Frequently Asked Questions

TechFuse 2012 FAQ

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• When is the registration deadline?

  • The Early Bird deadline ends 4/13/12, register today!
  • If there is space available we will sell tickets onsite both days of the event

• What are the conference hours?

  • 7:15AM – Show floor opens for breakfast and sponsors
  • 5:00PM – The conference concludes

• Are all sessions included in the conference fee?

  • A benefit of TechFuse is that once registered you are free to attend any session or track throughout the day. View the sessions here.
  • All presentation materials will be uploaded to a secure website for attendees to access within a week of the conference

• How do I get to the Mineapolis Convention Center?

  • Driving directions

  1301 2nd Ave S
  Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
  (612) 335-6025

• What isn’t covered in the conference fee?

  • Parking is the responsibility of the attendee, speaker and sponsor
  • The conference is located on the second floor near Hall B, parking map.

• Is there a business center available onsite?

  • Yes, the business center hours are 8AM – 5PM

• Can I cancel or transfer my registration?

  • Contact your EA at 952-896-6800

• Is lunch included in the attendee registration?

  • Both days include a breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks and a lunch with a keynote presentation.

• What discounts are available for attendees?

  • There are discounts for groups, individuals and non-MN attendees
  • Contact Benchmark Learning for more information 952-896-6800

• Are there conference hotel rates?

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, which is the closest hotel to the Convention Center:
    225 South 11^th Street
    Minneapolis, MN 55403

  • More information:
    • Wireless Internet is free
    • Closest hotel to the Minneapolis Convention Center
    • Free continental breakfast (breakfast also served at the convention center both days)
    • Parking at the hotel for an overnight charge of $13.00
    • Airport shuttle available for $18.00
  • Call 1-800-870-0114 or www.hiexmpls.com and enter the code TCI by 4/23 for a discount:
    
    
    

    Occupancy Per Night	Room Rates
    Single or Double	$109.95
    Triple or Quadruple	$119.95

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Are children allowed at the conference?

  • Nobody under the age of 18 is allowed at the conference for liability reasons

• Where do I get my attendee information?

  • When you arrive onsite there will be a check-in table and you will receive the following:
    • Attendee badge
    • Show program
    • Bag with giveaways and materials

• When is the sponsorship area available?

  • The sponsorship area will available both days
  • Certain sponsors will be in attendance one day or both

• Will the presentations be available at the conclusion of the conference?

  • Presentation materials will be uploaded to a secure website for all attendees within a week of the conference

• Where can I get my questions answered?

  • Before/After the conference: Call 952-896-6800 or Email techfuse@benchmarklearning.com
  • At the conference: There will be show staff identified by their shirts and host badges

• How is the convention center laid-out?

  We will be upstairs in the meeting room portion of the Minneapolis Convention Center. The lunch, sponsors and sessions are located in the same hallway. On the following map we are located on level 2 from meeting room 200 - 205. Map