AMCIS 2011 Presentation Detroit, Michigan U.S.A.

ACMIS Detroit Conference Chairs Co-Chairs: Co-Chairs: Vallabh Sambamurthy Vallabh Sambamurthy, Michigan State University Mohan Tanniru Mohan Tanniru, Oakland University Doctoral Co-Consortium Chairs: Doctoral Co-Consortium Chairs: Alok Gupta Alok Gupta, University of Minnesota Katherine Stewart, Katherine Stewart, University of Maryland Program Co-Chairs: Program Co-Chairs: Paulo Goes Paulo Goes, University of Connecticut Balaji Rajagopalan Balaji Rajagopalan, Oakland University

ACMIS Detroit Why Detroit? Largest urban redevelopment boom in the country with over $20 billion spent Largest urban redevelopment boom in the country with over $20 billion spent Recently named by American Style readers as one of the top 25 arts destinations in the nation Recently named by American Style readers as one of the top 25 arts destinations in the nation City is capable of handling large crowds as proven by other events who have chosen to host their event in Detroit including: City is capable of handling large crowds as proven by other events who have chosen to host their event in Detroit including: 2004 – 35 th Ryder Cup Matches 2005 – Major League Baseball’s All Star Game 2006 – Super Bowl XL 2008 – PGA Championship Golf Tournament, IEEE-EMC Society, Environmental Protection Agency, Council of Engineering & Scientific Society Executives (CESSE) 2009 – NCAA Men’s Final Four Basketball Championship American Mensa Ltd., Air Carriers Purchasing Conference

ACMIS Detroit Why Detroit? The Summertime Weather 76°F | 68°F 82°F | 71°F 72°F | 66°F 71°F | 63°F Average Temperature: 72°F Humidity: 40%

ACMIS Detroit Why Detroit? Easy to Travel To DETROIT Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): Is a 90 minute flight from 60% of nation’s population Serves 36 million passengers to over 116 US cities and 15 cities in Japan, Europe and Canada Opening a new state-of-the-art second terminal in One of the 1 st terminals to open since 9-11 security measures have been implemented

ACMIS Detroit Why Detroit? Affordable to Travel To Memphis Atlanta, GA (ATL) $217 Chicago, IL (CHI) $123 Dallas, TX (QDF) $197 Denver, CO (DEN) $281 Jacksonville, FL (JAX) $261 Kansas City, MO (MCI) $273 Los Angeles (LAX) $346 Memphis, TN (MEM) $317 Minneapolis, MN (MSP) $268 New York, NY (JFK) $315 Seattle, WA (SEA) $337 Average Cost $266 Flights costs derived from Travelocity.com with a one month advance notice. Wednesday arrival Sunday departure. Where possible, nonstop flights were priced and recorded.

ACMIS Detroit Why Detroit? Exciting Activities

ACMIS Detroit Why Detroit? Easy to Get Around Detroit People Mover (DPM) fully automated light rail system that operates on an elevated single track loop in Detroit's central business district. Round trip on the system is approximately 15 minutes and headway ranges from 3 to 4 minutes. Average dwell at each station is 20 seconds. All vehicles and stations are handicapped accessible. People Mover fare is $.50

ACMIS Detroit Conference Venue Detroit Marriott - Renaissance Center The Marriott is located in the GM Renaissance Center which offers guests an easy access to a variety of downtown shops, restaurants and services.

ACMIS Detroit Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center - Updates Conference Hold Dates: Conference Hold Dates: Thursday August 4 th to Sunday August 8, 2011 Room Rates: Room Rates: $179 per night (USD) Renovations in Progress: Renovations in Progress: 2008 – Guest room bathrooms, new main lobby, main restaurant 2009 – Guest rooms

ACMIS Detroit Detroit Princess Riverboat Cruise (walking distance from Marriott) Detroit Tiger Baseball Game (via People Mover) Chrysler Car Museum (within Marriott hotel) Wintergarden and Outdoor Plaza (within Marriott hotel) Social Event Options Many choices available within walking distance and/or People Mover distance including: Many choices available within walking distance and/or People Mover distance including:

ACMIS Detroit Agenda/Schedule Pre-Conference Activities: Pre-Conference Activities: Doctoral Consortium, MIS Camp, Workshops, Ancillary Groups Meetings, Executive Committee Meeting Paper Tracks Paper Tracks Panel Tracks, and Panel Tracks, and Tutorials Tutorials Following traditional AMCIS programs, AMCIS 2011 will include:

ACMIS Detroit Budget Information Marriott meeting room fees: Marriott meeting room fees: It is assumed that future negotiations with the hotel, will result in zero fees relating to meeting rooms and/or hotel related social event room(s) fees. Conference registration fees: Conference registration fees: Registration fees will remain within past traditional AMCIS fee ranges, and will be determined in conjunction with AMCIS Finance Director.

ACMIS Detroit Estimated Attendee Costs Registration Fee $500 (average used as per AMCIS 2007 rates) Airfare$266 Sleeping Room $537 ($179 per night, 3 nights total) Miscellaneous$80 (taxi to/from DTW/Marriott $80) Estimated Total $1,383

ACMIS Detroit Thank You & Questions