Welcome to WCA Worldwide ConferencePre-Conference Information

(Very Important – Please Print this out!)

The details below contain very important last minute information which you should print out and use as a checklist and reference for the conference.

QR CODE

We have recently implemented a QR Code system. For us to provide you with quicker onsite registration, please print out your QR Code and present it to us when you do your onsite registration.

Instructions:

1) Go to http://conference.wcaworld.com/wcaworld2016/info/eng/logon.php and logon

2) Click on Your QR CODE (in the Registration Box)3) Select your name from the list and click on it4) Your QR CODE and registration details will popup. Click PRINT (as sample

below)

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Airport transfers are NOT provided by WCA.

Abu Dhabi Airport has a small arrivals lounge. Follow the taxi signs to the taxi cue located just outside the lounge. All drivers speak English and taxis are clean and inexpensive. Please CHANGE MONEY to local currency before exiting the airport. Local taxi drivers will not accept payment in foreign currency.

The taxi fare from Abu Dhabi Airport to hotels around ADNEC is approx. AED 80-90/trip (USD 22-25) and the traveling time is approximately 20 minutes.

If flying by Etihad your flight will land at Abu Dhabi Airport.

If flying with Emirates your flight will land at Dubai and you can use your boarding pass to board a complimentary shuttle from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabi Airport so please keep your boarding pass.  The transfer takes approximately 1 ½ hrs from Dubai to Abu Dhabi.

More details here http://www.emirates.com/english/plan_book/to_and_from_airport/free_shuttle_service_dubai.aspx

If flying via other airlines to Dubai, many limousine counters offer transfer services from Dubai Airport to your hotel in Abu Dhabi. You can contact these upon arrival to arrange transport, however they can be busy during certain times so you should make arrangements in advance. A local

member has recommended contacting Marhaba, a limousine service operated by the Dubai Airport Authority.

You can arrange directly on their website https://www.marhabaservices.com/.

Departure from Abu Dhabi

Security and Immigration at Abu Dhabi Airport are very busy with long queues. We Strongly recommend you to arrive at the airport 3 hours before your departure time.

WEATHER

Please check Abu Dhabi weather forecast here .

CONFERENCE AGENDA

This year’s conference format differs from previous years. The number of meeting days has been reduced by one day and there will be a combined Plenary session, One-on-One Meetings, and Awards Dinner on the 13th March.

Group Photo: On 13th March, immediately following the plenary session, a group photo will be taken in front of Hall 11.

To see the full conference agenda, please visit http://conference.wcaworld.com/wcaworld2016/info/eng/agenda.php

ONSITE REGISTRATION

Everyone must do an onsite registration to pick up their conference bags, badge, and other materials. Onsite registration can be done during these times and places:

Date Time Venue

Saturday, 12th March 14:00 – 21:00 hrs

ADNEC, Foyer –Hall9Sunday, 13th March 08:00 – 18:00 hrs

Monday, 14th & Tuesday, 15th March 08:00 – 17:00 hrs

We recommend that you do this upon arrival to avoid the mad rush that happens just before the cocktail reception starts. You would also do WCA staff a favor and allow us to better serve you! To speed up the process, please don’t forget to print out and bring your QR code with you.

PLEASE SETTLE ALL PAYMENTS BEFORE COMING

Please ensure that your company has settled all pending payments for registration, hotel reservations, and other items otherwise your accommodation arrangements may not be guaranteed and you cannot pick up your conference badge.

TOUR/SOCCER/GOLF – WHERE AND WHEN TO MEET

All Pick-Ups/Drop-Offs will be at ALOFT Hotel only. Delegates staying at other hotels must make their own way to/from ALOFT hotel.

Saturday, 12th March – USD 95/personTime Program Venue

09:00 - 13:00Morning Desert Experience

(excluding lunch).Register separately for this tour. (not

included in conference fees)

Aloft Hotel, Ground Floor Entrance

(coach departs at 09:30 hrs)

Monday, 14th March – USD 50/person (SOLD OUT)

17:30 - 23:00WCA World Cup Soccer TournamentFootball shirts/shorts will be provided,

bring you own shoes (no studs or cleats)

Meet at Aloft Hotel, Ground Floor Entrance

(coach departs at 18:00 hrs)

Venue: Al Forsan International Sport

ResortTuesday, 15th March – USD 135/person

17:30 - 23:00Evening Desert Safari (incl. dinner)Register separately for this tour (not

included in conference fees)

Aloft Hotel, Ground Floor Entrance (coach departs at 18:00 hrs)

TOUR: Wednesday, 16th March – USD 115/person

08:00 - 17:00Abu Dhabi Orientation Tour

(incl. lunch) Register separately for this tour. (not included in conference fees)

(same program as 10th March)

Aloft Hotel, Ground Floor Entrance

(coach departsat 08:30 hrs)

GOLF: Wednesday, 16th March - USD 147/person

08:30 - 17:00 Golf Tournament (not included in conference fees)

Aloft Hotel, Ground Floor Entrance (coach departs at 09:00 hrs)

