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Dates & Location Frequently Asked QuestionsConference RegistrationQ: How do I register? A: Online registration for ASF 2010 closed at 6 PM (ET) on January 15, 2010. Individuals are only able to register onsite at the walk-in registration desk. Walk-in registration will begin at 11:00 AM on Sunday, January 31st, at the Gaylord National Hotel. ALL walk-in registrations, INCLUDING INVESTORS, ISSUERS, CDO COLLATERAL MANAGERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS, will be charged a $65 onsite administrative fee which must be paid by credit card, along with the appropriate registration rate, as applicable. Please click here for more information. Q: How much does it cost to register? A: Cost varies according to registration category and ASF membership status. Please click here to learn more. Q: Which registration category should I choose? A: Definitions for each registration category are listed below. Investor/CDO Collateral Manager: Please click here. Issuer: Please click here. Regulator*: Persons directly employed by a government agency that codifies and enforces rules and regulations, supervision or oversight, and regulates commercial activities. Policymaker*: Persons directly employed by the legislative branch of the U.S. government. This includes the staff of U.S. senators and representatives. Employees of a Supporting Organization include:
Employees of a Supporting Organization do NOT include:
If you do not fall in to one of the categories listed above, you must register as an ASF member or nonmember. If you are directly employed by an ASF member firm (click here for a list of member firms) you may register as a member. For more information on becoming an ASF member please click here. All others must register as ASF nonmembers. Questions on registration may be directed to Jennifer Greenidge at jgreenidge@americansecuritization.com. *Please note that the "regulator/policymaker" registration category includes all government employees. Q: Do I have to be an ASF member to attend the conference? A: No, the conference is open to all securitization industry professionals. However, the pricing structure is different for members and nonmembers. Q: When does online registration end? A: Online registration ends on January 15, 2010 at 6:00 PM EST. Q: If I have not registered before online registration ends, can I still register for the conference? A: Yes. Onsite registration opens on January 31, 2010. ALL walk-in registrations, INCLUDING INVESTORS, ISSUERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS, will be charged a $65 onsite administrative fee which must be paid by credit card, along with the appropriate member or nonmember registration rate. Q: Can I register over the phone? A: No. Registration was available online through 6 PM (ET) January 15, 2010, after which you may register onsite at the conference. Onsite registration will include a $65 administrative fee, regardless of registration category or membership, which must be paid by credit card. Q: With so many people registered, will I be able to get in? Will there be enough room? A: Yes. The venue at the Gaylord National Hotel was chosen to accommodate all interested persons. Q: Can I attend only one day of the conference, or just a session or two? A: Yes, however pricing is only available for the entire conference. Q: Can I pay for my registration with a credit card? A: Payment by credit card is preferred. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Q: Can I pay for my registration with a check? A: Payment by credit card is preferred. If you are unable to pay with a credit card please email Jennifer Greenidge. Checks must be received within 30 days of the date of the registration invoice. All payments must be made no later then January 15, 2010 or the registration will be cancelled. Please note that if you are registering onsite, you will be required to submit a credit card for verification, even if your registration is complimentary. Q: How do I cancel and request a refund for a registration? A: Registration cancellation requests MUST be submitted in writing to Jennifer Greenidge. Click here for more information. Q: Will I receive additional information about the conference if I preregister? A: This website is often updated with current information. Registrants will also receive email updates from the ASF prior to the conference. Hotel Reservation Information
Q: How do I make hotel arrangements? A: ASF 2010 will be held at Gaylord National Hotel. Please click here for more information on reserving your hotel room. If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Zuluaga. Q: I am an employee of a Supporting Organization. How do I make my hotel arrangements? A: Employees of a Supporting Organization should contact their firm's event staff for instructions regarding reserving your hotel room. If you do not know who to contact within your firm, please contact Kristin Ellbogen of the ASF. Hotel
