Hi All, We are just about three weeks away from the symposium and we've had a number of questions about logistics.
If you haven't yet registered, please note that *registration is closing Feb 14th*. Space is limited; once we are sold out of seats we will not be able to accommodate any additional participants. You can register here <http://2016symposium.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138843706>. If you have any questions please send them to: dhis2symposium2...@dhis2academy.org *Visas:* If you need an invitation letter for a visa, please send your request to dhis2symposium2...@dhis2academy.org. Note that refunds are not available at this time, so we encourage our international participants to register but not pay for the ticket until your visa is secured. *Getting to Hotels from Airport with a Taxi: *You can pay for a taxi using either cash or credit and can expect to pay anywhere between $60 and $90 USD to travel from Dulles International Airport to the hotel. Please keep in mind that amount may vary significantly depending on traffic conditions. You can find more information here: http://www.flydulles.com/iad/washington-flyer-taxi-service. *Hotels: *Here are your options for lodging at and around the venue. The Kellogg Conference Hotel <http://kelloggconferencehotel.com/index.php> 800 Florida Ave N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002-3695 General information/Front desk: (202) 651.6000 Individual reservations: (202) 651.6000 Participants are encouraged to book their hotel rooms as soon as possible. Discount rate for a single room: USD 149 per night + tax Reference to be mentioned while booking: DHIS 2 Symposium Courtyard Marriott Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol <http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasus-courtyard-washington-dc-us-capitol/> 1325 2nd Street NE Washington, District of Columbia 20002 Toll-Free Reservation Center: 1-800-321-2211 Rate for a single room: From USD 215 per night + tax Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol <http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/district-of-columbia/hilton-garden-inn-washington-dc-us-capitol-DCANMGI/index.html> 1225 First Street NE Washington, District of Columbia 20002 Tel: +1-202-408-4870 Fax: +1-202-408-4789 Rate for a single room: From USD 229 per night + tax For those participating in the Fundamentals of DHIS 2 and Consuming Data in DHIS 2 course after the symposium, we recommend staying closer to the training venue located in the House of Sweden <http://www.houseofsweden.com/>. Detailed information will be sent out to participants prior to the trainings. Recommended hotel info below. The Georgetown Suites <http://www.georgetownsuites.com/> 1000 29th St NW, Washington, DC 20007 Phone:(202) 298-1600 See you in Washington! Nicola -- *Nicola Hobby* Director of Business Development, BAO Systems +1 202-536-1541 | nho...@baosystems.com | http://www.baosystems.com | Skype: nicolahobby | 2900 K Street, Suite 404, Washington D.C. 20007
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