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Conference Location

Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
http://www.navypier.com

Located on Lake Michigan, just East of Chicago's Downtown, Navy Pier has been a Chicago landmark since it first opened in 1916. Originally designed as both a shipping and recreational facility, in 1989, The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority redesigned Navy Pier into one of the country's most unique recreation and exposition facilities. Navy Pier now showcases a unique collection of restaurants and shops in addition to unequaled recreational and meeting facilities -- in a setting like no other.

Navy Pier has more than 170,000 square feet of exhibit space, and 36 meeting rooms totaling more than 44,000 square feet.

  • State-of-the-art exposition and special event facilities
  • 18,000 square foot Grand Ballroom offering panoramic       lake views
  • Easily accessible taxi and bus drop-off locations
  • Enclosed parking for 1,800 vehicles
  • 13,000 hotel rooms just a few blocks away

    Hotel Information

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    Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers
    301 East North Water Street
    Chicago, Illinois 60611
    Hotel Phone: 312-464-1000
    North American Reservations:
    1-800-325-3535
    Fax:312-464-9140
    http://www.sheratonchicago.com

    W Chicago Lakeshore
    644 North Lake Shore Drive
    Chicago, Illinois 60611-3017
    Hotel Phone: 312-943-9200
    North American Reservations: 1-888-627-9034
    http://www.starwood.com/whotels

    Overlooking the Chicago River, The Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers hotel puts you within walking distance of business, dining, entertainment and nightlife.
  • Walking distance to Navy Pier (15 - 20 minutes), Magnificent       Mile, the Art Institute, shopping, dining & entertainment
  • 5 minutes from Meigs Field and 25 minutes from Midway       Airport
  • 35 minutes from O'Hare Int'l Airport
  • Fully equipped health club with indoor pool, sun deck, sauna,       massage therapy
  • Full-service Business Center
  • Voice mail & data ports in rooms

    Live LinkUp will provide shuttle service to/from the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers during morning and evening peak hours.

    A block of rooms has been reserved for Live LinkUp attendees who reserve their rooms on or before the cutoff date of October 14, 2002, 5pm (central time). Early reservations are suggested, as rooms are limited! The special reduced Open Text Live LinkUp conference room rate is $199 USD single/double, plus applicable taxes (currently at 14.9%).

    Make your hotel reservations by calling the hotel directly at 312-464-1000 or 1-800-325-3535 (in North America). To receive the Live LinkUp conference rate, refer to Open Text and/ or Live LinkUp when you place your call.

    The hotel requires one night's deposit to confirm your reservation. This deposit will be applied to the first night of the reserved stay and will be charged against the credit card at the time the reservation is made. This deposit is refundable if cancellation is placed at least 48 hours prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained. One night's charge will be incurred for no-shows or cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to the arrival date. all changes or cancellations must be made with the hotel reservations department directly.

    A charge of $20 USD will be added for each guest over double occupancy with a maximum of four (4) guests per room.

    Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. with checkout time at 12:00 noon. If rooms are requested prior to check-in time, early arrivals will be accommodated, as rooms become available. The Bell Captain can arrange to store baggage for early arrivals or late departures.

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    Transportation

    O'Hare to Downtown Chicago

    Located just 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, O'Hare International Airport is accessible via local mass transit lines, regional trains and buses, downtown and suburban shuttles and interstate highways. Most ground transportation access areas are located at the main entrance for each terminal.

    For more information about airport ground transportation at Midway Airport and O'Hare, visitFor more information about airport ground transportation at Midway Airport and O'Hare, visit http://www.ohare.com

    Trains

    Amtrak (800-USA-RAIL) has 50 trains that arrive or depart Chicago daily. Cabs are readily available on both the upper and lower levels of Chicago Union Station. For more information about train transportation, visit http://www.amtrak.com

    Driving

    For maps and directional information, visit http://www.meetinchicago.com and follow the links to
    "Getting Here."

    Navy Pier

    Easily accessible via car or public transportation, the Navy Pier is located approximately 35 (miles from O'Hare Airport, and a
    15 - 20 minute walk from the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers.

    Open Text is pleased to offer you complimentary shuttle service between the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers and the Navy Pier during morning and evening peak hours.

    For more information on public transportation to/from the Navy Pier visit www.meetinchicago.com or www.navypier.com.

    About Chicago

    Located in the center of the United States, on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago's world-class status, infrastructure, transportation access, lively hospitality industry, and unparalleled meeting and exhibition facilities make Chicago ideal for conferences of any type or size. Chicago's always alive with activity; with outstanding world-class shopping, from the Magnificent Mile, State Street and beyond, as well as being home to a wide variety of sporting events, clubs, theaters, cultural events and attractions.

    Interesting facts:

  • Chicago hosts 35,000 conventions, trade shows and other       meetings that attract more than 4.4 million attendees,       annually
  • The city boasts two major airports, O'Hare and Midway, which       handle more flights per day than any other US city
  • Free shuttle trolley service operates to and from Navy Pier,       including access to Michigan Avenue
  • Chicago offers more four-star restaurants than any other       U.S. city, and a variety of authentic ethnic, regional cuisine       and inexpensive dining


    Guest Program

    The guest program offers you the opportunity to partake in and enjoy Live LinkUp's evening events and meals. Find out more about our Guest Program.

  • Venue Information:

    Venue:  Navy Pier
    Address:  600 East Grand Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Phone:  800-595-7437

     

    To find out all Chicago has to offer, visit www.meetinchicago.com.

     
     

     

     

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