13th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioinformatics Conference

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

A key part of the success of this event is the financial support and active involvement of our industry sponsors. This is a great opportunity to meet the key individuals in the field of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from around the world, and gain international exposure to your products or services through the ISCB marketing efforts.

Please take a moment to review the opportunities below or
click here for a pdf of the prospectus.

To sponsor this event, contact

Andrew P. Falter
Exhibit and Sponsorship Sales
International Society for Computational Biology
Office: 203-797-9559
Cell: 571-271-5430
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Sponsor & Exhibitor Sign up
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13th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioinformatics Conference

LOCATION AND TRAVEL

Go directly to: Maps | Driving Directions | Ground Transportation | Airline Information | Other

TIPS FOR TRAVELING AT HIGH ALTITUDE
Aspen/Snowmass are 9,100 feet above sea level and Altitude sickness is something that visitors to Colorado commonly experience. Read tips for helping ease altitude sickness.
www.altituderesearch.org/traveling-to-altitude

MAPS

• Lodging Map (.pdf)
• Snowmass Shopping Area Map (.pdf)
• Downloadable Aspen Street Map (.pdf)
• Downloadable Snowmass Village Street Map (.pdf)
• Map of the United States (jpg.)
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

NOTE: Independence Pass is closed in December, please do not attempt to drive through Leadville

From Denver & Eagle Airports and all points east of Aspen:

1. Take I-70 west to Glenwood Springs.
2. Take Exit 116 at Glenwood Springs, follow the signs for Hwy. 82 (right at 1st traffic light, right again at 2nd traffic light, onto Grand Ave./Hwy. 82, crossing bridge over Colorado River), toward Aspen.
3. Follow Hwy. 82 for approximately 38 miles. DO NOT turn at the first sign for Snowmass (note mileage); this will take you to "Old Snowmass." Follow the signs for Snowmass Village/Snowmass Ski Area.
4. Turn right onto Brush Creek Road at the traffic light, following signs toward Snowmass Village/Snowmass Ski Area.
5. At traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Brush Creek Rd for another 2 miles
6. Turn left onto Wood Rd./Wood Run Rd. (turn left to stay on Wood Rd.)
7. Hotel on the left: Viceroy Snowmass Hotel, 130 Wood Rd., Snowmass Village, CO 81615 (970) 923-8000
   

Directions From Colorado Springs:

1. Take I-25 North from Colorado Springs about 70 miles
   to Exit 194 (C470 West)
2. Take C470 West to I-70 West
3. Go to Step 1 (above) under "From Denver & Eagle Airports and all
   points east of Aspen:"
   
   

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GROUND TRANSPORTATION FROM DENVER AIRPORT TO ASPEN

CoMtnExpress direct to Viceroy Hotel
1-800-267-0851
Stops in Vail and at individual hotels in Aspen and Snowmass. Various stops.

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AIRLINE INFORMATION
If traveling by air to the conference, you have three options.

1. Fly to Denver and drive to Aspen/Snowmass (approx. 220 miles). -
   http://flydenver.com for airport/airline information and ground
   transportation options.
2. Fly directly to Aspen/Snowmass Airport - www.flyaspensnowmass.com
3. Fly to Eagle/Vail airport and drive to Aspen/Snowmass (approx. 55 miles)
   - http://flyvail.com for airport/airline information, ground transportation
   options and driving directions to Snowmass.

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Other helpful information.

Viceroy Hotel : www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/snowmass
Travel Information: www.flyaspensnowmass.com
Colorado Tourism: www.colorado.com

Viceroy Hotel - Hotel transportation is provided complimentary to the Viceroy Hotel (conference hotel) from the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. Advance reservations for the shuttle are not required, a telephone is available at the airport to request shuttle service.

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13th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioinformatics Conference

ACADEMIC RETREAT - An Affordable Opportunity

Plan an off-site retreat, bring your colleagues to Rocky and SAVE!

This is the perfect opportunity to roll your conference attendance funds into a very affordable academic group retreat experience in the spectacular setting of the Colorado Rocky Mountains - during ski season!

Rocky registration rates are among the most reasonable in computational biology, the conference hotel accommodations are $110 per night, single occupancy. This makes for a very affordable retreat for groups.

Schools who have participated in the past combined the experience of attending Rocky for education and group activities on the slopes, at the hotel, and in Snowmass and Aspen Villages. Education and bonding were abundantly fun and memorable, and all left with a renewed sense of inspiration and collaboration. Rocky 2015 offers academic retreats* the following group package benefits (3 available):

• One free student registration
• One free suite upgrade ($200 minimum savings)
• Two free ski lift tickets per group or $100 food & beverage credit at the conference hotel
• Special scheduling of flash presentations for all members of the group to ensure a full morning or afternoon can be spent outside the conference for a group activity if desired (activity not included)

Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information or a customized package for your academic group today!

*Academic retreats are defined as a minimum of 10 or more paid Rocky conference attendees from the same school, staying in the conference hotel a minimum of two nights (single or double occupancy), and utilizing at least 5 sleeping rooms per night. All academic retreat offers noted above must be secured by November 10, 2015.

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13th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioinformatics Conference

CONFERENCE HOTEL

ROCKY 2015 TO BE HELD IN SNOWMASS

VICEROY HOTEL
130 Wood Road
Snowmass Village, Colorado 81615 USA
Phone: +1 970 923 8000
Fax: +1 970 923 8001

viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/snowmass

Viceroy Hotel named the World's Best Places to Stay in Colorado, 2012 Gold List - Condé Nast Traveler

The Viceroy Hotel is a Luxury Snowmass Ski resort steps from the new Snowmass Base Village. There is ski-in/ski out to the Snowmass ski area and only seven miles from Aspen.

Transportation within Snowmass Village is easy and free, with frequent service at the Village Bus Stop. Buses to Aspen leave from the end of the Snowmass Village mall.

MAPS

• Lodging Map (.pdf)
• Snowmass Shopping Area Map (.pdf)

RESERVATIONS

On-line reservations – viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/snowmass

Telephone Reservations: 1 877 235 7577 or +1 970 923 8000
--> GROUP PROMO CODE: Rocky2015

Group Room Rates: Single/Double occupancy $110.00 per night, (limited double rooms available, book early). 2-bedroom suite $210.00.  Roll away beds are available upon request.

Taxes: The hotel rates will be subject to all state, county and city taxes in effect at the time of the Rocky 2015 meeting. State tax is currently 12.8% and is subject to change.

Room rate includes Round trip Aspen airport transfers, WI-fi access, complimentary fitness studio access. Resort fees have been waived for the Rocky attendees.

Deposit/Payment Policy: A 50% deposit of room and tax for entire booking is due upon reservation. The remaining balance will be charged upon departure.

Cancellation:  When reservations are made, Hotel will require a deposit equal to 50% of the room rate and tax for each reservation.  The remaining balance will be charged to the credit card within seven (7) days of arrival date.  Should the guest cancel within 7 days of the arrival day, individual guests will be charged for the full length of stay.  Upon check-in, each guest will be required to present a valid credit card.

Check in time: 4:00pm Check out time: 11:00am

Parking: Valet Parking $15.00 per day

SPECIAL GROUP PACKAGES: PLAN AN ACADEMIC RETREAT! Earn a Suite Upgrade AND Free Food or Ski Lift Tickets PLUS one additional student registration at no charge with paid attendance of 10 or more from one school! Click HERE for details.

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