{"id":3991,"date":"2023-04-03T16:41:09","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T16:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/?page_id=3991"},"modified":"2023-04-12T19:43:03","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T19:43:03","slug":"need-to-know-before-you-go","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/need-to-know-before-you-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Need to Know Before You Go"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-3991\" data-postid=\"3991\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-3991 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_ndw4950 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 col4-2 tb_lj1a950 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_1q1l588   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/sNo8LGmzfp0\">Attending your first<\/a> INFORMS Business Analytics Conference? Looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GBNMPevpAvs\">what to see and do<\/a> during your conference downtime? Check out helpful videos with advice for first time attendees, as well as first-hand insight on fun and interesting activities in the Aurora\/Denver area featuring Norm Reitter, VP &amp; Treasurer, INFORMS Rocky Mountain Chapter.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_t6s9878 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_v55c450 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 col4-2 tb_hc9y451 first\">\n                    <!-- module video -->\n<div  class=\"module module-video tb_zxcy52 video-top  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n                    <div class=\"video-wrap-outer\">\n            <div class=\"video-wrap tf_rel tf_overflow\">\n                                    <noscript><iframe data-no-script src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sNo8LGmzfp0?pip=1&#038;playsinline=1\" allow=\"accelerometer;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;fullscreen\" class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n                                <\/div>\n            <!-- \/video-wrap -->\n        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/video-wrap-outer -->\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_tqyd451 last\">\n                    <!-- module video -->\n<div  class=\"module module-video tb_0av1200 video-top  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n                    <div class=\"video-wrap-outer\">\n            <div class=\"video-wrap tf_rel tf_overflow\">\n                                    <noscript><iframe data-no-script src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GBNMPevpAvs?pip=1&#038;playsinline=1\" allow=\"accelerometer;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;fullscreen\" class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n                                <\/div>\n            <!-- \/video-wrap -->\n        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/video-wrap-outer -->\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"venue\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-venue tb_ugsa784 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_x2bw785 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_gvvx165   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Conference Venue<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Gaylord Rockies Resort &amp; Convention Center<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>All conference events will be held at:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/dengr-gaylord-rockies-resort-and-convention-center\/overview\/?scid=cfa0a949-1433-40c9-9da5-c35ea59f40fb&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwq-WgBhBMEiwAzKSH6I6dOJ91p2NSx_yA53tTF55_xfp1VP9WMrYfL-dcjlxA0eJbOVnWhBoCnS0QAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\"><strong>Gaylord Rockies Resort &amp; Convention Center<\/strong>,<\/a> 6700 North Gaylord Boulevard, Aurora, CO<br \/>Tel:\u00a0<a href=\"tel:1-720-452-6900\">(720) 452-6900<\/a><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"transport\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-transport tb_j31k318 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_7mw6318 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4lpv576   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>Local transportation to Gaylord Rockies Resort from Denver International Airport<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Denver International Airport<\/strong>\u00a0is located 8.8 miles from the Gaylord Rockies Resort &amp; Convention Center.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ground\u00a0Transportation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Please note: The Gaylord Rockies Resort does not provide a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. Participants will need to secure their own airport transfers.<\/p>\n<p><em>Taxis. <\/em>Taxicabs pick-up and drop-off from Jeppesen Terminal, Level 5, Island 1, outside Doors 505, 507 and 511 (Terminal East), and Doors 506, 510 and 512 (Terminal West).<\/p>\n<p><em>Ride Apps. <\/em>Ride apps like Lyft and Uber offer pickup and drop-off transportation service for passengers at Denver International Airport.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>RIDE APP<\/strong>\u00a0PICKUP<strong>\u00a0LOCATION \u2013 LEVEL 5, ISLAND 5:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Passengers who have requested rides through Lyft or Uber apps should follow signs for ground transportation, then exit the terminal through doors 506-510 (west side) and 507-511 (east side) on Level 5 near baggage claim and proceed to Island 5 to meet your driver.<\/p>\n<p>Customers using a ride app service may only be picked up in the designated area of Level 5. Find the Ride App Pickup Area on this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.flydenver.com\/?s=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%3D%3D\">interactive map<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>RIDE APP<\/strong>\u00a0DROP-OFF<strong>\u00a0LOCATION \u2013 LEVEL 5, CURBSIDE:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Passengers arriving at the airport via a ride app service will be dropped off at their specified airline location on Level 5, east and west.