CYBER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS, IPv6 & SECURITY WORKSHOP TRAINING for MICRONESIA
Venue – Guam
10-14 August 2009
PARTICIPANT GENERAL INFORMATION
The Asia Pacific Internet Centre (APNIC), and the Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA) with the support of AusCERT, ICANN and IT&E Guam/Marianas will hold a joint training workshop for the Micronesia sub region in Guam, covering Internet Resource Management, IPv6 Implementation, Cybercrime, Network Security & Forensics, and CERT operation. The event will be held from 10-14 August 2009.
All members are welcome to attend. Special invites are particularly to the members in the Micronesia region whom we have brought this training workshop much closer to their doorsteps, on these specialized topics on cyber security, internet & IP resources management and IPv6.
General participant information is contained below:
1. LOGISTICS
VENUE
The meeting will be held at:
Venue: IT&E Plaza, Harmon, Guam
Address:122 W. Harmon Industrial Park Road, Tamuning, GU 96913
Fax:+1.671.922.4329 or +1.671.646.4723
REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION BADGES
Members who wish to participate in the workshop should complete and submit the online pre-registration formon later than 4th August, 2009. (go to Upcoming Events and select appropriate event)
Name badges will be at the Registration Desk during registration. For identification and security reasons, all participants are requested to wear the meeting badges at all times during the meeting.
Registration:
Registration will commence at 08:30am at the:
IT&E Corporate Office
122 W. Harmon Industrial Park
Bldg D
Tamuning, GU 96950
Ph +1-671-922-2000
VISA
All participants to have a valid passport, and, if required, to obtain appropriate entry visa. VISA requirements will be the same as entering the US.For more information please see the US State Department Site:
AIRPORT TAX
No airport tax is levied on passengers upon embarkation at the airport
AIRPORT TRANSFER AND ACCOMMODATION
Participants should make their own transportation arrangements from the Airport to their respective hotels, and return, including to the venue.
Transportation can be arranged with King Bus Tours, charges are $55/hour (minimum 2 hours).
Phone: (671)734.2573, Mr. Cruz.
Taxis are also readily available.
Hotel Accommodation
See information in list enclosed
Communication Details:
- Guam International Access Code – 011
- IT&E offers prepaid CDMA and GSM Mobile service, rental phones can be made available upon request.
- Wireless EVDO Broadband Aircards are also available for rental.
Internet Access:
Free WiFi will be available to participants on conference
2. WEATHER AND TIMEZONE
Guam has all season hot and humid with temperatures ranging from 28-35 degrees centigrade. August is into the rainy season and cool, light clothing and umbrella is recommended, and a light jacket for night.
Local time in Guam is GMT +10hrs
Dress
- Dress standard – Island casual - Ties discouraged
3. BUSINESS HOURS
Guam, well known as the major US Base in the Pacific with a population of over 1 million. Guam is divided into two parts with one part serviving the military installations while the other has the retail and commercial centre with a number of head offices and businesses servicing commerce, manufacturing and tourism.
Major hops are open seven days a week 24/7 with general business hours from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday with lunch hour form 12-1pm
There are many restaurants [providing a variety of styles and cuisine many featuring live music. Asian, Lebanese and Italian restaurants feature alongside traditional American and European fare.
For more info:
4. CURRENCY AND CREDIT CARDS
The local currency is US Dollars (USD). The commercial banks in the city, Forex bureaus, and hotels provide currency exchange facilities.
Internationally recognized credit cards are accepted by the hotel and department stores (Visa, Master, Diners Club, and American Express) for the purchase of goods and for any other financial transactions.
5. ELECTRICITY
Electricity voltage is 120 volts with pin configuration Type A - NEMA US/Japanese 2-pin configuration. You are advised to take along your universal adaptor if you are not from countries using dissimilar pin configurations and voltages.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION AND CONTACT DETAILS
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CYBER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS, IPv6 & SECURITY WORKSHOP TRAINING for MICRONESIA
Venue – Guam
10-14 August 2009
- Leanne Loan
+1-670-287-2781
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- Donna Perron
+1-671-922-4402
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- Fred Christopher
Mobile: +679-9991807
Email:
General Information and MAP about the city of the venue:
Usual tourist type information including major attractions and web site URLs.
Google top three:
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guam
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CYBER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS, IPv6 & SECURITY WORKSHOP TRAINING for MICRONESIA
Venue – Guam
10-14 August 2009
GUAM HOTEL INFORMATIONHotel Name / Address / Tel / Fax / Rate / CheckIn CheckOut / email / Website / Shuttle Service to & from the Airport
Guam Marriott Resort & Spa / 627B Pale San Vitores Road, Tumon / (671)649-7827 / (671)646-9335 / $115+tax (inclusive of breakfast -1 person);
$105+tax (room only) / 3PM; 12 noon / / / $15/person (one way)
Guam Reef Hotel / 1317 Pale San Vitores Road, Tumon / (671)646-6881 / (671)649-0130 / $150+11% Tax / 3PM; 12 noon / / / $15/person (one way)
Holiday Resort / 881 Pale San Vitores Road, Tumon / (671)647-7277 / $99+11% tax (includes breakfast for 2);
$85+11% tax / 3PM; 12 noon / / / $15/person (one way)
Ohana Bayview / 1475 Pale San Vitores Road, Tumon / (671)646-2300 / (671)649-0562 / $83.25 (tax inclusive) / 3PM; 12 noon / / / $5/person (one way)
Santa Fe Guam / 132 Lagoon Drive, Tamuning / (671)647-8855 / (671)647-8860 / $65+11%Tax - Garden View
$69+11%Tax -Mountain View
$79+11%Tax (Ocean View) / 2PM; 12 noon / / / $10/person (one way)
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