{"id":600,"date":"2021-05-21T18:00:46","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T18:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/?page_id=600"},"modified":"2021-10-18T17:47:20","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T17:47:20","slug":"attendee-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/attendee-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Attendee Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-600\" data-postid=\"600\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-600 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_8e7d946 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_xmqp947 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_0xnx404   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Welcome #informs2021 Attendees!<\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ve attended &#8220;regular Annual Meetings&#8221; and last year a &#8220;Virtual Annual Meeting.&#8221; So what does it mean for you to attend a &#8220;Flexible Annual Meeting&#8221; mean? Flexibility is the name of the game.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>flexible<\/strong>; <em>adjective<br \/><\/em>characterized by a ready capability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements<br \/><em>as per Merriam-Webster<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A flexible meeting means you get to select the experience that works best for you (<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/registration\/#comparisontable\">see this comparison on the Registration page<\/a>) in 2021. Flexible means we are creating unique and valuable content and networking for both in person and virtual attendees.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-84d2bc3a-5bdd-4bde-823a-883354a056f4\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-84d2bc3a-5bdd-4bde-823a-883354a056f4\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-84d2bc3a-5bdd-4bde-823a-883354a056f4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/84d2bc3a-5bdd-4bde-823a-883354a056f4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-84d2bc3a-5bdd-4bde-823a-883354a056f4\" class=\"hs-cta-img alignnone\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/84d2bc3a-5bdd-4bde-823a-883354a056f4.png\" alt=\"View the Quick Reference Guide\" width=\"285\" height=\"52\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>This page will be updated frequently, please check back on a regular basis.<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_zcs1609 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion   tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-zcs1609-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-zcs1609-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">What is the cost for In Person vs. the Virtual Experience?<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-zcs1609-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-zcs1609-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-17.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-402\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-17.png\" alt=\"Join us in person for the INFORMS Annual Meeting\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>In Person Experience<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Member Early Rates<\/strong><\/div>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/2021_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Fonteva_Badge_Icons2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-464\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/2021_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Fonteva_Badge_Icons2.jpg\" alt=\"Attend as in person INFORMS Member\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Regular:<br \/>Student:<br \/>Retired:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>$585<\/strong><br \/><strong>$235<\/strong><br \/><strong>$235<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div><strong>Non-Member Early Rates<\/strong><\/div>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/2021_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Fonteva_Badge_Icons3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-463\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/2021_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Fonteva_Badge_Icons3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Regular:<br \/>Student:<br \/>Retired:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>$795<\/strong><br \/><strong>$330<\/strong><br \/><strong>$330<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Non-Member rates include 1 year INFORMS Membership<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-18.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-401\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-18.png\" alt=\"Join us virtually for the INFORMS Annual Meeting\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Virtual Experience<\/h2>\n<div><strong>Member Early Rates<\/strong><\/div>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/2021_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Fonteva_Badge_Icons5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-461\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/2021_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Fonteva_Badge_Icons5.jpg\" alt=\"attend as a virtual member\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Regular:<br \/>Student:<br \/>Retired:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>$470<\/strong><br \/><strong>$185<\/strong><br \/><strong>$185<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div><strong>Non-Member Early Rates<\/strong><\/div>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/2021_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Fonteva_Badge_Icons6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-460\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/2021_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Fonteva_Badge_Icons6.jpg\" alt=\"attend as a virtual non member\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Regular:<br \/>Student:<br \/>Retired:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>$635<\/strong><br \/><strong>$260<\/strong><br \/><strong>$260<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Non-Member rates include 1 year INFORMS Membership<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/registration\/\">You can see additional pricing and register here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-zcs1609-1\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-zcs1609-1-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">Why these prices?