<\/p>\n<p>Customers using a ride app service may only be dropped off at this location on Level 5.<\/p>\n<h4>HELPFUL<strong>\u00a0TIPS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Wait to request your ride until after you\u2019ve claimed your luggage at baggage claim or have arrived on Level 5.<\/li>\n<li>Please use the designated crosswalks to access Island 5 and be aware of vehicle traffic in the area.<\/li>\n<li>Ride app drivers are not allowed to solicit customers and payment is made in the mobile app.<\/li>\n<li>Rides may only be requested through the mobile apps.<\/li>\n<li>Before you get into a ride app vehicle, make sure the license plate, car make and model, and driver name match what appears in the app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Commuter train.<\/em> The A Line Commuter Train offers transportation between the airport and the 61st &amp; Pe\u00f1a Station (continuing on to Union Station in downtown Denver). Board the train at the Denver Airport Station on Level 1 of the airport. Gaylord Rockies offers a complimentary shuttle from the 61st &amp; Pe\u00f1a Station (Hours of operation are subject to change so please contact the resort for the most current details.)<\/p>\n<p>For more ground transportation options, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flydenver.com\/den_transit_centerdenver_airport_station\">www.flydenver.com<\/a>.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_hprg987 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"presenters\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-presenters tb_tgct3 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_8v584 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_pnwg816   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>Presenters: AV, bring your laptop, courtesy to speakers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Computer projectors will be available in every technical session room. You must bring your own laptop (or plan to share with another presenter) and AC power adapter. If you have a Mac, don\u2019t forget your own adapter. Technical assistance will be available for any AV problems.<\/p>\n<p>During sessions, please silence all cell phones and other mobile devices. Also note that the use of camera and recording devices is prohibited unless you have received prior permission from the speaker.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_zfpu4 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"checkin\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-checkin tb_s3ap113 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_pf0m113 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_o0rx789   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Check-in and Registration<\/h2>\n<p>Conference check-in, including badge pick-up for attendees, speakers, VIPs, and guests, and a full-service registration desk are located in the Adams Foyer (between the Adams Ballroom and Cottonwood rooms) on <strong>Sunday 7am-5pm<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Monday 7am-5pm<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Tuesday 7am-5pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are already registered, you\u2019ll only need to print out your badge and pick up your conference materials. Please go to the \u201cConference Check-in\u201d kiosks (also in the Adams Foyer) near registration. You will be required to\u00a0<strong>enter your last name to check in<\/strong>. Once you have confirmed your registration, your badge will print out. Please proceed to the adjoining table to pick up your remaining conference materials.<\/p>\n<p>Badges are required for technical sessions and all meeting events. All attendees, including speakers and session chairs, must register and pay the registration fee. Lost badges can be replaced at the Registration desk for a nominal fee.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_pnz7113 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"app\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-app tb_l6fj629 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_gvm0629 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_sfrc88   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>Download the \u201cINFORMS Meetings\u201d mobile app<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Note: The 2023 INFORMS Business Analytics Conference event will be available to access in the mobile app on or around April 3. Registered participants will receive an automated email once the event is available in the mobile app.<\/p>\n<p>Download the INFORMS App here:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4006 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2023\/04\/INFORMS_Mobile_App_QRCode-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"QR Code for Conference App\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2023\/04\/INFORMS_Mobile_App_QRCode-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2023\/04\/INFORMS_Mobile_App_QRCode-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2023\/04\/INFORMS_Mobile_App_QRCode-768x770.jpg 768w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2023\/04\/INFORMS_Mobile_App_QRCode.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The conference schedule, presentation and exhibit details, and maps can be found on this mobile app. To download, visit the Apple Store or Google Play Store and search for \u201cEngagefully.\u201d Once installed, open the app and search for \u201cINFORMS.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To access the Business Analytics event in the app, click on Conferences, select Upcoming, then select the 2023 INFORMS Business Analytics Conference.<\/p>\n<p>When you view the conference schedule, browse through presentations and events or search for specific speakers\/keywords. As you find events\/presentations that interest you, click on the checked calendar icon to add it to your schedule.