GENERAL INFORMATION
Event Host
As a founding member of IADI in 2002, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is pleased to serve as the host for IADI’s 7th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting. This year is the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the creation of the FDIC, the world’s first system of national deposit insurance. The FDIC looks forward to the opportunity to celebrate this milestone with its international counterparts.
Event Dates
IADI Annual Conference
The 7th IADI Annual Conference will be held Wednesday and Thursday, 29 and 30 of October 2008.
IADI Exhibition
The IADI Exhibition will take place during the Annual Conference. The IADI Exhibition provides IADI Members, Associates, Observers and Partners, along with other approved organizations, the opportunity to enhance awareness about their organization by sharing information (brochures, DVDs, etc.) at an individual booth kiosk. (PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.)
IADI Annual General Meeting
(IADI Participants and Partners)
The IADI Annual General Meeting will be held in the morning on Friday, 31 October 2008.
Event Locations
The majority of the events will take place at the FDIC’s L. William Seidman Center at Virginia Square, located at 3501 Fairfax Drive in Arlington, Virginia 22226, United States of America. The L. William Seidman Center at Virginia Square is an FDIC multi-building complex with office, meeting, training, and conference facilities. The complex also includes a lodging building for individuals attending events at the facility. An enclosed passageway links the office, meeting, training, and conference space to the FDIC Hotel. The FDIC Hotel entrance is located at 1001 N. Monroe Street in Arlington, VA 22201. On Wednesday 29 October, a Conference Dinner will be held at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. On Thursday 30 October, an evening reception will be held at the FDIC’s Headquarters Facility in Washington, DC. Additional sightseeing events will be held throughout the week in Washington, DC.
Layout of the FDIC’s L. William Seidman Center at Virginia Square, Arlington, Virginia
Transportation
Conference attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the airport or train station to the L. William Seidman Center at Virginia Square.
Round trip transportation will be provided by the FDIC for all conference attendees and guests to all conference activities that do not take place at the L. William Seidman Center at Virginia Square. Transportation will depart from and return to the main entrance of the FDIC Hotel.
Please note: the FDIC provided transportation will not make any additional unscheduled stops at any unauthorized locations. Conference attendees who choose not to stay at the FDIC Hotel will be responsible for their own transportation to and from their lodging for all conference activities.
Conference Attendees
The IADI Annual Conference provides a unique forum for IADI members, IADI Associates, IADI Observers, IADI Partners, other deposit insurers, financial sector leaders, global decision makers and additional interested parties to exchange ideas, perspectives and experiences regarding international deposit insurance issues and concerns. Presenters and participants are expected from over 50 countries and include representation from the following organizations: World Bank, Bank for International Settlements, International Monetary Fund, and the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor.
Onsite Registration and Check-In
Upon arrival, please stop by the Registration/Information Desk to receive your name badge and conference materials. Registration and Check-In will be open during the following hours:
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Sunday, 26 October 9:00 – 17:00 FDIC Hotel Lobby Meeting Room A |
Monday, 27 October 9:00 – 17:00 FDIC Hotel Lobby Meeting Room A |
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Tuesday, 28 October 9:00 – 17:00 FDIC Hotel Lobby Meeting Room A |
Wednesday, 29 October 7:00 – 9:00 FDIC Building C, 3rd floor, Atrium |
Conference Attire
With the exception of the below activities, Business Attire is appropriate for all Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting events.
| Date | Event | Attire |
| Wednesday 29 October |
Conference Dinner, The Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC | Business Attire |
| Thursday 30 October |
Evening Reception, FDIC Headquarters, Washington, DC | Business Attire |
| Friday 31 October |
City Tour of Washington, DC (Optional Participation) |
Casual Attire |
| Saturday 1 November |
Optional Excursion - $50 USD Fee Tour of Old Town Alexandria, VA and Tour of Mount Vernon (Optional Participation) |
Casual Attire |
We recommend that you dress in layers and bring a sweater or jacket to the conference sessions and meetings in case the room temperature is not comfortable for you.
Below, please find the average high and low temperatures for Washington, DC during October and November. Temperatures may vary from day to day so please plan accordingly.
| Month | Average High Temperature | Average Low Temperature | ||
| October | 68°F | 20°C | 50°F | 10°C |
| November | 57°F | 14°C | 40°F | 4°C |
Name Badge Policy
Please remember to wear your badge when attending all IADI functions. Your badge allows you access to all conference activities and special events and is also used for security purposes. Guests are also asked to wear their badge at all times as well.
If you loose your badge please stop by the Registration/Information Desk for assistance obtaining a replacement badge.
Business Services/Internet Service
Taking care of business remotely is easily facilitated with the business and internet services available at the FDIC’s L. William Seidman Center.
