Realscreen Summit

Need Accommodation?

The Realscreen Summit room block at the Renaissance Washington DC Hotel expired on January 23, 2009. The Renaissance Washington DC Hotel (202-898-9000) still has accommodations available however they are at their prevailing rates.

Realscreen has secured another room block at The Renaissance M Street Hotel at a rate of $209 per night. The $209 rate is available on the nights of February 1, 2, 3 and 4 and is based on availability in the room block until January 29, 2009. The Renaissance M Street Hotel is conveniently located only 1.1 miles from the Renaissance Washington DC Hotel and it takes less than 10 minutes to get there by taxi.

To make your reservations, please call either 202-776-9251 or 1-800-HOTELS1 and ask for the "Realscreen Summit room block."

Renaissance M Street Hotel
1143 New Hampshire Avenue
Washington, DC 20037
P: 202-775-0800
www.mstreethotel.com

Renaissance Washington DC Venue Photos & Map

Venue Map

For a printable PDF version of the map, click here.

Area Map

Attractions & Landmarks close to the Renaissance Washington DC Hotel

Capitol Hill (1.5 mi)
City Museum of Washington DC
Georgetown (4.0 mi)
International Spy Museum (0.5 mi)
MCI Center
National Portrait Gallery (0.7 mi)
Smithsonian Institute and Air & Space Museum (1.0 mi)
The White House (1.0 mi)
Union Station (1.5 mi)
Washington Convention Center
Washington Monument (1.5 mi)

Directions from Area Airports

Washington, DC/National/ Reagan Airport - DCA(7 MI E): Follow the signs to Washington D.C. (George Washington Parkway). Take the I-395/Route 1 north exit (which is the 14th St. bridge). Stay to the right and exit onto 12th St. Follow 12th St. to New York Ave and turn right. Turn right off of New York Ave onto 9th St. *** From the North: Take i-95 S to I-295 S. Towards 50 West, will turn into New York Avenue. Continue on New York Avenue and make a left onto 9th Street NW. The hotel is 2 blocks down on your left.
Washington, DC/Dulles - IAD (35 MI E): Follow the signs to Interstate 66 east to Washington. Follow I-66 to the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge (US Route 50). Once you cross the bridge, I-66 becomes Constitution Ave. Turn left onto 15th St. Turn right onto New York Ave. Turn right onto 9th St. The hotel is on the left. *** From I-95 S to I-295 S. Towards 50 West, will turn into New York Avenue. Continue on New York Avenue and make a left onto 9th Street NW. The hotel is 2 blocks down on your left.
Baltimore-Washington Intl - BWI (40 MI S): Take the Baltimore-Washington Parkway South (MD 295) to US50 west (New York Ave.). Take New York Ave. at 5th St. Stay to the right and the street will become L St. Turn onto 9th St. The hotel is on the left. *** From I-95 S to I-295 S. Towards 50 West, will turn into New York Avenue. Continue on New York Avenue and make a left onto 9th Street NW. The hotel is 2 blocks down on your left.

CLICK HERE for a Washington DC Restaurant & Dining Guide PDF.

CLICK HERE for a Washington DC See and Do Guide PDF (includes a map).

All information obtained from www.washington.org. Visit the website for more information.

Visa Waiver Program - ESTA Requirements

Are you traveling from outside the U.S. to the RealScreen Summit?

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today reminded travelers from all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries that they are now required to obtain approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to traveling to the United States. This requirement, effective January 12, 2009, applies to all eligible citizens or nationals traveling under the VWP.

Release Date: January 12, 2009

DHS Reminds Visa Waiver Program Travelers of ESTA Requirements Effective Today

http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1231771555521.shtm

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today reminded travelers from all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries that they are now required to obtain approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to traveling to the United States. This requirement, effective today, applies to all eligible citizens or nationals traveling under the VWP.

“We have been collecting information from visa waiver travelers for decades, and establishing a program to get that same information in advance is one enhancement that allowed us to extend the valuable benefit of visa-free travel to eight new countries in 2008,” said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff. “In addition to building business and cultural ties with our partners overseas, this is a commonsense step into the 21st century that will improve our efficiency in screening and welcoming international travelers at our ports of entry.”

ESTA is a web-based system, initially launched in August 2008, that determines the preliminary eligibility of visitors to travel under the VWP prior to boarding a carrier to the United States. To date, more than 1.2 million ESTA applications have been received, and more than 99.6 percent of applicants have been approved, most within seconds.

DHS will take a reasonable approach to travelers who have not obtained an approved travel authorization via ESTA, and will continue an aggressive advertising and outreach campaign throughout 2009. Travelers without an approved ESTA are advised, however, that they may be denied boarding, experience delayed processing, or be denied admission at a U.S. port of entry. Visitors may apply for travel authorization via the ESTA Web site at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov.

DHS received authorization for VWP reforms through the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. The VWP is administered by the department and enables eligible citizens or nationals of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. To be admitted to the VWP, a country must meet various statutory requirements, such as more enhanced law enforcement and security-related data sharing with the U.S. and timely reporting of both blank and issued lost and stolen passports. VWP members are also required to maintain high counter-terrorism, law enforcement, border control, and document security standards.

The citizens or nationals of the following countries are currently eligible to travel to the United States under the VWP: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Eight of these countries joined the VWP in 2008, and their citizens and nationals have been required to comply with an ESTA since their designation as VWP participants: the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, the Republic of Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Malta.

For additional information on ESTA, visit www.cbp.gov/esta, and for more information on the VWP, please visit http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/business_pleasure/vwp/.

Questions?

Q: What is the Visa Waiver Program?
Q: Which countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program?
Q: Who is eligible to use the Visa Waiver Program?
Q: When must I obtain a visa instead of using the Visa Waiver Program?
Q: What information do I need to complete the application?

A: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/WebHelp/ESTA_Screen-Level_Online_Help_1.htm#Which%20countries%20participate%20in%20the%20Visa%20Waiver%20Program?

Q: How do I get more information on the Visa Waiver Program?

A: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/business_pleasure/vwp/vwp.xml

www.travel.state.gov

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