SUSECON will be held 25–29 September 2017.
SUSECON 2017 will be held at the Hilton Prague, Prague, Czechia.
The average temperatures in September are highs of 64℉/17℃ and lows of 44℉/7℃. Typically there is about 51% chance of precipitation.
With mild daytime temperatures and cold evening temperatures, you'll need to pack a mixture of light clothing, as well as warm clothing. Since the probability of rainfall is relatively high during this month, it's also worth packing some waterproof clothing or an umbrella.
For more specific information on area weather,
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That depends on your spending habits! You may want to see the sights and enjoy the local cuisine of Prague on the conference open nights. During the conference, breakfast is included with the Hilton room rate. If staying at another hotel, you will want to check their breakfast policy. Lunch will be served Tuesday through Thursday, and snacks will be provided during afternoon break times. Food and beverages will be provided at the SUSECON Conference Party on Tuesday evening, 26 September, and during an off-site event on Wednesday, 27 September.
We're not too picky about how you look; we just want you to come and be comfortable. You might want to check the local weather before you get here so you can bring clothing appropriate for the expected weather. Most attendees wear business casual or jeans with a t‐shirt.
Absolutely. You can take advantage of wireless internet access at the Hilton Prague. For wireless access, 802.11b-compatible cards (or laptops) will be supported. The network name will be provided on-site. We will also have IT professionals on site to assist you with configuration or compatibility issues. We are unable to guarantee Internet access outside the meeting areas, although complimentary internet access will be provided with your room if you stay at the Hilton Prague in the SUSECON room block.
A Guest Pass is available for all evening functions for a fee of € 250 per guest. This includes any regularly scheduled SUSE‐hosted conference activities after the close of daily sessions. Children under the age of 21 are not allowed at the evening events. Guest passes can be purchased on the SUSECON registration site.
The best place to start is the SUSECON home page for the majority of your questions and curiosities. If you need an official answer to a burning question and can't find it, email us at SUSECON_Support@suse.com, and a member of the SUSECON team will promptly respond.
Check the Agenda page for an overview of the various SUSECON activities and the times they will be held. Generally, the day will start with keynote presentations and technical sessions starting at 9 a.m. Each day of the conference will proceed from there with Breakout sessions, Hands-on sessions, certification exams, and more until around 18:00. On Tuesday, 26 September, there will be a Conference Party at the Hilton Prague Hotel following the technical sessions. There will be an off-site event on Wednesday, 27 September. Refer back to the daily schedules as we get closer to the event for exact times.
The Session Catalog will be available in July 2017, including all Tutorial, Hands-on, Case Study, and Sponsor sessions. This will include session titles and abstracts. Session presentations will be available on the SUSECON website during the week of the conference and will be accessible for several months thereafter.
Various opportunities are available for you to spend time with the sponsors, exhibitors, and SUSE® employees in the Technology Showcase exhibit hall. Daily exhibit hall hours will be posted in the conference guide. The Technology Showcase will be open during lunch and breaks from Tuesday through Thursday, as well as during the SUSECON Conference Party on Tuesday evening.
There are a variety of activities available outside the regular conference dates:
Monday, 25 September: We will host a variety of Pre-event Hands-on Technical Training workshops for an additional fee. Specific topics will be found on the registration website.
Monday, 25 September: If you are a SUSE Partner, we invite you to participate in the SUSECON Partner Summit. This will take place on-site at the Hilton Prague. The agenda will be available in closer to the event. This meeting is open to Partners only and will be available for registration on the SUSECON registration website.
Monday, 25 September: Meet and collaborate with people from all over the globe that share your interests, needs, and challenges at the Birds of a Feather reception. The BoF reception is a great time to make introductions and set the collaborative tone for the best open source conference in the world.
Friday, 29 September: A limited schedule of sessions and certification exams time slots will be available Friday morning, and the conference will be finished by lunch time.
We recommend that you schedule your return flight on Friday afternoon.
Registration will be opening in March 2017. You will need to create your SUSECON credentials (username and password) to register.
There is no registration deadline. You can even register on-site if you want to wait until you arrive in Prague. However, we encourage you to register by 31 July in order to take advantage of Early Bird rates and to get a hotel room at the conference hotel.
SUSECON 2017 Full Conference Pass Only: Your registration fee, minus a € 100 processing fee, will be refunded until Monday, 31 July 2017. Beginning 1 August 2017, no refunds will be given. You may, however, opt to have your registration fee applied to SUSECON 2018. If you need to cancel or defer your registration, send your request to SUSECON_Support@suse.com.
