Event Location

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
1088 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC CA
Phone: (604) 331-1000
Web site: http://www.sheratonvancouver.com/
Reservations: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/

Special Rates Available
A special discount rate of $179 CAD S/D will be honored based on space availability. This rate includes High-speed Internet in your room. Make your reservations now as this special rate is only available through October 26, 2008.

NOTE: You must mention that you are attending the SANS Institute conference to get the discounted rate.

The hotel will require a major credit card to guarantee your reservation. To cancel your reservation, you must notify the hotel at least 72 hours before your planned arrival date.

Recommended Web Links:

http://www.vancouver.com/
travel.yahoo.com

Travel Arrangements

Please note that while SANS tries to negotiate a great parking rate with the hotel, many times the parking garage is not owned by the hotel, but an independent company. In those cases, neither SANS nor the hotel have any control over the fees charged.

Avis is proud to offer special rates for SANS Vancouver 2008. Make your reservations now by calling 800-331-1600. You must mention your special discount code: J945620. Or via the Internet: Click Here
http://www.avis.com

Important Time Information

SANS Vancouver 2008 will run 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you are traveling, we suggest you stay in the event hotel, or as close as possible. If you live in the general area, please consider sharing the drive with a friend or co-worker.

• All full day courses will run 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Security 401: MANDATORY Bootcamp Sessions will be from 5:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on course days 1-5.

Daily Break

Daily breaks at SANS events are as follows:
(Subject to change - be sure to check the event announcements for the most up-to-date information.)

• Morning Break: 10:30a.m. - 10:50a.m. (coffee/tea provided)
• Lunch: 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (On your own)
• Afternoon Break: 3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. (beverages and light snack provided)

Accommodation for Students With Disabilities:

SANS Institute is committed to assisting course participants subject to disabilities. SANS will provide the following at no additional cost to the employers of participants with disabilities: an additional seat in the classroom and an additional set of course materials for Auxiliary Aides and/or the course notes in computer-readable format, as requested by the participant's employer. The employer of the participant shall be responsible for all other costs of any necessary accommodation, including arranging and paying for Auxiliary Aides. The employer may call 1-301-654-SANS(7267) to request that SANS Institute make the arrangements for Auxiliary Aides and bill the costs to the employer. It is the responsibility of the employer to confirm with SANS all such arrangements at least four weeks before the course.

CISSP Members:

CISSP members may supply their CISSP ID# and SANS will submit a request to CISSP for the attendee to receive credit for CPEs earned. There is a blue box below the payment section on the registration form to enter your CISSP ID#.