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General Information

Key Reasons to Attend
WEBA Awards
Conference Registration Policies and Procedures
Conference Venue, Hotel Accomondations and Travel
2004 Conference Participant Comments

Key Reasons to Attend

WEB's third annual 2005 Benefits Solutions Conference provides the complete education and networking program for every benefits professional. Here are just a few of the key reasons you will want to attend.
  • Service providers and plan sponsors team up to present proven solution-based best practices in health, welfare and retirement benefits.
  • Benefits Boot Camp™ offers a solid overview of the key elements of the benefits discipline - a program for entry-level and seasoned professionals alike.
  • Sponsors and exhibitors represent leading benefits program and service providers.
  • Free Publications for your professional and personal interests.
  • Network with benefits professionals from across the country during the conference program and optional evening social events.

Who Should Attend Employee benefits professionals who work for plan sponsors and service providers:

  • VPs, Directors, and Managers of Employee Benefits/HR/Compensation/Retirement Services
  • Entry-level benefits professionals
  • Benefits Consultants and Advisors
  • Insurers
  • Brokers
  • Attorneys
  • CPAs and Actuaries
  • Marketing/Communications Specialists

2005 WEBA Awards Luncheon - Thursday, April 14, 2005

Sponsored by The Hartford
The 2005 WEB Excellence in Benefits Awards (WEBA) salutes individuals for their visionary leadership and accomplishment within the employee benefits community. Join us as we recognize professionals and public servants with three WEBA Awards: Innovation in Benefits; Achievement in Benefits; and Friend of the Benefits Community.

Conference Registration Policies and Procedures

What's Included in Registration
Conference registration includes the Benefits Solutions Conference Notebook, all education sessions, the WEBA Luncheon, Friday Conference Luncheon, Thursday Conference Reception, and continental breakfast and breaks each day.

Conference Registration, Early-Bird Discounts and Payment Complete the Conference Registration Form, or register online at www.webnetwork.org.

A special discounted WEB member registration fee applies. WEB members and nonmembers whose registration and payment fee is received by Tuesday, February 22, 2005 will receive a significant fee discount.

Additional registrants from the same work location receive a registration discount when registering on the same form.

Full payment must accompany all registrations. Registrations paid by check must be mailed to the address provided on the Registration Form. Credit card payments may be faxed or paid online at www.webnetwork.org. Cancellations made on or by March 14, 2005 will require a cancellation fee of $50. Cancellations made after March 14, 2005 will require a $100 cancellation fee.

Conference Attire
Appropriate conference attire is business casual.

Conference Venue, Hotel Accomondations and Travel

Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
350 N. Orleans Street
Chicago, IL 60654
312.836.5000

A special hotel rate is available for WEB members, sponsors, and exhibitors attending the Conference. The rate is $149 (Single/Double), plus tax. Twenty-four hour wireless Internet access is included in the rate. The rate is available to those who register by Monday, March 14, 2005. This special rate is extended to WEB members from April 11 through April 18, 2005. Space is limited, so make your reservations early.

Make reservations directly with the hotel at 312.836.5000 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. (CST). Or register online at www.holidayinnchicago.com. To receive the special WEB conference rate, enter Code AWE in the "Group Identification Box" on the reservation page.

Ground Transportation
From O'Hare Airport: Continental Airport Express Shuttle is $42 round trip. Call 773.247.1200 for reservations and report hotel destination. The "Blue EL Line" is $1.75 each way. Take the EL Line to the Transportation Building at Lake and Dearborn. Transfer and take the Brown Line to the Merchandise Mart (one stop away), and walk through the Mart into the hotel building.

From Midway Airport: Continental Airport Express Shuttle is $32 round trip. Call 773.247.1200 for reservations and report hotel destination. The "Orange EL Line" is $1.75 each way. Take the EL Line to the Transportation Building at Lake and Dearborn. Transfer and take the Brown Line to the Merchandise Mart (one stop away), and walk through the Mart into the hotel building.

Airline Discounts
America West offers discounts of up to 10% to persons attending the Benefits Solutions Conference. Register at 800.548.7575, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. through 6 p.m. (MST), or online at www.americawest.com/travelplanning/reservations/tp_entercities.asp. Enter CAMS Code AP4679T in the "eCertificate" box on the Air Reservation Page (60 days or more in advance) or AP4679 (booking within 60 days of departure).

Here's What Participants Said About WEB's 2004 Benefits Solutions Conference

"The content and speakers were terrific."

"Great sponsor and exhibitor show. Unbelievable quality."

"Outstanding conference for the cost."

"Great member participation."

"Good mix of topics."


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