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_rt4a629 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"new\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-new tb_r4j1230 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_6ee4230 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_gmgm73   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>What\u2019s new this year!<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Analytics Certification Track<\/span>. An Analytics Certification Track brought to you by the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) program, will provide sessions for all levels to explore the benefits of professional certification.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Track Topics<\/span>. Fresh, new tracks, including: Accounting &amp; Financial Services, Behavioral Analytics, Cloud Data, defense, Government, Industry &amp; Academia Integration, Manufacturing, Marketing, Platforms &amp; SaaS, Retail, and Travel &amp; Hospitality.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Responsible Data Science Workshop<\/span>. This workshop will introduce a formal process, the Responsible Data Science Framework, to help protect against unwitting discriminatory artificial intelligence behaviors. Pre-registration is required.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Executive-level Speakers<\/span>. Special executive-focused sessions targeted to leadership-level attendees. These special sessions are presented in the first two time slots each day (marked as \u201cExecutive\u201d on the meeting website). All interested attendees are welcome to join these special talks.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Executive Insights<\/span>. Invite-only sessions held each day, in which C-level and senior VP attendees will have the opportunity to network, hear from distinguished INFORMS members, review INFORMS strategic plans for the CAP, and hear from two special speakers.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_ranh230 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"photos\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-photos tb_79dh711 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_m6hv711 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_f10d470   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Conference photos<\/h2>\n<p>View conference photos updated throughout the Conference in one of three places: the photo section in the mobile app, the conference homepage, or directly on the INFORMS\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/informs\/albums\/72177720306673590\">Flickr album<\/a>. Share your own conference pictures with us on Twitter and Instagram using #2023analytics.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_jk49711 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"workshops\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-workshops tb_5z4y553 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_bjs3554 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_yh9p762   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Vendor technology workshops on Sunday<\/h2>\n<p><em>11am-4:45pm<\/em><em><br><\/em><em>Various locations<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There are 12 technology companies offering workshops on Sunday, at no additional cost to conference registrants. If you haven\u2019t signed up yet and would like to attend, come by the INFORMS Information desk to see if space is still available. Companies and details can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/technology-workshops\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a&quot;]\">here<\/a>.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_62y9554 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"exhibitors\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-exhibitors tb_229q3 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_c53h3 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_noo0290   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>Conference exhibitors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Sunday Welcome Reception, 7-8:30pm<br><\/em><em style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;\">Monday, 9am-4:30pm<br><\/em><em style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;\">Tuesday, 9am-3:45pm<br><\/em><em style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;\">Adams Ballroom A<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Visit 23 software company and institution exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall. View a full list of exhibitors and hours\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/exhibit-hall\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a&quot;]\">here<\/a>.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_13ts4 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"meals\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-meals tb_sy0n34 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_0ggg34 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_vkct134   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>Conference meals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided on Monday and Tuesday in Adams BCD.