Apr 29, 2016, 12:36 pm
Last edit by: thehowieee
Dates for 2017 event are: Oct 20-22, 2017 -- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/external-miles-points-resources/1825965-8th-annual-chicago-seminars-october-20-22-2017-a-2.html
* Event Registration: http://chicagoseminars2016.eventbrite.com - lunch and daily snacks are included in registration (breakfast is NOT included in registration ... see below)
* Hotel registration is live in post # 2. Breakfast for 1 is included in room rate if booked using seminar code.
* Schedule of weekend events is in post #3.
* Current event sponsors in post #4 (and email provided if someone is interested in sponsoring)
* Some info re: charity raffle is in post #5.
* Request for volunteers is in post #6. (volunteers get a thanks & handshake - and an apple).
* A full list of the current speakers is in post #7
* Event Registration: http://chicagoseminars2016.eventbrite.com - lunch and daily snacks are included in registration (breakfast is NOT included in registration ... see below)
* Hotel registration is live in post # 2. Breakfast for 1 is included in room rate if booked using seminar code.
* Schedule of weekend events is in post #3.
* Current event sponsors in post #4 (and email provided if someone is interested in sponsoring)
* Some info re: charity raffle is in post #5.
* Request for volunteers is in post #6. (volunteers get a thanks & handshake - and an apple).
* A full list of the current speakers is in post #7
Chicago Seminars October 14-16th, 2016
May 22, 2016, 1:28 pm
#136
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: SAV
Programs: ??????????
Posts: 963
I've just registered and booked my hotel reservation. This will be my very first seminar and I'm really looking forward to it!
Perhaps I should have done more research but I wanted to get the registration done. I had to choose between two topics that I REALLY, REALLY want to hear (Introduction to Mileage Runs and Using expertflyer as an expert). I chose the mileage run topic. However, on second thought, I've been doing MR's for years and could probably learn more in the expert flyer discussion. If one wants to switch, is this possible?
Perhaps I should have done more research but I wanted to get the registration done. I had to choose between two topics that I REALLY, REALLY want to hear (Introduction to Mileage Runs and Using expertflyer as an expert). I chose the mileage run topic. However, on second thought, I've been doing MR's for years and could probably learn more in the expert flyer discussion. If one wants to switch, is this possible?
Last edited by thehowieee; May 22, 2016 at 1:41 pm
May 22, 2016, 1:40 pm
#137
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota, USA
Programs: Delta DM / 1M, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC, Emerald Club Exec
Posts: 500
If you'd like to switch send an email to [email protected]. if space is available i'll get you moved.
May 22, 2016, 1:41 pm
#138
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: SAV
Programs: ??????????
Posts: 963
you're welcome. Just make sure to use the right email address as I spelled it incorrectly in a rush to post: [email protected]
May 22, 2016, 2:00 pm
#139
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota, USA
Programs: Delta DM / 1M, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC, Emerald Club Exec
Posts: 500
you're welcome. Just make sure to use the right email address as I spelled it incorrectly in a rush to post: [email protected]
Jun 8, 2016, 3:26 pm
#140
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 25
I'm a bit new so apologies for a side question!
This event looks great but I'm wondering is there a seminar similar to this in NYC? Or Washington DC?
Thanks much
This event looks great but I'm wondering is there a seminar similar to this in NYC? Or Washington DC?
Thanks much
Jun 8, 2016, 3:54 pm
#141
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,114
Cheers.
Jun 9, 2016, 8:19 am
#142
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 25
SkiAdcock thanks for the note!!
I'll try to go to the chicago one from nyc but will check out this other org too you mentioned
I'll try to go to the chicago one from nyc but will check out this other org too you mentioned
Jun 11, 2016, 8:39 am
#143
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: SAV
Programs: ??????????
Posts: 963
In case anyone is looking for flights ... http://slickdeals.net/f/8827827-amer...rom-chicago-70
Jul 11, 2016, 3:31 pm
#144
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: DFW
Programs: AA flyer, Hilton, SPG, Hyatt stayer
Posts: 64
I'm in!
Staying at Doubletree since IHG is all booked up. ^
Jul 11, 2016, 4:28 pm
#145
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
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Will be announcing the seminar charities in another few days. A couple of new ones.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Jul 11, 2016, 5:56 pm
#146
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: AA, Delta, United, SWA
Posts: 14
I've been kicked off the registration site twice now, running out of time. The initial load on the registration page is OVER 2 minutes from my site (outside the US) and the incremental loads are a bit slow, but nothing unusual. Anyone else having trouble with Eventbrite?
Jul 13, 2016, 10:00 am
#147
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 25
Hello everyone, I'm planning to register and book that weekend to come for my first time!
Sorry, here are some noobie questions -
Has the overflow hotel been decided on yet? Do people book hotels with their points at hotel close by and cab together? Holiday Inn Chicago - Elk Grove is closed to IHG bookings already.
Anyone going from NYC / new york? Would be good to connect beforehand!
Thanks!
Sorry, here are some noobie questions -
Has the overflow hotel been decided on yet? Do people book hotels with their points at hotel close by and cab together? Holiday Inn Chicago - Elk Grove is closed to IHG bookings already.
Anyone going from NYC / new york? Would be good to connect beforehand!
Thanks!
Jul 13, 2016, 12:11 pm
#148
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 146
Hello everyone, I'm planning to register and book that weekend to come for my first time!
Sorry, here are some noobie questions -
Has the overflow hotel been decided on yet? Do people book hotels with their points at hotel close by and cab together? Holiday Inn Chicago - Elk Grove is closed to IHG bookings already.
Anyone going from NYC / new york? Would be good to connect beforehand!
Thanks!
Sorry, here are some noobie questions -
Has the overflow hotel been decided on yet? Do people book hotels with their points at hotel close by and cab together? Holiday Inn Chicago - Elk Grove is closed to IHG bookings already.
Anyone going from NYC / new york? Would be good to connect beforehand!
Thanks!
As for the NY question, not 100% sure....but I would say there should be people coming from NY. Best of luck and cheers!
Jul 14, 2016, 6:25 am
#149
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Austin
Programs: AA P4L, WN, BA, DL, UA, HHonors, IHG
Posts: 3,485
As a multi-year attender, I can confirm that it is very convenient to stay at the convention hotel. No need for a rental car, no need to wait for the shuttle to the other hotel(s).
Jul 21, 2016, 4:49 pm
#150
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 25
Thank you very much, Middle_Seat and CRNA. I'll try to lock down the convention hotel. In my previous comment i meant i could no longer book it with my IHG points as the hotel is part of IHG.