The 2006 International Rexx Symposium
10 - 13 April 2006
Austin, Texas, USA

Sponsored by the Rexx Language Association

A N N O U N C E M E N T


The 2006 International Rexx Symposiumwill return to sunny Austin, Texas, USA for the first time in a decade! To accomodate the large number of presentations offered, the seventeenth annual Rexx Symposium has again been extended to four days. The program agenda represents the best of an overwhelming number of quality presentations offered by the best Rexx practitioners in the world. As usual, the Sunday before the Symposium will feature free tutorials and a welcome reception.

The Symposium is the only technical conference dedicated to the Rexx family of programming languages, drawing speakers and attendees from around the world. It is the best place to learn valuable Rexx programming techniques, keep up with the latest developments in the Rexx community, and confer with your colleagues, many of whom are luminaries in the field. The Program will feature a wide variety of presentations ranging from tutorial introduction to real-world practical applications, to research papers describing techniques and features you will be using in the future. Session abstracts that have been accepted may be viewed on the RexxLA website.

The Program Schedule is being assembled and will be available on the RexxLA website soon.

Symposium Location

Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark
4140 Governor's Row,
Austin, Texas, 78744

Registration Information

Registration Fees Before 31 March After 31 March
Full Symposium1 $295 $345
Any single day2 Mon, Tue, Wed $80 $90
Thu $40 $50
Symposium Banquet $50/person $60/person
1Includes conference sessions, lunches (Mon,Tue), Symposium Banquet (Wed), proceedings, and annual RexxLA membership.
2Includes conference sessions and lunches (Mon,Tue) only.

Registration fee may be paid online by PayPal or Credit Card, or by mail with VISA or MasterCard, personal check drawn on US bank, money order, or bank check.

To register, complete the 2006 Symposium Registration Form on the RexxLA website www.rexxla.org. If you have any questions about the Registration process, please contact the RexxLA Treasurer treasurer@rexxla.org.

On-site Registration
Sunday 18:00-22:00
Daily 08:15-08:30

Register before 31 March 2006 and save!

Lodging Information

The Omni Hotel is holding a certain number of rooms for Symposium attendees. We have negotiated an excellent Symposium room rate of US$109 (US$125 including tax) for a single room, and US$129 (US$148 including tax) for a double room. (US$20 additional person rate).
This rate will be honored for 3 additional days before and after the Symposium. You may reserve a room online, by email, telephone, or fax, as below. Be sure to specify "Rexx Symposium" and the special group code 11800803797 when you make your reservation to get this special rate.

The Symposium rate is available only by contacting the Omni Hotel directly.

Reservations must be made by 19 March to get this special rate.

There are a limited number of rooms at this rate so reserve your room early!

Symposium Hotel Reservations

Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark
4140 Governor's Row,
Austin, Texas, 78744

Internet Omni Hotels Booking Site1
Email jesquivel@omnihotels.com 2
Voice (toll-free US) 1 888 444 OMNI(6664)
Voice (overseas) +1 512 448 2222
Fax +1 512 442 8028 2
1 The following steps will ensure the Symposium Discount rate:
  1. Go to Rates & Availability (far right side)
  2. Click on More Options
  3. Under 'Find Availability', Enter your Arrival & Departure Dates and Group Code 11800803797
  4. Click Check Availability
  5. Rooms available at the Rexx Symposium rate will be displayed, and continue the reservation from here.

2 For Email and Fax reservations, attention Jasmin (Reservations Manager at the Omni Soutpark), state your arrival and departure dates, number in your party, and clearly state the Rexx Symposium rate and the group code of 11800803797. A credit card number must also be supplied.
A confirmation will be sent via Email or Fax.
Remember to specify "Rexx Symposium" and the group code of 11800803797 to get the discounted rate!

Banquet Information

A surprise treat you wouldn't want to miss!!

Travel Information

The Symposium Hotel is situated in the heart of Austin.

For More Information

Email your registration questions to the RexxLA Treasurer at treasurer@rexxla.org. Send other questions about the Symposium to symposium@rexxla.org for prompt assistance.