—— General Information ——
  Below you will find information about conference location, hotel information, transportation, weather, appropriate attire, and area information.
 
 
 
   
  Forum events will take place at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center. The Hyatt Regency Crown Center is located at 2345 McGee Street in Kansas City, Missouri.

Directions
From Kansas City International Airport (20 miles):
Take I-29 South to U.S. 169 South (169 turns into Broadway). Proceed on Broadway to 20th Street. Turn left (east) and proceed to McGee. Turn right onto McGee street. Hotel is 3 blocks uphill on left.
 
 
 
 
   
  The Federal Reserve Bank has reserved a room block at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center at a special guaranteed room rate. To receive the Federal Reserve Bank group rate of $87 per night for a standard deluxe guest-room, please click here. The deadline for the guaranteed discount group rate is February 27, 2006. Reservation requests received after February 27, 2006, will be based on availability at the hotel's prevailing rates.  
 
 
 
   
  The KCI Shuttle is available to transport you from the airport to the Hyatt Hotel at the rate of $16 one-way and $27 round-trip. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 1-800-243-6383 or emailing your request to info@kctg.com. For more information about KCI Shuttle service, please visit their website at www.kcishuttle.com  
 
 
 
   
  The Weather Channel (Kansas City, MO)  
 
   
 
 
 
   
  Appropriate attire for the forum is business casual.  
 
 
 
   
  A Restaurant guide where you can search by location or cuisine containing sample menus.
      Restaurant Guide of Kansas City
 
  Map of the Area
      Kansas City Metro Area Map
 
  For more information about Kansas City, please visit the Experience Kansas City web site.