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_vere34 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"poster\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-poster tb_abai652 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_5t5y652 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_elmu749   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>Poster sessions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Monday and Tuesday, 2:45-3:35pm<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><em>Adams Ballroom A<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss this competitive analytics poster competition among practitioners and students, offering an inside look at analytics work across a wide range of industries, problems, and solutions! Different posters will be available each day and a full listing of posters can be found on the mobile app. Award winners will be announced on April 18 after the last poster session has ended. This year\u2019s poster competition is sponsored by Purdue University and features a total of $10,000 in prizes! For more information on this year\u2019s poster competition, click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/posters\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_81s8652 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"edelmangala\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-edelmangala tb_vf8m220 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_c0rr220 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_p1fi668   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>Edelman Gala &amp; Banquet<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Monday, 7-10pm<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><em>Adams Ballroom BCD<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This celebration on Monday evening will honor the very best in advanced analytics and operations research, as we salute the 2023 finalists and announce the 2023 winner of the Franz Edelman Award. Winners of the INFORMS Prize, Daniel H. Wagner Prize, and UPS George D. Smith Prize will also be recognized. Attendance at the banquet is included for full conference registrants. Attendance at the banquet is included for full conference registrants. A number of tables close to the stage will be reserved for Edelman Committee members, judges, coaches, finalist teams, and sponsors. All other tables are available for open seating. Come celebrate with your colleagues!<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_8t8r220 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"wear\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-wear tb_cm1o848 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_95hl848 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_sd0r133   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>What to wear<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dress during the day and for the Sunday receptions is business casual. For the Edelman Gala on Monday evening, the dress is semiformal, such as one would wear for fine restaurant dining (ex., jacket and tie or dress). We recommend that you check the weather online before traveling. In addition, hotel meeting rooms are often chilly, so plan to wear a sweater or light jacket. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitaurora.com\/plan\/weather\/\">Learn more about what to expect from the weather.<\/a><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_lmca848 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"informscenter\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-informscenter tb_0uai798 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_m9ng799 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_cug5650   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>INFORMS Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This dynamic space is the hub for all of your 2023 INFORMS Analytics Conference activities. Meet INFORMS staff, check out INFORMS swag, network with fellow attendees, and make sure you are making the most of your INFORMS member benefits.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_tsyp799 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"waterbottle\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-waterbottle tb_cks2966 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_zpqa967 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_5wfr681   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>BYOWB (Bring Your Own Water Bottle)! <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The low humidity in Colorado keeps the air dry, like the desert, so visitors need twice as much water as they would drink at home (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitaurora.com\/\">Visit Aurora<\/a>).\u00a0To help you combat the dryness, the Gaylord Rockies has filtered water stations in its meeting rooms and throughout the resort. 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Looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GBNMPevpAvs\">what to see and do<\/a> during your conference downtime? Check out helpful videos with advice for first time attendees, as well as first-hand insight on fun and interesting activities in the Aurora\/Denver area featuring Norm Reitter, VP &amp; Treasurer, INFORMS Rocky Mountain Chapter.<\/p>\n[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/sNo8LGmzfp0[\/embed]\n[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/GBNMPevpAvs[\/embed]\n<h2>Conference Venue<\/h2> <h3><strong>Gaylord Rockies Resort &amp; Convention Center<\/strong><\/h3> <p>All conference events will be held at:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/dengr-gaylord-rockies-resort-and-convention-center\/overview\/?scid=cfa0a949-1433-40c9-9da5-c35ea59f40fb&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwq-WgBhBMEiwAzKSH6I6dOJ91p2NSx_yA53tTF55_xfp1VP9WMrYfL-dcjlxA0eJbOVnWhBoCnS0QAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\"><strong>Gaylord Rockies Resort &amp; Convention Center<\/strong>,<\/a> 6700 North Gaylord Boulevard, Aurora, CO<br \/>Tel:\u00a0<a href=\"tel:1-720-452-6900\">(720) 452-6900<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Local transportation to Gaylord Rockies Resort from Denver International Airport<\/strong><\/h2> <p><strong>Denver International Airport<\/strong>\u00a0is located 8.8 miles from the Gaylord Rockies Resort &amp; Convention Center.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> <h3><strong>Ground\u00a0Transportation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3> <p>Please note: The Gaylord Rockies Resort does not provide a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. Participants will need to secure their own airport transfers.<\/p> <p><em>Taxis. <\/em>Taxicabs pick-up and drop-off from Jeppesen Terminal, Level 5, Island 1, outside Doors 505, 507 and 511 (Terminal East), and Doors 506, 510 and 512 (Terminal West).