General Information
Survalent Technology will host TechFest 2012 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista in Orlando, Florida on June 11-15, 2012. The week-long event is open to all utility and other SCADA professionals.
Hosted by Survalent Technology and its User Group Executive committee, this will be an important forum for SCADA users to share their challenges, successes, and best practices.
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Dates
Monday, June 11, 2012 through Friday, June 15, 2012
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Location
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 32830
Phone: 407-827-4000
Resort Benefits - The Disney Difference
Each day one of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks opens an hour early or stays open up to an extra three hours in the evening so guests of the Hilton have the opportunity to get extra time in the parks. Valid resort ID and Disney Theme Park ticket required.
Call for Presentations
A very special thanks to everyone that submitted a presentation for TechFest 2012!
We will be reviewing your submissions over the next couple of weeks and making our selections. You should hear from us by March 9th if your presentation was selected.
Speakers receive many benefits, including:
- Complimentary Registration
- Conference Meals Provided
- Exposure to a High Level Audience
- Opportunity to Share Learned Knowledge
- Speaker Gift - Samsung Galaxy Tab (or equivalent)
Download the brochure for more information and a full list of benefits.
Registration Now Open
TechFest is an educational and networking event for SCADA professionals. 
Heavy emphasis is placed on technical training: hands-on classes, user case studies, product and industry updates, user roundtables, and a trade show featuring up to 20 electric utility vendors.
Follow this link to Register Online
Review the training course descriptions and schedules. Make the most of your training experience by choosing courses from 3 different training tracks.
Course Structure & Pricing
The 17 training courses on Monday and Tuesday are organized into 3 training "tracks," allowing each attendee to choose topics of greatest value to them. The conference seminars Wednesday – Friday offer additional technical training, product and industry updates from various organizations, user roundtable and panel discussions and keynote speakers.
Costs for TechFest 2012 Training are held to 2010 levels and are discounted for "Early Bird" registrants. Here is an outline of the costs you should expect:
| Activity | Early Bird Price* |
Regular Price |
| 1) Conference Attendance: | $695 | $795 |
| 2) Training Seminars: | ||
| a. 2 Days of Basic Windows SCADA Training | $795 | $895 |
| b. 2 Days of Advanced Training Seminars | $795 | $895 |
| c. 2 Days of combined Basic & Advanced Training | $795 | $895 |
| d. Cost for individual seminars: | ||
| i. 1-2 hour seminars, each | $95 | $115 |
| ii. 3-4 hour seminars, each | $195 | $235 |
*Early Bird prices expire at midnight, March 31, 2012
Event prices include: In addition to the conference and training options of your choice, event prices includes breakfast, lunch and breaks for students and conference attendees Monday through Friday; Dessert Reception Wednesday evening for attendees and families.
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Optional Activities
Dessert Reception & Fireworks Show
June 13th at Epcot® Isle de France
Imagine platters of rich, moist, delectable, and delicious desserts, a sky filled with glowing balls of fire and emblazoned with piercing streaks of light. The evening air is rich with the sounds of an orchestral score. It all takes place at your private dessert event on the promenade encircling the World Showcase Lagoon. You will enjoy a front-row presentation of the premier nighttime spectacular at Epcot®, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth as you sample platters of exquisitely prepared delectable desserts and rich coffees.
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth: This is a most incredible grand finale; one that encompasses the entire World Showcase and the skies above. As the fiery glow of torches and sky-piercing lasers reflect on the lagoon, the boom of thunderous fireworks echoes atop an original music score. It is a thrilling visual and aural extravaganza as the skies above the lagoon are transformed into a kaleidoscope of color from thundering pyrotechnic bursts. On the lagoon, images displayed across the Earth Globe tell the incredible tale of our planet before the sphere opens to signal the IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth emotional finale.
