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By Margaret Howe posted 06-05-2015 10:50

  
Get ready for #OHUG2015! See below for some helpful hints to best take advantage of the conference and of Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. 
The OHUG Mobile App

The event app is available for download in the Apple Store and Google Play Store. Search "OHUG" and download the app on your smartphone to access session descriptions, speaker information and venue maps. 
Use the scheduling tool on the OHUG mobile app to build out your conference schedule before you arrive in Las Vegas! Browse through each track's sessions and select those that interest you to create a personal agenda.
 
Please note: If you are an Android or iPhone user, be sure no updates are pending to view the conference content - Now live!

 

You can also download session handouts on the mobile app, or via MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "r20.rs6.net" claiming to beohug.org/2015presentations by using your login information.Sessions with uploaded presentations will have a download arrow next to the session title. There will also be a search bar to the right to locate sessions within the library. 
 
Be sure to fill out the session evaluations in the mobile app. For every session evaluation you complete, you will receive one entry into a raffle to win $50 gift cards! 
 
The OHUG Mobile App is sponsored by  

Las Vegas Transportation


All annual conference activities will take place at The Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas. For your convenience, OHUG is offering transportation options to assist attendees with avoiding long taxi lines at the airport. LASxpress Airport Transportation Service offers cost-effective transportation services between McCarran Int'l Airport and your hotel.

 

By utilizing this service, you are eligible for $11 one-way airport transportation service. Other benefits include:

  • Non-Stop Xpress Service Available for $18 per person
  • 40+% Saving vs. Taxi Fare
  • Immediate Boarding
  • On-site Airport Staff

Click here to receive this special rate and make your reservation. 

Important Note Regarding Accommodations
 

The only secure method of reserving OHUG rooms at the negotiated rate is through the official housing website. All phone calls and correspondence received from firms like Exhibition Housing Management or others should be ignored and reported immediately to OHUG atinfo@ohug.org. These companies are not authorized to book rooms in the name of OHUG, and there is a possibility that they will charge you and cancel your room, leaving you without a room reservation upon arrival.

Wireless Internet Login
 

WiFi is being offered to attendees free of charge. Please follow instructions provided onsite:

 

Network name: OHUGWIFI
Password: OHUG2015

Registration Hours
 
Avoid the lines by registering early and/or picking up your badges on Sunday, June 7: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
 
Monday, June 8: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Tuesday, June 9: 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  
Wednesday, June 10: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  
Thursday, June 11: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The registration desk is located in the Mirage Events Center Rotunda.

Guest passes can be purchased for $150 at the registration desk. This pass includes both the Monday night Welcome Reception and the OHUG Member Appreciation Event. Guest passes for breakfast and lunch are not available. Guests must wear their name badge to the events or they will not be admitted. 
This year, you will also pick up color-coded buttons highlighting interest by product line at the registration desk. This way, you'll easily identify your peers and make new connections!

SIG/RUG Meetings
 
Monday, June 8, is SIG/RUG Day at the OHUG 2015 Global Conference. We invite you to attend as many SIG or RUG meetings as you want. The meetings are free to attend and no special invitation is required. Each of the SIGs and RUGs has a full agenda planned with special speakers.
 

Scout Lounge
 
Take a moment to recharge your batteries (and your phones!) in the Scout Lounge, located in Montego A. Check your email using free WiFi, partake in some light snacks and refreshing beverages, or take a meeting with a fellow attendee in this inviting space courtesy of Scout.
 
Monday through Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Virtual Event Bag
 
This year, the merchandise bag is going digital! Find out what partner offerings are available via the Virtual Event Bag. 

Tweet About the Conference
 
Follow OHUG on Twitter at MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "r20.rs6.net" claiming to be www.twitter.com/OHUGUpdates during the conference for regular updates. Join in on the conversation by using the hashtag #OHUG2015 when tweeting about sessions, keynotes or any other conference activity. 

About Las Vegas

 

Las Vegas is the most populous city in the state of Nevada and is internationally renowned for its famous mega casino-hotels and associated entertainment.

 

The average high temperature in Las Vegas in June is 100° F. The average low temperature is 69° F. Attire for the conference is business casual. Because meeting room temperatures sometimes fluctuate, attendees may wish to bring a sweater or jacket.

Questions?

Don't forget to check your email nightly for any updates/changes to the conference agenda and highlights of the next day's events.

For full conference information, visit the OHUG website. You can also contact OHUG directly by emailing info@ohug.org or calling 312-321-4095

See you in Las Vegas!
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