Check Out: 11:00AM

Very Important
All hotel reservations must be booked through The Global Executive to receive the special negotiated rate for PDMA participants. You can request accommodations as you are registering for the conference. If you have registered already, please call 866-223-2579 to reserve your room!

We encourage you to take your luggage to your room, as delivery might be delayed up to two hours.

Disney's Contemporary Resort is walking distance to The Magic Kingdom. In addition monorail service is provided to both The Magic Kingdom and Epcot.

For general hotel information, you can visit them at: disneyworld.disney.go.com

Transportation from Orlando International Airport (MCO)

• Driving Directions:
• Take OIA South Exit (FL -417S - Portion Tolls) to the Osceola Parkway West (Exit 3) to Walt Disney World Exits
• Disney's Magical Express Service:
• Please calculate up to 1.5 hours for this free service
• This complementary service must be booked at least 30 days in advance
• Call 407-827-6777 to book your Magical Express reservation
• www.disneyconventionears.com
• Taxi:
• Approx. $60 USD/way for about 40 minutes

Who should attend?
The PDMA International Conference is for anyone and everyone involved in any phase of product lifecycle management. Opportunities for learning, networking, and growth abound at every corner for every department from R & D to IT, strategic planning, product development, brand management, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales, operations and business development...If you're interested in staying on top with current trends and information that can help you grow your business, don't miss the PDMA International Conference"Innovation Connection 2007"!

What are the dates of the conference?
The Main Conference begins Monday, October 1st and runs through the end of day Tuesday, October 2nd.

Participants are encouraged to attend additional sessions offered before and after the core conference:

• The Academic Research Forum and Foundations Workshops available Saturday and Sunday (September 29-30)
• Additional Workshops and NPDP Certification Review available Wednesday (October 3)

Can I attend the conference for only one day?
The conference (October 1 & 2) has been conceived as a unique set of sessions and interactive programming that cannot be separated into single day conference registrations.

However you are welcome to participate in the pre and post conference programming (September 29-30, and October 3).

How do I register?

 

Alternatively, you can call the PDMA Registration Desk at 1-866-223-2579.

What is the last day to register for the conference?
Registration for this event is not limited. However, please be sure to register early to secure your special programming seat and track selections.

What is the cost for the conference?
The cost of the conference varies depending on which registration package you select. Click here to see the different registration packages and prices.

What forms of payment are accepted and when is the payment due?
The following forms of payment are accepted: American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Diners Club.

Payment is required and due in order to complete the registration process.

May more than one person from my company attend?
Absolutely! In fact, if you send three people, the fourth is free! PDMA International Conference provides an excellent team learning and collaboration platform. For more information about group discounts please contact Jenn Ranalli at jranalli@globalexec.com or by phone at 1.203.403.9477.

What is the cancellation policy?
All cancellations must be done online!
Registrations may be cancelled prior to midnight on March 15, 2007 for a full refund. There is a $100 processing fee for all cancellations from March 16 through August 21, 2007. There will be no refund for cancellations after August 21, 2007, although substitutions are welcome. There will be no refunds for registrants who do not attend the conference. Cancellations cannot be accepted by telephone at any time. If you do not wish to cancel online please send your cancellation by email to conf@globalexec.com.

Who do I contact if I have more questions?
Please click here to find the appropriate person that can help you.

As a certified NPD member will I gain credits for attending the conference?
Yes. Certified NPD members will gain 20 PDH credits by attending the PDMA International Conference.

Please click on the following link outlining the breakdown of earning PDH's:
http://www.pdma.org/certification/Recertification_letter.doc