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Please browse through the following Frequently Asked Questions to prepare for the NATPE Conference & Exhibition. Should you still have unanswered questions after perusing this portion of the NATPE website, please feel free to contact NATPE directly at 1 310 453 4440.
Questions:
Can I add NATPE Mobile++ tickets and/or Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award tickets if I have already registered to the NATPE Conference & Exhibition?
Can I Register On Site?
What are the exhibit floor hours?
When can I register?
What is NATPE Mobile++? Is it included in my NATPE Conference registration?
Can I download a PDF of the Exhibitor Floorplan?
Will I be able to see what the U.S. networks are rolling out in mid-season?
I am traveling to NATPE from outside the United States. Where can I find visa information for my country?
I live outside the United States and my government requires a letter of invitation from NATPE in order to get my international visa. How do I get a letter of invitation?
Do I have to be invited to visit the Hospitality Suites or are they open to all attendees?
I have a conflict in my schedule and won't be able to attend a session I really wanted to see, does NATPE record the sessions?
I want to meet with some of the people appearing on sessions at the Conference, can NATPE arrange those meetings for me?
I paid my registration fee but now I have to cancel my trip, what's the procedure for getting a refund?
I paid my registration fee but now I have to cancel my trip, can I transfer my registration to someone else?
What's included in the Conference registration fee?
I can only attend the NATPE Conference for one day, do I have to pay the full Conference registration fee?
I just want to come and visit the exhibits, do I have to pay the full Conference registration fee?
There are several people attending from my company, can we get a group rate for Conference registration?
Do I have to go through NATPE to book my hotel room for the Conference?
Do I have to be registered to attend NATPE to book a hotel room for the Conference?
Do I have to be a NATPE member to attend the Conference & Exhibition?
Answers
Q: Can I add NATPE Mobile++ tickets and/or Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award tickets if I have already registered to the NATPE Conference & Exhibition?
A: Yes you can. CLICK HERE to make these additions to your registration.
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Q: Can I Register On Site?
A: Yes. If you are an EXHIBITOR or registered for NATPE Mobile++, you can register on site Sunday
January 27, 2008 10 am - 5 pm. The following times are open to all:
Monday
January 28, 2008 7:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday
January 29, 2009 7:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday
January 30, 2008 8 am - 4 pm
Thursday
January 31, 2008 8 am - 12 pm
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Q: What are the exhibit floor hours?
A: The exhibit floor hours are as follows:
Tuesday
January 29, 2008 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday
January 30, 2008 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday
January 31, 2008 9 am - 2 pm
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Q: When can I register?
A: Registeration opens October 2007. Take advantage of the early bird specials by registering before December 15, 2007.
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Q: What is NATPE Mobile++? Is it included in my NATPE Conference registration?
A: NATPE Mobile++ addresses the impact and business opportunities for wireless, mobile and digital distribution platforms for television producers, developers, technology companies, broadcasters and advertisers. Attendees include television industry professionals in programming, production, syndication, broadcast, cable, and advertisers. Attendees registering for the NATPE Conference & Exhibition pay a reduced registration rate for NATPE Mobile++.
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Q: Can I download a PDF of the Exhibitor Floorplan?
A: Currently under consruction.
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Q: Will I be able to see what the U.S. networks are rolling out in mid-season?
A: Yes, January is an excellent time of year to see new U.S. programming.
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Q: I am traveling to NATPE from outside the United States. Where can I find visa information for my country?
A: The U.S. Department of State has added a new feature to its Web site regarding visa wait times. Since visa applications are now under greater scrutiny, the State Department is advising those who wish to travel to the United States for business or other nonimmigrant purposes to plan ahead. The site provides estimated waiting periods to get an interview to apply for a visa and the estimated time it will take to process the application at the consular section. The visa wait times are shown for various locations around the world. The State Department does advise that it is best to check with the local embassy or consular section to confirm the information. To visit the visa wait times site, go to http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/tempvisitors_wait.php
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Q: I live outside the United States and my government requires a letter of invitation from NATPE in order to get my international visa. How do I get a letter of invitation?
A: For those attendees that require a letter of invitation from NATPE, please contact Geri Brantley, Membership and Registration Coordinator to obtain a written letter of invitation. You may also phone Geri at 1 (310) 857-1653.
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Q: Do I have to be invited to visit the Hospitality Suites or are they open to all attendees?
