A conference in Open Space, for facilitators, organizations and colleagues who use Open Space Technology

at the Tien-Mou International Convention Center, in Taipei, Taiwan,
14-17 October 2009

• Wednesday, 14 October, eveningWelcome Reception to meet old and new friends and colleagues(included in the WOSonOS registration fee, registered delegates only)
• Thursday, 15 October through Saturday, 17 October, 2009 World Open Space on Open Space for facilitators, organizations and colleagues who use Open Space Technology
  
  more about the schedule
  
  
• (the WOSonOS delegate registration fee includes: Conference fee, Wednesday evening reception, Thursday through Saturday lunches, and Thursday evening celebration dinner).

• English (if English is difficult for you, we will attempt to find other Conference participants to support you)

• Because of the shifting global economic and political realities, visa requirements are also in flux. Please check for your country on:
  http://taiwan.visahq.com/ , and/or
  http://www.boca.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1443&ctNode=116&mp=2

• NT$ 8,500 (approximately US$ 260) We intend to make this Conference available to as many as wish to participate from our global community. Therefore, our fee payment philosophy is: "Pay what you can and a little bit more." Basic Delegate Fee includes: Conference fee, Wednesday evening reception, Thursday through Saturday lunches, and Thursday evening celebration dinner.
  
  We are seeking funds for partial support for overseas participants who might not otherwise be able to attend. So, we invite anyone who has access to contributions to help with financial assistance, to please let us know.

• Tien Mou International Convention Center (Conference site): http://www.train-star.com.tw/index.htm (in Chinese but you can see what it looks like!) Room for 2 people with 2 single beds, private bath. Cost NT$800 (US$ 25) for shared, NT$ 1,600 (US$ 50) for single. Wireless and parking available. Meals not provided as part of the Registration Fee are easily available in the neighborhood.
  
  Or you can arrange a hotel of your choice in Taipei. Below are links for a variety of the hotels on a direct bus line (#220 - roughly US$0.50/person, transportation time: about 30-40 mins.) or taxi (1 way cost is only US$6-7.50) ) to the Tien-Mou International Convention Center. Contact the hotel of your choice directly if you do not plan to stay overnight at the Convention Center. Pay particular attention to whether or not tax and service charges are included in the listed price. There are often special rates available (sometimes up to 50%, so always ask for them).
  
  List of hotels in a variety of price ranges with easy access to public transportation to the Tien-Mou International Convention Center.
  1) Grand Formosa Regent - 5 Stars US$180+
  2) Hotel Royal Taipei - 5 Stars US$150+
  3) The Grand Hotel Taipei - 5 stars US$160+
  4) The Riviera Hotel Taipei- 3.5 stars US$125+
  5) The Ambassador Hotel Taipei - 4 stars US$160+
  6) K Hotel Taipei II (Business Hotel) - US$88+
  7) Taipei Sunroute Hotel (Business Hotel) - US$70+
  8) Feeling Motel US$50 (58 on weekends) Within walking distance of Convention Center
  
  Online hotel booking sites to get good rates:
  1) Hotels.com
  2) Asiatravel.com
  3) Asiarooms.com