VLDB'99
25th International Conference on Very Large Data Bases

7th - 10th September 1999

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Please complete the form below and send it to Clansman Monarch by printing the form and faxing or posting it to us. Contact details can be found at the bottom of the page.

Please read the Registration and Hotel Conditions at the end of the form before returning your registration.

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VLDB'99 Registration

Please select the appropriate registration:
  Early
(before 1st June 1999)
Regular
(2nd June - 31st July)
Late
(after 1st August)
Regular Registration  £295.00   £340.00   £370.00  
Student Registration  £175.00   £175.00   £295.00  

Oracle Employee: Yes/ No?*

Vegetarian: Yes/ No?*
If you do not eat meat a vegetarian option will be provided at the banquet

Social Event

  Number Required
Additional Banquet Tickets (£55 each)  
Scottish Evening (£29 each)  

Choice of Hotel

To view hotel images and detailed hotel information visit the hotel information page - http://www.clansman.com/book/vldb99/vldbhotels.html.

Please tick choice on the lists below

1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
Hotel Please
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The Caledonian  
Carlton Highland Hotel  
Stakis Grosvenor  
Apex European  
Apex International  
Frederick House  
Jury's Inn  
The Point  
Tailors Hall  
Parliament House  
Thistle Court Hotel  
Pollock Halls  
Self-Catering  
Hotel Please
Tick
The Caledonian  
Carlton Highland Hotel  
Stakis Grosvenor  
Apex European  
Apex International  
Frederick House  
Jury's Inn  
The Point  
Tailors Hall  
Parliament House  
Thistle Court Hotel  
Pollock Halls  
Self-Catering  
Hotel Please
Tick
The Caledonian  
Carlton Highland Hotel  
Stakis Grosvenor  
Apex European  
Apex International  
Frederick House  
Jury's Inn  
The Point  
Tailors Hall  
Parliament House  
Thistle Court Hotel  
Pollock Halls  
Self-Catering  
  
**Please tick this box to confirm you have viewed hotel prices.

If your choices are not available, we will offer you an alternative hotel within your budget.

Accommodation Required

Arrive
Depart
Room Type
Name(s) of Occupant(s)
    Single/Double*   
    Single/Double*  
    Single/Double*  
    Single/Double*  
Special requirements:  

Conference Tours

Date Tour Cost Number
Required
6th September The Borders £39.00  
7th September Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery (Half day) £15.00  
8th September St Andrews & The Kingdom of Fife £38.00  
9th September Perthshire £40.00  
10th-12th September Post Conference Tour (sharing twin/double) £210.00  
  Post Conference Tour (single accommodation) £245.00  

Payment

Payment for the first night's accommodation must accompany this application. (a receipt will be forwarded).

One of the following methods of payment is acceptable:

  • CREDIT CARD - We are pleased to accept Mastercard/Access,Visa or Switch.
  • CHEQUE - Payment can be made using Eurocheque or a cheque drawn on any U.K. bank in £ Sterling. Cheques should be made payable to VLDB 99
  • BANK TRANSFER - Payment to Clydesdale Bank, Sort Code Number 82-63-03, Account number 30883531 at Bankhead Avenue, Edinburgh EH11 4HD, Scotland. Please include your name and reference "VLDB 99". (There is a supplement of £20.00 payable for this method of payment to cover bank charges).

Grand Total

Please enter total cost of booking (registration fee, social, hotel and any tours):___________

Payment by Credit Card

Please complete the following section.
 Type of Card:  Visa/Master Card/Switch* 
 Name on Card:  
 Card Number:  
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 Issue Number (Switch only):  
 Address:  
 (if different from above)  
 Post Code:  
Signature:  

Please indicate how you wish to pay the balance of account:
Credit Card/Cheque/Bank Transfer*

VLDB Journal Special Offer:

Delegates at VLDB'99 can take advantage of a reduced subscription for the VLDB Journal by subscribing at the Springer booth during VLDB'99. Subscribe for the VLDB Journal starting 1999 or 2000 at an annual subscription fee (for 1999) for individuals of DM 79,-- /US $48.-- including postage and handling or for institutions DM 298,-- plus postage and handling (DM 11,80 in Germany, DM 16,80 others)/ US $182.- plus postage and handling ($ 26.-).

Please note that the $ prices are applicable for customers in USA, Canada and Mexico; the DM prices for customers in other countries.

Please tick this box if you want to take advantage of this special offer:
    

Tutorials

Bound copies of the tutorial notes will be available for purchase at the conference, please tick box if you would like a copy
    

Registration Conditions:

  • Regular registration includes: attendance at all sessions, copy of the proceedings, teas/coffees and entrance to Reception and Banquet.
  • Student registration includes: attendance at all sessions, copy of the proceedings, teas/coffees and entrance to the Reception. (Students must produce a letter from a recognised educational institution confirming that they are a fulll-time student on arrival)
  • Neither registration includes lunch, tutorials notes or entrance to the Scottish Evening.
  • Please submit one registration form for each delegate.
  • Fees will be refunded if a written request is received at least 30 days prior to the event. Such cancellations will attract a £30 administration charge. No refund will be made for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the event. Substitutions may be made at any time.

Hotel Booking Conditions

  1. Rooms will be allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis. In the event of three choices being unavailable, we will allocate an alternative room based on the budget of the preferred hotel/proximity to the conference venue.
  2. Reservations will only be accepted using the official accommodation booking form. Any cancellations or amendments must be made through Clansman Monarch by fax or Email and NOT with the hotel. Amendments may incur a discretionary charge of £10.00.
  3. The booking form must be accompanied by payment for the first night's stay. A receipt will be forwarded upon payment of the outstanding balance.
  4. In the event of non-arrival, the client or agent whose signature is appended to the booking form, accepts all legitimate charges raised at the discretion of the hotel.
  5. Cancellation Charges: Up to 4 weeks prior to arrival - administration charge of £20.00 per booking. Less than 4 weeks prior to arrival - first night's accommodation.
  6. Any additional charges incurred at the hotel will be settled direct with the property before departure.

VLDB'99 Disclaimer

We are putting our best efforts into organizing VLDB'99, to make it an enlightening and enjoyable experience for participants. However, neither the VLDB endowment nor the local organizers take any responsibility for any damage, loss or inconvenience participants might incur in connection with the conference. We also cannot be held responsible for the correctness or appropriateness of the contents of the talks and papers included in this conference.

In particular, changes to the published conference program or cancellations of parts thereof do not entitle participants to a refund of the conference fee or parts thereof.

Names/addresses of attendees will be electronically processed and included in a participants list that may be posted/distributed during and in connection with the conference. By registering for the conference, participants express their agreements with these regulations.


Contact Details

Note, once this form has been posted/faxed please ensure that you have received an acknowledgement of the booking. Please read the VLDB Disclaimer before sending.
Clansman Monarach
Clansman Monarch
1a Hill Street
Edinburgh EH2 3JP
Telephone +44 (0)131 226 5222
Fax +44 (0)131 624 7277
E-mail: events@clansman.demon.co.uk http://www.clansman.com/contact.html