Attire
Business casual attire is appropriate for all activities.
Reception and Dinner Buffet
Attendees and registered spouse/guests are invited to enjoy an evening featuring Californian cuisine and local entertainment. Enjoy breathtaking, 360-degree views from atop the hotel in the legendary Top of the Mark. This event will take place on Thursday night.
Restaurant Recommendations
Continuing Education Committee Chair and San Franciscan W. Craig Noblett has prepared a list of highly recommended local restaurants that include a variety of cuisines—enjoy!
Continuing Education Credits
Eleven continuing education credits are offered at the 2008 Fall Conference. In order to document your attendance and receive CE credit, attendees must record their member number and course verification number on the evaluation form distributed at the end of each day. The verification number will be announced at that time. Attendees should submit the completed forms to AAE staff at the conference or by mailing/faxing the form to the AAE Headquarters. A Verification of Participation letter will be sent to attendees approximately one month after the conference.
The CE credits issued for participants may not be applicable for license renewal in all states. Since CE requirements and acceptance of credits offered vary, each participant must verify the requirements of their state licensing board and whether the CE form should be retained by the participant or sent to the state board.
The AAE is an ADA CERP-Recognized Provider, a recognized provider in Florida #PP0049, with the Academy of General Dentistry #4401 and in California #2030.
Questions/Special Assistance
Contact Karen Allison, meeting services coordinator, at 800/872-3636 (North America) or 312/266-7255 (International), ext. 3026, or send an e-mail to kallison@aae.org.
Ground Transportation
Standard taxi fare from the San Francisco International Airport to the InterContinental Mark Hopkins is approximately $42.
Virgin Limousine is the official limousine service of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins. For complete details and reservations call 415/616-6160, or send an e-mail to sfoha.concierge@ihg.com. One-way fare is approximately $110.
Parking
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins provides guest valet parking at the rate of $51.30 per day with unlimited in-and-out privileges.
Housing and Reservations
Location of Events
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins is one of the city's finest hotels situated atop Nob Hill. Located at the crossing of three cable car lines, the venerable landmark is minutes from Union Square, Chinatown and the Financial District. Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge are short drives away.
Reservations
The AAE has reserved a block of guestrooms at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins. You may reserve your room now by calling the hotel directly at the number listed below. Identify yourself as an AAE Fall Conference attendee. Reservations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco
One Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA 94108
P: 888/424-6835 (North America) or 415/392-3434 (International)
Web Site: www.markhopkins.net
Rates
The following AAE group rate will be offered until October 5, 2008, or until the room block is filled, whichever occurs first. After that time, rates and reservations will be subject to availability. Rates are quoted per room, per night and are subject to state and local taxes, currently 14 percent. Group rates will be offered for the three days prior (November 1, 2 and 3) and three days following (November 9, 10 and 11) the meeting, subject to availability at the time of reservation.
Standard Guestroom: $259 single or double occupancy
Club Level Guestroom: $319* single or double occupancy
*Club Level Guestrooms offer exclusive services and enhanced amenities. These rooms are limited and subject to availability.
Deposit/Cancellation Policy
A deposit (equal to room and tax for one night) will be applicable at the time of reservation. This deposit will be fully refunded for cancellations received seven days or more in advance of the arrival date. The deposit is forfeited in its entirety for cancellations received less than seven days in advance of arrival.