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So you want to go to MAX 2009, but the travel and training budget just isn't available?

Adobe is offering discounts on conference passes and airfare to help you get to MAX.

Conference Pass Discounts and Promotions

Group discount promotion

Register a group of three or more people from your company and save $400 per person, paying only $1095 for each full conference pass.

Preconference Labs

Enhance your skills in one of our all-day hands-on preconference labs on October 4. Choose from a wide selection of topics and products. Attend for only $595. Click here for more information.

Day Pass

Pack as much MAX as you can into a single day. At $595, this is the best deal available at MAX 2009. For maximum benefit, attend on either October 5 or 6 to enjoy access to the following events:

Monday, October 5

  • Opening general session and keynote, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE
  • Full day of sessions and labs, build your own schedule
  • "Birds-of-a-Feather" small community sessions
  • Sponsor Welcome Reception
  • "Meet the Teams" sessions with Adobe product experts
  • All-day unconference discussions in four dedicated areas
  • Networking opportunities in the Community Pavilion, MAX Playground, and at Adobe and sponsor booths

Tuesday, October 6

  • Second general session and keynote, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE
  • Full day of sessions and labs, build your own schedule
  • "Birds-of-a-Feather" small community sessions
  • Sneak Peeks revealing the latest Adobe technologies under development
  • MAX Awards program showcasing inspiring work by Adobe users
  • The MAX Bash, an evening of excitement and fun
  • All-day unconference discussions in four dedicated areas
  • Networking opportunities in the Community Pavilion, MAX Playground, and at Adobe and sponsor booths

Three day exhibits only pass

Get the essential MAX 2009 experience for $200 with the Exhibits-only Pass. Although this pass does not include attendance to breakout sessions or labs, you can access all community areas for all three days, including the following events:

Monday - Wednesday, October 5-7

  • Monday and Tuesday morning keynotes, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE
  • "Birds-of-a-Feather" small community sessions
  • All-day unconference discussions in four dedicated areas
  • Sponsor Welcome Reception
  • Networking opportunities in the Community Pavilion, MAX Playground, and at Adobe and sponsor booths

Travel Discounts

In an effort to make travel more affordable, Adobe has negotiated the following discounts with airlines, hotels and ground transportation services.

Airlines

In partnership with popular airlines, Adobe offers the following travel discounts:

American Airlines: 5% off

American Airlines is offering a 5% discount (additional discounts may apply depending on flights selected). The discount is valid on travel dates of October 2 - 11, 2009, and is applicable flying into Los Angeles (LAX), Burbank (BUR), Ontario (ONT) and Orange County (SNA) airports. Reservations may be completed via www.aa.com (no charge) or by calling 800-433-1790 ($20 ticketing fee applies). Travelers must provide promotional code 31H9AL. Some restrictions may apply.

JetBlue: 5% off

JetBlue is offering a 5% discount. The discount is valid on travel dates of October 2 - 11, 2009, and is applicable flying into Los Angeles (LAX) and Burbank (BUR) airports. Reservations may only be completed via www.jetblue.com/promo. Travelers must provide promotional code ADOBEMAX. Some restrictions may apply.

Lufthansa: 10% off

Lufthansa German Airlines offers a comprehensive global route network linking Los Angeles, USA with major cities around the world. For attendees travelling on Lufthansa services to Adobe MAX, discounts of up to 10% off standard airfares in Business and Economy Class have been negotiated. Participants can choose to fly to Los Angeles any time between September 18 and October 18, 2009. For Miles and More or Star Alliance card holders, full mileage can be accrued. To make your reservation, please click on this link and enter the access code DEJIQ which will take you into an online booking platform that is exclusively available to participants to Adobe MAX. Please note that you may have to enable pop-ups on this site. This booking platform will automatically calculate the discount offered or provide you with an even better offer if another promotional fare is available.

