|1| 2017 WINTER SIMULATION CONFERENCE Ernie Page (GC) Gabriel Wainer (PC) June 2014 Update |2| WSC 17 Summary Date: December 3-6 Location: Las Vegas, NV Hotel: Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa Obvious Theme: WSC Turns 50 Less obvious alternatives…. – WSC Qualifies for AARP – WSC Vegas – Where all the random numbers favor the house – WSC Vegas – Because we can’t afford to go to Monte Carlo |3| Red Rock Resort Pros: Cons: Modern décor; well appointed guest rooms Bright/open meeting space easily accessible We will not have run of the hotel (815 guest rooms) Some WSC attendees may find this place “edgy” without going through casino Close to Red Rock Canyon “Walking distance” options |4| Contract Date Guestroom Signature Suite Luxury Suite Presidential Suite Penthouse Suite Total Fri Dec 1 10 10 3 0 0 23 Sat Dec 2 170 10 3 1 1 185 Sun Dec 3 335 10 3 1 1 350 Mon Dec 4 345 10 3 1 1 360 Tue Dec 5 330 10 3 1 1 345 Wed Dec 6 75 10 3 1 1 90 Thur Dec 7 2 3 3 1 1 10 1267 63 21 6 6 1363 TOTAL Single/Double: $145.00* * Includes $25 resort fee (covers internet service, fitness center, shuttles, parking/valet) $35 for each guest over double occupancy. F&B minimum: $75K Concessions (given 80% pick-up): 2 complimentary Suites (Presidential/Penthouse); 13 upgrades (Signature/Luxury) at group rate 1 comp night for every 50 rooms booked by WSC VIP Lanes $1800 (GC reception) Two complimentary pool cabanas 20% internet discount for meeting rooms ($2K for 300 people in one area) Deposit: $3K |5| Meeting Space Overview |6| |7| |8| |9| | 10 | | 11 | | 12 | Program Jan 2013 – email to WSC “old timers” soliciting WSC memorabilia – Request help from WSC Board to recruit photographs and memories “History of Simulation” Track – Bob Sargent to organize, and provide keynote The Simulation Curmudgeon Revisited – Barry Nelson TBD (Dec 2014 mtg) – Keynote Speaker candidates | 13 | Business Chair Recommendation John Tufarolo (President, Pragmeering Corp) – ACM SIGSIM Social Media Dir: 2013-present Chair: 2003-2005 Vice: 2001-2003 Treasurer: 1999-2001 Info Dir: 1997-1999 – WSC Exhibits Chair: 2015 Sponsorship Chair: 2014 Military Track Coordinator: 2012 Session Chair: twice Author: 3 papers Attendance: since 1996 | 14 | The End