North America CACS Conference 2016
2 – 4 May 2016 New Orleans, Louisiana
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
WHAT TO PACK
Please print your registration confirmation receipt that you received via email for this conference and
bring it with you. The confirmation contains a bar code, which you will need to check-in and receive your
badge for the conference. Attire for the conference is business casual. Be sure to bring a jacket, sweater
or dress in layered clothing, as temperatures may fluctuate within the conference rooms. For the
Flashback to the 40’s Event on Tuesday evening, attendees are welcome to dress up for the occasion or
come in business casual attire for this special event.
Average temperatures in New Orleans, Louisiana in May are a high of 85F/29C and a low of 65F/18C
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Take advantage of your time in New Orleans and visit:
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The National WWII Museum
Café Du Monde
French Quarter/Bourbon Street
Audubon Insectarium
Aquarium of the Americas
Jackson Square
French Market
Audubon Zoo
Garden District/St. Charles Avenue
Experience local foods such as Jambalaya, Etouffee, Boudin, Gumbo, Muffulettas, Po’ Boys and the
famous Coffee and Beignets.
MOBILE APP
Don’t forget to download the North America CACS Conference 2016 mobile app to get the most out of
your conference experience! With this NEW event app, you can build your personalized session
schedule, network with other attendees, complete session evaluations and get the most up-to-date
conference information.
Here’s how to access this powerful tool:
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Search for the ISACA 2016 Events App within your device’s iTunes app store or the Google Play
store and download the app onto your mobile device.
For a mobile web-based version of the app (without any downloading), enter the following link
into a web browser: http://customers.genie-connect.com/isaca2016events/
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For a web-version of the app to use on your laptop or computer (without any downloading),
enter the following link into a web browser: http://visitors.genie-connect.com/isaca2016events/
Use your myISACA account username and password to log in to the mobile app. If you cannot recall
your username or password, use the Forgot password and/or username link on the myISACA login page.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Don’t wait until you arrive – join the conference conversation on social media today!
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FOLLOW @ISACANews and start your networking experience not by using #NACACS2016
LIKE ISACA on Facebook to view and share photos at www.facebook.com/ISACAHQ
JOIN the ISACA (Official) Linkedin Group and let us know what you are looking forward to most
at the conference
ADD us to your circles and stay up to date with all of the latest information about ISACA
INSTAGRAM share your pictures
SESSION PRESENTATIONS
Presentation materials will be available online and in the mobile app. As more presentations become
available, they will be uploaded to these locations. Presentations will remain available for download
until Thursday, 4 August 2016. Please remember that some speakers will not allow their presentations
to be posted.
CONFERENCE HOTEL
All conference activities will take place at the New Orleans Marriott unless otherwise noted in the
schedule:
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: +1.504.581.1000
ARRIVING IN NEW ORLEANS
GETTING TO THE HOTEL
DIRECTIONS FROM THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG AIRPORT
The Marriott Hotel is 13 miles from the Louis Armstrong Airport.
Turn left onto US-61 S/Airline Dr. Take the I-10 E ramp to US-90 BUS/Westbank. Keep left at the fork and
merge onto I-10 E. Continue onto US-90 BUS W. Take the exit toward Superdome. Turn right onto Dave
Dixon Dr. Slight right onto Girod St. Take the 1st left onto Loyola Ave. Continue onto Elk Pl. Turn right
onto Canal St. Make a U-turn. Destination will be on the right.
Estimated taxi fare is about $36 USD.
WIRELESS DEVICE ACCESS
1. Connect to Wireless Network: Marriott_Conf
2. Open Internet Browser (should bring you to sign on page)
3. Click on “I agree” to the terms & conditions.
4. Enter Access Code: isaca2016
5. Click on “Submit”
YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE
WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS
Registration for the pre-conference workshops will be open on Saturday, 30 April at 7:30 and Sunday, 1
May at 8:00. Breakfast will also be available at this time. Be sure to arrive early so that you have time to
get your badge, have some breakfast and get a good seat in your workshop room!
Post-conference workshop registration will open from 7:30 – 2:00 on Wednesday, 2 May and 8:00 –
12:00 on Thursday, 5 May. Lunch that day (for workshop attendees only) will be from 12:30 – 1:30 in
Studio 1 & 2. If you attended the conference, you will not need to check in again at Registration.
All workshop attendees must sign-in each day to confirm their attendance. Sign-in sheets will be located
in the back of each room.
If you have not yet registered for a workshop and would still like to do so, a limited number of spots still
remain! Contact [email protected] for availability details.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Conference registration will be open 4:30 – 6:30 on Sunday, and again at 7:00 on Monday. Keep in mind
that lines are expected to be longer on Monday morning, so it is highly encouraged to check in prior to
the Welcome Reception on Sunday evening. Be sure to remember your printed registration
confirmation receipt with the barcode in order to expedite your check-in.
When you check-in, you will receive your name badge. Name badges are required for admittance to ALL
conference functions, including the networking and social events, so please be sure to wear them at all
times.
NAME BADGE SCANNING
Name badge scanners will be utilized for each session to record your attendance. The name badge
scanners will be located on a table next to the entrance of the session rooms. We ask that you scan your
badge as you enter each session (except the keynote addresses and special plenary sessions). If you
have any difficulties scanning into a session, please contact the session monitor or an ISACA staff
member for assistance.
Please note that the scanners DO NOT track CPE credit hours. You will still need to allocate your CPE
hours online within “My ISACA” following the conference. Your CPE Certificate of Attendance will be
emailed to you four to six weeks following the conference.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Don’t miss the chance to connect with your peers at the breakfasts, lunches and breaks, as well as at
these networking social events included with your conference registration:
SUNDAY, 1 MAY
5:30 – 6:30
MONDAY, 2 MAY
5:15 – 7:15
TUESDAY, 3 MAY
6:30 – 9:00
Welcome Reception
Beat the crowd! Stop by and pick up your badge on the way to the reception,
then toast to the beginning of the conference with the rest of the conference
delegates!
Networking Event in the Expo Hall
Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks as you network with other IS/IT
professionals and learn more about current and emerging solutions.
Flashback to the 40’s
You won’t want to miss this unique event! Enjoy a dinner buffet, refreshments,
live music from the Victory Six swing band and the Victory Belles, a 1940s-era
vocal trio, and more. Attendees are welcome to dress up for the occasion or
come in business casual attire for this special event Guest tickets are still
available for $150.
NOTE: Transportation for The National WWII Museum will depart beginning at
6:10pm just outside of the Canal Street entrance of the New Orleans Marriott
Hotel.
ISACA BOOKSTORE DISCOUNT
Stop by the ISACA Booth to pick up your Bookstore sales flyer which contains a discount code to use
when you place your orders online. You will receive 20% off member pricing as a conference
attendees! Take advantage of these great savings! This code is valid until 30 June 2016.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you have any further questions or are in need of assistance regarding your attendance, please call
ISACA at +1.847.660.5622 or e-mail us at [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans and having an incredible
experience together at the North America CACS Conference 2016!