Hotels

For your convenience, rooms at several hotels near the Los Angeles Convention Center and Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE have been reserved specifically for MAX 2009 attendees. Special rates and concessions have been negotiated at the hotels listed below and will be available on a first come, first served basis until September 18, 2009. Prices are listed in U.S. dollars. Please note that two of our MAX Hotels, the Figueroa Hotel and the Holiday Inn Los Angeles City Center, are currently sold out and not available.

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites

404 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, California 90071
$185 for single or double occupancy per night plus tax (14.12% tax)

  • Distance to LACC: 7 block
  • Internet: Yes ($12.95/day)
  • Business center: Yes
  • Fitness facilities: Yes (complimentary)
  • Parking: $32/day (valet parking only)
  • Choice of double reward points or complimentary internet ($12.95/day)
  • One complimentary cocktail upon check-in

Wilshire Grand Los Angeles

930 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90017
$179 for single or double occupancy per night plus tax (14.65% tax)

  • Distance to LACC: 4 block
  • Internet: Yes (complimentary)
  • Business center: Yes
  • Fitness facilities: Yes (complimentary)
  • Parking: $32/day (valet parking only)
  • 20% off all in-house food and beverage outlets

Sheraton Los Angeles

711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, California 90017
$185 for single or double occupancy per night plus tax (14.08% tax)

  • Distance to LACC: 5 block
  • Internet: Yes (complimentary)
  • Business center: Yes
  • Fitness facilities: Yes (complimentary)
  • Parking: $14/day (self parking) - $28/day (valet parking)
  • 10% discount on all the hotel's on property Food and Beverage outlets, not to include room service

Ground transportation

Conference Shuttles

Complimentary shuttle bus transportation will be provided during MAX between the Westin, Sheraton and Wilshire Grand and the Los Angeles Convention Center and Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE from October 4-7, 2009. A shuttle schedule will be available at the end of September.

Rental Cars

This year we are pleased that Hertz is offering fixed discounted rates which vary depending on specific car type selected. The discount is valid on travel dates of Oct 2 - 11, 2009 and offered at the Los Angeles (LAX), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT), Burbank (BUR) and Orange County (SNA) airports and Hertz Local Edition locations. Reservations may be completed via www.hertz.com or by calling 800-654-2240. Travelers must provide Convention Number 04EW0002. Some discount restrictions may apply depending on rental.

Airport shuttles

Super Shuttles is offering special savings for advanced reservations.
Save up to $6 off round-trip shuttles from LAX* and up to 20% on ExecuCar Private Sedan Transfers

To receive the discount:

  • Make your roundtrip reservation by following this link: http://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?GC=QTFS7c
    Group Discount Code: QTFS7C
  • Provide the requested information, to include roundtrip service, your name, flight details (to and from the airport), and your local contact phone #.
  • Select your address or list of hotels from the drop-down listing of hotels.
  • Provide a credit card for payment.
  • Print your confirmation page (or you can e-mail it to yourself).
  • Discount is applicable to the following airports: LAX, Burbank, Long Beach, Orange County.

Note: You do not have to have an advance reservation to ride SuperShuttle, but without a reservation you will pay the full fare with the driver.

Metro

Los Angeles offers 200 Metro Bus lines and five Metro Rail lines, Metro can take you just about anywhere in LA County. The Metro Rail is comprised of the Metro Blue, Green, Red, Purple and Gold lines. Hours of operation are generally from 4 AM to midnight, with less frequent service during the evening hours. Metro Passes are good on all Metro bus lines as well as on Metro Rail. Download the Metro Red Line Timetable as well as the Subway-sites map to help you navigate the system while you are in Los Angeles.

Restaurant / Entertainment Discounts

GRAMMY Museum

Show your credential/badge for $8.00 admission price.

Lawry's Carvery

will be closed for construction on Oct 1 and 2. Show your credential/badge and receive 10% off food and beverage; not including tax, tip or alcohol.

Trader Vic's

Show your credential/badge and receive 15% off food and beverage; not including tax, tip or alcohol.

Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge

Show your credential/badge and receive 20% off bowling, food and beverage; not including tax, tip or alcohol.

Katsuya

Show your credential/badge and receive 15% off food and beverage; not including tax, tip or alcohol.