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Conference Location

All conference activities will take place at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.  For more information on the hotel, we encourage you to visit JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix.

Registration
There are three easy ways to register. Click here to register now.

Fees
Consumer 360 Conference Registration Fee: Registrations received on or after May 1 will be charged full conference fee of $1995. Registration fees include all conference events from June 3-5.

Group Discount Registration Fees:  Send more, save more!  For companies that register six or more attendees the cost per registrant is $1,895. Discounts will be applied only on those registration forms submitted together by mail or fax. 

Daily Conference Registration Fees: If you're unable to attend the entire conference, but want to purchase a day pass, applicable fees are as follows:

Tuesday, June 3 Day Pass: $950 (includes evening event)
Wednesday, June 4 Day Pass: $950 (includes evening event)
Thursday, June 5 Day Pass: $400

Golf Outing Fee:  This year's golf fee of $120 includes a cart, green fees, boxed lunch and beverages at the JW Marriott Wildfire Golf Club—Nick Faldo Championship Golf Course on Monday, June 2.  A shotgun start is scheduled at 1:00 PM.  Club rentals ($40) and shoe rentals ($20) are available at the golf course for an additional fee.

Spouse/Guest Fee:  If you would like to bring a guest to this year’s evening social events, the following fees apply:

Tuesday, June 3- Desert Foothills Cookout         $150.00 per guest
Wednesday, June 4 - Buffet Dinner Party            $150.00 per guest

Conference Cancellation/Substitution/Refund Policy
All cancellations and/or changes must be submitted in writing.  Full conference refunds will be given to requests received by Tuesday, May 13.  After this date, a $500 cancellation fee will apply.  Substitutions are permitted if requested in writing by Tuesday, May 20.  Substitutions after May 20 will be subject to a $75 administrative fee.  No refunds will be given for “no shows” or cancellations received after 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 29.  In the event your registration requires cancellation, please contact Judy Anderson at 847-605-5892 or send an e-mail to judy.anderson@nielsen.com.

The Nielsen Company reserves the right to cancel and refund any individual Consumer 360 conference registration.

The Nielsen Company assumes no liability for individual expenses incurred in the event of cancellation.

Program content is subject to change without notice.

Golf Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full golf refunds will be given to written requests received on or before Thursday, May 1.  After this date, no refunds will be given.

In case of inclement weather, full refunds will only be given if Wildfire Golf Club management closes the golf course.

Hotel Reservations
You are responsible for securing your own hotel accommodations. Guestrooms are available at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
5350 E. Marriott Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85054 U.S.A.
Toll Free : 1-800-835-6206
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix

Please make your hotel reservations today!  Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-835-6206 in the USA and Canada (or any of the worldwide reservation telephone numbers available on Marriott’s website).  Mention that you are attending the Nielsen Consumer 360 Conference for a discounted group rate of $209 per night, plus taxes.  Reservations can also be made online by clicking on the following link: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix. The online group discount code: acnacna is already entered in the appropriate field and all you need to do is enter the arrival date to begin the reservation process. An additional charge of $20 per room, per person, will apply for each additional adult. Children age 17 and under stay fee in the same room with parents. The group rate will be extended three days prior to and three days after the conference dates, subject to availability.

Please make your hotel reservations by May 8, 2008, to ensure that you will receive the discounted guestroom rate. After this date, room reservations at the discounted guestroom rate will be made on a space-available basis. Please note that the room block usually sells out before the cutoff date; therefore, we strongly encourage you to make your hotel reservations early.

A credit card is required with your reservation. No deposit is required at the time of reservation. Guests are responsible for their own guest room, tax and incidental charges upon check-in. Any changes in accommodations should be made directly through the hotel.  

Please note:  Hotel accommodations will not be secured by the Consumer 360 Registration Form/Invoice.

 

Air Transportation
You are responsible for securing your own air transportation.  The JW Marriott Desert Ridge is easily accessible from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.  Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel is 30 minutes. 

Ground Transportation
You are responsible for securing your own airport transfers. Rental cars and transfers by sedan, taxi and Super Shuttle are available from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. If you prefer transfer by sedan, arrangements can be made directly with Transtyle Transportation Services at 1-800-410-5479 or 1-480-948-6131. Online reservations are also available at www.transtyle.com. Transtyle’s rate to or from the airport to JW Marriott Desert Ridge is $60 (plus gratuity). Meet and greet in baggage claim can also be arranged for an additional $20. Transtyle also offers a direct shuttle service (shared rides) for returns to the airport at a $22 rate, per person. Reservations for this service can be made at the Concierge Desk at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort.

Directions from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort:
Take State Route 51 (SR51) North (approx. 17 miles) to loop 101 East.  Continue on AZ-101-Loop and go East for approx. 3 miles.  Take Exit 31-Tatum Blvd.  Turn left on to Tatum Blvd and go North for 0.5 miles.  Turn right on Deer Valley Road and go East for 0.5 miles.  Turn left on Marriott Drive into the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort.  Time: Approximately 30 minutes.

Miscellaneous

Badges
Name badges will be issued at registration.  Badges must be worn during all conference-sponsored events, including the evening functions.

Handouts
Computer kiosks will be available in the registration area and Networking Café to download and print the conference educational session presentations.  Please note that general session and some concurrent session presentations will not available due to confidentiality agreements and/or copyright protection laws.

Recommended Dress
Casual business attire is suggested for all scheduled conference events.

For Welcome Reception, Desert Hills Cookout, Cowboy attire is recommended (blue jeans, boots, western shirt, bandana and cowboy hat).

For Dinner Party, Summer white attire is suggested.   

Golfers:  Dress code requires shirt with a collar and no denim or jeans are allowed.  

Alcohol Policy
Nielsen encourages you to act responsibly and not drink and drive. Transportation is provided to all events where alcohol is available.