Registration is now open.

The online registration system is now active and can be reached from the main conference page, the SIGMIS home page and now from the blog!

Save money by registering early. If paying online that means May 5th. If paying by check/cheque that means payment must be received by April 25th.

Visa required?

Many of you will not require a Visa for entry to Ireland. Check out the list of countries whose passport holders do not require a Visa at http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8777 .

Special Hotel Rates for three 4 Star Hotels

These hotels have agreed special rates for SIGMIS CPR participants. (All these prices are in Euros):

1. The Carlton Hotel, Casteltroy is within walking distance of the University.
€95 Bed and Full Irish Breakfast Single Occupancy
€120 Bed and Full Irish Breakfast Double or Twin
These rates are per night and include:
Overnight Parking, Wireless Internet Access, Use of Health & Fitness Club.
To avail of these special rates please book by contacting the hotel direct quoting reference ACM SIGMIS CPR.
Telephone +353 61 335566

The other two are:
the Clarion hotel Limerick ~ Ireland's Tallest Hotel and
the Clarion hotel Suites Limerick ~ Limerick's only All Suites Hotel
Each is located close to the city centre 10 mins drive from the University campus.
When booking please quote UL SIGMIS CONFERENCE

2. The Clarion Hotel, Steamboat Quay,
Limerick 353 61 444144
reservations@clarionhotellimerick.com http://www.clarionhotellimerick.com/
Preferred Rate for SIGMIS CPR Conference 28th – 30th May 2009
€95 Bed & Full Irish Breakfast Single
€110 Bed & Full Irish Breakfast Double / Twin

3. The Clarion Hotel Suites, Ennis Road,
Limerick 353 61 582900 reservations@clarionsuiteslimerick.com http://www.clarionhotelsuiteslimerick.com/
Preferred Rate for SIGMIS CPR Conference 28th – 30th May 2009
One Bedroom Hotel Suite €69 Bed & Full Irish Breakfast Single
One Bedroom Hotel Suite €85 Bed & Full Irish Breakfast Double/Twin (each suite includes separate sitting/dining room)

Registration for the Conference opening soon

The registration link on the Conference website will be ready soon. Early registration will be possible until May 5th.

Accommodation options

1. Campus accommodation is the preferred option. I have reserved accommodation on campus for the conference. This will cost € 52 per night (single). Includes a light breakfast. Each room has own bathroom, internet, etc. A common living area is shared among six rooms.
This option is also suitable for couples - they will be assigned two rooms but the rooms all have double beds. With this option, you will have a nice walk to the conference over the scenic River Shannon.
2. B&B (Bed and breakfast) can be obtained within walking distance of the University at rates ranging from €40 to €70 per person. This option includes a full Irish breakfast. May be more attractive to couples. More information later, giving contact details.
3. Hotel: There is one hotel within walking distance. More information later.

Note: All these prices are in Euros.

Registration costs

All registration costs are in US Dollars:

Student Early: $165
Student Late: $200
Member Early: $350
Member Late: $400
Non-Member Early: $425
Non-Member Late: $475

The prices above include 2 lunches and 2 dinners and other refreshments (but no breakfasts), plus hard copy and CD ROM of proceedings.

Remote Student Participation in Doctoral Consortium $50
Additional on-site purchase of hard copy of Proceedings $25

Successful Authors Notified

All the authors of papers accepted to the 2009 SIGMIS CPR conference have been notified through the Easychair system - thank you Easychair!

In total we received forty papers for consideration and accepted 28 (a 70% acceptance rate).

Thanks to everybody who submitted and commiserations to those whose papers were not favoured by the reviewers.

Thanks especially to the reviewers, many of whom provided excellent, detailed and helpful reviews in the tradition of SIGMIS CPR.