A: Admission to the Hospitality Suites is at the discretion of the host company. While many enjoy an open door policy for all NATPE attendees, some prefer that meetings be made in advance and/or limited to only existing clientele. As you get closer to the actual Conference & Exhibition, check Exhibitor Show Guide Listing Details for more specific details. Once on-site in Las Vegas, you can always call the suite on the hotel house phone and inquire as to their guest policy.
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Q: I have a conflict in my schedule and won't be able to attend a session I really wanted to see, does NATPE record the sessions?
A: NATPE does hire an outside company to record many, but not all, of the sessions held during the Conference. When you arrive in Las Vegas, information on which sessions are being videotaped and how to purchase them should be in your Conference Tote. If not, visit the DVD ordering kiosk to purchase onsite.
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Q: I want to meet with some of the people appearing on sessions at the Conference, can NATPE arrange those meetings for me?
A: No, NATPE doesn't make meeting arrangements, but it can help you by providing you with contact details. Check out the NATPE Directory and search for the companies or executives you'd like to meet with at the NATPE Conference. Then it's just a matter of phoning, emailing, or writing a letter. For more information on scheduling meetings at the NATPE Conference, see Attendees Tips.
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Q: I paid my registration fee but now I have to cancel my trip, what's the procedure for getting a refund?
A: You must make the request to cancel and refund the registration fee as soon as possible and in writing. Requests to refund registrations must be received by NATPE no later than December 21, 2007 and must include the name, company and contact details for the original registrant as well as the registration confirmation number. NATPE is unable to process requests made after December 21, 2007.
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Q: I paid my registration fee but now I have to cancel my trip, can I transfer my registration to someone else?
A: Yes, but you must make the request to transfer the registration as soon as possible and in writing. Requests to transfer registrations must be received by NATPE no later than January 12, 2008 and must include the name, company and contact details for the original registrant, the registration confirmation number, and the name, company and contact details for the person the registration is being transferred to. Requests received after January 12, 2007 will be subject to a $100 Transfer fee.
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Q: What's included in the Conference registration fee?
A: Three intense days of seminars, exhibits, demonstrations, networking and business opportunities. You'll also receive a NATPE Conference tote, chock full of valuable materials including NATPE Publications and a number of promotional items from participating companies.
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Q: I can only attend the NATPE Conference for one day, do I have to pay the full Conference registration fee?
A: You can purchase one-day passes on-site only. One-day passes are $395 for members and $590 for non-members.
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Q: I just want to come and visit the exhibits, do I have to pay the full Conference registration fee?
A: Sorry, but NATPE doesn't offer Exhibition only passes. But, as a NATPE member, and if you register before December 1, you'll earn sizable savings on your Conference Registration fee.
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Q: There are several people attending from my company, can we get a group rate for Conference registration?
A: If your company is a NATPE Corporate Member, you will receive a discounted Conference & Exhibition registration rate for everyone attending from your company. In addition to year round savings on other products, services and events offered by NATPE and its Discount Partners. Corporate Members also qualify for savings on Exhibition fees, and if you register before December 15, 2007, you'll also qualify for Early Bird savings on registration fees.
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Q: Do I have to go through NATPE to book my hotel room for the Conference?
A: No, you can book your hotel in Las Vegas on your own, but you should know that NATPE is holding the majority of rooms at the four hotels nearest the Mandalay Bay Convention Center: Mandalay Bay, THEhotel, Luxor and Excalibur -- and these rooms are being offered through the NATPE Housing Service at a special NATPE rate. And keep in mind that January is a very busy time of year for conventions in Las Vegas, so you may have difficulty booking other hotels, too.
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Q: Do I have to be registered to attend NATPE to book a hotel room for the Conference?
A: No, in fact, we strongly recommend booking your hotel room as early as possible. NATPE's Housing Service is available to make reservations online, but can only guarantee rates until December 15. Also, as NATPE is concentrating all events for the Conference & Exhibition at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center, which includes THEhotel, demand for hotel rooms is greater than ever. The NATPE Housing Service is also holding a block of rooms at the nearby Luxor and Excalibur Hotels, but we still strongly urge everyone to book their hotel room as early as possible.
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Q: Do I have to be a NATPE member to attend the Conference & Exhibition?
A: No, but NATPE members do qualify for discounted rates on Conference registration in addition to year round savings on other products, services and events offered by NATPE and its Discount Partners. Also, if you register for NATPE's Conference & Exhibition before December 1, you'll qualify for the Early Bird rate.
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Exhibitor Information
