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The 9th International Rexx Symposium

11-13 May 1998
Research Triangle Park
North Carolina
USA
Sponsored by the Rexx Language Association


Plan now to attend The 9th International Rexx Symposium for Developers and Users in the Research Triangle Park on 11-13 May, 1998. The Symposium provides a focal point for information about the Rexx family of languages and a venue for technical interchange among members of the Rexx community.

The technical program will feature presentations by acknowledged experts in the Rexx community on topics that range from application development to the implementation of Rexx language processors. Vendors will highlight new and enhanced product offerings and offer technical assistance. The program will span the full range of platforms on which Rexx languages are implemented.

Mike Cowlishaw, author of Rexx and NetRexx, plans to attend and speak about NetRexx, the easiest way to program in the Java environment. 


Location

DoubleTree Guest Suites 
2515 Meridian Parkway 
Durham, NC 27713  
USA 

Registration Information

Registration Fees Before 20 April  After 20 April 
 
Full Symposium1 $185  $240 
Student3  $90  $120
 
Any single day2 $50  $70 
Student3  $30  $40
 
Symposium Dinner  $30/person  $50/person
 
1Includes conference sessions, proceedings, lunch on Monday and Wednesday, Symposium Dinner on Tuesday, and annual RexxLA membership.
2Includes conference sessions and annual RexxLA membership, but does not include proceedings or meals.
3Must be full-time student and present proper student ID.
 
Registration fee may be remitted by VISA or MasterCard, personal check drawn on US bank, money order, or bank check.

To register, print this registration form, complete it legibly, and mail it with the proper remittance payable to Rexx Symposium to:

Symposium Registration  
RexxLA 
P.O.Box 14472  
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4472  
USA 
On-site registration in the DoubleTree lobby
Sunday, 10 May  5:00-7:00pm
Mon-Wed, 11-13 May  8:00-9:00am
 
Register before 20 April 1998 and save!


Adjunct Activities

The X3J18 Committee is meeting in conjunction with the Symposium. This committee is creating the ANSI Standard for the object-oriented Rexx languages Object Rexx and NetRexx. The committee will meet Friday-Sunday, 8-10 May, at the conference hotel. Anyone interested in Rexx or the ANSI Standard is welcome to attend. Contact the committee chairman, Dr. Brian Marks for further information.


Lodging Information

Symposium Hotel  Reservations
DoubleTree Guest Suites 
2515 Meridian Parkway 
Durham, North Carolina 27713 
USA 
Central  +1-800-222-8733
Direct  +1-919-361-4660
Fax  +1-919-361-2256
A block of rooms is reserved until 23 April. Be sure to ask for these Rexx Symposium discounted rates:
One Person  $119  1 King 
bed 
2 Double 
beds
Two Persons  $139
Additional Persons  $20/person
Call the toll-free (in US) DoubleTree reservation center or contact the hotel directly for reservations. 

Travel Information

Raleigh/Durham International (RDU) is the nearest commercial airport to the Symposium. For General Aviation arrivals, RDU is a Class C airport with two excellent FBOs offering AirBP and Exxon mogas, 100LL, and jet-A fuels. Consult the AirNav database for more information.

The DoubleTree offers complimentary airport shuttle service to RDU from 6:00am to 11:00pm every day. Use the courtesy phone in baggage claim to call the hotel.

All major car rental agencies are available at RDU, as are taxi and shuttle services.

Directions:

The DoubleTree Guest Suites hotel is six miles west of RDU, and just north of Exit 278 (NC55) on I-40. Click here for a map and more information. 

For More Information

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