Event FAQs

Event FAQs

• When is Interop New York 2011?
• Where will Interop New York 2011 be held?
• How do I register?
• How much does it cost to attend?
• Can I earn CPE credits?
• Can I attend just the Exhibition?
• Can I book hotel reservations through Interop New York 2011?
• Where can I get more information on New York?
• What key technologies will be covered at Interop New York 2011?
• Who should attend Interop New York 2011?
• Does Interop Provide any Transportation?

When is Interop New York 2011?
The Interop New York 2011 conference program starts on Monday, October 3 and runs through Friday, October 7, 2011.

• CIO Boot Camp: Monday, October 3 — Tuesday, October 4
• Enterprise Cloud Summit: Public Clouds - Monday, October 3
  Private Clouds - Tuesday, October 4
• Virtualization Days:
  Virtualization Management - Monday, October 3
  Desktop Virtualization - Tuesday, October 4
• Interop Workshops: Monday, October 3 — Tuesday, October 4
• Interop Conference: Wednesday, October 5 — Friday, October 7

Where will Interop New York 2011 be held?
Interop New York 2011 will take place at the Javits Convention Center in New York, NY.

How do I register?
Registration is open now. Learn more about Interop registration packages and pricing.

How much does it cost to attend?
Interop New York 2011 offers several levels of registration, ranging from an Expo Pass to a comprehensive Flex Pass. Visit the registration packages & pricing for all package details and prices.

Can I earn CPE credits?
Yes, each attendee registered for a Conference Pass earns 8 CPE credits. Workshop attendees earn 8 credits per workshop. Additional credits available for security-themed free sponsored sessions.
Are there registration discounts?
Discounts are available for Groups of 3 or more and organizations affiliated with Government, Education or Non-for-Profit sectors. These discounts apply to the: Flex, Confernece+Workshop and Conference passes only and must be paid in full by September 17, 2011.
All group discount registrations must be submitted from the same company at the same time (within 24 hours). Each attendee must complete a separate registration form. Group discounts cannot be combined with any other offers.
Call 866-535-8991 or 415-947-6908 for more information and to register using these discounts.

Can I attend just the Expo?
Yes. Register for an Expo Pass or Expo Plus Pass to access the Expo.
Expo Hours:
Wednesday, October 6: 10:30 AM-5:30 PM
Thursday, October 7: 10:30 AM-5:00 PM
All Expo passes include access to Keynotes, InteropNet Tours and a full calendar of free sessions. Expo Plus pass also includes preferred seating at Keynotes, Interop t-shirt and a single session pass for the Interop paid conference program.

Can I book hotel reservations through Interop New York 2011?
Yes. We will negotiate low hotel rates for Interop attendees near the convention center. To book a discounted hotel room, visit the Hotel & Travel page.

Where can I get more information on New York?
To learn more about New York, visit the official New York Visitors' website.

What key technologies will be covered at Interop New York 2011?
See the future of business technology at the Interop Conference and Exhibition. This year's event focuses on 12 key technologies that every IT organization should be thinking about in 2011. Interop gives you the most comprehensive view of the tools and technologies that are part of a solid information technology strategy.

• Cloud Computing
• Data Center
• Enterprise 2.0
• Information Security and Risk Management
• IT Management
• Networking
• Service Delivery
• Storage
• Wireless & Mobility
• Video Conferencing
• Virtualization
• Unified Communications

Who should attend Interop New York 2011?

• Business Managers: Executives, CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CMOs and VPs, directors and managers of marketing and sales, directors and managers of call and contact centers, product managers, and business analysts
• IT Professionals: CIOs, CTOs, and CSOs, VPs of technology, IT directors and managers, data center managers, telecommunications managers, security managers, compliance and policy managers, network managers and administrators, network architects and engineers, WAN administrators, and wireless communications managers
• Channel Professionals: System and network integrators, VARs and VADs, and distributors

Does Interop Provide any Transportation?

Interop does provide complimentary afternoon shuttle buses between the Javits Center and official Interop hotels. Service runs in 30-minute intervals Monday - Thursday, 3:00pm - 7:00pm.

Official Interop hotels include:

• Crowne Plaza Times Square
• Element NY Times Square West
• Marriott Marquis
• New Yorker Hotel
• Ink 48
• Renaissance Hotel New York Times Square
• Sheraton NY Hotel & Towers
• W Times Square
• Westin Times Square
• Wyndham Garden Hotel Times Square South

Wheelchair accessible transportation is available during hours of operation. Call 866-923-8002 to arrange for transportation. Please allow 30 minutes for arrival.