<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-zcs1609-1-content\" data-id=\"acc-zcs1609-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>These prices allow us to provide a deeply discounted rate (60% off rates) to students who are the future of our profession and organization. It also allows us to provide hardship discounts to members in need. We are a non-profit organization. Every dollar that comes into INFORMS goes back into INFORMS. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Our pricing structure is:<\/p>\n<table id=\"comparison\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Member Rates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Early Bird<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Student*<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Regular Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In Person<\/td>\n<td>$585<\/td>\n<td>$235\/280<\/td>\n<td>$730<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Virtual<\/td>\n<td>$470<\/td>\n<td>$185\/235<\/td>\n<td>$585<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>*<\/strong>Student Early Bird\/Student Regular Rate<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-zcs1609-2\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-zcs1609-2-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">Are there any student discounts available?<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-zcs1609-2-content\" data-id=\"acc-zcs1609-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Amazon Supply Chain Optimization Technologies (SCOT) and INFORMS have come together to provide fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students to attend the INFORMS Annual Meeting. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.informs.org\/Recognizing-Excellence\/Scholarships\/Amazon-SCOT-and-INFORMS-Fellowships\">You can find more information about applying for a fellowship here<\/a>.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-zcs1609-3\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-zcs1609-3-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">Can I change my registration from virtual to in-person or in-person to virtual?<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-zcs1609-3-content\" data-id=\"acc-zcs1609-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Yes! This is a flexible conference.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-zcs1609-4\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-zcs1609-4-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">What are the health and safety protocols for the in-persion attendees?<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-zcs1609-4-content\" data-id=\"acc-zcs1609-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>INFORMS main priority is the safety and health of our attendees, sponsors, speakers, and staff. We are working closely with the Anaheim Convention Center and Visitor&#8217;s Bureau to ensure that the INFORMS Annual Meeting is safe for everyone. All attendees will be required to abide by our COVID-19 procedures, which may evolve as the situation develops.<\/p>\n<p>We will continue to update this information as the situation develops.<\/p>\n<p>For information on the Anaheim Convention Center protocols click here <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanaheim.org\/meetings\/anaheim-convention-center\/covid-19-recovery-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.visitanaheim.org\/meetings\/anaheim-convention-center\/covid-19-recovery-plan\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For information on the Marriott Anaheim protocols click here <a href=\"https:\/\/whattoexpect.marriott.com\/laxah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/whattoexpect.marriott.com\/laxah<\/a><\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_nnrn729 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_xyk9303   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Important Dates<\/h2>\n<p><strong>September 24<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/venue-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel Reservation<\/a> Deadline<\/p>\n<p><strong>September 27<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Early Bird<\/a> Deadline<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome #informs2021 Attendees! 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Flexibility is the name of the game.<\/p> <blockquote> <p><strong>flexible<\/strong>; <em>adjective<br \/><\/em>characterized by a ready capability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements<br \/><em>as per Merriam-Webster<\/em><\/p> <\/blockquote> <p>A flexible meeting means you get to select the experience that works best for you (<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/registration\/#comparisontable\">see this comparison on the Registration page<\/a>) in 2021. Flexible means we are creating unique and valuable content and networking for both in person and virtual attendees.\u00a0<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/84d2bc3a-5bdd-4bde-823a-883354a056f4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-84d2bc3a-5bdd-4bde-823a-883354a056f4\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/84d2bc3a-5bdd-4bde-823a-883354a056f4.png\" alt=\"View the Quick Reference Guide\" width=\"285\" height=\"52\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p><strong>This page will be updated frequently, please check back on a regular basis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>What is the cost for In Person vs. the Virtual Experience?<\/h4><table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-17.png\"><img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-17.png\" alt=\"Join us in person for the INFORMS Annual Meeting\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p> <h2>In Person Experience<\/h2> <strong>Member Early Rates<\/strong> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/2021_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Fonteva_Badge_Icons2.