Know Before You Go
Registration and Event Check-In
Hotel Information
Hotel and Area Dining
Airport Information
Parking/Shuttle Bus/Taxi
Weather and What to Wear
Networking Receptions
Area Information and Things to Do
Area Transportation
Exhibitor/Sponsor Information
Emergency Information
Education Information
Floor Plan and Program Schedule
Registration Process and Event Check-In
Delegates who have already registered will check in at Pre Registration by last name. Upon check in, you will receive your badge and all the essential information you will need for the 2007 Washington Conference.
Delegates who have not yet registered or need to purchase tickets separately will go to the New Registration counter. The staff member at the counter will register you and provide you with your badge and all the essential information you will need.
Registration Hours:
Sunday 15.00 – 18.00, Monday-Thursday 07.30 – 17.00.
Wear Your Badge
Your ISPE name badge is your ticket into all of the 2007 Washington Conference functions. We are using a bar-coded badge system during the conference which has helped us create a better process for check-in and ticketed functions at events. Your badge will be scanned at all lunches for admittance.
Hotel Information
Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA 22202, USA
Tel: +1-703-920-3230; Fax: +1-703-271-5212
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/wasgw
Check in: 16.00
Check out: 13.00
Internet/Amenities
- Wired Internet connection available in guest rooms and wireless Internet access available in the hotel lobby for approximately US$9.95 per day
- Fully equipped health club
- Indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna
Reservation Information
ISPE headquarters hotel is SOLD OUT! Listed below are nearby hotels.
Marriott Crystal City (0.09 miles away)
1999 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-413-5500
Marriott Crystal City
Sheraton Crystal City (0.01 miles away)
703-486-1111
1800 Jefferson Hwy
Sheraton Crystal City
Hyatt Regency Crystal City (0.67 miles away)
2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-418-1234
http://crystalcity.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/
Embassy Suites (0.33 miles away)
1300 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-979-9799
Embassy Suites
Hilton Crystal City-Reagan National (0.35 miles away)
2399 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-418-6800
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/DCANAHF-Hilton-Crystal-City-at-Washington-Reagan-National-Airport-Virginia/index.do
Courtyard Marriott (0.65 miles away)
2899 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-549-3434
Courtyard Marriott
Doubletree Crystal City (0.47 miles away)
300 Army Navy Drive
703-416-4100
http://www.doubletree.com/en/dt/hotels/index.jhtml?moreDesc=true&ctyhocn=DCAAEDT&adId=ThayerDCAAEDT,thayer,21
Hampton Inn & Suites Reagan (0.16 miles away)
2000 Jefferson Davis Hwy , Arlington , VA
703-418-8181
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=WASRRHX
Hotel and Area Dining
Hotel Dining
bin1700: A tapas bar featuring an extensive selection of wine by the glass. Open daily 14.00 – 22.00.
The Atrium: A quaint cocktail bar serving finger foods in a relaxed setting. Open daily 14.00 – 22.00.
Restaurant Mez: This casual, yet comfortable, dining experience is ideal for group gatherings and serves American and Continental Cuisine. Open Monday – Friday 06.00 – 14.00 and 17.00 – 22.00; Saturday and Sunday 07.00 – 14.00 and 17.00 – 22.00.
In-room dining available 06.00 – 22.00.
Area Dining
Legal Sea Foods – This popular family owned chain is a can’t-miss for seafood lovers. Located only a few blocks from the hotel, it is a nice walk and a great atmosphere. Open Daily for lunch and dinner.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – Enjoy a steak at one of America’s greatest steakhouses. Ruth’s Chris promises a wonderful atmosphere, a good time, and the greatest steak you’ve ever eaten. Open for lunch Monday – Friday; dinner daily.
The Melting Pot – The famous fondue restaurant has everything a fondue lover desires. From a choice of cheese fondues for bread, through dipping sauces for desserts, the Melting Pot offers a four-course fondue fiesta! Open daily for dinner.
