International Conference on
"Engaging The OTHER"

3rd Annual ETO Conference
San Francisco, USA
September 4-7, 2008
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3rd Annual International Conference on
"Engaging The Other:"

The Power of Compassion

September 4 - 7, 2008
San Francisco (San Mateo), California USA

  

SITE

The International Conference on "Engaging The Other" (ETO) is held in San Mateo, California USA at the The San Mateo Marriott Hotel.
  
 We have arranged for a special conference group rate of $ 109 per night for single or double occupancy until August 18 (* At reservation please be sure to identify yourself as a participant of the "CBI Engaging The Other Conference" to get this special group discount).
    This same rate is also offered to our conference participants for 3 days prior to the conference, based on availability of space. ( If you wish these additional nights please contact our Marriott event managers, Lorena Ochoa, directly at: lorenao@marriott-sanmateo.com  or  650-653-6040
, or Ita Lim at: ItaL@marriott-sanmateo.com  650-653-6039.

PLEASE NOTE: Rate and block of room guaratee is valid until Aug. 18, after which the rate and availability is at the discretion of the hotel.

A Roommate Finding / Ride-Sharing bulletin board is now available to find participants to share as room or ride with (click here or see side menu for link).

Hotel Address and Contact Information is:
The San Mateo Marriott Hotel  (www.sanmateomarriott.com)
1770 South Amphlett Blvd.,  San Mateo,  CA 94402
Telephone:  650-653-6000   
To Book Room Reservations (2 options):  
1.  For Reservations by Internet - Click Here
       Enter Group Code:
CBICBIA  for a standard room at the rate of $109
2.  Reservations can also be made directly by calling 1-800-229-9290

* Please Note:  
- CBI
directly handles all Conference Program Registrations and Conference Meal packages,
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The San Mateo Marriott directly handles all Hotel Room reservations.

HOTEL FEATURES:

Location:

  • The San Mateo Marriott Hotel, is centrally located midway between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley high-tech business center, making it easy to sample the best of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley.
  • Sitting on 11 acres on the San Francisco Peninsula just minutes south of downtown San Francisco, it is less than 30 minutes from Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Pier 39, Alcatraz, Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf and Half Moon Bay
  • The hotel has convenient access to three airports: San Francisco International Airport (with complimentary shuttle service), Oakland Airport, and San Jose Airport (see specific details below under "Travel").

Guest Rooms:

  • 477 newly renovated guest rooms and suites
  • State-of-the-art technology and amenities. Project your laptop onto the 37" TV, use split-screen technology to multi-task, broadcast your MP3 player through the TV's speakers, or connect your personal DVD player to the TV.
  • In-room wireless or high speed Internet access
  • 37" LCD TV with free cable channels.
  • Large, well lite work area
  • Two-line dataport phones with voice mail, message alert, and speaker phone.
  • Marriott REVIVE bedding.
  • Individual climte control, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & ironing board.
  • Complimentary USA Today newspaper delivered Monday through Friday
  • Upgrading to suites and concierge room and lounge amenities is available (see hotel for more details).
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM and Check-out: 12:00 PM (limited courtesy storage of luggage is available during closing event on Sunday, 7th).
  • Express check-in and check-out.

Highlights:

  • Located minutes from downtown San Francisco, with convenient access to three airports (San Francisco International Airport, Oakland Airport, and San Jose Airport).
  • Complimentary shuttle service to and from San Francisco Airport every hour on the hour beginning at 5:00 am until 8:30 pm
  • Complimentary computer stations linked to the Internet available to our participants in the hotel business center.
  • Full-service business center
  • High-speed Internet access from guests rooms and lobby areas (wired or wireless).
  • On-site self parking at discounts for ETO Conference guests (valet parking also available).
  • Brand new, state-of-the-art fitness center featuring free weights, cardio and resistance equipment
  • Hertz car rental office on-site
  • Heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, spa, and sundeck
  • Same-day laundry service
  • Gift shop
  • Marriott Rewards offering points toward hotel stays, vacations and more, or frequent flyer miles with your favorite airline program