Golf Course: Abu Dhabi Golf Club

ONE-ON-ONE MEETING SCHEDULER

Please ensure that you pick up the most updated One-On-One Schedule each morning before the meetings start. The One-on-One meeting scheduler will close for the first time on Saturday, 12 th March, at 10:00 pm and then re-open as per this schedule:

Date Color Pick Up Time Scheduler Operating Hours

Sunday, 13th March Pink 8:00 am – 10:00 am 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Monday, 14th March Yellow 8:00 am – 10:00 am 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Tuesday, 15th March Blue 8:00 am – 10:00 am -

EVENT LOCATION

Venue Address

1. ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre)

Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Al SafaratAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

PO Box 5546, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesPhone: +971 (2) 444-6900

(Toll Free 800-ADNEC)http://www.adnec.ae/

2. ALOFT Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC)Abu Dhabi, UAE

Phone: +971 2 654 5080 Hotel Website

Location Information

3. Hyatt City Gate Abu Dhabi

PO Box 95165, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Phone: +971 2 596 1234

Hotel WebsiteLocation Information

4. Capital Centre Arjaan PO Box 44012, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesPhone: +971 2 495 4444

Hotel WebsiteLocation Information

5. Centro Capital Centre PO Box 44493, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Phone: +971 2 409 6491Hotel Website

Location Information

6. Premier Inn Abu Dhabi PO Box 95219, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Phone: +971 2 813 1999

Hotel WebsiteLocation Information

Car Parking at ADNEC

If you bring your own car, please contact the Conference Registration Desk to get free parking tickets. Each ticket is valid for 24 hrs only and are valid for Car Park A or Car Park B only. WCA has 500 free car parking tickets for the entire WCA Conference week. Tickets will be on first come - first served basis.

HOTEL PROMOTIONS

ALOFT HOTEL

- 10% discount on Food Only at DINE restaurant.

HYATT CAPITAL GATE HOTEL

- 20% discount to all WCA Conference delegates at Profiterole (ground floor) for business lunch.

- 20% discount on alcoholic beverages from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the ‘Lounge Bar’ and ‘18 Degrees Bar’.

CENTRO CAPITAL CENTRE

- 20% discount in all F&B outlets.

CAPITAL CENTRE ARJAAN

- 20% discount on F&B consumption at Tamarind All Day Dining Restaurant and Aroma Lobby Lounge.

PREMIER INN

- Special price of AED 20.00 /order for selected beers (Heineken, Tiger, Sole, and Amstel) and selected house spirits (vodka, gin, whisky, rum, tequila)

- 2 Course set menu for AED 65.00 net per person inclusive water (add AED 5.00 to include a soft drink)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

- All of the above discounts are not applicable with other promotions, mini bar consumption, in-room dining, take-away services

- Promotions apply after adding 10% service charge & 6% tourism fee.- You must wear your conference badge to be eligible for the above

discounts.

THINGS TO BRING

Name cards Brochures Giveaway items with your company logo for distribution to other

delegates.

WCA EVENTS APP

No more queuing to pick up your One on One Meeting Schedule!!!.- Existing users must un-install and re-download to update their current version.- New users can search “WCA Events” in the Apps Store and Play Store or scan

this QR Code.

Now you can schedule One on One Meeting and view your time table anywhere .

Features: Schedule One-on-One Meeting Appointments View Attendee profiles View Agenda View Conference Agenda View One-on-One Floor Plan and Booth List Emergency Contacts Latest Announcements

SPECIAL TIPS: DOS AND DON’TS IN ABU DHABI

DOS

Remember that Abu Dhabi is an Islamic country, and follows a tolerant version of Sharia Law.

Be respectful of this, and you’ll have a much better stay, and be more likely to meet locals and explore the heart of Abu Dhabi. Insulting Emiratis, even indirectly, with your behavior could have serious consequences from fines to imprisonment.

Dress sensibly and respectfully. Women are advised to wear loose-fitting clothes and skirts that drop to the knee. Men should wear jeans or trousers, and tops with long sleeves. You will see foreigners wearing tight, revealing clothes, and while it’s rarely punished, it alienates Emiratis.

Take taxis directly from hotels to nightclubs. Drinking and being intoxicated in public is an offence that can result in a fine, or land you in jail. Be careful of how you act: it only takes one local person to report you for being overly drunk to get you in a lot of trouble.

Take your shoes off if visiting someone’s home.

If you enter someone’s home, leave your shoes at the door, and avoid showing the soles of your feet. Similarly, avoid eating with your left hand.

Be aware of opening and closing times. The weekend in Abu Dhabi is Friday and Saturday, and Friday is the equivalent of Sunday in the West. Many shops and entertainment venues will close for at least part of the day so remember to check times in advance.

Drink tap water. It’s free and safe! Many luxury hotels import bottles of European water such as Volvic and Evian at a great cost financially and environmentally so remember to ask for local bottled water if you’d rather avoid tap water.

Be careful when crossing roads. Speeding is a common occurrence so jaywalking and crossing roads without a pedestrian crossing area can cause you being knocked down. Always be extra careful when crossing and always do so at a designated area.

Be respectful of Emirati women. Only shake hands with a woman if she offers her hand first and do not take photographs without her permission.