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/2021_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Fonteva_Badge_Icons2.jpg\" alt=\"Attend as in person INFORMS Member\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td> <td> <p>Regular:<br \/>Student:<br \/>Retired:<\/p> <\/td> <td> <p><strong>$585<\/strong><br \/><strong>$235<\/strong><br \/><strong>$235<\/strong><\/p> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <strong>Non-Member Early Rates<\/strong> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/2021_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Fonteva_Badge_Icons3.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/2021_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Fonteva_Badge_Icons3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td> <td> <p>Regular:<br \/>Student:<br \/>Retired:<\/p> <\/td> <td> <p><strong>$795<\/strong><br \/><strong>$330<\/strong><br \/><strong>$330<\/strong><\/p> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <p><em>Non-Member rates include 1 year INFORMS Membership<\/em><\/p> <\/td> <td> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-18.png\"><img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-18.png\" alt=\"Join us virtually for the INFORMS Annual Meeting\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p> <h2>Virtual Experience<\/h2> <strong>Member Early Rates<\/strong> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/2021_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Fonteva_Badge_Icons5.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/2021_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Fonteva_Badge_Icons5.jpg\" alt=\"attend as a virtual member\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td> <td> <p>Regular:<br \/>Student:<br \/>Retired:<\/p> <\/td> <td> <p><strong>$470<\/strong><br \/><strong>$185<\/strong><br \/><strong>$185<\/strong><\/p> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <strong>Non-Member Early Rates<\/strong> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/2021_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Fonteva_Badge_Icons6.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/files\/2021\/05\/2021_INFORMS_Annual_Meeting_Fonteva_Badge_Icons6.jpg\" alt=\"attend as a virtual non member\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/td> <td> <p>Regular:<br \/>Student:<br \/>Retired:<\/p> <\/td> <td> <p><strong>$635<\/strong><br \/><strong>$260<\/strong><br \/><strong>$260<\/strong><\/p> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <p><em>Non-Member rates include 1 year INFORMS Membership<\/em><\/p> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td colspan=\"2\"> <p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/registration\/\">You can see additional pricing and register here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table><\/li><li><h4>Why these prices?<\/h4><p>These prices allow us to provide a deeply discounted rate (60% off rates) to students who are the future of our profession and organization. It also allows us to provide hardship discounts to members in need. We are a non-profit organization. Every dollar that comes into INFORMS goes back into INFORMS. &nbsp;<\/p> <p>Our pricing structure is:<\/p> <table id=\"comparison\"> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Member Rates<\/strong><\/td> <td><strong>Early Bird<\/strong><\/td> <td><strong>Student*<\/strong><\/td> <td><strong>Regular Rate<\/strong><\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>In Person<\/td> <td>$585<\/td> <td>$235\/280<\/td> <td>$730<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>Virtual<\/td> <td>$470<\/td> <td>$185\/235<\/td> <td>$585<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <p><strong>*<\/strong>Student Early Bird\/Student Regular Rate<\/p><\/li><li><h4>Are there any student discounts available?<\/h4><p>Amazon Supply Chain Optimization Technologies (SCOT) and INFORMS have come together to provide fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students to attend the INFORMS Annual Meeting. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.informs.org\/Recognizing-Excellence\/Scholarships\/Amazon-SCOT-and-INFORMS-Fellowships\">You can find more information about applying for a fellowship here<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>Can I change my registration from virtual to in-person or in-person to virtual?<\/h4><p>Yes! This is a flexible conference.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>What are the health and safety protocols for the in-persion attendees?<\/h4><p>INFORMS main priority is the safety and health of our attendees, sponsors, speakers, and staff. We are working closely with the Anaheim Convention Center and Visitor's Bureau to ensure that the INFORMS Annual Meeting is safe for everyone. All attendees will be required to abide by our COVID-19 procedures, which may evolve as the situation develops.<\/p> <p>We will continue to update this information as the situation develops.<\/p> <p>For information on the Anaheim Convention Center protocols click here <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanaheim.org\/meetings\/anaheim-convention-center\/covid-19-recovery-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.visitanaheim.org\/meetings\/anaheim-convention-center\/covid-19-recovery-plan\/<\/a><\/p> <p>For information on the Marriott Anaheim protocols click here <a href=\"https:\/\/whattoexpect.marriott.com\/laxah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/whattoexpect.marriott.com\/laxah<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<h2>Important Dates<\/h2> <p><strong>September 24<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/venue-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel Reservation<\/a> Deadline<\/p> <p><strong>September 27<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Early Bird<\/a> Deadline<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/600","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/46"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=600"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/600\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2251,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/600\/revisions\/2251"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/anaheim2021\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=600"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}