Old Town’s Federal Style Morrison house – Choose between two great options at the Federal Style Morrison House:
Try Elysium, where the contemporary American eclectic cuisine is sure to satisfy the gourmet palate in all of us. Signature "Flights of Wine" are available and pair each course with the perfect wine selection for enhanced flavor and enjoyment.
Or, try the Grill, a more relaxed atmosphere, which features a selection of grilled entrees in casual and club-like setting. Its intimate and inviting atmosphere and piano bar make it an ideal place to unwind after a day of sightseeing or a stressful day of business.
Restaurant Eve - Restaurant Eve offers a sophisticated bar, and two distinct dining experiences: "The Chef's Tasting Room" and "The Bistro". In the The Chef's Tasting Room, create your own five course meal – with course names like Creation, Ocean, Earth & Sky, Age, and Eden, this meal is created to fit perfectly into the theme of the restaurant. For The Bistro choose from a wide selection of seafood options, including clam chowder, Chesapeake Bay Rockfish, Duck, and the French’s famous bouillabaisse. Open for lunch Monday – Friday; dinner Monday – Saturday.
Summers Restaurant – Enjoy a sport-themed night on the town at Summer’s, where you’ll find an innovative and compelling concept for the casual diner. Summer’s offers a wide variety of high quality menu items: steaks, ribs, chicken, seafood, sandwiches, salads, and fresh ½ lb. gourmet burgers with all the “essential” entertainment to accompany it – multiple TVs, wide screens, and a high fidelity sound system. It’s exactly what the sports lover is looking for. Open for lunch and dinner daily; brunch Saturday – Sunday.
Boulevard Woodgrill – Well known by locals for its great ambiance, the Boulevard Woodgrill has something for everyone. Martini’s, ribs, and desserts top the can’t-miss choices the restaurant has to offer. Open for lunch and dinner daily; brunch Saturday – Sunday.
King Street Blues – This comfort food has a “Southern Accent.” A Po-Boy sandwich, award winning ribs, and low country shrimp and catfish are the specialties at this blues themed restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
McCormick & Schmick's – Known as the freshest seafood available, McCormick & Schmick’s offers a selection of more than 30 seafood varieties. From Alaska halibut to New Zealand grouper, the extensive menu caters what’s in season. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
Airport Information
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): (5 min/2 mi) Follow signs to Route 1 N/Crystal City. Make a left on 23rd Street. Turn right onto Eads St. Hotel is on the right.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): (35min/3miTake 66E to Washington (exit 75). Stay on Route 110N to Crystal City for approximately two miles. Take 8C exit and make a right at the first lights at the bottom of the ramp. Turn left onto Eads St. Hotel is on the left.
Parking/Shuttle Bus/Taxi
Self parking for the Crystal Gateway Marriott is available in the underground parking garage for US$16/day; Valet parking is US$22/day.
Complimentary shuttle to and from Reagan National Airport runs approximately every 15 minutes – shuttle times are 06.00–23.00 and departs from outside the baggage claim area. Shuttle runs to both Crystal City Marriott and Marriott Courtyard.
METRO – Yellow and Blue METRO lines run underneath the Crystal Gateway Marriott and cost US$1.35 each stop. The stop for Crystal City is directly beneath the Crystal Gateway Marriott.
Taxi from the Ronald Regan International airport is approximately US$7.
Taxi from the Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately US$55.
Weather and What to Wear
Meeting delegates are encouraged to dress business casual. Temperatures in June in Arlington range from highs of 84°F/29°C to lows of 65°F/18°C. Temperatures in meeting rooms tend to be chilly, so bring a jacket or light sweater. Find current weather information at weather.com.
Networking Receptions
There will be Networking Receptions on Monday and Wednesday evening during the 2007 Washington Conference. This is a great opportunity to meet colleagues and reconnect with former ones as you enjoy a drink and some delicious hors d’oeuvres.
Dining Around Washington
We will set up a table at the Washington Conference located near registration with suggestions of restaurants in the area and their locations. This is a great opportunity to meet up with fellow conference attendees outside of the conference location. Look for more details in upcoming months.
