SALES KICKOFF FY17 ARIA RESORT & CASINO LAS VEGAS, NV MAY 2 MAY 5, 2016
We look forward to seeing you at the Aria Resort & Casino May 2 May 5 for the NetApp Sales Kickoff FY17. Code of Conduct Please remember that our purpose in Las Vegas is business. Therefore we ask that you be professional. To make sure we get the maximum benefit from the NetApp Sales Kickoff FY17, please follow these ground rules: Attendance at all events is mandatory. Be punctual for all sessions. Name badges must be worn to all scheduled events. No family members/guests are permitted to attend this event there are no exceptions. Partners will be attending this year so please keep this in mind when discussing sensitive business issues. GENERAL INFORMATION Climate Average daytime temperatures during May in Las Vegas range from a high of 88 Fahrenheit (31 C) to a low of 63 Fahrenheit (17 C). For daily weather updates, please visit www.weather.com. Attire The appropriate dress for all business meetings and evening functions is business casual. May evenings in Las Vegas can be cool so we recommend that you bring a jacket or sweater. Jeans are permitted for evening events. Luggage Allowance and Identification Airline passengers may carry one bag plus one smaller personal item on board the airplane. Personal items include purses, briefcases, cameras, food containers, and laptops. These items must fit under your seat or in the overhead compartment. In order to ensure extra care and safety in the handling of your luggage, please ensure that your entire luggage is labeled with your NetApp business card. We suggest that you pack valuables such as jewelry, medication and other valuables in your carry-on luggage. Airline insurance does not cover jewelry or camera equipment in the event that it is lost. TSA Tips for Expediting the Boarding Process Do not put film in your checked baggage. The screening equipment will damage it. Consider putting personal belongings in clear plastic bags to reduce the chance that a TSA screener will have to handle them. Pack shoes, boots, sneakers and other footwear on top of other contents in your luggage. Avoid over-packing your bag so that the screener can easily reseal it if it is opened for inspection. If possible, spread your contents over several bags. Avoid packing food and drink items in checked baggage. We suggest that you lock your checked baggage with a TSAaccepted and -recognized lock. TSA screeners can gain access to bags with these locks without damaging your bag or lock. Other locks may need to be cut if a physical inspection is required. See www.tsa.gov/public Please note: Present travel conditions require the presentation of a photo ID at the time of luggage and passenger check-in. NetApp Hospitality Desk For your convenience, a NetApp Hospitality Desk will be available to you on all levels of the Conference Center during Sales Kickoff. Please refer to the Daily Schedule of Events for specific hours of operation. The function of this desk is to provide: Postings of times and locations for all NetApp events General information regarding Las Vegas and the surrounding area Conveyance of emergency messages NetApp travel staff will be at the Hospitality Desk throughout the program to assist you in any way possible, and will be your main contacts during your stay. We suggest that you stop by the desk daily, since any changes in your planned program will be posted there. All attendees are required to check in at the Hospitality Desk on the official program arrival dates. Name Badge When you check in at the NetApp Hospitality Desk at the ARIA Resort & Casino, you will receive a name badge. You are required to wear this name badge to all group functions so that you can be readily identified as a member of the NetApp team. Attendees arriving at events without their badge will be turned away. Hotel Accommodations NetApp will provide accommodations at the ARIA Resort & Casino on a single occupancy over program dates of May 2 - May 5, 2016. ARIA Resort & Casino guest room amenities include a 42-inch LCD HD TV, integrated one-touch control of room features including dimmable lighting and room temperature, bedside 7 touch-screen technology, workstation with highspeed wireless and wired internet connections, a laptop size in-room safe, full-size ironing board, iron and hair dryer. Personal Expenses You will be required to provide a credit card upon hotel check-in to cover any additional hotel nights at the rate of$200.00/night plus $34.00 in taxes and resort fee. This card will also be used to cover all incidental charges incurred during your stay. These charges include all non-program expenses such as room service, restaurant charges, honor bar, long distance telephone calls, and laundry service. It is your responsibility to review your individual hotel folio and settle your incidental charges before checking out and departing the hotel.
