WSC 2016
December 11 – 14, 2016
Simulating Complex
Service Systems
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Date: Dec. 11-14, 2016
Location: Arlington, VA
Hotel: Crystal Gateway Marriott
Meeting Space: Crystal Gateway
Marriott
Theme: TBD
Special features: Conference is
located just across the river from the
National Mall, and just a few blocks
from the Pentagon. The hotel is
connected via underground passage to
the Metro and the Crystal City Shops.
Donated by Virginia to the United States in 1801 and originally part
of Washington, DC, Arlington has served as the headquarters to
many governmental department and agencies.
The land of Arlington completed the “square” of Washington, DC.
(It is labeled as Alexandria County in the animated picture below)
It was retroceded back to Virginia in 1846 because the residents felt
like they had no voice. They were no longer a part of Virginia, and
didn’t feel like a part of Washington. Yet due to its proximity to the
National Mall, today Arlington has the feel of Washington DC.
The Washington, DC/Arlington area features a number of
attractions.
Notable Places:
Arlington National Cemetery
The Pentagon – Headquarters of the
US Department of
Defense
The White House
National Mall (partial list)
National Air and Space Museum
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institution Building
Dupont Circle
Georgetown University
Whitehouse
 Hotel is located less than 1 mile from
Reagan International yet does not have
the feel of a hotel right next to an
airport.
 While not in Washington DC, Central, it
is only about 2 miles from the National
Mall, and almost the same exact
distance from the National Mall as the
next closest option.
 The hotel is less than a mile from the
Pentagon and the Pentagon Memorial.
 The hotel has direct access to the metro
line via underground passage.
 The hotel is connected to the Crystal City
Shops via underground passage. The
Crystal City Shops have numerous trendy
shops and a very large variety of food
options for all price levels.
Arlington Cemetery
National Mall (2 Miles)
Pentagon
Gateway Marriott
Reagan International
Day
Standard King or
Double Bed
Junior
Suite
Marquis
Suites
Staff
Total
Friday 12/9
25
10
2
5
42
Saturday 12/10
150
10
2
5
167
Sunday 12/11
350
10
2
5
367
Monday 12/12
360
10
2
5
377
Tuesday 12/13
345
10
2
5
357
Wednesday 12/14
70
10
2
5
87
Thursday 12/15
10
10
2
5
27
Total
1310
70
14
35
1429
Start Date
End Date
Room Type
Single
Double
Triple
Quad
12/09
12/16
King/Double
$189
$189
$199
$209
12/09
12/16
Staff
$141.75
$141.75
$141.75
$141.75
12/09
12/16
Junior
$189
$189
$199
$209
12/09
12/16
Marquis
$189
$189
$199
$209
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10 Upgrades to Junior Suite at Group Rate.
5 Staff rooms at 75% Group Rate.
1 per 50 complimentary rooms.
Complimentary internet access in guestrooms.
1 complimentary wired internet connection at registration desk and 10 wireless
internet connections in the exhibit hall per day.
 10% discount on 2016 food and beverage menu pricing if contract signed and
returned by 9/7/2012 *Met
SKY VIEW
JEFFERSON
ESCALATORS
MADISON
RESTROOMS
BUSINESS
CENTER
CONVENTION
REGISTRATION
JACKSON
LEE
SALON
SALON
SALON
SALON
A
B
C
D
GRAND BALLROOM
Conference
Space
PHONES
LOBBY LEVEL
SALON
*Layout subject to change depending on our needs.
E
SALON
SALON
SALON
SALON
K
J
H
F
SALON
G
General Session – 8,000 square feet
CATERING KITCHEN
ELEVATORS
Breakouts – Grand Ballroom (10 rooms), Jefferson,
Jackson, Lee, Madison, Rosslyn I, Rosslyn II, Alexandria,
Mt. Vernon, Manassas (19 total rooms)
SALON I
SALON II
RESTROOMS
SERVICE CORRIDOR
ASSEMBLY
AREA
SALON III
REG DESK
ARLINGTON BALLROOM
Office and Registration
SALON
ESCALATORS
Rosslyn
IV
SECOND FLOOR
FAIRFAX
SALON VI
SALON
V
ALEXANDRIA
Exhibits – 8,000 square feet
MT. VERNON
MCLEAN
MANASSAS
Breakfast Continental:
$21.00 per person
2016 with ~5% annual
increase
$25.00 per person
Breakfast Plated:
$21.00 per person
$25.00 per person
Breakfast Buffet:
$31.00 per person
$38.00 per person
Lunch Plated:
$38.00 per person
$46.00 per person
Lunch Buffet:
$38.00 per person
$46.00 per person
Lunch Box:
$35.00 per person
$42.00 per person
Dinner Plated:
$50.00 per person
$60.00 per person
Dinner Buffet:
$70.00 per person
$85.00 per person
Reception (Beverage):
$18.00 per person
$22.00 per person
Reception ( No Beverage):
$40.00 per person
$49.00 per person
Coffee Break:
$19.00 per person
$23.00 per person
Beverage Break:
$12.00 per person
$15.00 per person
All Day Coffee Break
Package:
$40.00 per person
$49.00 per person
Meal
2012 Price
Prices do not include VA Tax (9%) and 22% service charge.
Menu prices subject to 5% annual increases.
10% discount if contract signed by 9/7/2012. *Met
Simulation of Complex Service
Systems
As computer processing power and simulation software advance the ability to
simulate increasingly complex systems becomes possible by a larger and larger
population of Systems Engineers and Operation Researchers. In addition, more and
more data is available to accurately model these complex systems.
 Develop a budget, and general track structure
 Line up keynotes, Titans, and special features
 Currently in conversation with Dr. John Noseworthy, CEO of Mayo Clinic for a Keynote position.
 Titan Suggestion: Steve Roberts.
Category
Member
Non –
Member
Retired
Student
Early Fee
Late Dee
Number
Revenue
 Tracks planned
 Special/new features
 Keynote speakers