- From: Kimon Zorbas <vp@iabeurope.eu>
- Date: Wed, 2 May 2012 21:00:27 +0000
- To: Chris Mejia <chris.mejia@iab.net>, "JC Cannon (Microsoft)" <jccannon@microsoft.com>, W3C DNT Working Group Mailing List <public-tracking@w3.org>
- Message-ID: <CBC76AA5.29FBF%vp@iabeurope.eu>
Chris, whether I return Friday and lose my weekend or whether I depart the previous weekend from Europe to be there on time Monday doesn't change much. Fact is that European participation is too small to have any impact in the scheduling. So from my side W3C can stick to the schedule – but not sure that helps getting more European players involved. Best regards, Kimon From: Chris Mejia <chris.mejia@iab.net<mailto:chris.mejia@iab.net>> Date: Wed, 2 May 2012 02:40:18 +0000 To: JC Cannon <jccannon@microsoft.com<mailto:jccannon@microsoft.com>>, W3C DNT Working Group Mailing List <public-tracking@w3.org<mailto:public-tracking@w3.org>> Subject: Re: W3C F2F logistics for Bellevue, WA Resent-From: <public-tracking@w3.org<mailto:public-tracking@w3.org>> Resent-Date: Wed, 2 May 2012 15:07:13 +0000 JC, et al., First, thank you to Microsoft for hosting and to others for sponsoring! Looking at travel logistics for those of us attending who are from the East Coast US and from Europe, I'm wondering if it's too late to consider a slight modification to the schedule? Those of us traveling back East after the W3C meetings (to NYC, DC and Europe) face a bad time change in that direction. As the meetings are currently scheduled to end sometime on Friday, it would be impossible to make it home on Friday. I'm guessing that most people value their weekend free time (with family, etc.), so would it be possible to have this go from Mon-Wed instead of Wed-Fri? I think that would allow those of us traveling from the East (the majority of this group?) to still arrive by Monday morning (taking the early Monday morning flight to Seattle) and get back home by Thursday. Perhaps this has already been considered, but if hasn't, I hope it will be. My hunch is that it would result in higher participation in all 3-days. Peripherally, I have an important event in NYC on Thursday, June 21st (IAB's Ad Technology Marketplace Event: http://www.iab.net/events_training/2012/advertisingtechnology/overview) that I'm co-hosting. So the proposed schedule change above would also allow me to attend the W3C meetings in addition to hosting this event. Respectfully submitted for consideration, Chris Mejia, IAB/DAA Digital Supply Chain Solutions Ad Technology Group From: JC Cannon <jccannon@microsoft.com<mailto:jccannon@microsoft.com>> Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:32:23 +0000 To: W3C DNT Working Group Mailing List <public-tracking@w3.org<mailto:public-tracking@w3.org>> Subject: W3C F2F logistics for Bellevue, WA Resent-From: W3C DNT Working Group Mailing List <public-tracking@w3.org<mailto:public-tracking@w3.org>> Resent-Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:33:05 +0000 Here are the logistics for the next face to face. Microsoft will cover the meeting room costs. Food will be provided by Yahoo, Google and Facebook. Others are welcome to provide funding for food or receptions. I understand some groups may want to have separate receptions, so feel free to do so. Let me know if you would like me to help you find something or setup an event. Also, feel free to call me if you get lost. Let me know if I forgot anything. Location of meetings Day 1 Microsoft (City Center, 2nd floor) 555 NE 110 Ave (Corner of NE 6th and 110th. Next to bus terminal) Bellevue, WA Days 2 & 3 (did you really think we would be in the same room all three days!) Microsoft (Bravern 2, 12th floor) 11025 NE 8th Street (Corner of NE 8th and 110th) Bellevue, WA Reception for both buildings is on the second floor, opens at 8:00 and closes at 5:00. Everyone will need to register and get a visitor’s badge. You must have an escort while walking through the building. I will need a list of attendees names and companies to help streamline check-in. Contacts JC Cannon jccannon@microsoft.com<mailto:jccannon@microsoft.com> 206.910.4049 Amy Colando acolando@microsoft.com<mailto:acolando@microsoft.com> Euan