<\/p> <p><em>Ride Apps. <\/em>Ride apps like Lyft and Uber offer pickup and drop-off transportation service for passengers at Denver International Airport.<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <h4><strong>RIDE APP<\/strong>\u00a0PICKUP<strong>\u00a0LOCATION \u2013 LEVEL 5, ISLAND 5:<\/strong><\/h4> <p>Passengers who have requested rides through Lyft or Uber apps should follow signs for ground transportation, then exit the terminal through doors 506-510 (west side) and 507-511 (east side) on Level 5 near baggage claim and proceed to Island 5 to meet your driver.<\/p> <p>Customers using a ride app service may only be picked up in the designated area of Level 5. Find the Ride App Pickup Area on this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.flydenver.com\/?s=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%3D%3D\">interactive map<\/a>.<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p> <h4><strong>RIDE APP<\/strong>\u00a0DROP-OFF<strong>\u00a0LOCATION \u2013 LEVEL 5, CURBSIDE:<\/strong><\/h4> <p>Passengers arriving at the airport via a ride app service will be dropped off at their specified airline location on Level 5, east and west.<\/p> <p>Customers using a ride app service may only be dropped off at this location on Level 5.<\/p> <h4>HELPFUL<strong>\u00a0TIPS<\/strong><\/h4> <ul> <li>Wait to request your ride until after you\u2019ve claimed your luggage at baggage claim or have arrived on Level 5.<\/li> <li>Please use the designated crosswalks to access Island 5 and be aware of vehicle traffic in the area.<\/li> <li>Ride app drivers are not allowed to solicit customers and payment is made in the mobile app.<\/li> <li>Rides may only be requested through the mobile apps.<\/li> <li>Before you get into a ride app vehicle, make sure the license plate, car make and model, and driver name match what appears in the app.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><em>Commuter train.<\/em> The A Line Commuter Train offers transportation between the airport and the 61st &amp; Pe\u00f1a Station (continuing on to Union Station in downtown Denver). Board the train at the Denver Airport Station on Level 1 of the airport. Gaylord Rockies offers a complimentary shuttle from the 61st &amp; Pe\u00f1a Station (Hours of operation are subject to change so please contact the resort for the most current details.)<\/p> <p>For more ground transportation options, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flydenver.com\/den_transit_centerdenver_airport_station\">www.flydenver.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Presenters: AV, bring your laptop, courtesy to speakers<\/strong><\/h2> <p>Computer projectors will be available in every technical session room. You must bring your own laptop (or plan to share with another presenter) and AC power adapter. If you have a Mac, don\u2019t forget your own adapter. Technical assistance will be available for any AV problems.<\/p> <p>During sessions, please silence all cell phones and other mobile devices. Also note that the use of camera and recording devices is prohibited unless you have received prior permission from the speaker.<\/p>\n<h2>Check-in and Registration<\/h2> <p>Conference check-in, including badge pick-up for attendees, speakers, VIPs, and guests, and a full-service registration desk are located in the Adams Foyer (between the Adams Ballroom and Cottonwood rooms) on <strong>Sunday 7am-5pm<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Monday 7am-5pm<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Tuesday 7am-5pm<\/strong>.<\/p> <p>If you are already registered, you\u2019ll only need to print out your badge and pick up your conference materials. Please go to the \u201cConference Check-in\u201d kiosks (also in the Adams Foyer) near registration. You will be required to\u00a0<strong>enter your last name to check in<\/strong>. Once you have confirmed your registration, your badge will print out. Please proceed to the adjoining table to pick up your remaining conference materials.<\/p> <p>Badges are required for technical sessions and all meeting events. All attendees, including speakers and session chairs, must register and pay the registration fee. Lost badges can be replaced at the Registration desk for a nominal fee.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Download the \u201cINFORMS Meetings\u201d mobile app<\/strong><\/h2> <p>Note: The 2023 INFORMS Business Analytics Conference event will be available to access in the mobile app on or around April 3. Registered participants will receive an automated email once the event is available in the mobile app.<\/p> <p>Download the INFORMS App here:<\/p> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2023\/04\/INFORMS_Mobile_App_QRCode-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"QR Code for Conference App\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2023\/04\/INFORMS_Mobile_App_QRCode-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2023\/04\/INFORMS_Mobile_App_QRCode-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2023\/04\/INFORMS_Mobile_App_QRCode-768x770.jpg 768w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2023\/04\/INFORMS_Mobile_App_QRCode.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p> <p>The conference schedule, presentation and exhibit details, and maps can be found on this mobile app. To download, visit the Apple Store or Google Play Store and search for \u201cEngagefully.\u201d Once installed, open the app and search for \u201cINFORMS.\u201d<\/p> <p>To access the Business Analytics event in the app, click on Conferences, select Upcoming, then select the 2023 INFORMS Business Analytics Conference.<\/p> <p>When you view the conference schedule, browse through presentations and events or search for specific speakers\/keywords. As you find events\/presentations that interest you, click on the checked calendar icon to add it to your schedule.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s new this year!