Onsite

What You Need to Know

  • Main LocationMcCormick Place
    2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago, IL 60616

  • Headquarter HotelHilton Chicago
    720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605

  • Emergency Telephone Messages — In case of emergency, messages may be left during registration hours by calling (312) 949-8800.

Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi at McCormick Place
Network: JSM2016
Password: None needed

Hilton Chicago (HQ) (312) 922-4400
Palmer House Hotel (312) 726-7500
Hyatt McCormick Place (312) 567-1234
Sheraton Grand Chicago (312) 464-1000
Conference Chicago at University Center (877) 482-2463
Hostelling International Chicago (312) 425-4312

For additional travel information (airports, ground transportation, etc.), please check the local information page.

Policies

Electronic Devices
All cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices should be silenced before attending any session or meeting.

Smoking
Smoking is not permitted at any JSM function, unless the event is held outside.

Photographs and Videotaping
Taking photographs or using video equipment during any JSM session or event is prohibited.

Recycling
Please use the paper, plastic, and aluminum trash containers located throughout the convention center. Also, participating in the towel and linen programs at area hotels makes a significant difference in the amount of energy and water used. Finally, place JSM badges and badge holders in one of the designated bins when leaving.

Hours of Operation

Registration and ASA Membership/Help Desk/Press Desk
CC-Hall F1 West Central Concourse
JSM registration includes the Program Book; access to the exhibit hall; and admission to the Opening Mixer, Student Mixer (students only), and JSM Dance Party.

Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday–Tuesday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Speaker Management Room
CC-W181c
Speakers are required to check in four hours prior to their presentations to upload their materials to the speaker management system or confirm their materials were uploaded correctly. Session chairs also should check in to confirm all speakers have uploaded their materials.

Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday–Tuesday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Career Service
CC-Hall F1West

Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (job posting and résumé submission only)
Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Monday–Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (onsite registration closes at noon)

EXPO 2016
CC-Hall F1 West
Visit publishers, software companies, and recruiters. See state-of-the-art products designed for the statistical community. Make sure to check out Spotlight Chicago for coffee and popcorn each day.

Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday–Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cyber Center
CC-Hall F1 West Central Concourse
Send email, print boarding passes, and check the JSM online program using available computers and printers.

Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday–Wednesday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

ASA Store (inside EXPO 2016)
CC-Hall F1 West
The ASA Store is the place for your official JSM 2016 T-shirt and other JSM and ASA souvenirs.

Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday–Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Restaurant Reservations/Chicago Concierge Service
CC-Hall F1 West Central Concourse
Operated by Choose Chicago, this center provides extensive information and referrals for restaurants and sightseeing. Stop by the desk and pick up current maps and travel information.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday–Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Key Dates

    Attend

  • May 2, 2016 11:00 AM
    Registration and housing open
  • June 1, 2016
    Early registration deadline
  • June 2, 2016 12:01 AM - June 30, 2016 11:59 PM
    Regular registration (increased fees apply)
  • June 29, 2016
    Housing deadline
  • July 1, 2016 12:01 AM - July 21, 2016 11:59 PM
    Late Registration (increased fees apply)
  • July 30, 2016 - August 4, 2016
    2016 Joint Statistical Meetings
  • Program Participants

  • July 15, 2015 - September 3, 2015 11:59 PM
    Online submission of invited session proposals open
  • September 30, 2015
    Online submission of Continuing Education course proposals deadline
  • October 8, 2015 - October 29, 2015 11:59 PM
    Online submission of invited session abstracts open
  • December 1, 2015 12:01 AM - February 1, 2016 11:59 PM
    Online submission of abstracts (all except invited papers and panels)
  • January 14, 2016
    Online submission of topic-contributed session proposals deadline
  • January 15, 2016
    Online submission of Computer Technology Workshop (CTW) proposals deadline
  • January 19, 2016 - April 5, 2016
    Online submission of JSM Meeting & Event Requests
  • January 25, 2016
    Deadline to request registration extension for government agencies
  • March 31, 2016 - April 18, 2016 11:59 PM
    Online abstract editing open
  • May 17, 2016
    Draft manuscript deadline
 
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