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MGM Grand Hotel & Casino 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 Phone: 877.313.5757 (toll-free) For additional information on the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, visit: www.mgmgrand.com What are the dates of the conference? FOCUS will be held Monday, October 20 through Thursday, October 23, 2008. Back to Top Agenda and Sessions Where can I find an agenda and a schedule of conference sessions? For a snapshot of conference activities, visit the FOCUS at a Glance page. In September, a detailed schedule of sessions and events will be posted to the site. Be sure to check back then for more information. What type of sessions can I expect at FOCUS 08? A wide selection of breakouts will be offered at the conference, ranging from executive sessions for CIOs and line-of-business managers to extremely technical presentations for developers and advanced security professionals. To view the latest list of conference sessions, visit the FOCUS Sessions section. Back to Top Sponsor Expo What are the hours of the Sponsor Expo? Attendees can visit the Sponsor Expo during lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as after breakout sessions on Wednesday afternoon. For details, visit the Expo Information page. Which companies are exhibiting at FOCUS 08? For a complete list of FOCUS sponsors, visit the FOCUS Sponsors page. Back to Top Sponsorships and Exhibits Where can I get information on exhibiting at FOCUS? For information regarding conference sponsorships, visit the FOCUS Sponsors section. A password is needed to enter this area of the site. If you have misplaced the password, contact: sponsors@mcafeefocus.com. When is the exhibit registration deadline? Beginning February 1, sponsorships will be available and sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Back to Top Registration Who should attend FOCUS 08? FOCUS 08 is open to all McAfee customers and partners interested in gaining knowledge to help them formulate and implement their security risk management initiatives. A wide variety of individuals will benefit from attending FOCUS — including C-level executives, directors, mid-managers, product developers, and front line IT staff. What is the registration cost for attending FOCUS 08? Are any special discounts available? McAfee is excited to offer incredibly low registration rates for the inaugural year of FOCUS. In addition, discounts are available; rates vary based on when you register. Visit the Registration Information page for complete details. How do I register to attend the conference? Online registration for FOCUS 08 is now open. Visit the Registration Information page for complete details. What is the payment policy? All registrations require payment by credit card (American Express, MasterCard, or Visa). What is the conference's cancellation/substitution policy? A $200 administrative fee will apply to all cancellations received between April 28 and June 20, 2008. A $400 administrative fee will apply to all cancellations received between June 21 and October 10, 2008. No refunds will be granted for cancellations received after October 10, 2008. If you have registered for FOCUS 08 but are unable to attend, you may substitute another employee from your company once at no additional charge. All cancellations and substitutions must be received in writing at registration@mcafeefocus.com. May I register at the conference? Attendees may register on-site for a fee of $995. Back to Top Hotel and Travel Are special hotel rates available for FOCUS attendees? The MGM Grand is offering FOCUS attendees a special conference rate for conference accommodations. Visit the Accommodations page for complete details. To receive the conference discount, be sure to mention McAfee and FOCUS when making your reservation. How do I make my hotel reservation for the conference? Please contact the MGM Grand Hotel directly to make your reservation. Visit the Accommodations page for contact information. Is there parking available at MGM Grand? MGM Grand offers free self-parking in their main garage, as well as valet parking. Where can I find more information on Las Vegas? For information on Las Vegas attractions, dining, shopping, and more, check out our About Las Vegas page. Back to Top Miscellaneous What is the weather like in Las Vegas in October? October highs in Las Vegas generally run in the mid to high 70s (F) with lows dropping to the low 50s. Visit www.weather.com for the most accurate information. What should I wear during the conference? Because FOCUS is set in a relaxed, professional atmosphere, attire for the conference is business casual. Meeting room temperatures can be cool and the climate may vary, so it is recommended that you wear layered clothing for comfort. What should I do if I require special assistance or have special dietary needs? During the conference registration process, you will be asked if you have special needs or requests. If you require special assistance or have particular dietary needs, be sure to complete this section when registering for the conference. How can I be contacted by other attendees while at the conference? A message board will be set up on-site in a central location, offering attendees an area to post and receive messages throughout the conference. What if I still have unanswered questions regarding FOCUS 08? For more information regarding FOCUS 08, please contact one of the following: General questions – info@mcafeefocus.com Registration questions – registration@mcafeefocus.com Sponsor questions – sponsors@mcafeefocus.com Call for Topics / Speaker questions – speakers@mcafeefocus.com Back to Top |
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