DON’TS

Don’t wear swimwear away from the pool or beach. Swimwear is perfectly acceptable to wear when lounging by the pool or on the beach, but away from these areas, it’s deeply disrespectful and could get you in trouble.

Don’t display affection in public. Hand-holding is fine, but anything more than this is an offence and will offend Emiratis. Similarly, staying in the same hotel room as someone of the opposite sex you aren’t married to (unless a parent or child), can cause arrest.

Don’t lose your temper. Swearing or making rude hand gestures in public will get you in trouble.

Don’t take photographs of government buildings. Normal tourist photography is fine, but avoid photographing Sheikh’s palaces, ports, airports, police stations, and military buildings.

Don’t drink-drive. This is strictly prohibited and if you’re involved in an accident and there’s the slightest trace of alcohol in your blood you will most likely go to jail.

Don’t take drugs. Taking drugs, bringing them into the country, or even being in the company of those taking illegal substances has dire consequences with many states in the UAE regarding the death penalty as suitable. Steer clear of anyone offering illegal narcotics.

Don’t forget to bargain! If you’re browsing items in the souks, don’t pay face value – vendors will expect you to haggle and will enjoy your attempts to lower the price.

WCA/EMERGENCY CONTACTS

WCA representatives are available 24 hrs. If you need urgent assistance then please contact us. We will be happy to assist.

Name Mobile Phone Name Mobile Phone

Dan March +44(0) 792 103 8568 Monica Tappi +31 6 555 44690

David Pook +66 81 710 9683 Erwin van Der Genugten +31 6 270 72470

Andy Robins +66 81 846 4461 Simge Erdag +90 532 420 2715

Kenneth Yokeum +66 89 771 1797 Victor +66 84 664 9631

Mark Mairowitz +1 702 378 9718 Bryce Barnhart +1 702-378-6309

Bruce Cutillo +66 89 892 4575 Dominic Wang (Chinese) +86 159 2166 2716

Charles Goli +233 241 642 272 - -

If you need any assistance about the conference, please contact our conference team directly as below:

Name Section Inter Roaming Local Abu Dhabi Phone

Pui Room Reservations - + 971 5 6403 1337

Billy Booths - + 971 5 6403 1347

Yada Delegate Registrations - + 971 5 6403 1350

AemShipment of Conference

Material- + 971 5 6403 1336

Douglas Conference Manager +66 86 888 0276 + 971 5 6403 1334

Aui Conference Manager +66 89 776 7752 + 971 5 6403 1335

For additional information please contact conference@wcaworld.com

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK IN ABU DHABI

(SPECIAL DEALS FOR ALL WCA MEMBERS)

BEACH ROTANA ABU DHABI HOTEL : 02 697 9011 Located next to Abu Dhabi Mall, it’s a city resort to behold. It has 11 outstanding restaurants, in which you will enjoy a 20% discount on all food and beverages. Visit www.rotana.com/beachrotana. We strongly recommend the German Food at Brauhaus, the famous MaiTai’s at Trader Vic’s, and don’t miss the hotel’s two signature destinations: Rodeo Grill and Finz. NOT to be missed.

CENTRO CAPITAL CENTRE HOTEL : 02 409 6666 Located near ADNEC, this modern hotel offers great food and a fun bar with live music. You will enjoy a 20% discount on all food and beverages in C. Mondo, C. Taste & C. Deli Visit www.rotana.com/capitalcentre

JUMEIRAH ETIHAD TOWERS HOTEL : 02 811 5555 An iconic building at the end of the Corniche, this hotel is a statement in and of itself. Worth a visit and has excellent venues. You will enjoy a 20% discount on all food & beverages in Rays Bar (GREAT VIEWS!), Rosewater, Nahaam, and LiBeirut. Visit www.jumeirah.com/jumeirah-etihad-towers

YAS MARINA (YAS ISLAND) : 02 406 2000 The marina has amazing views of the F1 race track, the iconic Yas Hotel, and the marina itself- where some of the biggest yachts in the world come to visit. An array of dining options awaits, and several have offered some great discounts! Enjoy 20% discount on all food & beverages at Rozanah and Café D’Alsace. Indulge yourself at the iconic Cipriani with a 20% discount. Enjoy 25% at Iris. Visit www.yasmarina.ae

ABU DHABI CORNICHE : An elegant walk about 6 kms in length, the views and dining along the way are well worth the stroll. A few don’t miss places have offered a 20% discount on food & beverages: Nova, Rosina Bellina, and Catch. Visit www.royalcatering.com for more info.

FIRST CLIQUE : With 2 locations; one at Reem Island, and one at Khalifa Park, you can enjoy a 15% discount on food & beverages. Perfect when exploring these areas!

*You must present you WCA badge to avail these discounts. Not combinable with other discounts. Some venues may limit the persons per table-best to call ahead. Additional terms & conditions may apply, enquire with the venues directly. Valid March 9-16, 2016.

Warning: The UAE has very strict alcohol licensing and consumption laws. Alcohol cannot be consumed in public places and is normally only sold in 5-Star hotels and their outlets. The above venues welcome all WCA Members.