Walt Disney World
Whether it's spending a truly unforgettable moment networking with a new contact or sharing a dazzling night-time sky with an old friend, magical experiences reign supreme in the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks. And the value is unbeatable with Disney's Special Meeting & Convention Theme Park Tickets. Save money on select tickets with advance purchase – the more days you play, the less you pay per day. Make it a family vacation with special pricing good for all of your guests. Plus, customize your tickets with great add-on options! Get more fun time by avoiding ticket lines by ordering your tickets in advance. Orders must be placed by 6/10/12.
Grand Cypress Golf Club
Located in the heart of Central Florida, Grand Cypress is an unparalleled retreat that offers unsurpassed relaxation and recreation for golfers and non-golfers alike. Enjoy 45 holes of award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature-designed golf, top-notch instruction at Grand Cypress Academy of Golf, exquisite dining and endless recreation activities. Whether you're here for business or pleasure, your stay will be relaxing, refreshing, and undoubtedly unforgettable.
Download the Grand Cypress Flyer
Dining, Entertainment and Shopping in Downtown Disney
What do you do when you aren't spending time in the Disney Theme Parks or it's after dark? The Downtown Disney area offers dining, shopping and entertainment with incredible live music and shows! Downtown Disney is divided into 3 sections—Downtown Disney West Side, Downtown Disney Marketplace and Pleasure Island.
Orlando Premium Outlets - Vineland Avenue
This beautiful Mediterranean inspired outdoor village is located between Walt Disney World and SeaWorld and is regarded as one of the country's most upscale outlet centers. It is also a popular destination for theme park visitors. Orlando Premium Outlets – Vineland Ave is home to 150 outlet stores including Barneys New York, Burberry, CH Carolina Herrera, Coach, Diesel, Etro, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss, Joe’s Jeans, Lucky Brand, Marni, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo, TAG Heuer, Tod's, Tory Burch, True Religion, and more.
Orlando Premium Outlets - Vineland Ave is located directly off Interstate 4 at exit 68. Driving along I-4, you'll see the center's three large towers and buildings lined with names of the finest American and International designer brands.
8200 Vineland Avenue
Orlando, FL 32821
(view map)
(407) 238-7787
Orlando Premium Outlets is open Monday through Saturday, 10am-11pm and Sunday, 10am-9pm.
Groups and convention attendees receive a complimentary VIP Coupon Book filled with hundreds of dollars in added savings at participating outlet stores - a $5 value, by presenting their convention badge at the Information Center.
Visit the Orlando Premium Outlets Website
Ground Transportation
There is no free shuttle service available between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Hilton Orlando in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Rental cars and taxis are available at the airport. Mears operates a booth outside the airport luggage claim area. One-way rates are $19/adult, and $68 for a family of 4; round-trip rates are cheaper. It's about a 30-minute ride. If you want a short-term car rental during the week, Avis operates a Car Rental Desk at Hilton Orlando.
Complimentary Transportation to Disney Theme Parks
Hilton, located in the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort offers complimentary and continuous transportation to and from Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and Downtown Disney® Area. Shuttle transportation begins one hour prior to park opening and ends two hours after park closing.
View WALT DISNEY WORLD® Bus Schedules
Directions
From the Airport: Exit the Airport North and follow to 528 West. Follow 528 West until I-4. Take I-4 West to exit # 68 and make a right. Take to the next traffic light and make a left onto Hotel Plaza Boulevard. Follow for 1/2 mile and the Hotel will be on the left. Taking I-4 West to Exit 68 (SR 535). Right on SR 535 to first light (Hotel Plaza Blvd). Left on Hotel Plaza Blvd. Hotel will be 1/4 mile down on the left.
Taking I-4 East to Exit 68 (SR 535). Left on SR 535 and follow to 2nd traffic light (Hotel Plaza Blvd). Make a left on Hotel Plaza Blvd. Follow for 1/4 mile and Hotel will be on the left. Taking Florida Turnpike from Miami. Left on Exit 249 (Osceola Parkway). Take Osceola Parkway until SR 535 Exit. Make a right on SR 535 and follow until Hotel Plaza Blvd. Make a left on Hotel Plaza Blvd and hotel will be 1/4 mile down on the left.
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