Grant euan.grant@microsoft.com<mailto:euan.grant@microsoft.com> Buses (Getting to/from airport) Cab or town car is a 30-min ride to downtown Bellevue for ~$50. You catch them in the airport garage on the third floor. The 560 bus will take you to downtown Bellevue in 40 mins for $2.50. Get off at last stop. The airport bus stop is out the arrival door to the right at the end of the terminal. http://www.soundtransit.org/Schedules/ST-Express-Bus/560.xml The 550 bus leaves from the transit center to downtown Seattle pretty often. It’s a 40-min ride and costs $2.50. The transit center is between the Bravern and City Center. (It is reasonable to get a hotel in Seattle and take the 550 in to Bellevue in the morning. A cab would be ~$25.) I feel there are two bus stops of particular interest: Pioneer Square Second downtown, tunnel stop. Lots of night clubs in the area. Walking down hill takes you to the waterfront and the ferries. The ferry to Bainbridge is well worth the trip. Great view of Seattle from the water. About a $4, 30-minute ride. Free coming back. Westlake Center Fourth downtown, tunnel stop. The Seattle shopping district. Lots of restaurants. The Pike place Market (flying fish) is at Pike and 1st. Continuing North from the market will take you to the sculpture garden along the waterfront. http://www.soundtransit.org/Schedules/ST-Express-Bus/550.xml Hotels This link will help you find hotels in downtown Bellevue. The map<http://www.visitbellevuewashington.com/download/Directions_map.pdf> shows other hotels and their distance from the Bravern, which is the site of the meetings. Below are my suggestions. http://www.bing.com/travel/hotels/search?q=hotel+%22downtown+bellevue%22+wa&cid=IA_HotelInPlace_Downtown_Bellevue%2c_Bellevue%2c_Washington&qpvt=hotel+%22downtown+bellevue%22+wa&FORM=ATRHIP Marriott 425.454.5888 Rate: High Entertainment: nearby Distance: Across the street http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bvudt-courtyard-seattle-bellevue-downtown/#<http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bvudt-courtyard-seattle-bellevue-downtown/> Silver Cloud 425.637.7000 Rate: Moderate Entertainment: distant Distance: 3.5 blocks. http://www.silvercloud.com/bellevuedowntown/ 3 blocks away Coast Hotel 425.637.7000 Rate: Low Entertainment: distant Distance: 1.5 blocks. Walk can be challenging because it includes a highway entrance ramp. http://www.coasthotels.com/hotels/usa/washington/bellevue/coast_bellevue/overview#<http://www.coasthotels.com/hotels/usa/washington/bellevue/coast_bellevue/overview> Westin 425.638.1000 Rate: High Entertainment: adjoining Distance: 3.5 blocks http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1555 Hyatt 425.462.1234 Rate: High Entertainment: nearby Distance: 4 blocks http://bellevue.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-bellevue/index.jsp?hyattprop=yes Entertainment The Bravern has three restaurants: John Howie – decent happy hour, expensive steak dinner. Noisy. Wild Ginger – decent happy hour, moderately priced Asian food. Hard to get seats Blue Martini – great happy hour, moderately priced continental cuisine. Noisy, but people tend to like the waitress outfits. El Gaucho is at City Center. Mediocre happy hour and expensive food. Best atmosphere. Daniels is at the Hyatt on the 21st floor.. Best view in town. Nice happy hour. Expensive steak dinner. Lincoln Square is at the Westin. It has a movie theatre, video arcade, bowling, pool hall and several restaurants. Rock Bottom and Tap House are at NE 6th and 106th. Inexpensive beer joints. Decent ambiance. Lot No 3 and Purple are upscale restaurants at NE 4th and 106th. Black Bottle is at Bellevue Way and 110th.. My favorite! Great happy hour, ambiance and inexpensive food. I’ll be there Tuesday night. Just ask the hostess for JC. Other City of Bellevue Websites http://www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/play_in_bellevue.htm http://www.visitbellevuewashington.com/ Downtown map http://www.visitbellevuewashington.com/download/Directions_map.pdf Bellevue Restaurants http://bellevuelocaltable.com/restaurants
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