<\/h2> <p>Analytics Certification Track. An Analytics Certification Track brought to you by the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) program, will provide sessions for all levels to explore the benefits of professional certification.<\/p> <p>Track Topics. Fresh, new tracks, including: Accounting &amp; Financial Services, Behavioral Analytics, Cloud Data, defense, Government, Industry &amp; Academia Integration, Manufacturing, Marketing, Platforms &amp; SaaS, Retail, and Travel &amp; Hospitality.<\/p> <p>Responsible Data Science Workshop. This workshop will introduce a formal process, the Responsible Data Science Framework, to help protect against unwitting discriminatory artificial intelligence behaviors. Pre-registration is required.<\/p> <p>Executive-level Speakers. Special executive-focused sessions targeted to leadership-level attendees. These special sessions are presented in the first two time slots each day (marked as \u201cExecutive\u201d on the meeting website). All interested attendees are welcome to join these special talks.<\/p> <p>Executive Insights. Invite-only sessions held each day, in which C-level and senior VP attendees will have the opportunity to network, hear from distinguished INFORMS members, review INFORMS strategic plans for the CAP, and hear from two special speakers.<\/p>\n<h2>Conference photos<\/h2> <p>View conference photos updated throughout the Conference in one of three places: the photo section in the mobile app, the conference homepage, or directly on the INFORMS\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/informs\/albums\/72177720306673590\">Flickr album<\/a>. Share your own conference pictures with us on Twitter and Instagram using #2023analytics.<\/p>\n<h2>Vendor technology workshops on Sunday<\/h2> <p><em>11am-4:45pm<\/em><em><br><\/em><em>Various locations<\/em><\/p> <p>There are 12 technology companies offering workshops on Sunday, at no additional cost to conference registrants. If you haven\u2019t signed up yet and would like to attend, come by the INFORMS Information desk to see if space is still available. Companies and details can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/technology-workshops\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a&quot;]\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conference exhibitors<\/strong><\/h2> <p><em>Sunday Welcome Reception, 7-8:30pm<br><\/em><em style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;\">Monday, 9am-4:30pm<br><\/em><em style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;\">Tuesday, 9am-3:45pm<br><\/em><em style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: 1em;\">Adams Ballroom A<\/em><\/p> <p>Visit 23 software company and institution exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall. View a full list of exhibitors and hours\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/exhibit-hall\/\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a&quot;]\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conference meals<\/strong><\/h2> <p>Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided on Monday and Tuesday in Adams BCD.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Poster sessions<\/strong><\/h2> <p><em>Monday and Tuesday, 2:45-3:35pm<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><em>Adams Ballroom A<\/em><\/p> <p>Don't miss this competitive analytics poster competition among practitioners and students, offering an inside look at analytics work across a wide range of industries, problems, and solutions! Different posters will be available each day and a full listing of posters can be found on the mobile app. Award winners will be announced on April 18 after the last poster session has ended. This year\u2019s poster competition is sponsored by Purdue University and features a total of $10,000 in prizes! For more information on this year\u2019s poster competition, click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/posters\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Edelman Gala &amp; Banquet<\/strong><\/h2> <p><em>Monday, 7-10pm<\/em><em><br \/><\/em><em>Adams Ballroom BCD<\/em><\/p> <p>This celebration on Monday evening will honor the very best in advanced analytics and operations research, as we salute the 2023 finalists and announce the 2023 winner of the Franz Edelman Award. Winners of the INFORMS Prize, Daniel H. Wagner Prize, and UPS George D. Smith Prize will also be recognized. Attendance at the banquet is included for full conference registrants. Attendance at the banquet is included for full conference registrants. A number of tables close to the stage will be reserved for Edelman Committee members, judges, coaches, finalist teams, and sponsors. All other tables are available for open seating. Come celebrate with your colleagues!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What to wear<\/strong><\/h2> <p>Dress during the day and for the Sunday receptions is business casual. For the Edelman Gala on Monday evening, the dress is semiformal, such as one would wear for fine restaurant dining (ex., jacket and tie or dress). We recommend that you check the weather online before traveling. In addition, hotel meeting rooms are often chilly, so plan to wear a sweater or light jacket. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitaurora.com\/plan\/weather\/\">Learn more about what to expect from the weather.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>INFORMS Center<\/strong><\/h2> <p>This dynamic space is the hub for all of your 2023 INFORMS Analytics Conference activities. Meet INFORMS staff, check out INFORMS swag, network with fellow attendees, and make sure you are making the most of your INFORMS member benefits.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>BYOWB (Bring Your Own Water Bottle)! <\/strong><\/h2> <p>The low humidity in Colorado keeps the air dry, like the desert, so visitors need twice as much water as they would drink at home (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitaurora.com\/\">Visit Aurora<\/a>).\u00a0To help you combat the dryness, the Gaylord Rockies has filtered water stations in its meeting rooms and throughout the resort. 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