provide further guidance on isolation requirements in concert with venue personnel
offer support as needed (hotel accommodation modifications and connection to local medical providers/emergency centers if necessary)
identify those with whom you have been in proximity and who may need to take precautions for their health and well-being
May 2024 IEEE SA Board of Governors (BOG) Meeting
AGENDA
ALL MEETINGS LISTED BELOW WILL BE HELD AT THE SHERATON ZURICH HOTEL AND ARE SCHEDULED IN CENTRAL EUROPEAN SUMMER TIME (GMT + 2:00 / UTC + 2:00) Tuesday, 21 May 2024: *Forum: 5:30PM - 7:00PM *Networking reception: 7:00PM - 8:30PM Wednesday, 22 May 2024: *IEEE SA Board of Governors (BOG) Day #1: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday, 23 May 2024: *IEEE SA Board of Governors (BOG) Day #2: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sheraton Zurich Hotel
A room block has been reserved at the Sheraton Zurich Hotel for stays anytime between 18 May - 25 May 2024.
Click the link below to book a discounted rate (code: IE1IE1A) of CHF 259.00 (single room) / CHF 279.00 (double room) + tax per night. Group rate reservations must be booked no later than 18 April 2024.
This group rate includes buffet breakfast for resident guests, Wi-Fi, and 24/7 access to gym.
COVID INFORMATION
The IEEE SA May 2024 Standards Association Board of Governors Meeting (BOG) is fast approaching, and we look forward to welcoming you to the event on 21 - 23 May 2024 at the Sheraton Zurich Hotel in Zurich, Switzerland.
Your health and safety remain our top priority for the event, and we will practice protocols that reflect a spirit of respect and care for our community throughout the event. We will continue to actively monitor local- and country-specific guidelines related to COVID-19 case management and evolve our policies as needed.
Masks
In accordance with local guidance, protective masks are now optional indoors. At this time, IEEE SA does not intend to require participants to wear protective masks while attending the event. All participants should feel safe and comfortable while attending the event. We ask that all participants be respectful of the mask-wearing and social-distancing preferences of their fellow participants. Masks will be available at registration, if needed.
COVID-19 Testing
Although not required, participants are encouraged to consider taking a COVID-19 test before traveling to the event and if they become symptomatic at any time during the event.
Social Distancing
We kindly ask that all participants respect other participants’ comfort level when interacting.
COVID Symptoms and Positive COVID-19 Protocols
Should you feel unwell and develop symptoms related to COVID-19 while attending the event, please stay masked and quarantined (if possible) until you are able to test. Contact the event management team at ieee-sa-events@ieee.org as soon as possible so your situation can be monitored and supported, as needed. Doing so will allow the team to take appropriate precautionary measures for the health and well-being of fellow participants.
Guidance on acquiring a rapid test or accessing local testing locations can be found by contacting the event management team at ieee-sa-events@ieee.org. The onsite management team can provide a list of online sources for translated test instructions, if needed.
Out of an abundance of caution, we ask you to take the following steps:
Step 1: Take a COVID-19 rapid test as soon as possible, staying masked and quarantined (if possible) pending testing and results. Until you take a rapid test and receive results, it is recommended you refrain from attending the in-person conference sessions and events and wear a mask if it is necessary to be in public places outside the event.
If you test negative for COVID-19 after becoming symptomatic while attending the event, please use your best judgment to determine whether you should resume attending conference sessions or events and/or continue to wear a mask in public places, bearing in mind the potential for false negatives on early tests. Please consider both your own health and safety as well as the health and safety of other conference participants.
Step 2: If you test positive while attending the event, you must promptly notify the event management team at ieee-sa-events@ieee.org so they can:
You should refrain from attending conference sessions and events and continue to wear a mask in public places outside the event.
Please contact us immediately if you test positive for COVID-19 within 5 business days after the event.
All communication and information in support of your situation will remain confidential in line with data privacy regulations.