The 2011 Marconi Society Awards events will take place from September 7 – 10 in La Jolla, California.
In addition to the centerpiece Symposium and Awards Dinner on September 8, there will be optional excursions, providing opportunities to get together in a more informal setting and visit with colleagues and friends. We encourage you to bring your families, as there is plenty to keep everyone occupied, from kayaking and surfing to shopping and museum visits. Here is a preliminary list of planned activities:
Wednesday, September 7
- Young Scholars Panelat 4:30 p.m., followed by cocktail reception at 6 p.m. at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. Advance registration required.
- Welcome Dinner at 7 p.m. (beachfront at the Beach & Tennis Club). For Board members, Fellows, Young Scholars and invited guests only.
Thursday, September 8
- Symposium, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.: "How Will The Internet Survive?"at Atkinson Hall, Calit2, UCSD. Advanced registration required.
- Optional Spouse/Partner Activities during the day
- Awards Dinner, 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner: Honoring Irwin Jacobs, Jack Wolf and Bob Galvin, at Birch Aquarium (Young Scholar Awards and tributes to Paul Baran and George Bugliarello are also on the program). Advance registration required.
Friday, September 9
- Annual Board and Committee Meetings, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Open to Board members and Fellows only.
- Tour at Qualcomm Campus, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Advance registration required.
- Farewell Dinner at George's at the Cove Restaurant, a favorite among La Jolla locals. Advance registration required.
Saturday, September 10 (morning through lunch)
- Tour of USS Midway, followed by ferry ride and lunch in Coronado. Advance registration required.
Hotels
Preferred hotels are the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club and the La Jolla Shores Hotel. The deadline to guarantee availability at one our selected hotels has passed. Please contact the hotel directly to check availability and rates, at 800. 237.5211, and speak with Jessica Justus. Identify yourself as part of the Marconi Society when making your reservation.
Questions?
For questions, or more information, please contact Shannon Greene at sgreene@marconisociety.org, or 650.207.8897