Extended Stays in the San Francisco area:
The ETO Conference occurs during a popular tourist season of the San Francico Bay, and participants may wish to consider adding some time to their conference trip to enjoy the many attactions of a vacation in the area. The special hotel rate is also offered to our conference participants for 3 days prior to the conference, based on availability of space. ( If you wish these additional nights please contact our Marriott event managers, Lorena Ochoa, directly at: lorenao@marriott-sanmateo.com  650-653-6040, or Ita Lim at: ItaL@marriott-sanmateo.com  650-653-6039).
This is a time of pleasant temperatures (average highs of 75 to lows of 55) and abundant sunshine. Further information on area attractions is available through the San Mateo Country Convention and Visitors Bureau website at: www.sanmateocountycvb.com -or- the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau website at: www.sfcvb.org 

TRAVEL

Location and Travel Information:
The San Mateo Marriott Hotel is located in San Mateo, California on the San Francisco Peninsula, 10 minutes south of the San Francisco International Airport (SFO).  SFO is served by all major airlines.
(Note: San Mateo Marriott provides a free airport shuttle. Please look for the San Mateo Marriott shuttle van pick-up on the departure level, located above baggage claim).
Other nearby airports: Oakland Airport (just across the Bay), and the San Jose Airport (less than 30 minutes south).
San Mateo is also accessible by the Cal Train, and by car via Highway 101 and Highway 92 (see driving instructions below).

By Air:  the ETO Conference Travel Agency is:
   West Wind Travel, in Sante Fe, NM
   Phone: 800-283-0122   Local phone: 505-984-0022
   Email: terry@westwindtravel.net
   Contact agent: Terry Williams-Keffer
   - Please identify yourself as an ETO Conference participant.

Direction By Car:
From the North and San Francisco International Airport (SFO):
Highway 101 South to Highway 92 West. Exit at Delaware Street and turn right on Concar Drive which merges into South Amphlett Blvd. Hotel is on the left.

From the South and San Jose International Airport:
Highway 101 North to Highway 92 West. Exit at Delaware Street and turn right on Concar Drive which merges into South Amphlett Blvd. Hotel is on the left.

From the East:
Highway 92 West, exit Delaware Street. Turn right on Concar Drive which merges into South Amphlett Blvd. Hotel is on the left.

From the West:
Highway 92 East, exit Delaware Street. Turn left on South Delaware Street. Right on Concar Drive which merges into South Amphlett Blvd. Hotel is on the left

2008 ETO Conference Information:

Main ETO Conference Page
'08 List of Presenters
'08 ETO Program Sessions
'08 Presenter Biographicals
and Photos
FEE and REGISTRATION Information
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Site and Travel Information
Press Room
1 page Color Conference Poster - larger size (in PDF)
1 page Color Conference Flyer - standard size (in PDF)

Conference Staff Contacts for information

Presenter Proposal Form (the '08 program is closed)

Advertize and Display:
   Advertize in On-Site Conference Program
   Advertize on Participant Tote Bag
   Exhibit Table Space is Available



ARCHIVE:
See Previous 2007 and 2006
ETO Proceedings & Outcomes below

Previous 2007 ETO Conf. Information:
     Touch Drawing interpretation of '06 ETO Conference*
          (* Touch Drawing images available for purchase)
     '07 Recorded Sessions by Backcountry Productions at:
            
WatersInk@aol.com
    
Previous 2007 ETO Program Sessions
     Previous 2007 Presenter Biographicals and Photos
    
Previous List of 2007 Presenters

Previous 2006 ETO Conf. Information:
     Touch Drawing interpretation of '06 ETO Conference*
          (* Touch Drawing images available for purchase)

    
 '06 Recorded Sessions by Conference Recording Services
    
Content of '06 Daily Open Dialogue Break-Out Sessions
    
Previous 2006 ETO Program Sessions
     Previous 2006 Presenter Biographicals and Photos
    
Previous List of 2006 Presenters

 

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