Transportation Transportation from McCarran International Airport to the ARIA Resort & Casino will be provided as follows: Sunday, May 1st 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Monday, May 2 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Transportation from the ARIA Resort & Casino to McCarran International Airport will be provided as follows: Thursday, May 5 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Please meet your arrival transportation to the hotel in the baggage claim area. Shuttles will run every 15 minutes. If you arrive or depart outside the scheduled times, please make your own way to the hotel. A taxi from McCarran International Airport costs approximately $25 and the airport is located about 20 minutes from the hotel. Important Note: Rental cars are not considered a reimbursable expense for Sales Kickoff. Parking For local attendees driving to the event, parking is complimentary to guests. Gratuities Arrangements have been made to cover gratuities connected with NetApp Sales Kickoff, including maids and all service staff at meal functions. We suggest that you tip only for personal services not included in the program. Departure/Check-Out Remember: Everyone must go through the hotel s formal checkout procedure, even if nothing has been charged to your personal account. Luggage storage will be available in the conference area. Arrival Please follow your individual flight schedules to Las Vegas. Check-in time at the ARIA Resort & Casino is 3:00 p.m. If you arrive prior to that time, every effort will be made to accommodate your early arrival. Your luggage will be stored for you at the bell desk until your room is available. Even though your luggage will be delivered to your room by hotel bellmen as expeditiously as possible, there may be a delay after check-in until your luggage arrives in your room. We suggest that you use a small carry-on bag for any items you need access to immediately. NetApp Village The NetApp Village is home to our Platinum, Gold and Silver Partners as well as Silent Theaters, Charging Stations and more. Partners will be in attendance at Sales Kickoff this year and will have a booth presence in the NetApp Village. 4 Platinum Partners: CDW, Cisco, Fujitsu and WWT 6 Gold Partners: Arrow, Avnet, Brocade, Commvault, Datalink and Veeam 6 Silver Partners: Data Dynamics, NTP Software, Peer, Redhat, Veritas, VMware Partners will have limited access at Sales Kickoff they are only permitted to attend Wednesday General Session and their Partner Breakout Session as well as evening functions. Please note that hotel check-out time is 11:00 a.m. Your NetApp travel staff will be available should you need assistance with check-out.
DAILY PROGRAM AGENDA Sunday, May 1, 2016 10a.m. 6p.m. Sales Kickoff Registration Monday, May 2, 2016 8a.m. 6p.m. Sales Kickoff Registration 4:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. General Session 5:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Welcome Networking Reception Location: NetApp Village, Bristlecone Ballroom Attire: Business casual, jeans OK Tuesday, May 3, 2016 7 a.m. 6 p.m. Sales Kickoff Hospitality Desk 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast Level 1 Foyer 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. General Session 10:15 a.m. 11:45 p.m. Breakouts & NetApp Village 11:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. Group Lunch Location: NetApp Village, Bristlecone Ballroom 12:45 p.m. 6 p.m. Breakouts & NetApp Village*open until 2:15 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Free Time on Own 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Geo Dinners Wednesday, May 4, 2016 7 a.m. 6 p.m. Sales Kickoff Hospitality Desk 7 a.m. 8 a.m. Continental Breakfast Location: Level 1 Foyer 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. General Session 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Breakouts & NetApp Village 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Group Lunch Location: Bristlecone Ballroom 12:30 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Breakouts & NetApp Village*open until 2 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. GEO Area Breakouts 6:45 p.m. Departures for Global Party Location: Bus Tour Lobby
7 p.m 10 p.m. Global Party Location: Brooklyn Bowl Join us at a hot spot in Las Vegas. Brooklyn Bowl combines a two-story bowling alley with an amazing music venue. Tonight you will have the opportunity to dine on Brooklyn Bowl favorites as well as listen to the amazing NetApp Band, The Petabytes. Thursday, May 5, 2016 7 a.m. 12 p.m. Sales Kickoff Hospitality Desk 8 a.m. 9 a.m. Continental Breakfast Location: Level 1 Foyer 9 a.m. 11 a.m. General Session Departures We hope you have a safe journey home. NOTE: This schedule is provided for high level reference only. You will receive a more detailed agenda with specific breakout and Geo details upon download of the mobile app.