Q: What is the weather going to be like? A: In February, the average high temperature in Washington, DC is 47°F, and the average low temperature is 30°F. Q: How far is the hotel from each of the airports? A: The Gaylord National Hotel is located approximately eight miles from Reagan National Airport (DCA) or about 45 minutes from both Dulles and Baltimore-Washington International Airports. Gaylord National offers its guests convenient access to Washington, DC with an hourly shuttle service and shuttle service to Ronald Reagan National Airport. Q: How far is the hotel from the train station? A: The Gaylord National Hotel is located ten miles, or approximately 20 minutes, from Washington DC's Union Station. Q: I want to drive to the conference. What are the directions? A: Driving directions to the Gaylord National are available here. Q: Do you have a map of the hotel? A: A map of the hotel is available here. Q: Where should I go when I arrive at the conference? A: Please go to the Prince George Exhibition Hall in the Convention Center. The registration desks are located inside Prince George Hall C. You may pick up your badge and conference materials during normal registration hours, which will be posted at a later date. Q: Is there a Business Center in the hotel? A: The business center is centrally located on the main floor of the convention center. Please click here to learn more about this center and what it offers. Q: Is there anything to do at Gaylord National Hotel when I am not at the conference? A: Gaylord National is a first-class destination featuring fine dining and casual restaurants, unique shopping experiences, an indoor pool, and a 20,000-square-foot spa and fitness center. Rising from the banks of the Potomac just south of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, is National Harbor, home to the Gaylord National. This brand-new, 300-acre development offers tree-lined promenades with scores of the region's most exciting destinations for shopping and dining. This expansive waterfront includes dynamic marinas, electrifying outdoor concerts, interactive art and other signature events, all within steps of the historic Potomac River. National Harbor's unique shops make for a truly unmatched shopping experience. Fashion Boulevard offers a mix of the hottest and most fashionable brands, with a million square feet of unparalleled shopping. Click here for more information on dining at the Gaylord National, and here for more information on entertainment options in the National Harbor area. Agenda
Q: What will the program be like? A: ASF 2010 will feature a multi-day, multi-track program, combining general sessions which cover topics of broad interest along with concurrent break-out tracks designed for individual securitization market segments and participants. Q: What is the conference schedule? A: Registration opens onsite on Sunday morning, January 31, 2010. Sessions begin Sunday afternoon, and the exhibit hall and the cyber café will open. A Welcome Reception will be held early Sunday evening. Monday and Tuesday are full days of programming, with keynotes, general sessions, breakouts and exhibits. Breaks with snacks and beverages will be offered in the exhibit hall, and lunch will be available. The Working Lunch will be held on Monday, and there will be a reception following the end of sessions both Monday and Tuesday afternoons. The conference will continue with continental breakfast, breakouts and exhibits on Wednesday morning, and will conclude around noon on Wednesday. Q: When will the agenda be available? A: The topic agenda is currently available online here. Supporters and Exhibitors
Q: My firm would like to become a Supporter. What do we have to do? A: Supporter and exhibitor information packets are available here. Please contact Kristin Ellbogen with any questions. Q: I work for a Supporting Organization. How do I register? A: Please click here to register and select the “Employee of a Supporting Organization” option. Job Station
Q: What is the ASF 2010 Job Station? A: The ASF 2010 Job Station is a service the ASF provides to connect potential employers with potential employees in the securitization market. The Job Station will allow job applicants to search through available job descriptions and submit resumes directly to the employers. The service is free of charge for both the employer and the job applicant. Q: How can I advertise a position at the Job Station? A: Please submit a job description with relevant contact information to Justin Ross by January 29, 2010. Available positions may also be posted online year round at the ASF Job Board. Q: Can I get access to the job postings at the Job Station without attending the conference? A: Yes, all job descriptions will be posted on the ASF website. Q: Where is the Job Station located? A: The Job Station will be located next to the ASF booth in the Exhibit Hall. Working LunchQ: When is the Working Lunch? A: The Working Lunch will be held on Monday, February 1. For more details please click here. General Information
Q: What is the dress code for the conference? A: Business casual attire is appropriate for all conference activities. Since meeting room temperatures vary, we recommend you bring a jacket or sweater to the sessions. Q: Are coffee or other beverages provided? A: Breakfasts, lunches and breaks are provided during normal conference hours. These meals are primarily located in the exhibit hall. A full agenda with locations and times for meals will be posted on this website in January. Q: How can I get more information about the conference? A: If you cannot find your answer on this website, please call 212.313.1111 to speak to an ASF staff member. Name Badge Policy Staff Pass Policy Employees of a Supporting Organization include:
Employees of a Supporting Organization do NOT include:
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