Northeast Decision Sciences Institute
2009 Annual Conference

Updated: February 1, 2009

Conference Registration

How do I register for the conference?
There are two methods of registering for the conference; mail or online. If you wish to register by mail and pay by check, complete the form available by clicking here. To register online and pay by either Paypal or credit card, you may register through the Conference Management System by clicking here.

How much is the conference registration fee?
The regular registration fee is $175 for all registrations received by February 20. All registrations received after this date will be assessed a $25 late fee. Students enrolled as full-time students in an undergraduate or graduate program can register for a reduced rate of $50.

What does the registration fee include?
The registration fee includes admittance to all sessions, all refreshment breaks available in the exhibition/registration area, President's Reception and Awards Breakfast. If you will be attending with a guest, you can register and pay for the President's Reception (Thursday night) and Awards Breakfast (Friday morning) for $50 and $25 respectively.

Conference Submissions

Is there a specific format for proceeding submissions?
Yes. You may view the instructions by clicking here and dowload the proceeding template for regular papers by clicking here and workshop template by clicking here.

What is expected for presenters? What will be available for presentations?
Presenters should expect to present for approximately 15-20 minutes depending on the number of presenters in your session. NEDSI has provided guidelines and suggestions on presentations; click here to view.

Will Internet access be available in the meeting rooms? Exhibition/registration area?
The hotel has conveyed that complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the entire conference and meeting area.

When will the preliminary program be available?
The program will be available online in mid-February.

Traveling Information

How do I get to Mohegan Sun?
There are many options arrive at Mohgan Sun; air, train, bus and car. The property is easily accessible by car from major New England cities via Route 95. The Mohegan Sun website can provide accurate directions and assistance for all methods of travel.

In addition, if you are traveling by air, Mohegan can arrange for transportation from either Bradley Airport (Hartford, CT) or TF Green Airport (Providence, RI). Additional transportation information can be viewed by clicking here.

Complimentary valet and self-service parking are available at the Property.

Hotel Accomodations

Are special room rates available for conference attendees?
NEDSI has contracted with Mohegan Sun to offer a special hotel rate of $199 for all conference attendees. A block of rooms have been reserved at this rate until February 20. In addition, there will be a limited number of rooms available for Tuesday and Friday night. We would strongly suggest that you reserve your rooms as soon as possible.

Can you reserve these rooms online?
No. At the present time, Mohegan Sun does not offer a online hotel reservation service for conference participants. If you would like to reserve a room at the conference rate, call (888) 777-7922 and ask for the NDSI09 rate. If you have a State of Connecticut sales tax exemption, Mohegan Sun will waive the lodging tax from your room charges.

The non-group rates are significantly higher than the conference rates. Reserve your room early. Rooms outside of the block are already sold out!

Will Internet access available in the hotel rooms?
As with the meeting and conference area, Mohegan Sun offers complimentary Internet access in all hotel rooms on the property.

What is check-in and check-out time for the property?
Check-in time is 4:00pm and check-out time is 11:00am. All guests arriving before 4:00pm will be accomodated as rooms become available. The hotel can arrange to check bagage for individuals arriving before 4:00pm when rooms are unavailable and for guests attending functions on the departure day.