Schedule of talks now available
Funding is available - see the section on 'Financial Support' below for details.
Hotel availability:
The West Coast Operator Algebra Seminar is a yearly meeting. This year it is combined with the Japan-US Operator Algebra Seminar.
The conference will take place at the Imin Conference Center on the campus of the University of Hawaii, Manoa from January 27 - 30, 2007. Plan to arrive in Honolulu on Friday, January 26 and depart on Wednesday, January 31; if you need to leave a little early, the last talk will end in the early afternoon on Tuesday, January 30. The Imin Conference Center is in Jefferson Hall, which you can locate on the campus map (full size map).
We intend to have approximately three hour talks and three or four half hour talks each day. A tentative schedule of talks will be posted here and emailed to all registered participants about one week before the conference. List of invited speakers: (* indicates 'to be confirmed'):
List of invited speakers from Japan (* indicates 'to be confirmed'):
All participants must register. The registration procedure is as follows:
UH Conference Center
2530 Dole St.
Sakamaki, C403
Honolulu, HI 96822
USA
FAX 808-956-3364
These instructions are repeated on the registration form itself.
The registration form has two parts. The first part is concerned with processing the registration fee. The second part is nothing other than the UH form WH-1 mentioned below in the section on Financial Support. You cannot receive a reimbursement from UH with an improperly completed or absent WH-1.
We reserved blocks of rooms at two hotels in Waikiki for the nights of the conference, January 26 - 30, and negotiated a special conference rate:
Neither block is large enough to accommodate everyone. So, to have a choice it is wise to make your reservations early.The New Otani. There are two types of rooms in the block at the New Otani (the rates below do not include applicable taxes, about 12%):
You will need to make your own reservations at the New Otani. There are several ways to do this:
No matter which method you choose you should mention the "US-Japan Operator Algebra Seminar" to qualify for the special rate.
After November 24 there will no more rooms available at the New Otani.
The Queen Kapiolani. There are two types of rooms in the block at the Queen Kapiolani (the rates below do not include applicable taxes, about 12%):
You will need to make your own reservations at the Queen Kapiolani. To make reservations download and complete the Queen Kapiolani reservation form and mail or fax the form to the hotel. The form itself contains detailed instructions. Alternately, you can call the hotel directly at (800) 367 2317 (toll free) or (808) 922 4671; when calling it is best to have the registration form on hand.
The block at the Queen Kapiolani expires on at the end of 2006; make reservations by December 24, 2006.
Other Accommodations. If you prefer, you are free to secure accommodations at another of the many hotels in the area. In this case, you will be reimbursed for lodging expenses up to the negotiated rates above.
The information here is relevant to those receiving reimbursement through the University of Hawaii. It is not relevant to those receiving all their support through JSPS.
Financial support is available to (at least partially) fund most workshop attendees. We are unable to provide funds in advance. Rather, financial support will take the form of a reimbursement to (partially) cover workshop related expenses, including economy airfare, lodging for the nights January 26 - 30, local transportation and the registration fee.
Applying for support. If you are an invited speaker your invitation letter should have contained a concrete offer of support.
Others attending the conference may apply for support by filling in the form and emailing it to the organizers at the address provided. We hope to offer support to all graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and other participants not having their own grant support.
Reimbursement policy. The reimbursement policy is governed by the regulations of the NSF and of the University of Hawaii, Manoa. Take careful note of the following restrictions:
(Entering the U.S. on any of the B-1, B-2, WB or WT visas should be acceptable. But be aware that there are some restrictions on reimbursements for those entering on B-2 or WT visas. Entering on a Visa Waiver should also be acceptable, but may subject you to the same restrictions. You should call your local US consulate or embassy and inquire what the rules pertain to your country).
Finallly, in accord with University of Hawaii regulations, a reimbursement of greater than $600 will be documented on an IRS Form 1099 which you should receive at year's end.
Reimbursement procedure. The essential components of the reimbursement procedure are:
Everyone receiving support must complete the UH Form WH-1. Not completing this form will jeopardize your reimbursement. It contains instructions regarding which other forms you need to fill out, and what documentation you need to provide.
The IRS forms are related to tax treaties and witholding. These will not be appropriate for everyone; when you complete the Form WH-1 you will see if you need to complete one of them. When appropriate (mostly for non-US citizen students) it is advantageous that you complete them.
A wise policy for non-US citizens is to bring your passport.
To get from the airport to your hotel ...
The shuttle is the Airport Waikiki Express. It is very convenient. Simply tell the driver the name of your hotel and he will take you there. The downside is that the shuttle will make several stops at other hotels before reaching the far end of Waikiki (where the New Otani Kaimana Beach and Queen Kapiolani hotels are located). So, the more crowded the shuttle is the longer it will take to get to the hotel.
To get from the hotel to the University of Hawaii campus, and back ...
To get to the campus, take the bus "4 Nuuanu ??? via UH Manoa" (there are several possibilities for ???). Catch the bus on Kuhio Ave, and get off at the corner of University Ave and Dole St. To return to Waikiki, take the bus "4 Waikiki" on University Ave.
The fare is $2, each way. You can purchase a pass in any ABC Store, and you can find an ABC Store on almost any corner in Waikiki. The passes are not such a good deal, though, at $20 for 4 consecutive days.
Complete schedules and fare information are available at The Bus.
Many visitors prefer to walk. Some have reportedly found a reasonable route from Waikiki to the campus.
Renting a car
If you plan to rent a car and would like to drive to the university, we can obtain a permit allowing you to park at the Imin Conference Center or elsewhere on campus. There are a limited number of permits which will be allotted on a first-come first-served basis. If you are interested in getting a parking permit, indicate this on your registration form.
Organizing committee: Erik Guentner (Hawaii), Masaki Izumi (Kyoto) and
Tom Ramsey (Hawaii).
Advisory committee: Chris Philips (Oregon)
The workshop is sponsored by the US National Science Foundation, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and the Department of Mathematics and the College of Natural Sciences of the University of Hawaii, Manoa.