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General Information
Photography and Recording
Photographing crowd scenes and people interacting with the
exhibits and other displays is common at CHI conferences and
attendees should be aware that their image might be captured.
At the same time, we encourage the practice of common courtesy
when taking photos of individuals that are intended to be uploaded
to Flickr, Facebook, or similar sites. Please ask permission before
posting pictures of specific individuals for public consumption.
The use of any type of audio or video recording device is not
permitted during any part of the conference.
Smoking Policy
CHI conferences are smoke-free and the convention center is a
non-smoking facility. Smoking is only permitted outside of the
facility in the designated areas.
Electrical Power
It is ACM SIGCHI policy to use the local power source. Electrical
outlets in the United States are 120 volts. If you are traveling from
outside of the United States, you will need an adapter to use your
small appliances if they are designed for a different standard. CHI
2012 does not provide power converters, extension cords, power
strips or other electric accessories.
n SERVICES
ATMs
Two ATMs are in the Austin Convention Center: one outside of
Exhibit Hall 5 pre-function on Fourth Street and one outside of
Exhibit Hall 2 pre-function on Trinity Street.
Shopping & Dining
The Austin Convention Center is located in an urban area of
Austin offering many restaurants within walking distance. Austin
food trucks are also a great local option to grab a quick lunch
during the break. Visit austinfoodcarts.com to find an option and
location that interests you. The Austin Convention Center is also
located within blocks of the famous 6th Street district for a
plethora of restaurants and live music! For additional information,
visit the Austin Concierge Desk located near registration.
First Aid / Emergencies
Your safety is our primary concern. In case of an emergency, please
contact the registration desk or the Conference Office (located in
Room 10B on Level 3) immediately for assistance. The Austin
Convention Center Security Department will respond to all
emergencies inside the building. Dial 911 or the Emergency Line
(512-404-4111) from any phone in the event of a true emergency.
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Lost & Found
Please turn all lost and found items in to the Registration Desk.
CHI 2012 management will then turn lost and found items over to
building security at the conclusion of the conference.
Business & Other Services
Although there is not a business center located inside the Austin
Convention Center, there are several nearby resources for copying
and other business services. For assistance, visit the Austin
Concierge Desk located near registration.
Business centers are also located in many area hotels. Please see
hotel staff for hours, rates, and additional information.
n AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA
Austin is an eccentric, unique destination full of diverse culture,
local flair and of course, live music! Austin is the Live Music Capital
of the World ® boasting over 200 live music venues just in the
downtown area. Austin prides itself on its rare mix of coffee shops,
eccentric stores, restaurants, food trucks and festivals. Visitors
should be sure to make time to explore the Austin City Limits
including, the iconic Congress Street Bat Bridge – home to over
1.5 million bats! – and the 6th Street entertainment district. When
the sun goes down 6th street’s pubs, restaurants and nightclubs on
6th Street come alive!
The CHI 2012 venue is centrally located, surrounded by the urban
downtown with restaurants, hotels and shopping as well as a few
block from the iconic Lady Bird Lake.
Want more? Visit the Austin Concierge Desk, located near
registration, to...
• Learn more about Austin’s rich downtown environment with
plenty of entertainment, including live music playing at more
than 100 venues on any given evening.
• Hear about the famous Sixth Street and Warehouse District
areas.
• Enjoy a different pace. Visitors can enjoy a stroll or a jog along
beautiful Lady Bird Lake, which bisects the center of town and is
bordered by 10 miles of hike-and-bike trails.
• Join the crowd congregating on the shores of Lady Bird Lake,
just below the Congress Avenue Bridge, to watch as 1.5 million
Mexican free-tail bats take flight for the evening.
City Transportation
Austin’s mass transit system, which includes MetroRail and
MetroBus, provides an inexpensive way to navigate the city. The
Downtown MetroRail Station, conveniently located outside the
Austin Convention Center, is within walking distance to many local
bus routes that can help you get wherever you need to go.
For more information on getting around Austin, visit the Austin
Concierge Desk, located near registration.