Second MILAGRO Science Conference
May 15-18, 2007, Mexico City
Overall Objectives:
- Overview and status reports from major components (MCMA-2006, MAX-Mex, MIRAGE-Mex, INTEX-B).
- Updates from Working Groups
- Progress on preparation of publications from designated lead authors
(Report on findings to date and identify remaining issues) - Presentation and discussion of results of individual studies
- Identification of cross-cutting issues, model-measurement comparisons; ground-based and aircraft- or satellite based measurements, etc.
- Identification of gaps and needs and new work
- Discussion of key findings for report to government agencies
Registration/abstract submission information:
Registration/Abstract submission will be available starting Thursday, February 22.
You can access the Registration page using the following link: MILAGRO 2007 registration
The deadline for registration is April 4, 2007.
The poster size
for presentations is 4' tall x 6' wide. The guidelines are similar to the AGU poster guidelines which can be found here. To clarify, poster size guidelines for the AGU meeting are 3.5' tall by 6' wide.
Passport/Visa Information:
(a) Please note for US citizens, you do not need VISA to enter Mexico. However, as of January this year, passports are required for US citizens for entry in and out of Mexico
(b) If you are traveling with US government passport, you will need clearance from US Embassy. Please contact us for more information.
(c) For non-US citizens, please check with the Mexican authority regarding Visa requirements to enter Mexico. Information is available at SRE website: http://www.sre.gob.mx/
You should plan to apply for Visa as early as possible. Let us know if you need Invitation Letter for the VISA application. SRE is also our host for the Conference.
Meeting Location:
The Second MILAGRO Scientific Conference will take place at the conference area of the Mexico Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE).
Mexico Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE). http://www.sre.gob.mx
Plaza Juárez # 20
Col. Centro
México, D.F. SRE on Google Earth:
19°26'01.80" N 99°08'36.84"W
The SRE is conveniently located in the Mexico City Centro Historico (downtown), right in front of the Alameda Central, just 20 minutes by car from the Mexico City International Airport, and close to a number of city attractions and landmarks, including the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Museum of Fine Arts), the Casa de los Azulejos, the Franz Mayer Museum, and the Templo Mayor archaeological site.
Palacio de la Autonomia
Accommodation
Two hotels were selected as accommodation options for you to stay and attend the meeting. Both hotels are within walking distance (5 - 10 min) to the SRE. Both hotels are offering a special rate for the conference: the MILAGRO rate. When reserving your room, at either hotel, always ask for the “MILAGRO Group” rate.
Option 1: Hotel Sheraton Centro Historico (Five stars)
Hotel address: |
http://www.sheratonmexico.com/
The Sheraton Centro Historico is located two blocks from the SRE, on the southwest corner of the Alameda.
The Sheraton Centro Historico hotel offers single or double rooms to the MILAGRO participants. One hundred (100) rooms are blocked for the MILAGRO conference.
Rate (same for single or double; breakfast not included).
Mon 14 - Thu 17 : $130 USD plus 15% VAT + 2% local tax = $152.50 USD |
Fri 18 - Sun 20 : $90 USD plus 15% VAT + 2% local tax = $106 USD |
Reservations: You can reserve your room
By phone toll free from the USA: 1 (888) 474-2122
By phone, calling from other countries: +52-(55) – 5130-5300
By email: reservaciones@sheraton.com.mx
By fax: +52-(55) – 5130-5255
The deadline for reserving your room with the MILAGRO rate is April 30, 2007
Sheraton amenities include two restaurants (lobby & mezzanine), fitness center, and business center. All rooms are equipped with High Speed Internet.
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Option 2. Hotel Best Western Estoril (Four stars)
Hotel address: Luis Moya. 93 Centro Historico Mexico, D.F. |
http://www.hotelestoril.com.mx/
The hotel Best Western Estoril is located 6 blocks from the SRE.
The Hotel Best Western Estoril hotel offers single or double rooms to the MILAGRO participants.
Fifty (50) rooms are blocked for the MILAGRO conference.
Rate(same for single or double; breakfast not included):
Mon 14 - Fri 18 : = $55 USD taxes included |
Buffet breakfast costs $ 9 USD per day.
Reservations:
You can reserve your room
By phone: +52-(55) - 5518-0374
By fax : +52-(55) - 5521-9762
By email: sergio.vilchis@hotelestoril.com.mx
There is no deadline for reserving your room at Best Western Estoril.
Best Western Estoril amenities include one restaurant (mezzanine), fitness center, and business center. All rooms are equipped with High Speed Internet