Area Information and Things to Do
Located only a few hundred feet across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Arlington’s proximity to the nation’s capital has created a common history, connecting it to Washington, D.C. from very day the city was first conceived. Originally part of the 10-mile square boundary of the Capital City, Arlington played a central role in the birth of the nation’s capital, and in the formation of this country. Embedded in the history of this great city, visitors will find deep ties that bound Arlington to Washington, and the unbroken thread that wove its way through the national fabric, beginning with the founding fathers, and ending with the modern-day heroes.
www.arlingtonvirginiausa.com
Crystal City Information
Washington DC visitor’s information
In Arlington, you can adventure into the nation’s history at the nearby Arlington National Cemetery or the Arlington Historical Museum; learn about the US government at the Pentagon, or stroll through the historical Theodore Roosevelt Island Park.
In Washington, take the opportunity to stroll down Pennsylvania Avenue and the National Mall to see famous national sites such as the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and theJefferson Memorial; or take some time to visit theWhite House, the Capitol Building, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and the Smithsonian Institution; or even take in a game at Kennedy Memorial Stadium.
If the night life is what you seek, there is plenty to do. In Arlington, sing karaoke and dance disco at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant or listen to live music and dance the night away, Latin American style, at Gua-Rapo. In our nation’s capitol, strings of nightclubs surround the greater downtown, many of which have live music nightly. TryNightclub 9:30, or, if you’re a jazz lover, Blues Alley.
Exhibitor/Sponsor Information
Exhibitors
If your company is interested in exhibiting at the 2007 Washington Conference, please contact Dave Hall at 813-739-2274 or dhall@ispe.org. Exhibit cancellations received prior to April 4, 2007 will result in a $500 cancellation fee. No refunds will be give for exhibit cancellations received after April 4, 2007.
Sponsors
If your company is interested in sponsorship opportunities at the 2007 Washington Conference, please contact Dave Hall at 813-739-2274 or dhall@ispe.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available for several different events and items.
Gold Sponsors - ProPharma Group, PharmaConsult US
Platinum Sponsor - Stantec Consulting
Emergency Information
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Weather Emergencies:
ISPE, in conjunction with the Crystal Gateway Marriott and local authorities, has your utmost safety in mind.
All attendees will be notified or the website will be updated should a natural disaster threaten the Washington area.
Weather information for the Washington area is also available at weather.com.
ON SITE EMERGENCY
In case of an on-site emergency, dial 911.
Local hospital: Arlington Hospital +1-703-558-5000.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please email customer service at customerservice@ispe.org or +1-813-960-2105
Education Information
Download Presentations from E-Communities
ISPE is sensitive to conserving resources while providing delegates with handout materials in a timely fashion. For this reason, we offer you access to speaker handouts before the conference so that you may select those you wish to have. Please download those you wish and bring electronically on your computer or print a hard copy.
Occasionally some speakers are unable to provide their presentations prior to the conference; we regret this inconvenience. Additional and updated presentations will be uploaded to the e-community following the conference and access will be available through 31 May 2007.
Follow these directions to download presentations:
- Go to www.ISPE.org/ecommunities
- Log in using your ISPE login and password. If you have forgotten your login, please call ISPE Customer Service at +1-813-960-2105. If you have forgotten your password, click "Reset my password"
- (If needed, click on "View all other communities")
- There you will see a list of e-communities you are able to access. Click on "Washington 2007"
- Once in the community, click "View complete document archive."
- Click on the presentation you'd like to view. You may open or save.
Session Start Times
Note: Start times may vary by seminar by day!
Barrier Isolation: 09.00 Monday and Tuesday
Critical Utilities: 08.30 Monday, 09.00 Tuesday
Facility Summit: 08.15 Monday, 09.00 Tuesday
API Baseline® Guide: 09.00 Monday and Tuesday
GAMP®: 09.00 Tuesday
Containment/Risk-MaPP: 09.00 Wednesday and Thursday
PQLI/QbD: 09.00 Wednesday, 08.00 Thursday
Floor Plan and Program Schedule
Download the Hotel Floor Plan
View the complete program schedule