Internet Center
An Internet Center is conveniently located on the 3rd floor of building B, adjacent to the auditorium and atrium where the majority of conference activities will take place. Attendees will have access to these facilities from 7:00 to 19:00. Available services in the Internet Center include the following:
- • Internet
- • Printer
- • Copy Machine
- • Fax Machine
Hotel Business Center
The Business Center is located on the second floor of the hotel in rooms 250-252, and is accessible 24-hours a day with a guest room key card. Available services in the Business Center include the following:
- • Internet
- • Printer
- • Copy Machine
- • Fax Machine
Additional Capabilities for Non-FDIC Personnel
Non-FDIC personnel may be able to connect their personal laptop to their corporate virtual private network (VPN) via a connection provided by the FDIC. Individuals will need to use their own personal laptop and they must also know the proper URL address to connect to their corporate VPN. For assistance configuring your laptop, please contact your organization’s help desk. If using the Hotel Business Center, use the default user name and password that FDIC provided in order to reach the Internet, and enter the proper URL for connecting to your corporate VPN. Please Note: For security reasons, access to some web-sites may be restricted by the FDIC.
The Internet can also be accessed via the data port on the back of the telephone with a dial-up connection and your own Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Non-FDIC Personnel are able to print to printer stations located by the elevators on the odd numbered floors in the hotel (3, 5, 7, 9, and 11), using the IP printing technology. Instructions to utilize the IP printing function via XP machines are included in the hotel information book, as well as instructions for VISTA machines.
Conference Attendee Information and Support Services Staff and Concierge
In addition to the above services, assistance with access to office supplies and shipping services will be provided by the FDIC Hotel Staff as well as the Conference Attendee Information and Support Services Staff and Concierge.
Message Center
The Registration/Information Desk located in the atrium outside of the auditorium where the conference general sessions will be held will hold messages for conference attendees. In the event of an emergency, we will do our best to locate attendees at the beginning and end of each session. FDIC employees will not have the ability to deliver messages directly to conference attendees, so we ask that you check with the Registration/Information Desk occasionally. Messages may also be left for FDIC Hotel Guests with the FDIC Hotel Front Desk Staff.
No Smoking Policy
For the comfort and health of all individuals, smoking is not permitted at any of the conference events or in any of the buildings hosting conference activities. This includes all FDIC buildings, the Corcoran Gallery of Art and all bus transports. Smoking areas will be identified for your comfort.
The L. William Seidman Center at Virginia Square is a non-smoking facility; however, designated guest rooms that permit smoking are available in the FDIC Hotel upon request.
Allergies/Dietary Restrictions
Menus have been selected that we hope everyone will enjoy. Arrangements have been made to offer a vegetarian option at all meals. We realize that some individuals have dietary restrictions and food allergies. Please be sure to indicate on your online registration form if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions. Due to the large number of attendees, substitutions to the standard conference meal or the vegetarian meal may not be possible. Please make alternative meal arrangements if you have several food allergies or very specific dietary restrictions, as our food and beverage options may not meet your needs. We will do our best to accommodate all dietary requests; however, because the focus is on food allergies we cannot always guarantee requests such as low-fat, low-salt, low-carb, sugar-free, etc.
People with Disabilities
We have strived to ensure that our meeting facilities and events are accessible to all. Please tell us in your online registration what you require to help make your participation more enjoyable and meaningful. Be sure to indicate on your registration form if you require special assistance, auxiliary aids or other reasonable accommodations to fully participate in this event. Any information regarding your disability will remain confidential. Because many accommodations require early planning, requests should be made as soon as possible. Every attempt will be made to accommodate your needs.
Special Assistance and Medical Emergencies
Should you need assistance during the conference, please stop by the Registration/Information Desk or look for individuals identified as FDIC Hosts. In cases of a medical emergency, you may also dial *911 (FDIC Emergency Number) or 9911 (Local Police and Fire Department) on any house phone. In addition, please see the FDIC Health Unit contact information below:
| Location | Hours |
| FDIC L. William Seidman Center at Virginia Square 3501 N. Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA Room: VS-B1073 Email: VASQ Health Unit Phone: (703) 516-1093 or internal extension 83594 |
Monday to Friday 7:30 – 16:00 |
| FDIC Headquarters 550 17th Street, NW. Washington, DC Room: MB-7064 Email: MB-Health Unit Phone: (202) 898-3594 or internal extension 83594 |
Monday to Friday 8:00 – 17:00 |
Lost and Found
For your convenience, a lost and found box will be kept at the Registration/Information Desk, where you can bring found items or report lost items. The FDIC Hotel Front Desk Staff can also assist you with found or lost items. Neither IADI nor the FDIC is responsible for lost personal property.
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