SUSECON 2017 Full Conference Pass + Hotel: Your registration fee, minus a € 100 processing fee, will be refunded until Monday, 31 July 2017. Beginning 1 August 2017, no refunds will be given. You may, however, opt to have your registration fee applied to SUSECON 2018. If you need to cancel or defer your registration, send your request to SUSECON_Support@suse.com.
Substitutions are permitted prior to the conference and will be subject to a € 50 service charge. To process a cancellation or substitution, the original registrant must send a request to SUSECON_Support@suse.com.
You will receive a confirmation email verifying your registration. Keep this receipt for your records. If you do not receive your confirmation email, please email SUSECON_Support@suse.com.
Please contact Alexia Henrie at ahenrie@suse.com and Alena Hendrichova at ahendri@suse.com to request a letter of invitation.
In order to prepare the visa letters, please send the following details for each request:
Title: (Mr. Ms. Mrs.)
First Name:
Last Name:
Date of Birth:
Nationality:
Passport Number:
Date of Issue:
Date of Expiry:
Company Name:
Czech Republic Travel Dates, i.e. entry and exit dates:
Yes. First, you will want to invite a friend to come along with you to SUSECON! Then you should watch your email and check the SUSECON website periodically for updates regarding the conference. You will also want to register for the sessions that you wish to attend at SUSECON. Session registration is scheduled to open in early August 2017.
Full Conference Passes
€ 895—Early Bird (through 31 July)
€ 1195—Regular Price
€ 350—Day Pass
€ 250—Guest Pass (evening activities only, Monday–Thursday)
Full Conference Passes + Hotel (4 nights at the Hilton Prague)
€ 1750—Early Bird (through 31 August)
€ 2050—Regular Price (1 August–25 August)
Registration + Hotel package combo not available after 25 August
Discounts
Alumni Discount: € 200 off current Full Conference Pass price
Partner Discount: 25% off current Full Conference Pass price
Education/Government/Non-Profit Pricing*
€ 695—Early Bird (through 31 July)
€ 995—Regular Price
(*Cannot be combined with other discounts)
Education/Government/Non-Profit + Hotel* (4 nights at the Hilton Prague)
€ 1550—Early Bird (through 31 July)
€ 1850—Regular Price (1 August–25 August)
(*Cannot be combined with other discounts)
Registration + Hotel package combo not available after 25 August
You can purchase through the registration portal, or you can also purchase your SUSECON 2017 registration through traditional purchasing channels (see your SUSE Sales Representative or SUSE Channel Partner).
The SUSECON registration site accepts all major credit cards and checks. P.O. numbers will be accepted from government and educational institutions only. Cash will be accepted on‐site (but please bear in mind the increased on‐site registration cost). If you need to pay via check, instructions on check payment processes will be included in the confirmation email you receive after you register.
Register early to take advantage of discounted registration costs.
Discounts are available to SUSECON Alumni, as well as to (and through) SUSE Channel Partners and SUSE Sales representatives. Discount codes can often be found online, in social media, and at industry trade shows.
Talk to your SUSE Sales Representative or SUSE Channel Partner for additional available discounts!
Make sure you have your personal identification and go to the registration area in the Hilton Prague venue, starting Monday, 25 September 2017.
SUSECON 2017 will be held at the Hilton Prague
Pobrezni 1, Prague, 186 00, Czech Republic
TEL: +420-2-2484-1111 FAX: +420-2-2484-2378
Václav Havel Airport Prague is an International airport located 13 miles from the hotel.
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Transportation to and from the airport is not included in your SUSECON registration. SUSECON attendees are responsible for arranging their own ground transportation.
The Prague Airport is located about 15 km/9 miles from the city center. It takes approximately 25–30 minutes (40 minutes in heavy traffic) to reach the center by car and about 30 minutes on public transport (bus + subway).
Taxi—500 CZK up
Bus Service—64 CZK up
Shuttle Service—260 CZK up
Prague Metro—Florence—3-minute walk to hotel
Mainline Railway Station—Masaryk Station—14-minute walk to hotel.
SUSECON 2017 will have a limited room block at the Hilton Prague for 4500 CZK/166 Euro per night—single occupancy inclusive of breakfast—plus 15% VAT. The guaranteed rates will be provided through the link below or on the SUSECON website only. The deadline for the SUSECON room rate is Monday, 28 August 2017. Book Hotel
CHECK IN/CHECK OUT TIME
Check-in time: 14:00The hotel will make every effort to accommodate those guests requesting an early check‐in or late check‐out. Should an early check‐in or late check‐out not be possible, the hotel will store luggage for the guest on a complimentary basis.
Parking—On‐site parking, fee: 750 CZK daily
Complimentary access to the fitness center and complimentary standard internet in the guest rooms for up to three devices is provided for all guests under group room block.